19 Funny Pics of Oblivious Drivers Who Barely Rolled Into the Shop
It’s far too easy to forget that we truly share the roads with some impossibly clueless individuals. To make matters even more unsettling, it’s wild just how far some drivers will go when it comes to avoiding taking their cars to the shop. The shop is there for a reason, and if your car is busted up beyond belief, it’s best to just do everyone a favor and not take that mess of a vehicle out on the road.
1. “Customer complains his new Chevrolet Suburban engraved a Chevy Logo on his driveway.”
“That level of intellect while piloting a 6,000 pound truck is terrifying.” – u/Thermallgnition
“Crazy lasers, man.” – u/xampl9
2. “Customer insisted that I replace his brake pads because the truck has 100,000 miles.”
“Now that’s a person who never stops.” – u/popcorn2502
“The most brake pad I’ve seen yet.” – u/Mayormaynotbepie
3. “These are the people that you share the road with daily.”
“Wonder how they handle a yellow light.” – u/someguyfromsk
“Both pedals to the floor because green and red make yellow anyways.” – u/TWITCHYAY
4. “I just need a tire, but how long is it going to take though.”
“If that actually rolled in, then I’m honestly impressed.” – u/ADVNTURR
“Don’t try to upsell me.” – u/newtekie1
5. “Their brain doesn’t have memory controls either.”
“If I have to road test it, I am making those adjustments so that I can safely drive it regardless of what they say.” – u/Few-Swordfish-780
“I know the first thing that a more immature version of myself would do.” – u/Nowatercress2571
6. “I cannot believe how common these are.”
“I like how it even clearly says to not use it.” – u/raduque
“Usually comes with an empty fuel tank and multiple warning lights as well.” – u/KamaroMike
7. “Got called out to diagnose an overheating issue.”
“It’s like someone vanquished a Transformer in the middle of transforming.” – u/deleted
“A Michael Bay transformer maybe. Not a good one or anything.” – u/animerb
8. “Guy pulled up to the shop to do an oil change.”
“Dude is very optimistic buying extended motor protection oil for a car like that.” – u/Historical_Gur_354
“Buy it for life.” – u/egf1342
9. “Went in for four new tires and was warned about my dangerous brake pads.”
“Well yeah, they are dangerous. They should be in the calipers.” – u/anondup
“If only slimy shops like this went bankrupt like they deserve.” – u/Romytens
10. “Plastic control arms. That’s all.”
“Don’t think of them as control. Think of them as mild restraint.” – u/Justin_P_
“Be right back. Going to 3D print a long travel kit.” – u/Secret-Ad-7909
11. “Customer wanted a titanium exhaust engine installed before his first oil change.”
“If you have $100K lying around for the car, another $5K isn’t too big of a deal anyways.” – u/F22_lives
“I had no idea you weren’t allowed to change the exhaust before the oil.” – u/usernameusername121
12. “These are the people that you share the road with, everyone.”
“Had one of these this morning. Still not over it.” – u/Undoppable
“Every day I get closer and closer to living a secluded life in the woods.” – u/Robsteady
13. “Customer doesn’t trust plugs and patches. Paid for new tires.”
“Well their success rate clearly isn’t up to 100%.” – u/rdesktop7
“Peace of mind is priceless.” – u/SidneyHuffman316
14. “Customer gave up halfway between motor replacement and had it towed to me.”
“We’ve all been there before when it comes to thinking we can just save money and take care of it ourselves.” – u/_Ping_Pong
“I can’t stand these jobs.” – u/CookieMonsterOnesie
15. “Sales filled up the washer machine with what they thought was water.”
“Mighty expensive water.” – u/Nailfoot1975
“The real question is who was responsible for letting sales into the shop in the first place.” – u/2loves2loves
16. “Apparently he blew his tire out in the woods and couldn’t stop driving.”
“Super low profile tire right there.” – u/Fantom_Lord
“I paid for the whole wheel, so I’m going to use the whole wheel.” – u/j4ngl35
17. “Never thought I’d see this in real life.”
“I’m thinking bagpipes tied into the turbo might actually be more effective.” – u/Justin_P_
“My favorite version of this has to be the cowbell.” – u/tonkatruckz3034
18. “Four nails in a row to defy the odds.”
“Collated nails, for sure.” – u/Shopshack
“The other three are to make sure that the first one stays in there.” – u/LegitimateSailor
19. “Customer states that they hit a log.”
“Found it. Check complete.” – u/minion-of-entropy
“Carbon fiber driveshaft has just logged off.” – u/CySnark