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CAREERS NEWS by radautoworks: 12:52pm On Aug 31, 2019
WE ARE HIRING!

We are expanding. ONLY techs with VERIFIABLE experience. Certificate from major vocational school given priority. Email CV to emajek@radautoworks.com.

Happy workplace with pleasant co-workers. Fully equipped to make work easier. Everyone helps everyone else.

If you are not strong in diagnosis please don't waste your and our time. Pay dependent on experience but quite competitive. No limit on earnings if you can produce.

AC, electrical, transmission and/or dealership experience bumps you to the top. WE WILL TEST YOU AT THE INTERVIEW.

If you are an engineer without car repair experience, please that is not what we are looking for at this time.

PS: PROFESSIONALISM IS A MUST. NO MATTER HOW SKILLED YOU ARE, LATENESSES AND ABSENCES WILL NOT BE TOLERATED SO PLEASE DON'T APPLY IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH TIME.

Thank you!

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Re: CAREERS NEWS by radautoworks: 10:03pm On Sep 25, 2019
Equal opportunity employer!



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EsIzjFqOWok

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Re: CAREERS NEWS by radautoworks: 4:55pm On Oct 03, 2019
To better understand Rad Auto Works and I, I'm posting this article that was written some time ago. Happy reading!


https://www.franchisetimes.com/June-July-2019/Mr-Transmission-zee-aims-to-change-Africas-auto-aftermarket/

“This is going to sound corny,” warns Temi Adelu-Davis as she explains the impetus behind searching for an auto-related franchise to bring to Nigeria, “but what really tipped it over is love.” What started with a marriage proposal from then-boyfriend Glen Davis before Adelu-Davis moved home to her native Nigeria began a nearly five-year saga filled with delays, logistics challenges, bribery—or rather lack thereof—and ultimately perseverance to open a Mr. Transmission/Milex co-branded location in Africa’s most populous country.

“When I was going to say good-bye he said he was coming along and he proposed,” remembers Adelu-Davis of relocating from Houston, Texas, to Lagos, the largest city in Nigeria. “But what was he going to do in Nigeria?”

Her husband, a master technician, owned an auto repair shop in Houston, and after Adelu-Davis took a trip to visit her parents and survey the business landscape in Lagos she immediately saw opportunity in the auto aftermarket. “My mom’s 2012 Murano was just sitting there, she was having trouble getting it fixed,” says Adelu-Davis, noting her mom’s frustration first with an incident of faulty parts and then with a mechanic. “And if a mechanic didn’t do a good job, there’s no recourse. This seemed to be the story for everyone. …

Finding genuine parts is a problem and finding a skilled technician was a problem,” she says.

The auto aftermarket industry in Nigeria is also highly fragmented, meaning people have to take their vehicles to one shop for an A/C repair, another for the transmission, and yet another for an oil change. “There’s not a place to get everything done at once,” says Adelu-Davis.

Temi Adelu-Davis

Temi Adelu-Davis, along with husband Glen, opened a Mr. Transmission/Milex repair shop in Lagos, Nigeria (main photo), where she aims to improve the overall quality of the auto aftermarket industry and open nine more shops.

‘Third-world problems’

Adelu-Davis, who has an executive MBA to go along with degrees in math, applied mathematics, quantitative methods and biostatistics—“My family is all engineers, I was the first one who wasn’t but I decided I was going to have more degrees than anyone,” she says—and Davis got to work evaluating franchises before meeting with Pete Baldine, president of Mr. Transmission/Milex franchisor Moran Family of Brands. Moran, Adelu-Davis says, had the right blueprint and “we knew they would give us the support we knew we’d need.”

After signing an area development agreement to open 10 locations, the Davises broke ground in March 2016 and earlier this year celebrated the grand opening of their store in the Lekki Peninsula area of Lagos. The time span in between brought what Adelu-Davis calls “third-world problems,” but notes she was prepared for many of the obstacles, such as delays in approval of the site plan.

“We did everything by the book so it took longer,” she explains, noting the prevalence of corruption and less-than-transparent government decision-making. “We anticipated them and we prepared for them; we could have done it easier if we bribed everyone, but that’s not what we were going to do.” Recalling another incident, this time with customs, Adelu-Davis says a pre-owned forklift bought for $4,500 was later valued by the government at $26,000, “so they taxed us for that amount. You can’t avoid it,” she says. “We took what the project would have cost and estimated two-and-a-half times that for unforeseen issues.”

In its Country Commercial Guide, the U.S. Commercial Service notes, “While Nigeria offers U.S. firms export opportunities in many sectors, it can pose some daunting challenges including the high cost of doing business in Nigeria, the need to duplicate essential infrastructure, the threat of crime and associated need for security countermeasures, corruption,” and also “the lack of effective judicial due process.”

Baldine and Midlothian, Illinois-based Moran felt prepared to navigate the regulatory environment in Nigeria, especially after addressing supply chain and intellectual property concerns early on. Picking through “a junkyard—a flea market for parts” is how Adelu-Davis describes the process for procuring auto parts in Lagos and other major Nigerian cities, so Baldine connected with suppliers Advance Auto Parts and Carquest to work through the logistics.

“We talked to them before we executed the deal with Temi to figure out how to make that happen,” says Baldine. Carquest undertook much of the legwork to research tax issues, permits and the process for transporting containers, and the Mr. Transmission/Milex store in Lagos doubles as a distribution center that will also supply future shops as the Davises sign sub-franchisees.

“We’ve established the parts supply in that market, so we’ll require franchisees to purchase through the master franchisee warehouse,” he says, adding the company will duplicate this framework as it looks to open locations in Liberia, where it has a 10-store agreement, and elsewhere outside the U.S. Moran Family of Brands also secured IP and trademark protections early on, and Baldine says despite the roadblocks his company was “willing to step up to the plate” and is now looking to enter other regions without an established auto aftermarket.

Mr. Transmission/Milex shop

The Mr. Transmission/Milex shop in Lagos doubles as a distribution center for future locations.

The United Arab Emirates, Oman, Bahrain and India are all potential markets where “there are high-end dealerships and backyard mechanics, but really nothing in between,” says Baldine. International development will come through master agreements, and Baldine notes he’ll look for franchisees like Adelu-Davis with local ties and familiarity with the business environment. Richard Adelu, her father, spent decades working in Nigeria’s oil sector and later started an event rental company. Her father’s success is yet another motivating factor for Adelu-Davis.

“My father’s name is synonymous with petroleum in my country,” she says. “Everyone in the industry knows him. So I wanted to have my legacy. I’m an only child, so to be an only child and then I’m a girl … I wanted to build my own success.”

Fulfilling a need

A soft opening in late 2018 proved the demand is there for a Mr. Transmission/Milex shop that guarantees an oil change within 30 minutes and provides a range of services and repairs for everything from transmissions and brakes to air conditioners and radiators. They’re servicing 30 to 40 cars per day, and Adelu-Davis notes she’s done “zero advertising.”

“All I’ve done is maintain a social media presence,” she says. “It’s all word of mouth and by trust, that’s primarily how business is done here.” Labor is “still a huge challenge,” and her husband is “overworked,” but they’ve hired five technicians and as a master technician Davis is able to handle much of the training.

A second location is set to open in June after they signed a franchisee to convert an existing repair shop in Lagos to Mr. Transmission/Milex and Adelu-Davis expects more to follow soon.

Nigeria’s upper middle class is growing, with many people like Adelu-Davis “trying to go back home, but all the amenities they’re used to aren’t there.”

“This is the perfect time for any company to come to Nigeria,” she continues. Indeed the country has the highest GDP in Africa, $376.4 billion in 2017, and while still heavily dependent on oil it is in the midst of implementing the government’s Economic Recovery and Growth Plan, which focuses on diversifying the economy.

From her vantage point, Adelu-Davis wants the Mr. Transmission/Milex model to also bring transparency to the repair process by educating customers and helping them make smart decisions. “That’s unheard of here,” she says, acknowledging there’s been some pushback to the hourly billing structure instead of flat rates. But customers soon realize this prevents the upcharging practice that Adelu-Davis says is common elsewhere.

“I’m trying to change the entire market,” she says. “I’m not trying to just open one shop.”

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Re: CAREERS NEWS by radautoworks: 12:39pm On Oct 11, 2019
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We are looking for another transmission specialist as we are getting more work than we can handle with just one. must be able to REBUILD transmissions not just replace them.

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Re: CAREERS NEWS by Nobody: 12:53pm On Aug 05, 2020
radautoworks:
WE ARE HIRING!

We are expanding. ONLY techs with VERIFIABLE experience. Certificate from major vocational school given priority. Email CV to emajek@radautoworks.com.

Happy workplace with pleasant co-workers. Fully equipped to make work easier. Everyone helps everyone else.

If you are not strong in diagnosis please don't waste your and our time. Pay dependent on experience but quite competitive. No limit on earnings if you can produce.

AC, electrical, transmission and/or dealership experience bumps you to the top. WE WILL TEST YOU AT THE INTERVIEW.

If you are an engineer without car repair experience, please that is not what we are looking for at this time.

PS: PROFESSIONALISM IS A MUST. NO MATTER HOW SKILLED YOU ARE, LATENESSES AND ABSENCES WILL NOT BE TOLERATED SO PLEASE DON'T APPLY IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH TIME.

Thank you!



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Re: CAREERS NEWS by radautoworks: 4:42pm On Sep 20, 2020
Self-reflection time because we can always learn and this kind of thing is what I joined NL for! Understanding the Nigerian psyche.

I'm interested in some objective and honest input not a brawl. I just copied a list of popular monikers who should have diverse opinions. This is about how I convey information. Whether you agree with the actual information or not is not what I'm interesting in but the manner it is shared.

1) AITA?


2) Am I posting in greek because some of the responses I get seem to suggest I'm speaking a different language

3) am I imagining a gender bias in some responses?


falzthebadguy, amdman, ugreat, EgunMogaji2, jarkbauer, mosbus, diportivo, darmilolah, Eddee, FreshMekanik, 9icetoo, timbros, asamwababy, banky3w, HeavenlyBang, obekediamondfuto, nurey, CityNGR, seunoj, aninweze, TheCar, TireExpertNG, uwemjack, NobleEngineer, weyreypey, GreekDon, fuckboys, timifakay, ivoryhouse, thebigkendo, oluwaseunla, Pitokwe, AutoElectNG, Izzou, crvrider, tojahh, deedee44, dru23, pope191, Babadee1900, chillex8, sooperrescue, chukel, sultaan, dicksonadams
Re: CAREERS NEWS by nurey(m): 5:47pm On Sep 20, 2020
Concerning what really?

Some men look at a well learned and well informed opposite sex as a competition/threat may be to some, you are grin

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Re: CAREERS NEWS by EgunMogaji2: 6:10pm On Sep 20, 2020
radautoworks:
Self-reflection time because we can always learn and this kind of thing is what I joined NL for! Understanding the Nigerian psyche.

I'm interested in some objective and honest input not a brawl. I just copied a list of popular monikers who should have diverse opinions. This is about how I convey information. Whether you agree with the actual information or not is not what I'm interesting in but the manner it is shared.

1) AITA?


2) Am I posting in greek because some of the responses I get seem to suggest I'm speaking a different language

3) am I imagining a gender bias in some responses?


falzthebadguy, amdman, ugreat, EgunMogaji2, jarkbauer, mosbus, diportivo, darmilolah, Eddee, FreshMekanik, 9icetoo, timbros, asamwababy, banky3w, HeavenlyBang, obekediamondfuto, nurey, CityNGR, seunoj, aninweze, TheCar, TireExpertNG, uwemjack, NobleEngineer, weyreypey, GreekDon, fuckboys, timifakay, ivoryhouse, thebigkendo, oluwaseunla, Pitokwe, AutoElectNG, Izzou, crvrider, tojahh, deedee44, dru23, pope191, Babadee1900, chillex8, sooperrescue, chukel, sultaan, dicksonadams

Sorry Madam, but I’m lost Ma.
Re: CAREERS NEWS by radautoworks: 6:12pm On Sep 20, 2020
nurey:
Concerning what really?

Some men look at a well learned and well informed opposite sex as a competition/threat may be to some, you are grin

Half the responses I get seem like they are in response to someone else hence my confusion. I also noticed a shift in the response when the responder realizes I'm female. Am I The Asshole?
Re: CAREERS NEWS by nurey(m): 6:26pm On Sep 20, 2020
radautoworks:


Half the responses I get seem like they are in response to someone else hence my confusion. I also noticed a shift in the response when the responder realizes I'm female. Am I The Asshole?

No you are not an a****le you are experiencing reply of shock of occupation. Example when you go to the buka and find out the cook is a man in Nigeria, it surprise us or when you enter a public bus and find a woman as the driver or conductor.

Now the manner of approach and level of enlightenment will determine the response one will get.

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Re: CAREERS NEWS by radautoworks: 6:34pm On Sep 20, 2020
EgunMogaji2:


Sorry Madam, but I’m lost Ma.

I've been getting a lot of very insolent and frankly confusing responses to some posts lately so I'm wondering what's up?

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Re: CAREERS NEWS by radautoworks: 6:36pm On Sep 20, 2020
nurey:


No you are not an a****le you are experiencing reply of shock of occupation. Example when you go to the buka and find out the cook is a man in Nigeria, it surprise us or when you enter a public bus and find a woman as the driver or conductor.

Now the manner of approach and level of enlightenment will determine the response one will get.

Thank you. I will reflect on this while awaiting additional feedback.
Re: CAREERS NEWS by seunoj: 7:05pm On Sep 20, 2020
radautoworks:
Self-reflection time because we can always learn and this kind of thing is what I joined NL for! Understanding the Nigerian psyche.

I'm interested in some objective and honest input not a brawl. I just copied a list of popular monikers who should have diverse opinions. This is about how I convey information. Whether you agree with the actual information or not is not what I'm interesting in but the manner it is shared.

1) AITA?


2) Am I posting in greek because some of the responses I get seem to suggest I'm speaking a different language

3) am I imagining a gender bias in some responses?


falzthebadguy, amdman, ugreat, EgunMogaji2, jarkbauer, mosbus, diportivo, darmilolah, Eddee, FreshMekanik, 9icetoo, timbros, asamwababy, banky3w, HeavenlyBang, obekediamondfuto, nurey, CityNGR, seunoj, aninweze, TheCar, TireExpertNG, uwemjack, NobleEngineer, weyreypey, GreekDon, fuckboys, timifakay, ivoryhouse, thebigkendo, oluwaseunla, Pitokwe, AutoElectNG, Izzou, crvrider, tojahh, deedee44, dru23, pope191, Babadee1900, chillex8, sooperrescue, chukel, sultaan, dicksonadams

One thing I know and have come to realize is this.
An average Nigerian don’t like saying things the way it is. They package things and make it look less critical that it is.
1. When they see blunt Pple, they are quick to say things like; no respect, insult and bad mouthing, running pple down etc.
2. we don’t read to understand the intention of the writer. Rather than ask for clarifications and be sure of our understanding of the writeup, we respond based on the assumed meaning
3. there is this thing about the opposite sex. Men no Dey like make women Dey question their competence o
4. Lastly, u speak from Factory settings point of view which we r not used to (Automobile authority). We are used to bypass as far as it works (Even when it does not last).

Lastly, I hope I understand ur request by my explanation above�

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Re: CAREERS NEWS by radautoworks: 7:18pm On Sep 20, 2020
seunoj:


One thing I know and have come to realize is this.
An average Nigerian don’t like saying things the way it is. They package things and make it look less critical that it is.
1. When they see blunt Pple, they are quick to say things like; no respect, insult and bad mouthing, running pple down etc.
2. we don’t read to understand the intention of the writer. Rather than ask for clarifications and be sure of our understanding of the writeup, we respond based on the assumed meaning
3. there is this thing about the opposite sex. Men no Dey like make women Dey question their competence o
4. Lastly, u speak from Factory settings point of view which we r not used to (Automobile authority). We are used to bypass as far as it works (Even when it does not last).

Lastly, I hope I understand ur request by my explanation above� cheesy

Yes, yes you do. Thank you.
Re: CAREERS NEWS by izzou(m): 8:50pm On Sep 20, 2020
radautoworks:
Self-reflection time because we can always learn and this kind of thing is what I joined NL for! Understanding the Nigerian psyche.

I'm interested in some objective and honest input not a brawl. I just copied a list of popular monikers who should have diverse opinions. This is about how I convey information. Whether you agree with the actual information or not is not what I'm interesting in but the manner it is shared.

1) AITA?


2) Am I posting in greek because some of the responses I get seem to suggest I'm speaking a different language

3) am I imagining a gender bias in some responses?



I think Nurey did nail it already grin

We would have preferred you running a canteen than repairing cars angry

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Re: CAREERS NEWS by EgunMogaji2: 11:16pm On Sep 20, 2020
radautoworks:


I've been getting a lot of very insolent and frankly confusing responses to some posts lately so I'm wondering what's up?

I have been on the real estate section more than this one.

Based on historical data, it’s certainly not you Madam. You’re not an ahole. You’re a female and American industry leader. Some will be threatened by this combination.

Just keep being you.

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Re: CAREERS NEWS by FatherCHRISTMAS(f): 7:22am On Sep 21, 2020
radautoworks:


I've been getting a lot of very insolent and frankly confusing responses to some posts lately so I'm wondering what's up?
don't worry it will change over time. It's just gender apathy. Would have loved to apply but my course is arts and humanities based. If there other roles like PR
I would love to apply

Goodluck

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Re: CAREERS NEWS by thebigkendo(m): 8:34am On Sep 21, 2020
radautoworks:
Self-reflection time because we can always learn and this kind of thing is what I joined NL for! Understanding the Nigerian psyche.

I'm interested in some objective and honest input not a brawl. I just copied a list of popular monikers who should have diverse opinions. This is about how I convey information. Whether you agree with the actual information or not is not what I'm interesting in but the manner it is shared.

1) AITA?


2) Am I posting in greek because some of the responses I get seem to suggest I'm speaking a different language

3) am I imagining a gender bias in some responses?


These days, you have been petty.. Small "tinini" issue... Boom!!! tantrum.. Its just my opinion sha
Re: CAREERS NEWS by EgunMogaji2: 3:17pm On Sep 21, 2020
thebigkendo:


These days, you have been petty.. Small "tinini" issue... Boom!!! tantrum.. Its just my opinion sha

If you care, can you give me an example? I haven't been here much. Thanks.

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Re: CAREERS NEWS by radautoworks: 4:15pm On Sep 21, 2020
thebigkendo:


These days, you have been petty.. Small "tinini" issue... Boom!!! tantrum.. Its just my opinion sha

Noted. Thanks.
Re: CAREERS NEWS by banky3w(m): 1:29pm On Sep 23, 2020
radautoworks:
Self-reflection time because we can always learn and this kind of thing is what I joined NL for! Understanding the Nigerian psyche.

I'm interested in some objective and honest input not a brawl. I just copied a list of popular monikers who should have diverse opinions. This is about how I convey information. Whether you agree with the actual information or not is not what I'm interesting in but the manner it is shared.

1) AITA?


2) Am I posting in greek because some of the responses I get seem to suggest I'm speaking a different language

3) am I imagining a gender bias in some responses?


Generally speaking, in Nigeria, crowd mentality is a very big thing. If you do something for me and I’m very satisfied, I sing your praises to my friend or circle, even when you’ve not had any dealings with them you’ve been liked by them already and vice versa. That’s why you’ll see in some instances where someone may come at you for no reason on here even if it’s just the first time you’re ever being quoted by that individual. An average nigerian values “My friend/ whoever says she’s............” without their own personal experience. If I see you as a threat maybe to my business or anything, then you’re automatically considered a threat to my circle also.
A man is almost somewhat threatened by a woman with a higher knowledge in a particular field too. It’s a human something. That’s how we’ve been coded.
Then, you being a woman at times do behave like one in some instances I’ve come across where you’ve seen that there was no way and you’ll downplay some issues by either playing victim or being a little pushy/ final in your tune(this is just my opinion anyways). We all process thought differently, you might say something that’s perfectly fine with me and the next available user might make you an e-enemy for live just because of the way he interpreted you grin
A nigerian setting is way different from an American setting so our wiring is different too. grin grin grin
Then always know that you can’t please everybody as you will always make enemies and friends in all walks of life. There are times you should always resist the urge to shalaye too grin grin grin
Re: CAREERS NEWS by radautoworks: 2:27pm On Sep 23, 2020
banky3w:


Generally speaking, in Nigeria, crowd mentality is a very big thing. If you do something for me and I’m very satisfied, I sing your praises to my friend or circle, even when you’ve not had any dealings with them you’ve been liked by them already and vice versa. That’s why you’ll see in some instances where someone may come at you for no reason on here even if it’s just the first time you’re ever being quoted by that individual. An average nigerian values “My friend/ whoever says she’s............” without their own personal experience. If I see you as a threat maybe to my business or anything, then you’re automatically considered a threat to my circle also.
A man is almost somewhat threatened by a woman with a higher knowledge in a particular field too. It’s a human something. That’s how we’ve been coded.
Then, you being a woman at times do behave like one in some instances I’ve come across where you’ve seen that there was no way and you’ll downplay some issues by either playing victim or being a little pushy/ final in your tune(this is just my opinion anyways). We all process thought differently, you might say something that’s perfectly fine with me and the next available user might make you an e-enemy for live just because of the way he interpreted you grin
A nigerian setting is way different from an American setting so our wiring is different too. grin grin grin
Then always know that you can’t please everybody as you will always make enemies and friends in all walks of life. There are times you should always resist the urge to shalaye too grin grin grin

grin noted

Re: CAREERS NEWS by radautoworks: 2:28pm On Sep 23, 2020
thebigkendo:


These days, you have been petty.. Small "tinini" issue... Boom!!! tantrum.. Its just my opinion sha

I'm actually curious too. Can you give me an example? I want to make sure it wasn't a case of intentional pettiness.
Re: CAREERS NEWS by NaijaCr7: 5:06pm On Nov 16, 2020
radautoworks:


I'm actually curious too. Can you give me an example? I want to make sure it wasn't a case of intentional pettiness.

Thanks ma

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