“My techs laughed at me when I said I’d buy these for them. Now who’s laughing.”
A Canadian mechanic has a creative solution for working during snowy conditions. It’s drawing both laughter and admiration.
In a video, Michael Burnett (@lilmikyb) shares a comical yet practical accessory that is often overlooked.
The TikTok went viral, generating over 293,800 views as of this writing.
In the TikTok, Burnett puts on an umbrella hat and heads under the vehicle he’s about to service. “Y’all not gonna have me under there taking a shower,” he shares.
Burnett then knocks off the snow from underneath each front wheel and checks the suspension. While maneuvering under the car, he is protected from any snow falling on him.
Burnett feels strongly about working with an umbrella hat. He even mentions in his TikTok bio that viewers should get their own umbrella hats.
“Yk i had one when i was like 10 and everyone bullied me for it,” one commenter wrote.
“It’s time to bring it back ! We are trend setters,” Burnett replied.
Meanwhile, others chimed in approving of this accessory and sharing stories of other mechanics using it.
“This is the first effective use for this I’ve ever seen lol,” one commented.
“I wear that in the backyard hot tub when its snowing or raining,” another added.
“One of our mechanics has one, I laugh everytime he uses it,” a third said.
“My father is a retired mechanic and he actually does this too!” another shared.
Regular car maintenance is expected and encouraged to maximize your vehicle’s performance. It may feel appealing to skip car maintenance in the winter. However, the winter can be hard on your vehicle, so it’s essential to keep up with maintenance.
Consumer Reports shares five things to check up on during the wintertime:
Additionally, to protect the interiors of your car, Motor1 suggests getting rubber floor mats, cargo liners, car seat covers, an aftermarket car seat heater, and using upholstery and fabric cleaners.
Motor1 has contacted Michael Burnett via email and TikTok direct message. We’ll update this if he responds.
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