9 Things People Do That Car Mechanics Absolutely Hate, And 9 Things That Bring Them Joy

1.Mechanics love it when you're specific with your notes:

2.But please, don't go sticking scissors in your gear shift (or anywhere else for that matter):

3.Mechanics love thoughtful gifts:

4.But please don't take it upon yourself to add TWO GALLONS of oil:

5. Mechanics love it when you take items they'll need — like wheel lock keys — and put them in view so they don't have to root through your glove box:

Customers who do this, we love you from Justrolledintotheshop

6. But oh my goodness, PLEASE change your tires more frequently than once every 12 years:

Had a customer today who was at the shop to get her gauges fixed. After i saw this and told her about it she said its the first tire. Car is a 2009 from Justrolledintotheshop

7. Mechanics love when customers have a little fun:

Love it when customers like this come in from Justrolledintotheshop

8. But for the love of Pete, please change your oil before it starts looking like this:

Customer's vehicle has been overheating for the past month from Justrolledintotheshop

9. Mechanics love a weird bumper sticker:

What a great way to start off a Monday. Gotta love the bumper stickers people will put in their vehicles. from Justrolledintotheshop

10. But if you design cars, please allow some room for oil to drain:

Recently made a post on how much this career sucks and was looking at new careers. Maybe I should become a ram designer, no brain required it seems from Justrolledintotheshop

11. Mechanics love seeing a unique paint job:

I love it when a shop has a sense of humor from Justrolledintotheshop

12. But if you deliver parts, please don't package them like this:

my new sway bar was just delivered from Justrolledintotheshop

13. Mechanics love when you're patient and understanding:

We all have to deal with ungrateful customers and attitudes they bring but it is nice to see that their are still customers out there that know we are people also. from Justrolledintotheshop

14. But they don't love unreasonable demands:

I expect that 6mo washer fluid guarantee. from Justrolledintotheshop

15. Mechanics love an easy fix (always check if the vent is open, folks):

Customer "my cars heat isn't working" from Justrolledintotheshop

16. But if they give you advice and make you sign a waiver to ignore it...you should probably take the advice:

Customer refused all 4 tires on a rainy day, she also had to sign a waiver before releasing the car. from Justrolledintotheshop

17. And finally, mechanics both love and hate when you're TOO diligent about changing your oil:

Can’t explain to the elderly that they don’t need an oil change after 8mo/23 miles. from Justrolledintotheshop

H/T: r/JustRolledIntoTheShop