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Cross the line
Speeding on public roads is the last thing any driver should do – not just because it can result in hefty fines, but also because it’s unsafe and could endanger other road users. One driver learned this the hard way after taking a customer’s Honda Odyssey for a high-speed spin at the store where he worked.
According to the Odyssey owner, who shared the story and dashcam video on Reddit, the body shop employee drove the minivan onto the highway while bragging to someone on the phone or radio that he was “Alfa.” While a Civic Type R might be better suited to back up this bragging, he excitedly claimed to have hit 140 km/h (about 87 mph) in a built-up zone at 80 km/h (50 mph) – the speed measured by police using a speed gun.
Not exactly the performance test expected
For context, the Odyssey (whose exact model year has not been revealed) was brought to the shop after being rear-ended and experiencing what the owner described as “minor mechanical issues.” Dashcam footage shows what happened during the road test, and the owner said employees wanted to see the Honda V6 — likely the stock 3.5-liter six-cylinder engine, which in North American models has neither an electric motor nor forced induction.
Given the Odyssey’s size, weight and front-wheel-drive layout, those speeds could put a lot of stress on the front wheels.
The police did not let the employee go easily and even asked him why he was driving a customer’s car at a speed of 140 km/h. Although the employee wrote a “sincere” letter of apology, he was fired and the vehicle was impounded for seven days. Fortunately, the shop paid the fee, described the vehicle in detail, and even offered to take the owner out for a “nice dinner.”
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Another reason to install a driving recorder
The post stated that the officer who contacted the owner to obtain the original footage was from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), indicating that the incident occurred somewhere in Canada.
Some people recommend using a dash cam to record such events. However, others noted that service shops sometimes unplug these devices, possibly for privacy reasons. Regardless, this incident is a reminder that everything that happens during repairs is not recorded, so finding a trustworthy mechanic may help reduce such risks.
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This article was originally published by Autoblog on March 8, 2026 and first appeared in the News section. Click here to add Autoblog as your preferred source.