Is this only me?. I get piss off each time I am inquiring about a car from the dealer or seller and he said the ac is working fine only need refill.

From my understanding of air-conditioning system. You don't need to refill gas. Does it mean 85% of Nigeria used cars run out of gas frequently?

fineboynl:
Is this only me?. I get piss off each time I am inquiring about a car from the dealer or seller and he said the ac is working fine only need refill.

From my understanding of air-conditioning system. You don't need to refill gas. Does it mean 85% of Nigeria used cars run out of gas frequently?

That's just another way of saying the AC doesn't work.

That's another statics of selling off a trash car... That's how my nigga was confused of buying a car with a quoted sugar mouth that the ac just needed gas for it to be cool. My nigga later spend about 180k ...he shock everybody

fineboynl:
Is this only me?. I get piss off each time I am inquiring about a car from the dealer or seller and he said the ac is working fine only need refill.

From my understanding of air-conditioning system. You don't need to refill gas. Does it mean 85% of Nigeria used cars run out of gas frequently?

any time a dealer tells you the AC is working u just need to refill the gas, be rest assured you will be spending not less than 100k to fix the
AC.

If its just to refill the gas why hasn't he refill it before selling it - after all refilling gas will not cost him more than 3k!

And what I also observe is that once the AC is not working. Majority of the time 95% the engine is far gone and not strong again and not worth the stress.

How would anyone use a car in raining season without AC? Also dry season with dust everywhere.

For me once I hear AC need gas or top up

I will just jejely leave

A car with a bad AC may not necessarily be a bad car. There are other things to check. Besides, leaks occur everyday in piping systems. Let the mechanic decide whether it’s worth the buy or use the lack of AC as a bargaining chip. Simple.

"AC needs gas... "
Just run.

Refilling gas isn't expensive.
So if that's the only problem, I bet the seller will refill before putting up for sale; make some extra buck.

The reality though, is that there is likely a large leak or some other problem. The owner probably has no idea what the real problem is.
Or he may be aware but wants to sell as is and is unwilling to give any explanation.

99.9938% of Almost every Nigerian used vehicles are synonymous with these topic.

almost all the naija used vehicles i came in contact with last year, all needed AC refill or outright AC NOT WORKING

Exchange rate yab economy, if not Naija used vehicles no suppose join.

skywalker240:

almost all the naija used vehicles i came in contact with last year, all needed AC refill or outright AC NOT WORKING
.

Well, they say covid-19 dey affect throat and lungs. Who knows, maybe e dey also affect AC compressor and condenser.

Just thinking outside the box

davessales039:


Well, they say covid-19 dey affect throat and lungs. Who knows, maybe e dey also affect AC compressor and condenser.

Just thinking outside the box

were we thinking outside the carton before.

Exactly what happened to me. I was told the AC only needs gas, they refuiled the gas for me and it was cooling, I made payment and left with the car, after 2weeks the AC wasn't cooling again. Uptill now I keep refilling AC gas every 2weeks
Compressor issue
My mechanic talk say I need to change the compressor to manual which costs 35k

jinka:
Exactly what happened to me. I was told the AC only needs gas, they refuiled the gas for me and it was cooling, I made payment and left with the car, after 2weeks the AC wasn't cooling again. Uptill now I keep refilling AC gas every 2weeks
Compressor issue
My mechanic talk say I need to change the compressor to manual which costs 35k

which car?

bastien:
which car?

Corrola 2009

jinka:

Corrola 2009

run away from your mechanic. Contact mosbus for lasting solution.


I wonder why a mechanic will tell you to Change automatic to manual. Beats me. It may not even be your compressor that is the problem las las

jinka:

Corrola 2009

mehn the compressor cheap oh

nymphomaniac:
run away from your mechanic. Contact mosbus for lasting solution.


I wonder why a mechanic will tell you to Change automatic to manual. Beats me. It may not even be your compressor that is the problem las las

Calm down Bros... There is a way they connect a thermostat to a manual compressor now so it cycles on and off like an auto compressor when d car is cold enough or when it senses the car needs more engine power to eg climb a hill or a kickdown

And it is cheaper and more durable in naja than an automatic one.. . Considering d lack of expertise we have here..

An auto compressor in Nigeria is a risky and expensive gamble

nymphomaniac:
run away from your mechanic. Contact mosbus for lasting solution.


I wonder why a mechanic will tell you to Change automatic to manual. Beats me. It may not even be your compressor that is the problem las las

Really, pls how do I contact him mosbus

jinka:
Exactly what happened to me. I was told the AC only needs gas, they refuiled the gas for me and it was cooling, I made payment and left with the car, after 2weeks the AC wasn't cooling again. Uptill now I keep refilling AC gas every 2weeks
Compressor issue
My mechanic talk say I need to change the compressor to manual which costs 35k

Check your hoses and AC lines first. Especially if they are rubber hoses.

I fixed my 2009 corolla Ac today. I bought it tokunbo direct in 2021 Dec and by March2022 it started giving me issues. Had to refill the gas like twice before I was advised to changed the compressor to a manual one. I was initially skeptical but was convinced by an expert. Peugeot compressor was first suggested for 50k but was told will need to work one base for it, so I declined. I was later told 2009 corolla has its own manual compressor (rav 4 compressor)that doesn't need working the base for 70k. I opted for the later. I had to change the complete system...new condenser, new evaporator (I almost fainted when they scattered the dash board, but was perfectly fixed afterall), new hose.
Every cost abt 160k here in Ibadan.
I have used the Ac for like 4hrs, very cold and the car does not vibrate that much, only vibrates when the worked thermost trips off the compressor.
I hope this last loooonnnng cos the money spent was much mehn.

Baba next time go for the factory fitted auto AC

jgbemson1:
Baba next time go for the factory fitted auto AC

Incoming readers..

Kindly ignore this advice if you are in Nigeria

Get a manual compressor with a worked thermostat and have peace

buygala:


Incoming readers..

Kindly ignore this advice if you are in Nigeria

Get a manual compressor with a worked thermostat and have peace

This is actually the comment to be ignored.

buygala:


Incoming readers..

Kindly ignore this advice if you are in Nigeria

Get a manual compressor with a worked thermostat and have peace

You will have more peace if you go for factory fitted.....

obofty:
I fixed my 2009 corolla Ac today. I bought it tokunbo direct in 2021 Dec and by March2022 it started giving me issues. Had to refill the gas like twice before I was advised to changed the compressor to a manual one. I was initially skeptical but was convinced by an expert. Peugeot compressor was first suggested for 50k but was told will need to work one base for it, so I declined. I was later told 2009 corolla has its own manual compressor (rav 4 compressor)that doesn't need working the base for 70k. I opted for the later. I had to change the complete system...new condenser, new evaporator (I almost fainted when they scattered the dash board, but was perfectly fixed afterall), new hose.
Every cost abt 160k here in Ibadan.
I have used the Ac for like 4hrs, very cold and the car does not vibrate that much, only vibrates when the worked thermost trips off the compressor.
I hope this last loooonnnng cos the money spent was much mehn.

I remembered when they changed mine � it was heart wrecking

I once fell for that scam. Ended up spending 95k on the AC and still didn't work. All through the period that I used that car, I just concluded that car ACs are never stable. Until I summon the courage to sell it and buy another car. Funny thing, my current car has never given me an ac problem since 2020 that I've been using it. Just fill gas and go. But you have to admit, lack of ac can put you under a lot of stress. Especially during hot days. You go dey sweat and you go dey vex like mad.

The next time I'll hear that sentence again from any seller na 6legs I go take run... Thatbwas how i spent over 400k on my present car b4 the AC started working. May karma catch up with that dealer. This is actually my 1st time calling him out.

I wonder why business men and women can't be truthful with some things.

[quote author=Kelvin30286063 post=111660701] Which one is your present Car

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As of today, I drive Acura ZDX. The AC is like heaven.

When I sold my mum's car one time ,I was lazy or thinking rather as a 9ja man on why to refill the gas when I intend to sell it .