Can you share some mechanic horror stories?

2024-11-04 18:08

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2024-11-04 19:55

There was this mechanic who told a customer that their car needed a complete brake system overhaul. The customer trusted him and paid a large sum. Later, the customer found out from another mechanic that only the brake pads needed changing. The first mechanic had lied just to make more money. It was a real horror story for the customer who ended up paying way more than necessary.

Can you share some mechanic customer horror stories?

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2024-11-09 05:49

There was a customer who left her car at a mechanic shop for a brake repair. When she got it back, the brakes were still not working properly. She found out later that the mechanic had used sub - standard parts. She had to take it to another mechanic and pay double to get it fixed right.

Can you share more aircraft mechanic horror stories?

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2024-11-18 12:31

Sure. One time, a mechanic misread a maintenance manual and installed a component backwards. This caused all sorts of electrical problems during the flight. The flight crew had to deal with flickering lights, malfunctioning instruments, and it was a real nightmare in the air.

Worst Mechanic Horror Stories: Share Your Experiences

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2024-11-19 11:05

One of the worst mechanic horror stories I've heard was about a guy who took his car in for a simple oil change. When he got it back, there were strange noises coming from the engine. Turns out the mechanic had used the wrong type of oil filter, which caused a blockage. It cost him a fortune to fix the damage that could have been easily avoided with proper attention to detail.

Can you share some funny car mechanic stories?

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2024-11-15 01:24

A mechanic had a customer who insisted that his car smelled like a bakery. After a long search, the mechanic found a half - eaten muffin stuck in the heating ducts. The customer had no idea how it got there. This story always makes me laugh when I think about it.

Can you share some funny mechanic customer stories?

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2024-11-10 15:02

A customer drove his truck to the mechanic shop. He complained that his truck was shaking violently. After inspection, the mechanic discovered that the customer had put on tires that were completely the wrong size for the vehicle. He had bought them super cheap without realizing they were not for his truck.

Can you share some funny auto mechanic stories?

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2024-11-08 09:10

There was this mechanic who was working on an old truck. When he opened the hood, a family of squirrels ran out. They had been using the engine compartment as their winter home, with a whole stash of nuts in there. It took him a while to clean up the mess and get the truck running properly.

Can you share some funny airplane mechanic stories?

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2024-10-30 00:20

A mechanic was working on a small plane. He had just greased some parts and was about to test it. But when he started the engine, the grease somehow got onto his face. He looked like a clown with all that grease smeared all over. His colleagues couldn't stop laughing when they saw him.

What are some aircraft mechanic horror stories?

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2024-11-18 13:41

A mechanic once failed to properly tighten a bolt on the landing gear. When the plane landed, the landing gear partially collapsed. Passengers had a very rough landing and there were some minor injuries. This incident led to a thorough investigation of the maintenance procedures to ensure such mistakes wouldn't happen again.

What Are Some of the Worst Mechanic Horror Stories You've Encountered?

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2024-11-19 21:25

There was a case where a mechanic was supposed to replace a radiator. But instead of a new one, he just patched up the old, leaking radiator and charged for a new one. When the car overheated again soon after, the owner found out what had happened. It's so unethical.

What are the common themes in mechanic horror stories?

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2024-10-31 02:59

One common theme is dishonesty. Mechanics might lie about the problems with the vehicle to overcharge customers, like saying a major part needs replacing when it's just a minor fix.