Car Mishaps That Will Make Every Car Owner Shudder

Imagine cruising down the highway, only to hear an ominous clunk from your engine, or pulling up to a gas station and realizing you’ve just filled your tank with the wrong fuel. Every car owner has faced that heart-stopping moment when things go wrong—sometimes in the most embarrassing and costly ways. From engine mishaps to DIY disasters, these car fails can leave you regretting every decision you made before getting behind the wheel.

But don't worry—you're not alone! These cringe-worthy car moments happen to the best of us, and we've rounded up the most unfortunate (and hilarious) car fails that will make you cringe—and laugh—at the same time.

Want to see how not to treat your car? Click here to discover the fails that every car owner secretly fears, and maybe even learn how to avoid them in the future. Trust us, you’ll want to know what not to do next time you're in the driver's seat!