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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. 

#41 I Had To Let It Cool Down A Bit Before Working On It (Cat 3406)

I Had To Let It Cool Down A Bit Before Working On It (Cat 3406)
77points

#42 These Are The People You Share The Road With Daily…

These Are The People You Share The Road With Daily…
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75points

#43 If You French Fry When You Should Pizza, You're Gonna Have A Bad Time

If You French Fry When You Should Pizza, You're Gonna Have A Bad Time
73points

#44 My Friend Traded A Dirt Bike For This Limo. Tuesday He Goes To Get His Chauffeur's License. This Surely Can't Turn Out Well

My Friend Traded A Dirt Bike For This Limo. Tuesday He Goes To Get His Chauffeur's License. This Surely Can't Turn Out Well
71points

#45 Came In For Tires. Decided To Use Up The Rest Of What He Had On The Way In. Customer Claims 700+hp

Came In For Tires. Decided To Use Up The Rest Of What He Had On The Way In. Customer Claims 700+hp
71points

#46 Service Writer Did Not Bother To Get Any More Info From Customer Than This 🤦

Service Writer Did Not Bother To Get Any More Info From Customer Than This 🤦
70points

#47 Possibly The Loudest Sound I’ve Ever Heard. Hourly Guy Couldn’t Get The Bead To Seat So He Just Kept Putting Air In It

Possibly The Loudest Sound I’ve Ever Heard. Hourly Guy Couldn’t Get The Bead To Seat So He Just Kept Putting Air In It
69points

#48 Customer Came In For New Tires On A…ford Festiva?

Customer Came In For New Tires On A…ford Festiva?
68points

#49 A+ For Effort For Whoever Put This Spare Tire On

A+ For Effort For Whoever Put This Spare Tire On
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64points

#50 Customer Insisted That I Replace His Brake Pads Because The Truck Has 100k Miles

Customer Insisted That I Replace His Brake Pads Because The Truck Has 100k Miles
Original pads on a RAM 1500. I'm impressed.
59points
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