Customer States (IDIOT CAR OWNERS 19) | Just Rolled In

In today's episode we see some scary rust, interesting DIY fixes and some ruined engines. Customer states and mechanical problems in one digestible video for you to enjoy! Worst mechanical fails. Send us your videos here: https://forms.gle/ybywj6a3SS4Vpvhv5 Video descriptions: 0:00 Previous shop or mechanic definitely cross threaded that drain plug 0:25 Wheel bearings gone MIA 0:37 The copper contact behind this switch burnt up and took out some of the wiring 1:11 That subframe has to be lowered down to get to the starter motor 1:19 Well that would certainly be where the transmission leak is coming from 1:33 50,000 mile oil change I wish we got to see what the oil filter looked like too 2:07 The recall only effected 2 years I believe before they sorted this issue out 2:22 At least he made it partially obvious for the other mechanic 2:57 The mice had only barely chewed into a couple of wires 3:07 After a ton of adjustments the mechanic got it back into spec 3:46 Unsure what the actual issue was with this new block 4:07 Reminds me of the Toyota waterpump gaskets 4:16 Mechanic ended up having to weld it back on just to move it around the shop 4:35 Either a slow learner or a bad teacher 4:44 There’s literally no way to get the belt on because of this 5:15 You already know it’s been a while since this thing has had a good check over 5:38 Mechanic missed something pretty obvious at least it was an easy fix 5:49 Non factory variable steering right there 6:00 Hopefully the mechanic showed them the before and after pics 6:09 Customer stated that his girlfriend had hit a curb 6:35 She’s got a couple of trips still left in her 6:47 Yes there were some straps around some parts of the frame trying to keep it together 7:18 Not too often do these v-bands snap but occasionally they do 7:33 It was also some type of paint that definitely shouldn’t be on a car 7:40 Usually a fault will appear way before it gets this bad 8:21 They ended up needed a master cylinder and a brake booster soon after 8:38 Worlds fastest spring replacement right there 8:51 Had to Give This 2023 GMC Sierra's Glove Box Some Motivation 9:00 May have been a bit of an understatement on the shaking 9:04 Forklift quick repair turns into a longer expensive repair 9:22 Video of the oil draining was sped up 600% so it was definitely well overfull 9:44 You know it’s bad when the sidewall turns itself into a rim guard 9:56 To be fair it’s designed to fail first to protect the transmission and diff 10:03 There was so much wrong with it that the alignment shop had to send them away for repairs first 11:00 I think we found out why her previous mechanic just disappeared after doing this 11:19 Super common issue on these engines 11:50 Ended up just replacing the whole engine 12:07 I’m surprised this punctured the tire 12:30 If it’s stupid and it works, then it ain’t stupid 12:36 Never seen an alternator literally by the brand alternator before 12:48 Ended up being an issue with the carb and not the timings or valves 12:58 Poor trucks fuel pump must be struggling 13:08 I mean even chewing gum would’ve been better than this 13:21 Honestly probably better than just a steering wheel lock these days 13:28 Customer ignored the annoying light on his dash until he couldn’t ignore it anymore 13:33 It’s a massive job that take a ton of labour and even the parts cost is huge 13:49 Both are likely due because its burning oil from having gummed up oil rings 14:18 Super common issue and even sometimes they fully detach because of the rust 14:43 She definitely ran over something but it may have no been her fault 14:54 If only the customer had looked or checked or even just used a tiny bit of glue instead 15:32 Apparently it would do a full turn sometimes 15:42 Just needed a new ignition switch for the most part 16:29 Got the variable spark plug 16:38 The next years model they made it a fair bit harder to remove 16:44 Sounds really good for something that sat for so long 17:06 The right front lower control arm was bent and the ball joint popped out 17:35 The sparkplug piece made its way to the catalyst 18:04 Outro Credit to the following people who allowed us to add additional insight and commentary: https://www.instagram.com/trailhead_garage/ https://www.instagram.com/workingmanshands/ https://www.instagram.com/just_rolled_into_the_shop https://www.instagram.com/ellistonrepairalabama/ https://www.instagram.com/0indigo https://www.tiktok.com/@automotivenfield https://www.tiktok.com/@diesel_dylan https://www.tiktok.com/@ern5227 https://www.tiktok.com/@forklifttechkev https://www.tiktok.com/@giesing123 https://www.tiktok.com/@kyleellis127 https://www.tiktok.com/@mastermechanicmatt https://www.tiktok.com/@sayray24 https://www.tiktok.com/@shi*tytire https://www.tiktok.com/@suppmydude1 https://www.tiktok.com/@thetoyotarob https://www.tiktok.com/@thevehicleworkshop https://www.tiktok.com/@tobatech https://www.tiktok.com/@torquetiktok #customerstates #mechanicfail #mechanicproblems