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“I Knew I Should’ve Called In Dead Today”: Mechanics Share The Absurd Things They’ve Seen On The Job (50 New Pics)
MAR 23, 2024

“I Knew I Should’ve Called In Dead Today”: Mechanics Share The Absurd Things They’ve Seen On The Job (50 New Pics)

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Imagine you are driving along, minding your own business, when the dreaded “strange” sounds start to emanate from your vehicle. Or perhaps the “check engine” light comes on. The pain of finding out what is wrong coupled with the pain of paying to fix it means most people bring their vehicles in way too late.
The “Just Rolled Into The Shop” online group is dedicated to the craziest and most absurd things mechanics have seen people bring them. So get comfortable as you scroll through, consider getting your vehicle looked at, upvote your favorites and be sure to share your thoughts online. 

#21 I Present The Jellyfish. Dual Axle Trailer, Was Ran Flat For Quite A Distance

I Present The Jellyfish. Dual Axle Trailer, Was Ran Flat For Quite A Distance
134points

#22 Guy Pulled Up To The Shop To Do An Oil Change

Guy Pulled Up To The Shop To Do An Oil Change
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130points

#23 That's A First For Me, Loaded With An Extra Mag Next To It. These People Shouldn't Be Allowed To Own Guns

That's A First For Me, Loaded With An Extra Mag Next To It. These People Shouldn't Be Allowed To Own Guns
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129points

#24 The Dangers Of Texting Your Service Customers

The Dangers Of Texting Your Service Customers
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128points

#25 Forgot My Drill So I Asked The Customer And This Is What I Got 🤣😂🤣

Forgot My Drill So I Asked The Customer And This Is What I Got 🤣😂🤣
127points

#26 Someone Needs To Wife This Lady

Someone Needs To Wife This Lady
126points

#27 I Knew I Should've Called In Dead Today

I Knew I Should've Called In Dead Today
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123points

#28 Customer Sold Us Their 07 Hyundai Sonata For Scrap Then Later Told Us He Needs His $1400 Floor Mats Back

Customer Sold Us Their 07 Hyundai Sonata For Scrap Then Later Told Us He Needs His $1400 Floor Mats Back
He shows us a receipt when purchased. Custom Bugatti fitted floor mats to a 2007 Sonata he paid $1300 + tax.
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109points

#29 Driver Refused To Wait Till Morning For Repairs. Drove Away With Brakes As Shown

Driver Refused To Wait Till Morning For Repairs. Drove Away With Brakes As Shown
108points

#30 Sweeper Wasn't Sweeping. Who Would Have Guessed?

Sweeper Wasn't Sweeping. Who Would Have Guessed?
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105points

#31 Going On 18 Years In The Industry, I Hate Where Car Technology Is Heading

Going On 18 Years In The Industry, I Hate Where Car Technology Is Heading
104points

#32 Rolled Out Today Boys. 22 Years In The Field, I’m Done. No Idea What’s Next

Rolled Out Today Boys. 22 Years In The Field, I’m Done. No Idea What’s Next
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103points

#33 Anyone Else Drive With A Loaded Firearm Pointed At Their Foot At All Times?

Anyone Else Drive With A Loaded Firearm Pointed At Their Foot At All Times?
99points

#34 A Letter From Gm To My Great Aunt

A Letter From Gm To My Great Aunt
96points

#35 Wtf Is This Shi**?! Some Weirdos Out Here…and Why Keep This In Your Car Door?????????? 😂😂🤢🤢

Wtf Is This Shi**?! Some Weirdos Out Here…and Why Keep This In Your Car Door?????????? 😂😂🤢🤢
94points

#36 It's So Hot In Texas, The Emblem On My Buddies Truck Is Melting

It's So Hot In Texas, The Emblem On My Buddies Truck Is Melting
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89points

#37 There’s No Way Wearing Your Seat Belt Is Bad Enough To Actually Have To Buy One Of These

There’s No Way Wearing Your Seat Belt Is Bad Enough To Actually Have To Buy One Of These
85points

#38 '05 Corolla With Not A Single Oil Change In 15 Years

'05 Corolla With Not A Single Oil Change In 15 Years
82points

#39 This Sticker Has Been On Since 1988

This Sticker Has Been On Since 1988
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79points

#40 My Mechanic Just Sent Me The Picture Of My Tire

My Mechanic Just Sent Me The Picture Of My Tire
77points
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