A mechanic is racking up thousands of views after sharing a big problem he had just before heading out for lunch.
Connor posted a video on TikTok to warn fellow mechanics to always perform a vibration test after placing the car on the automotive lift.
The vibration test is a quick and informal check that serves as the final step before raising a vehicle to the maximum height of the automotive lift.
After positioning the arms and lifting the vehicle a few centimeters off the ground, the technician shakes it from side to side to confirm it is balanced and secure on the lift pads.
This ensures proper contact with the vehicle’s lifting points and that nothing slips or becomes unstable due to surface coatings, pad misalignment, or operator error.
It seems Connor learned this the hard way after the car slipped off the lift when it was already high up. “Does this mean I can’t leave early for lunch anymore?” he joked to the camera.
The video has already received over 260,000 views and hundreds of comments from internet users who enjoyed Connor’s misfortune. “The dude just got promoted to customer,” joked one TikTok user.
“I guess this means lunch is on hold indefinitely,” said another. “You can leave for lunch, but you can’t come back,” analyzed a third. “Even better, you can go home earlier,” commented another.
Photo and video: TikTok @userl1n47xf406. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
@userl1n47xf406 #noearlylunch #mechanic #technician #fail #bluecollar ♬ original sound – Connor
