The Cars Mechanics Hate

There are some cars that mechanics hate. Vehicles that breakdown often become a shop joke, taking on the lemon label while earning no respect from even the most masterful technicians. Other cars are reoccurring nightmares, and frequently roll in with repairs that are complex and timely to fix. Still, the most seasoned techs love a pricey repair order--it means more money for them--and they may frown upon reliable cars. Web2Carz kicks it off with 10 cars that mechanics see too often, and adds a bit more info on types of cars that mechanics are most likely to frown upon!

10 Cars that Mechanics See Too Often*

*10 Cars that Mechanics See Too Often was sourced utilizing a variety of sources, including Consumer Reports, CarComplaints, and various online technician forums and blogs.

Types of Cars that Make Technicians Frown

Imports and Europeans
Dealership service centers aside, many smaller repair and service centers have difficulty with import models--specifically European makes like Audi and Volkswagen. These vehicles often require more time to service, and major problems mean more complexity. Parts are also harder to find for these makes. Also, many of these cars may require model-specific tools to perform even the most regular and routine maintenance and repairs.

For U.S. consumers who own foreign made vehicles that may fall into this category, it is best to have your vehicle serviced and repaired at a reputable dealership service center. Only there will you have access to the technicians who are specifically trained to work on your vehicle brand--along with all the resources for the job at their disposal.

Older Vehicles
Older vehicles break down more often, and may upset technicians who would rather work on a newer model. Many high-mileage and older vehicles may have parts that are difficult to find. Also, older vehicles are more likely to have rusted fasteners, bolts and screws--and thus are more prone to struggle, stripping and breaking.

For example, a technician may spend an hour struggling to remove wheel lugs on an older car in order to prevent stripping, while on a new vehicle this procedure may take less than a minute. Overall, most of today's skilled and experienced technicians are not ecstatic to work on older vehicles--even if the actual service being performed is a high paying job.

Luxury and Sports Cars, and Expensive Rims
When the pricey ride rolls into the shop, you better be sure that extra attention is given! Many smaller service centers may not even work on some high end sport or luxury vehicles, and many that do have difficulty finding specialty parts--especially for foreign rides.

Vehicles with specialty rims also scare many technicians--especially if the service and repairs involve taking off the wheel. Many service centers actually take pictures of the pricey rims before service begins while the customer is watching to ensure that there are no misunderstandings at the end of service. One scratch could be a whole new rim—and thousands of dollars for the shop.

The Lemons that Always Come Back
Paychecks aside, mechanics share a loathe for particular vehicle makes and models that are just a pain to service, and are too often in the shop. Vehicles that are prone to breaking down, or those that have a reoccurring problem are often the ones to make mechanics cringe.

Reliable Vehicles
Last but not least! Most technicians love a challenge, and the seasoned are paid justly for their experience and aptitude. Therefore, reliable vehicles that do not have costly but executable repairs are the vehicles that many technicians frown upon. The more complex a job is will determine how much it pays, as well as how large the smile on the face of a skilled technician who can knock it out in half the time. For many of today's techs, it is all about this relationship between how much a job pays, and how long it takes them to complete it--and the reliable vehicles do not make the paycheck.