As any car owner will tell you, finding the right mechanic gives peace of mind.
Of course, no one wants to hear, “You’re going to need new brakes” or “The transmission is shot,” but when this type of news comes from a trusted mechanic, it’s often an easier pill to swallow.
Could Martin, the Cockatoo, be the one to give us that sense of automotive tranquility?
Probably not.
“I think this mechanic is ripping me off,” Martin’s pet parent says in a hilarious clip on TikTok, as the Cockatoo seems to be assessing what’s going on under the hood. “You can’t trust anyone.”
I don’t know about that. Martin sure looks like a fine mechanic, and viewers seem to agree!
“I dunno man, he looks like he knows what he’s doing,” a fan said.
“That mechanic is too smart,” another added. “Listen to the feathered mechanic.”
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“I trust him!” a third chimed in. “Tip him extra seeds.”
Memories of Dad Working on the Car
Other viewers seemed to have childhood flashbacks of their dads working in the driveway on the family car, barking out insults to a car that didn’t appear to be cooperating.
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“Careful bro! If you talk back, he might just fly off the handle,” another viewer quipped.
In fact, I had my own flashback! When Martin’s crest rises as he looks under the hood, it reminds me of the time I was “assisting” my dad with car repairs. While I thought he told me to start the engine, apparently, he didn’t, and let me tell you, Martin’s rising crest is a much gentler response than my father’s as he tried to gather himself after my blunder.
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Martin is just the sweetest helper and certainly has an air about him that kind of makes you think he knows what he’s doing. In fact, according to his TikTok page @martinthecockatoo, Martin is 32 years old, so you know, he may have years and years of experience under the hood!
Regardless, I can’t get enough of this bird! And if my mechanic ever retires, I’ll be reaching out to Martin.
This story was originally published by Parade Pets on Jan 30, 2026, where it first appeared in the Pet News section. Add Parade Pets as a Preferred Source by clicking here.