43 Jaw-Dropping Vehicles That Left Mechanics Stunned and Scrambling for Answers
Mechanics say you should bring your car in every six to twelve months for a little TLC—but who actually listens? Most folks hit that “check engine” light and think, “Eh, it can wait,” dragging their feet for an average of four months. No wonder mechanics see all kinds of wacky whatchamacallits—like electric cars sporting exhaust pipes (yes, really) or car frames rusted away to Swiss cheese status. If you think you’re bad at car maintenance, the chaos collected in the Reddit community “Just Rolled Into The Shop” might just make you feel better… or worse. Ready to dive into some of the most hilarious and head-scratching auto repair stories out there? Buckle up!
Mechanics recommend that we bring our cars in for maintenance visits every six or 12 months. But blessed be the car owner who actually does that. In reality, owners wait an average of four months before addressing their “check engine” lights. Perhaps, then, it’s no surprise that mechanics have to deal with all sorts of crazy situations.
The community “Just Rolled Into The Shop” on Reddit collects the funniest and wildest things auto mechanics have come across on the job. Exhaust pipe on an electric car? Check! A car frame rusted so badly it has holes in it? Check! So, Pandas, scroll down and see the newest examples of the madness mechanics have to deal with almost daily.
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Why Do People Do This?
32% of Americans also say they’ll wait “as long as possible” to get their car serviced. 39% admit they don’t even do regular check-ups – the only time they visit a mechanic is when something is broken or after an accident happens. But here’s the truth: most people aren’t doing it out of laziness or lack of attention. Almost half of Americans (48%) say they wait so long because frequent visits to the mechanic are just not financially feasible for them.
Others speculate that cars are becoming more expensive to repair. The cars we’re driving today are heavier (by 33% exactly, since 1985) and about twice as powerful than they were 40 years ago. There are also many other improvements: turbochargers attached to engines, all-wheel drive systems, and the cars are almost “a rolling network of computers,” according to one repair shop owner.
There might be one advantage to this: people are determined to own their current cars for longer. In doing so, they’re focused on taking better care of their car. Due to rising repair costs, 60% of Gen Zers say they’re making an active effort to better maintain their cars.
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