A car mechanics’ job is to perform maintenance work on vehicles to keep them safe and road-worthy. It’s a fulfilling job especially if you love tinkering with car parts. However, there are just some clients who came in with the most hilarious and absurd problems with their vehicles.
Here are 50 photos of hilarious things car mechanics have to deal with.
From cute puppies to a cloverleaf, the list just kept getting weirder and weirder.
1) Don’t forget to honk
One of the fears of being a driver is when your kid accidentally falls out of the car. One driver made sure that he is informed when one of his kid falls out. Let’s just hope that when someone honks, it’s not his child falling from the car.
2) Poor kitten
Poor little fellow got stuck at the engine bay. The mechanic had to stay a bit longer to remove him. We’re thankful that he’s safe.
3) Baby raccoon
This man had his raccoon with him when he got his car fixed. His pet raccoon was so cute that he was holding on to his owner for dear life.
4) Two cute puppies
When you’re fixing cars, you don’t expect to see two cute puppies greeting you. Well, this mechanic did! He even had to stop himself from taking them home.
5) I got robbed
This customer was wondering why his car sound different? Upon checking, his car was actually robbed!
6) Yikes
His rental car came back like this. He also has a plane to catch. Yikes!
7) Punctured tire
One customer came in because he needed to fix his tire. The mechanic told him he was screwed. Guess he needed a new tire.
8) New toolbox
His boss may be compensating something with his new toolbox.
9) Speed limit
One of the basic rules you need to know when driving a car is to take note of the speed limit. You mustn’t go beyond or below the speed limit. However, this one just couldn’t seem to do it and it’s not entirely her fault that she couldn’t see the meter.
10) Bills
A girl who works at Sonic just paid her 1k repair bill with mostly 1’s and 5’s. Mad resolve.
11) Full tank
Customer states temperature gauge is reading full tank. Well, this tank is definitely full of degrees.
12) Lift kit instruction
You may not like to read the instructions, but you should. This lift kit instruction was on point. Just skip to page 7.
13) Easter eggs
Who knew you can get eggs from your car. When the mechanic saw this, he told her it wasn’t going to be cheap. Yup, three eggs.
14) Save the kitten
Kittens can be really playful. They tend to hide in places you never even imagine. This one hid between the grill and condenser.
15) Civic new in 06
“7 months since the last post about this car… He finally did it. Our customer bought this civic new in 06 and it has only been serviced at our dealership. Original motor and transmission.” said this Reddir user.
16) Hello?
Sometimes, customers have something up their sleeves. This one was pretty hilarious. Just in for an inspection & was greeted with this…
17) Ya think
Taking note of customer’s requests and concerns are important. One staff wrote it down on the windshield. Guess you can never forget that one, huh.
18) Ooops, I forgot
Driving without a spare is a nightmare. Hence, every driver must have one. This one forgot she had one at the back of her truck with a jack.
19) Now this is interesting
Some people tend to be creative when it comes to their car. This one painted their tailgate with other people’s face. “Had an interesting tailgate come in today” the Reddit user said.
20) License plate decal
“A sweet old lady asked me to apply her 2018 license plate decal today as she couldn’t kneel down to do it herself anymore.” a Reddit user said.
21) Actual key
“A sweet old lady asked me to apply her 2018 license plate decal today as she couldn’t kneel down to do it herself anymore.” a Reddit user said.
22) Rave car
Playing music in your car is a good activity especially when you’re driving on a highway. However, one customer couldn’t stop his car from playing a party song. “I played EDM once and now my car won’t stop pretending it’s at a rave” a Reddit user said.
23) I lost my key
Your car can be considered as your second home. Thus, you have to keep it clean. But, if you have hundreds of canisters littering your car then you will surely lose your key.
24) Battery location
Most of us want a Ferrari. But, it has the worst battery location. See for yourself.
25) Tesla
If you’re wondering what an undercarriage of Tesla looks like, you can see now. Pretty cool, right? So, do you want to buy one?
26) Brake
One of the worst things that can happen to us is to lose our brake. This one rammed into a convenience store. Thankfully, no one was hurt.
27) Hood nest
When the hood of the car was opened, the car technician was so shocked that he had to close it. Opening it again, they were greeted by a nest.
28) Work order
This is an actual work order from one of of their technicians.
29) Best tire plug
“Customer has been coming since 200k miles, said he’d get to 1 million. I’ve been waiting for that day for years, today he casually rolled up and asked to plug his tire, needless to say best tire plug ever.” a Reddit user said.
30) What are the odds?
What are the odds of a single 4 leaf clover rooting into a fender line
31) Rental company car
Sometimes you see things that you can laugh about while at work. This one is not an exemption. “I work at a rental company and the police brought this back…” a Reddit user said.
32) Pug at the backseat
Leaving your dog in your car can be the cutest thing ever. However, this one shocked him. “Customer failed to mention the fact that his dog was in the vehicle, scared the hell outta me.” the Reddit user said.
33) Dory and Nemo
Individuals have the right to name their car. They call them Elizabeth, Frank or Wisdom. This one named them Nemo and Dory.
34) Tires on a rainy day
Customer refused all 4 tires on a rainy day, she also had to sign a waiver before releasing the car.
35) Turtle
Sometimes you see animals crawling out of your car. it can be a cat, raccoon, or rat. But, this one was so tiny you have to help him lift himself.
36) Accelerator got stuck
When the accelerator got stuck on the floor, you pull the string. Pretty impressive for the driver. But, it can be a hassle.
37) Prius owner
This Prius owner knows how good his car is. I would name my car amazing or beautiful too.
38) Cute bunny
While working, this cute little bunny hopped into their shop.
39) Tires about to explode
Sometimes you just have to really get your car tires fixed. They’re surprised it didn’t explode into the shop.
40) Never disappoint
You know what, work never fails to disappoint.
41) Bulletproof
Private security tahoe with 1” bulletproof glass. The rest of the vehicle is just as heavily armored.
42) Jaguar
“The first and probably last time I will ever see one of these. Jaguar xj220 with only 3k on the odometer.” a Reddit user said.
43) Gloves
Glovebox has a function of more than just storing your files. Finally. 16 years of writing service and it finally happened. Gloves in a glovebox.
44) Older than me
There is a way of telling the age of a tire. Apparently, this one is older than the car mechanic.
45) Flag on the car
She heard a flapping noise coming from the driver’s side. Apparently, a flag got stuck in it.
46) Meant to be
Fixing a car can need a partner. “This little girl helped me check codes in her owner’s car today. Good girl.” a Reddit user said.
47) Yota
This is the only time he saw an 86 Yota in mInt condition. it runs for 211k Miles.
48) BBQ
“They told me someone was dropping off their BBQ for me to do brakes and bearings on. I thought they were joking, they were not….” a Reddit user said.
49) See?
“Guy drove in like this. Another reason why we are essential.” a Reddit user said. Yes, car mechanics are important.
50) Difficult customers
There are customers that will give you loads of headache. “I replaced a battery last week in a customers car and she is trying to claim the battery is causing weird things to happen to her car now. This morning, she said the red line was never there before the battery was replaced and wants a refund. Lord help me.” a Reddit user said.
You never know when you might run into someone who looks just like you! And when you do? Be sure to snap a photo and share it with us!
H/T: BoredPanda, Reddit