Watch: Mercedes-Benz owner’s door mishap ends in car crash

An elderly lady's comical car crash conundrum provides a moment of laughter – but also an important lesson.

July 1, 2023

CAR Magazine 1 minute read

In a viral video that has the internet in stitches, an elderly lady finds herself caught in a comical car crash conundrum, a gate on one side and an eager Mercedes-Benz on the other.

It’s a classic case of ‘rock and a hard place’, with a twist of slapstick humour! As fate would have it, the car’s door gets wedged onto the adjacent fence, and chaos ensues.

In a mere 45 seconds, this courageous lady manages to turn her car into a one-woman wrecking crew, causing a domino effect on not one but two innocent parked cars on the other side of the road. Who knew closing a door could be such an extreme sport?

Upon closer inspection of the video, it seems our adventurous driver attempted a daring reverse manoeuvre to free the stubborn door. Alas, a slight misstep turned her well-intentioned act into a comedy of errors.

The end result? A door that would make a Salvador Dalí painting proud. Perhaps this incident is a sign that cars with suicide doors deserve a second look — after all, they’d be immune to this kind of shenanigan!

So, folks, remember this cautionary tale: Closing a door might not be as easy as you think. It requires grace, precision, and a knack for avoiding unintentional demolition derbies. Stay safe out there and always double-check your surroundings before attempting any daredevil door-closing manoeuvres.

You never know, your next hilarious car crash may be around the corner, or should we say down your driveway.