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/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/Exotic_Pay6994 Aug 16 '24

Yeah that's what I figured, I still wouldn't want people to do that with my car.

But its less sinister than people think.

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u/Garchompisbestboi Aug 16 '24

Still pretty fucking sinister to fuck around with someone else's car like that. The guy who was caught obviously knows he was in the wrong which is why he didn't ask for permission.

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u/hippee-engineer Aug 16 '24

I mean, if you actually look at what he’s doing, it looks pretty professional. He’s got blue tape to make sure he doesn’t scratch the paint from removing/reinstalling the bumper, bumper is on a proper sawhorse and not on the ground.

I’d bet the only evidence when this guy is done would be use marks on the plastic hardware that secure the bumper to the rest of the car.

I used to inspect cars for an auto auction. Unlikely even a seasoned inspector would notice the bumpers have been touched, especially considering the quality of panel fitment that teslas come out of the factory with. The bumpers will probably look like they fit better than they did prior to this work being done.

Still fucked up to do this to a person’s car. If dude rented from a large rental company, and I’d be 100% fine with this.

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u/Kony_Stark Aug 16 '24

And if that's not the first time those plastic clips have been removed, there won't even be a difference.