20 Car Fails That Are Almost Too Ridiculous To Handle

Last Updated on October 14, 2025 by Matt Staff

Brace yourself for an unforgettable ride. Some of the drivers out there have a special talent for turning an ordinary trip into pure old-fashioned comedy. From extremely bald tires to those inflated over 100 PSI, this collection of moments illustrates how unpredictable life on the road can end up being.

1. They made this customer sign a waiver before releasing her car on this rainy day

A close-up of a worn, smooth aircraft tire with no visible tread, reflecting a person in an orange vest taking a photo. The tire is on a gravel surface and appears wet.
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2. Is there a convention in town or something?

Several large white pickup trucks are parked at a gas station, some at the pumps and others waiting. There are palm trees in the background and a large pink flamingo float attached to one of the trucks.
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3. I mean, does it work?

A dusty blue Mercedes parked outside has a broken left taillight covered with plastic wrap. Inside the taillight area, there is an orange basketball used as a makeshift replacement.
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4. This is just terrifying

A realistic fake severed hand, with blood at the wrist, is placed on a car gear shift. In the second image, a person clasps hands with the fake hand, creating a humorous effect.
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5. This person was trying to do car mods on a budget

A dark green car covered with cardboard pieces taped on the hood, roof, sides, and wheels, parked outside a brick building next to another car. The cardboard is secured with blue tape in various shapes.
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6. This bad boy needs to be incinerated

A shiny black sports car with oversized chrome wheels is parked next to a red SUV in a wet parking lot, viewed from inside another vehicle through a rainy window.
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7. I don’t think that’s what the oil pan is supposed to look like after an oil change

A close-up of an engine oil pan filled with dark oil and numerous broken metal parts and debris, indicating severe internal engine damage or mechanical failure.
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8. “I’ve never seen a car that failed a home inspection before.”

View of a car’s undercarriage on a lift, showing rusted metal components, suspension, wheel, wiring, and part of the exhaust system. Automotive tools and equipment are visible in the background.
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9. Just so you know, if you only drive 100 miles after an oil change, you don’t need another oil change

Golden-brown motor oil flows in a steady stream from the underside of a raised vehicle during an oil change in an automotive repair shop.
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10. This car has .05 inches of clearance

A white car with extreme negative camber and lowered suspension is parked on a residential street. Nearby, houses and a white pickup truck are visible. The car's windshield displays "MPC MOTORSPORT" and "SLAMMEDENUFF" decals.
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11. Contrary to popular belief, this car actually drives

Two images show a heavily customized, extremely low-riding pickup truck with no visible engine or wheels in the traditional locations, parked at a car show with other custom vehicles. The truck body sits almost flat on the ground.
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12. “My car has an all-leather interior.”

The interior of a red vehicle with a large brown leather couch replacing the front seats, creating an unusual and bulky seating arrangement. The car door is open, revealing the setup.
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13. This paint job definitely increased the value of his car

A blue car has a message written on its door in white marker, reading: "ANY girl 18-45 needing a free place to stay call 910-298-4668. I'm a single white guy." The photo is taken from inside another vehicle.
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14. “The customer states that their driver’s seat will not move forward.”

The interior of a red Ford car with the front door open, showing the floor on the driver's side covered in numerous single-serve condiment packets, mostly ketchup and other sauces.
_elreaper/via reddit.com

15. This car was towed with the e-brake on

A white SUV with significant dirt on the doors is parked on pavement with a flat rear tire. In the background, there is a white Waste Management truck and a building under a cloudy sky.
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16. Oh God, please destroy it

A black Hummer SUV with unusually small rear wheels is parked on a partially snow-covered ground near a red brick building with large yellow doors.
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17. What even is this?

A car is humorously fused with a pickup truck, creating a mismatched vehicle parked outside a Walmart with a "Pickup" sign visible on the building. Other cars are parked nearby under a partly cloudy sky.
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18. They’re just trying to make their car as aerodynamic as possible

A black car with a large, makeshift, transparent extension taped to its rear drives on a highway. The extension appears homemade and aerodynamic. Trees and a 65 mph speed limit sign are visible in the background.
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19. This isn’t a fail, but this masterpiece deserves to be seen

A van drives down a highway towing a trailer with a couch and a canoe, while two large hay bales are strapped to its roof. Trees line the road, and the photo is taken from another vehicle.
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20. “We got the new pool heater going.”

A silver car with its hood open is parked next to a small blue inflatable pool in a yard. Hoses and a metal part connect the car engine to the pool, suggesting it's being used to heat the pool water.
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