francismic: PLS LISTEN TO MY OWN SIDE STORY ABOUT THE CAR

well i feel so sorry about the whole thing DR JOE.the car was imported to nigeria by the owner when he came
for xmas and registered it dec 2012,

francismic: since he has been using it,few weeks ago the man brought it that he want
to sell it and go back to london where he reside.

francismic: so i check the car test drive i didnt notice any fault the
ac was working i did notice that the driver door glass button was not functioning to be honest cause the car
was wined up when i test drive it.

francismic: after then the man left with the car it was not parked with me,then i posted it.
when DR JOE call for inquireing itold him all i no about it then he sent his brother for inspection,when he came i took him
to the owner place he checked it we drove the car he was satisfied before he ask DR JOE to pay the money.

francismic: and he pay the money to the owner of the car account,after the transaction all original papers was handed to
his brother and give the duplicate to the driver,as his brother was leaving i gave him ONE THOUSAND NAIRA for
transport fair.PLS IS ONE THOUSAND NAIRA a bribe.

francismic: i was only a broker DR JOE have the owner contact.pls once again am sorry for what you are going through in the car.

francismic: CONGRATULATION FOR THE NEW BORN CHILD

eghehibor: At least Francis mic has the courage to come here and say something, lets give him a little credit for that.

So, Francismic, are u saying u didn't notice any gear problem wen u drove the car?

I think the best way out of this is to call Dr Joe and ask him how much he would like for the owner to assist in fixing the car, and then go back to the owner and make him cough out that amount.
This sought of thing has happened to most dealers on this forum and this is usually the best way out of it. It is only sad that Mr Joe has already started the propaganda of spoiling your name here.
But one u should always keep in mind when acting as a broker on any dealer is that u should always try to be inclined towards assisting the buyer in getting a favorable deal than the seller. Cus the buyer will be the one to give u a good reputation wherever he goes.

Francismic, pls pick up the phone and call Dr Joe, apologise to him and ask him how much he needs to assist him in fixing the car. Unless the car is a total write off, which I don't think it is otherwise in wouldn't have made the trip to delivery.

And when this matter is resolved, it is only fair that Dr Joe should let us know, and then also start the process of reversing the damage done to the dealers name and credibility on this forum.

Credibility and morality are the 2 things that guide me in all my dealings. Try it and u'll be amazed of how relaxed your world can be.

Idea gates auto: Dr Joe , it's really sad you're going thru all this at this time and worst of all is that there are pretty bad technicians in Enugu . I'll advise you to go to Ifeanyi around mbanefo strt, new haven . I've spent sometime in Enugu and I knw he's pretty good .
Like Eghehibor has said earlier, Francis you should sort this out with the doc no matter what it's gonna take . You can do a percentage thing. This kinda case isn't good for both your name and the names of all the dealers on NL . It tarnishes our credibility.
I'll follow this thread closely . Dr joe , you can call me if you need any assistance . Like I said I've spent some time in Enugu with a case car so I know some of the best and reliable techs. I feel your pain bro.
Francis , pls fix this any how. E no good for you name . Your someone I feel like I know.

Ikenna351: @ Dr. Joe,

Can you post the VIN here? I want to find out the auto transmission type in that car and to find out if its RHD convert or Factory LHD, with the VIN.

VIN is the 17 digits that starts with VFxxx.

Ikenna.

francismic: PLS LISTEN TO MY OWN SIDE STORY ABOUT THE CAR

well i feel so sorry about the whole thing DR JOE.the car was imported to nigeria by the owner when he came
for xmas and registered it dec 2012,since he has been using it,few weeks ago the man brought it that he want
to sell it and go back to london where he reside.so i check the car test drive i didnt notice any fault the
ac was working i did notice that the driver door glass button was not functioning to be honest cause the car
was wined up when i test drive it.after then the man left with the car it was not parked with me,then i posted it.
when DR JOE call for inquireing itold him all i no about it then he sent his brother for inspection,when he came i took him
to the owner place he checked it we drove the car he was satisfied before he ask DR JOE to pay the money.
and he pay the money to the owner of the car account,after the transaction all original papers was handed to
his brother and give the duplicate to the driver,as his brother was leaving i gave him ONE THOUSAND NAIRA for
transport fair.PLS IS ONE THOUSAND NAIRA a bribe.
i was only a broker DR JOE have the owner contact.pls once again am sorry for what you are going through in the car.


CONGRATULATION FOR THE NEW BORN CHILD

Dr. Joe:


yes Ikenna - The VIN No is - VF33ENFUE82980029

Dr. Joe:


yes Ikenna - The VIN No is - VF33ENFUE82980029

Ikenna351:


Details of the car from factory:

307 5 Door Estate 1.6 L 16v 110, 4-speed auto geqrbox.


1. Vehicle family: 307.

2. Warranty start date: 20/06/2003.

3. Engine: TU5JP4 Injection.

4. Transmission: Auto Gearbox AL4.

5. Driving Position: Left Hand Drive.

6. Wheel Style: 15" Apollo Alloy wheel with 7 openings.

7. Tyre ( Size, Type): 195x65x15 H Tyre.

8. Fan: 1 Fan 2 speeds 200W

9. Throttle Housing: Motorised Throttle Body (Engine Air Intake).

10. Etc.


Ikenna.

Emperoh:

Since you are in Enugu, i can refer you to someone who runs a high tech auto repair shop at Independence layout.
I am not sure though, but he is quite pricey. But i am sure he will sort you out really good. If you send me a mail with my siggy below, i will send you his number and also his contact address.

francismic: PLS LISTEN TO MY OWN SIDE STORY ABOUT THE CAR

well i feel so sorry about the whole thing DR JOE.the car was imported to nigeria by the owner when he came
for xmas and registered it dec 2012,since he has been using it,few weeks ago the man brought it that he want
to sell it and go back to london where he reside.so i check the car test drive i didnt notice any fault the
ac was working i did notice that the driver door glass button was not functioning to be honest cause the car
was wined up when i test drive it.after then the man left with the car it was not parked with me,then i posted it.
when DR JOE call for inquireing itold him all i no about it then he sent his brother for inspection,when he came i took him
to the owner place he checked it we drove the car he was satisfied before he ask DR JOE to pay the money.
and he pay the money to the owner of the car account,after the transaction all original papers was handed to
his brother and give the duplicate to the driver,as his brother was leaving i gave him ONE THOUSAND NAIRA for
transport fair.PLS IS ONE THOUSAND NAIRA a bribe.
i was only a broker DR JOE have the owner contact.pls once again am sorry for what you are going through in the car.


CONGRATULATION FOR THE NEW BORN CHILD

francismic: PLS LISTEN TO MY OWN SIDE STORY ABOUT THE CAR

well i feel so sorry about the whole thing DR JOE.the car was imported to nigeria by the owner when he came
for xmas and registered it dec 2012,since he has been using it,few weeks ago the man brought it that he want
to sell it and go back to london where he reside.so i check the car test drive i didnt notice any fault the
ac was working i did notice that the driver door glass button was not functioning to be honest cause the car
was wined up when i test drive it.after then the man left with the car it was not parked with me,then i posted it.
when DR JOE call for inquireing itold him all i no about it then he sent his brother for inspection,when he came i took him
to the owner place he checked it we drove the car he was satisfied before he ask DR JOE to pay the money.
and he pay the money to the owner of the car account,after the transaction all original papers was handed to
his brother and give the duplicate to the driver,as his brother was leaving i gave him ONE THOUSAND NAIRA for
transport fair.PLS IS ONE THOUSAND NAIRA a bribe.
i was only a broker DR JOE have the owner contact.pls once again am sorry for what you are going through in the car.


CONGRATULATION FOR THE NEW BORN CHILD

Ikenna351: Now, we can rule out the RHD convert. But then, the AL4 (transmission).

Also, the Lion has 2-speed fan factory connection, not 3-speed like in my 406.

Its possible that the AL4 is designed to work with ABS, since AL4 is an adaptive transmission: that is, it learns and adapts to driving style, to give one sporty pleasurable driving, which other auto transmission in Lions in that era lack. Very sporty, i tell you, but less reliable than the others.

What usually cause the AL4 failure is the transmission solenoid. When replaced, usually fix the issue(s). Replacing the AL4 trans is not ideal, since the one you are putting in may be having a failing trans solenoid as well, which may make the transmission fail again,sooner than you expect. Rebuild is the best solution. But then, you will have to source for the solenoid online, since am not sure its available in Nigeria. Besides, getting another AL4 in good condition in Nigeria is very difficult. Even whrn you do, they cost more than 150k. At least, i know that AL4 in 406 V6, 407 V6 and 607 V6 cost 250k or so. People simply convert theirs to manual. Note that manual trans for I4 Lions (like 406) cost between 8k-20k,depending on the grade.

PP2000 will direct you to the particular wheel that its ABS sensor is faulty. Universal scanner wont help you on that. Lets hope the mechanic will eventualy find the faulty ABS wheel sensor.

As for the AC overheating issue, pressure wash the radiator fins, bleed the cooling system and make sure the speed 2 comes on when AC is running while car is stationary. If not, its either the speed 2 relay is faulty or they have tampared with the factory radiator fan relays connections.

Ikenna.

francismic: PLS LISTEN TO MY OWN SIDE STORY ABOUT THE CAR

well i feel so sorry about the whole thing DR JOE.the car was imported to nigeria by the owner when he came
for xmas and registered it dec 2012,since he has been using it,few weeks ago the man brought it that he want
to sell it and go back to london where he reside.so i check the car test drive i didnt notice any fault the
ac was working i did notice that the driver door glass button was not functioning to be honest cause the car
was wined up when i test drive it.after then the man left with the car it was not parked with me,then i posted it.
when DR JOE call for inquireing itold him all i no about it then he sent his brother for inspection,when he came i took him
to the owner place he checked it we drove the car he was satisfied before he ask DR JOE to pay the money.
and he pay the money to the owner of the car account,after the transaction all original papers was handed to
his brother and give the duplicate to the driver,as his brother was leaving i gave him ONE THOUSAND NAIRA for
transport fair.PLS IS ONE THOUSAND NAIRA a bribe.
i was only a broker DR JOE have the owner contact.pls once again am sorry for what you are going through in the car.


CONGRATULATION FOR THE NEW BORN CHILD

chiebube: Hello Dr Joe,

I am terribly sorry about what happened. Where is ur location? i just saw this for the first time now. My advice is this: Dont spend anymore money on the car cos u will never enjoy it. A friend of mine I helped to sell his Peugeot 307 like two days ago has a wonderful mechanic in Abuja that deals only on Peugeot. MAY be, he will be able to help if you insist on using the ride. But u may send ur own brother along with the car cos u know mechanics and their wahala.

Better still, sell the car as it is and ur nightmares will end.

Chiebube.

Dr. Joe:



i've sent you email. am waiting for ur reply.

Emperoh:

My response is in your mail box

gunpoint: Mods wat r u waitin for? Dis sori sod stil got other cars on display here, u wana wait til we get mor sori tales of his tiefcapades? Ban the bascard as he is obviously a fraud.
@dr joe, sori 4 ur loss(as per d mony), my 1st car wz a naija used altima 2001, men as dat car no kill mi, I no fit die again. Spent 80k on d ac and it nvr wrkd, spent 20k on fixes monthly, if it isn't shocks 2dy den its radiator. Bought 3 ac compressors, 2 radiators all the whil managing a faulty gear box. By d time I sold dat car(I bought it 4 700k) I had spent upwards of 400k(ova a year). Note dat a toks altima wz abt 950k to 1.05m. Eventually I had to cut my losses and mov on, honestly I advice u to do the same.
Congrats on ur new baby

chiebube: ...Mr Joe, pls let Ikenna refer you to a technician in Enugu or Onitsha. If you move that car far from Enugu, i dey fear make the engine no knock. Abi something terrible again. It is well, my broda...

t-die:
Sorry Dr. Joe for all the stress. I use a Pug 307 myself with the auto tranny, and its actually not a bad car if you get it right. Am not in Enugu at the moment or I would have scanned the car free for you. Anyways I would need the exact print out or screen shot of the your car diagnosis (scan). Please insist that the Diagbox scanner is used (has a Peugeot/citreon on the box).

Lekky 2: Dr. Joe, i will want to firstly congratulate you and your wife on the your new baby.
As i read this mail, i really sympathise with you as NLs will admit that i was in a kind of this mess April last year when i bought a Nigerian used 2008 RAV 4 on this site.
Though i bought it directly from the real owner who advertised the vehicle himself.
The best way we resolved it then was that we both shared the cost of repair 50-50 as i had to buy a replacement engine since the vehicle could not even make it to Abuja.It "caput" at Ibadan.
So, @Francismic, i will expect you to do same, at least for your integrity sake, that of car dealers on NL and those who might want to advertise their car for sale on NL.Liase with the real owner, make him understand the trauma Dr joe is currently undergoing with the car. Let Dr Joe give you an estimate of what expert said will cost to fix the car and work out some refund for him (as agreed by you both)to at least compensate him for the repair.
Dr. Joe, please take heart, life is like that,sometimes we come acrooss this kind of thing in life, but our ability to move forward is all that matters.
Although you may decide the to sell the car later on, but you need to get it fixed first to get a better price for it incase you intend to resale.
As for me, i spent fortune to bring the car to taste after it arrived Abuja, but i had put that behind me by now as i had even buy another 07 Honda Civic here in Abuja after then.
This is my own piece.

Akinsthompson: Infact, as i read dis story, it devastated me. How can ur friend younger broda told u to send money for d bad car? He must be crazy and thief. Am so sorry for wot happened. Look @ wat nairalander did to his fellow man. Am disappointed in ur younger broda's friend. He's d cause of d fact u bought d car. Oga o. As u don't know me now, if i tell u to send me money to get ur car deliver @ ur door step it will be difficult cos u'll be afraid of me as we don't know each other. Eeyan buruku ti ba eeyan rere je. Follow me to cotonou to get a good car of ur choice nd will be delivered to ur door step within 48hrs. Dis is wat u'll buy urself, not d one that ur stupid friend's younger broda will look for u. Call me on 08035239488 if u need a change of car. Am really sorry! God will surely punish all of them for what they did.