How long you spend at the mechanic depends on what your car needs. In some cases, you can expect to leave your car at the mechanic for days.

For example, if your car requires a lot of work, like an engine rebuild or significant body work, you shouldn’t be surprised if you don’t see it again for a fairly long time. Other times, one can expect to walk into the shop, get a diagnosis, and have it fixed in just a few hours.

Occasionally, however, the amount of time you spend at the mechanic has little to do with what needs to be done to the car. Instead, it’s just how much time the mechanic is taking to perform the job.

One TikToker learned this the hard way. Now, the internet is wondering: How long is too long to spend at the mechanic?

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