Yearly Wrap-Up: Stolen Vehicle, Near Kidnapping, Most Expensive Car Repairs & More | The Car Edition

In this episode of UNFILTERED: The Car Edition, Owen and the team break down our full 2025 mechanic year wrap-up, sharing real workshop data, honest stories, and behind-the-scenes moments from a year in the trade.

We cover the most common car repairs of 2025, including the shocking number of Ford wet belt replacements, the most expensive job we tackled, and the repairs that took the longest hours on the ramp.

This episode also dives into the real-life experiences mechanics face — from stolen vehicles and high-pressure situations to difficult jobs, memorable customers, and the ups and downs of running a modern repair garage. One moment discussed includes a test drive incident where Owen was almost kidnapped, highlighting why safety and boundaries during customer interactions are critical in the trade.

In this episode, we discuss:
* The most common car repairs in 2025 (with real numbers)
* Why wet belt failures are still a huge issue for Ford owners
* The most expensive engine rebuild we carried out this year
* The longest and most demanding job in the workshop
* Craziest repair stories and unexpected incidents
* Funny (but harmless) workshop mistakes
* The funniest customer requests of the year
* Favourite tools mechanics actually use daily
* Nightmare jobs every mechanic dreads
* Biggest highlights of the year, including brand collaborations
* Plans and upgrades coming in 2026

We also touch on real customer interactions from all walks of life, always focusing on professionalism, respect, and the realities of working with the public in the automotive trade.

Whether you’re a mechanic, garage owner, car enthusiast, or just curious about how workshops really operate, this episode gives an honest, educational look at life in the automotive industry — unfiltered.

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