A man who visited a mechanic in Lekki, Lagos, was left utterly stunned after witnessing the mechanic drive a luxurious Rolls-Royce — a car the mechanic owns and uses himself. The visitor could hardly believe his eyes, repeatedly asking in shock, “Mechanic dey drive Rolls-Royce?” as he tried to process the unexpected sight before him.
Mechanic shows wealth through hard work
The mechanic calmly addressed the visitor’s disbelief, confirming that the luxury car indeed belongs to him and explaining that it was the result of years of dedication, hard work, and mastery of his trade. “Yes, no be the work you know me with?” he said, highlighting that success can come from any profession when one is disciplined and committed.
This story challenges common stereotypes about tradespeople, demonstrating that wealth, luxury, and financial success are attainable regardless of the field one works in. It serves as a reminder that talent, perseverance, and smart financial choices can lead to extraordinary achievements, even in professions often underestimated by society.
Netizens react to unexpected luxury
Social media users quickly reacted to the video, sharing a mix of humour, admiration, and disbelief as the clip went viral online. Many expressed surprise at seeing a mechanic in such an extravagant car, while others celebrated the mechanic’s hard-earned success:
@officerfamous: “Rolls Royce is not too big for a mechanic now.”
@OMO_ORANGUN: “Money na water. I will never be poor. Amin.”
@sollex147: “Money dey mechanic oh.”
@Odsonfx: “Blord type.. Toyota canny upgraded to RR.”
@likriely: “The mechanic no dey hustle? This na old RR na.”
@depanther77: “All these ones no be abule or tortoise car mechanic ohh.”
The story has inspired countless online users, showing that wealth and luxury are not exclusive to corporate or white-collar professions. It also reinforces the idea that dedication, skill, and a strong work ethic in any trade can lead to exceptional financial success, breaking conventional assumptions about who can achieve prosperity.
Many viewers also praised the mechanic for being an example of what hard work and perseverance can accomplish, motivating others to aim higher in their chosen careers or businesses. The clip has become a talking point across social media platforms, sparking conversations about ambition, entrepreneurship, and the power of trades.
Watch the video below…
A Mechanic in Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria 🇳🇬 spotted using a Rolls Royce as his car to meet clients
— Nigeria Stories (@NigeriaStories) January 9, 2026