39 Mistakes that are equally embarrassing and expensive
Sometimes mistakes are easy to fix or simply laugh off, but other times they’re so huge and expensive that turning a blind eye isn’t possible.
Keep reading to meet people who made some seriously costly blunders. Honestly, a few of these mishaps are hard to watch—so count yourself lucky you weren’t the one responsible!
He Forgot
This guy didn’t notice the bike secured to the roof of his car and ended up crashing right into his garage.
Now, he’s looking for a replacement bike—and a new car.
He Got Stuck
You know when they offer you the premium insurance option when renting a U-Haul? I really hope this guy went for it.
Looks like he wasn’t quite familiar with handling a truck.
Wine About It
An employee at Bodegas Vitivinos winery in Spain made a major blunder, captured in this heartbreaking photo showing 50,000 liters of wine spilling onto the ground.
It’s not just a huge loss of costly wine—it’s also one enormous mess.
Weren’t Supposed To Drill There
Who really knows what lies beneath the ground we walk on? These guys definitely should, given it’s their job.
Seems like someone overlooked checking for underground cables before starting to drill.
So Much Paint
Reddit user Mr_PoodlePants shared this photo with the caption:
“When carrying paint, always ensure it’s securely fastened—especially if you’re behind the wheel of a $90,000 Maserati.”
Nature Being Rude
It’s unclear whether the fault lies with the contractor or the person who hired them, but one thing’s certain: this bridge plan was poorly researched before construction.
The bridge saw little use before the water changed course, rendering it useless.
Down The Slope
It seems a McLaren 600LT took a spill on the Dragon at Deals Gap.
When you own a car this pricey, a little extra caution probably wouldn’t hurt.
Bro! Your Boat!
Normally, you’d notice immediately if a boat isn’t secured correctly.
But somehow, this person got onto the highway before realizing they’d made a major error.
A Very Expensive Sink Hole
More than one person is likely responsible for this costly fiasco.
Luckily, the floor wasn’t completely finished before the whole foundation collapsed in this construction disaster.
It All Burned Down
This supercar storage facility in Cheshire went up in flames for an unknown reason.
Sure, it was packed with highly flammable fuel, but something had to have sparked the fire in the first place, right?
Strong Winds
These silos in Iowa couldn’t withstand the 80 mph winds.
I’m not sure if we can just blame the weather, or if the person who built this structure might need to explain a few things.
Time For A Photo
I’m not sure how these guys pulled it off, but it seems like they managed to flip a massive truck completely upside down.
This is probably the last photo they took before they all got fired.
Someone Left It There
A Reddit user came across a crashed Lamborghini Urus that had been abandoned in Andorra.
Who has so much money that they can just leave a Lamborghini behind? It’s hard to wrap my head around that.
That’s A Lot Of Monitors
This is what it looks like when a $300,000 wall of monitors just falls over.
I don’t know who failed to secure this properly, but they should probably be fired.
Not The Best At Breakfast
This guy decided to cook breakfast in his new RV and things didn’t go so smoothly.
I think it’s time for a new RV, and maybe he shouldn’t make bacon in a vehicle ever again.
Someone Messed Up
Well, it looks like someone at this auto shop is getting fired immediately.
This person thought that their car was safe at the shop. Then the car got impaled by a lift.
Close Your Window
This guy lives in Svalbard, Norway, and he forgot to close his office window on the day of a massive snowstorm.
Yeah, I don’t think any of that furniture is going to be okay.
Get Off The Road
A woman who wasn’t paying attention to the road decided to make a right turn right into this car.
Don’t text and drive, people! You don’t want to end up in a situation like this.
A Massive Sinkhole
These residential homes in South Dakota were unknowingly built over an undisclosed abandoned gypsum mine.
This massive sinkhole means that all of the properties on this street are now worthless.
It Was Hailing
This guy decided to take his new Lamborghini out for a spin on the same day that giant ice pellets decided to rain down from the sky.
I bet he wishes he kept it in the garage.
He Thought He Had More Time
This truck driver thought that the train was going slower than it actually was. He tried to cross the train tracks and ended up in this mess.
Always stop to listen for trains.
Shedding Like a Snake
The person who shared this photo was a mechanic for this garage, assigned to fix this SUV.
I say “was” because chances are, they no longer what their job here.
It Came Back
They say if you set it free and it comes back, it was yours all along.
I guess this oil rig wanted to come back to land because here it is.
Right In The Water
I have no idea how this Tesla ended up in the ocean, but whoever put it there is going to have some huge bills to pay.
Teslas are good, but they can’t survive everything.
“We’re Here”
Clearly, someone forgot to call out, “Land ahoy!” because here we are.
This photo was taken in Alaska in 1910, showing a ship named the Princess May high and dry on the rocks.
The Saddest Supercar
This Ferrari was melted and destroyed in the warehouse that it was “safely” being stored in. Well, so much for that.
It’s rough enough to see a supercar crashed on the side of the highway. This one wasn’t even being driven when it met its untimely death.
He Didn’t Read The Sign
Someone shared this photo of a street sweeper obliterating a wooden bridge in Norway.
Another Redditor commented on the photo, pointing out that the sign with the exclamation point on it reads: Bridge is unsuitable for motorized vehicles.”
That’s A Lot Of Plates
In this commercial kitchen, a cabinet toppled over, sending 600 dishes crashing to the floor.
Needless to say, it was a rough day for the restaurant.
The Carrier Tipped, Totaling 420 Vehicles
420 people are going to be upset that their cars never made it to their destination.
That’s because a carrier called The Golden Ray tipped over in the water and took down 420 vehicles with it.
Someone Deserves A Time-out
This parent thought it would be nice to take their kid to a new Lego exhibit that had just opened. JUST opened.
In fact, the exhibition had only been opened for one hour, debuting its new professional Lego builds when one kid came along and wrecked it for everyone.
The Technician That Blew Up This F-16
A technician working on this F-16 accidentally misfired the Vulcan cannon and blew this baby into smithereens.
It was peacefully sitting on the runway before this guy was hired to fix a small problem.
There’s A Helicopter On Your Windshield
Ron Burgundy wouldn’t even be mad, but impressed with how this helicopter managed to crash just so.
Fortunately, no one was on the bus when this chopper pinned itself to the front.
A Piece of History Gone
The Ford Model T is one of the oldest cars in modern history. This classic vehicle is a rare sight. That’s why it’s so upsetting that it was totaled while on a joy drive. Someone should feel very, very bad for what they did.
Call The Fire Department?
Someone actually flipped this photo sideways to make it look like this vehicle is stuck up on a wall.
But if you turn your head, you can see that it’s actually perfectly stuck in a ditch on the side of the road. Either way, not great.
They’re Going To Need Backup
This is a mildly embarrassing and very expensive situation you see here.
It looks like the firetruck was responding to a call when they drove a little too far towards the river.
Hanging By A Thread
This photo is upsetting because it almost looks like there’s a chance that this aircraft could be rescued.
But let’s be honest, whoever slid the fighter jet off the runway probably isn’t going to have access to one for a long, long time.
The Bull Has the Right of Way
Don’t you hate when you have the right of way and someone else just goes ahead? I’m guessing that’s how this bull was feeling.
But at least when you’re a bull, you can just go ahead and move that car right out of the way.
One Vehicle Did All Of This Damage
Judging by the photo, there are at least five brand new cars that were totaled when a drive hit the curb, flew off the road and drove across the hood.
They say the car loses its value as soon as you drive it off the lot but this is ridiculous.
Someone’s Great Great Grandfather Messed Up
It’s fun to hear family stories of ridiculous things your grandparents did back in the day.
I’m sure whoever’s great-great-great-grandfather that drove a train through a concrete wall will never live this story down.
