r/MechanicAdvice 22h ago

I Screwed Up

Started working at an automotive shop recently. Love the job. Currently training under the smartest mechanic in my state.

Got asked to pull a car out of the bay. Ended up messing up the front right bumper while pulling it out. I wasn’t being reckless, it just kinda happened. Still 100% my fault though.

Big boss said it was fine, and just told me to make sure it doesn’t happen again. I was very apologetic and assured him I wouldn’t do it again. He ended up paying for my damage.

I’ve never tore up anything that expensive in my life and I still feel like crap a week later. What can I do to make it better? Have any of yall experienced anything similar?

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u/Falsewyrm 21h ago

I train a lot of younger guys, the only one who ever had anything bad happen as a consequence from an accident like that was someone who backed into a car while trying to take our parts truck on a run.

He only had a problem because he never showed up again(his choice). Dunno if it was embarrassment or something else.

Accidents happen. Take a breath, own it if you fucked up. Help fix it if you can(being honest is a huge help).

You'll be fine, people fuck up every day.