I Ruined My Parents' Car

Mojo In The Morning12mApril 7, 2026

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The episode centers on Bianca's humorous yet relatable story of damaging her leased car just days before turning it in, including scraped rims and a cracked windshield. She shares her pattern of hiding car damage from her parents to avoid confrontation, revealing a series of mishaps—from hitting a yellow pole and getting paint on her car to accidentally running over a cyclist, which left a dent and a memorable encounter with the man on her windshield. The hosts and callers weigh in with their own lease horror stories, including massive mileage overages (up to $11,000), creative workarounds like lending cars to friends to use up miles, and tips from a detailing shop employee who offers to restore Bianca’s car to showroom condition. The conversation blends comedy with practical advice on lease turn-ins, car maintenance, and the hidden costs of driving habits. The episode ends with a lighthearted call to action to help Tim, who paid $4,000 in over-mileage fees, via a GoFundMe.

Key Takeaways
1

Always disclose car damage early to avoid surprise fees at lease turn-in.

2

Mileage overages can cost thousands—consider buying instead of leasing if you drive a lot.

3

Use professional detailing services for lease turn-ins to minimize wear-and-tear charges.

4

Avoid DIY fixes like Clorox wipes on car paint—they degrade clear coat over time.

5

Some dealerships are lenient; others are strict—know your dealer’s policy before turning in a lease.

Chapters
0:00
3 min

Podcast Promos and Intro

A series of promotional segments for various podcasts including 'Rorschach: Murder at City Hall', 'No Grip' on Formula One, 'Mostly Human' with Sam Altman, and 'On Purpose' with Noah Kahn.

2:30
3 min

Bianca’s Lease Crisis

I don't tell my parents when I damage my car or when something happens to my car. I just like to keep it on the down low.

Highlight
5:00
3 min

The Yellow Pole Incident

Bianca recounts running into a yellow pole at Metro Detroit airport, leaving paint on her car, and using Clorox wipes to clean it—only to be caught by her dad for the scraped rims.

7:30
3 min

Lease Turn-In Realities

If the dent is bigger than the circle, you've got to pay a bunch of money.

Highlight
10:00
2 min

Lease Horror Stories and Solutions

I used a Sharpie to fill in all those little dense spots on the black car—worked perfectly.

Highlight
High-Impact Quotes
I used a Sharpie to fill in all those little dense spots on the black car—worked perfectly.
Host13:51
Viral: 85.0
If the dent is bigger than the circle, you've got to pay a bunch of money.
Host5:05
Viral: 80.0
I went $10,000 over. Holy cow.
Host9:16
Viral: 78.0
Speakers

Host

Jay Shetty

Guests

BiancaAustinTimGeorgeKevNickKayla
Topics Discussed
Car Lease Turn-In Process90%Mileage Overages and Fees85%Hidden Car Damage and Parental Reactions80%DIY Car Repairs and Risks75%Professional Detailing for Leases70%Lease vs. Buy Decision65%Driving Habits and Accidents60%
People & Brands

Bianca

person

15xNeutral

Austin

person

8xPositive

Tim

person

4xNeutral

Chaos Detailing

other

3xPositive

Kayla

person

2xNeutral

Bell Tire

other

2xNeutral

Asar

person

2xPositive

Gordon Chevrolet

other

2xPositive

Clorox Wipes

product

2xNeutral

George

person

2xNeutral

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