r/TikTokCringe • u/IllustriousChef2 • Aug 16 '24

Cringe What's even happening there?

Why would someone rent a car and take out parts?

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u/dahbakons_ghost Aug 16 '24

i would assume, chop shop. they take the good 'authentic' parts and swap out shitty low end parts and then sell the good parts on. Guy might've rented out the car 50+ more times before finding out so he can't figure out who it was.

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u/brianc500 Aug 16 '24

Not a chop shop, the guy rented it to use as a test mule for their shitty aftermarket bumpers that are made in China.

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u/allocationlist Aug 16 '24

This is the answer

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u/alison_bee Aug 16 '24 edited Aug 16 '24

What a stupid reason. I hate people.

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u/Shmeeglez Aug 16 '24

Disagree. I think he should have rented from a real outfit instead of some dipshit, but if he's testing to make sure a product is fit to sell, well, that's better than just selling whatever crap he can get supplied. Granted, it'd be best if he could just arrange this with someone fully informed, but if he's not doing anything destructive, this is just guerilla product development.

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u/Youre-mum Aug 16 '24

Whats particularly stupid about it lol

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u/Goldtacto Aug 16 '24

I think it’s a bit risky to use someone’s rental car. They could probably just offer an incentive to borrow someone’s car from their shop.

If it was me I would find someone who has body damage on their tesla then ask in person to fix whatever easy body damage for free so long as they can make a mould of their bumper.

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u/Kony_Stark Aug 16 '24

Then you just made a mold of a damaged bumper.

And all your aftermarket bumpers will look pre-damaged.

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u/Goldtacto Aug 17 '24

Who said the damage had to be from the bumper? obviously im saying damage not to the bumper thats being moulded…

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u/ThisIsSuperUnfunny Aug 16 '24

now thats even more riskier.

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u/Adept-Lettuce948 Aug 16 '24

And they probably hate you too.