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Re: Whats D Longest time U ve Driven Ur Car Without A Trip To Mechanic by ariesbull: 7:27am On Apr 14, 2016 |
makavel7: That's another car that's good I am looking at Germans ...need it |
Re: Whats D Longest time U ve Driven Ur Car Without A Trip To Mechanic by watsonbuy: 7:29am On Apr 14, 2016 |
Will b going years wit visiting d mec wen I buy my cars soon. |
Re: Whats D Longest time U ve Driven Ur Car Without A Trip To Mechanic by salvo583: 7:33am On Apr 14, 2016 |
10 months and still counting except oil changes Car make: Nissan Altima Year: 2008 Mileage driven : 13,108 miles 13 months+ Car make : Toyota Corolla Year: 1999 Mileage driven : 6315 miles Toyota makes reliable cars,but nissan isn't too bad either. Also tired of hearing "ha nissan, kilorodebe?" (Ha! Nissan, what were u thinking when you purchased it lol) 1 Like |
Re: Whats D Longest time U ve Driven Ur Car Without A Trip To Mechanic by Kjking(m): 7:37am On Apr 14, 2016 |
You hardly find ladies in Topics like this..... But if it was something like "Can you date a guy with/without a car" you'd see all of them giving irrelevant opinion.... wondering when it became a crime for girls to work leggaly hard and buy their car 8 Likes |
Re: Whats D Longest time U ve Driven Ur Car Without A Trip To Mechanic by ADEWUMIMichael(m): 7:41am On Apr 14, 2016 |
18Months without repair Model : Techno P5 Type: I don't remember... etc |
Re: Whats D Longest time U ve Driven Ur Car Without A Trip To Mechanic by omaolowo(m): 7:43am On Apr 14, 2016 |
Apart from the visit I made in Feb this year to clear the 'dirt in the fuel system' (and probably have a change of the fuel pump), I can honestly say that I have not 'been to the Mechanic' - as defined by you - since I bought my Toyota Yaris in 2009 The vehicle was bought as brand new from Elizade Motors in Feb 2009 here in Akure. And I did not bother to even go back for their so-called first "free service". We have since been driving it to many diverse places all over the country - Zamfara, Kaduna, Anambra, Imo, etc, from our enclave in Ondo state. But as much as possible, we try to avoid Lagos! (It is reputed that there is no 'good' driver in Lagos!) The traffic chaos is Lagos is many times aggravated because of the so-called drivers there are not! First and foremost, "Patience is the word!" In our family we are have been lucky to have careful drivers... All of us try to stick to the basic rules of driving. For example, my wife's first car was a Peugeot 504. I had bought it in 1984 from UTC Apapa. As from 1987 my wife had an exclusive use of it - since I had access to other vehicles from my employer, then in Ibadan. In 2012, (yes, some 25 years later!), when she was about to retire, it was a battle royale before we could separate them when we wanted to change the Peugeot to a Toyota Corolla! By the way, this 32 year old car is still in our garage: proudly signifying dignity. But with no electric powered windows, automatic gear shift, etc no one ever 'see' this good old dependable horse any more. Not to talk of driving it. In fact, since 2013, its battery has been permanently removed So in short, it is no big deal: one can really avoid needless visits to the mechanic if only you keep to the rules of the manufacturers... For example: All the car manufacturers indicate: There is no need to "WARM" your engine. As soon as you start up the engine and the indicator lights go off, you are supposed to drive off - gently.... (Try to read your Manual on this!) But I am yet to see another family that does this! I am happy to note that in their respective families, my 'children' have become responsible car owners and are creating their own records of belonging to the exclusive class of those we can refer to as being careful drivers..... In short, for more than EIGHT YEARS, I did not have to visit the mechanic 9 Likes 2 Shares |
Re: Whats D Longest time U ve Driven Ur Car Without A Trip To Mechanic by bidak(m): 7:46am On Apr 14, 2016 |
Since I don't have a car yet let me be reading comments to know the car product that develops lesser faults 3 Likes |
Re: Whats D Longest time U ve Driven Ur Car Without A Trip To Mechanic by shinebabe(f): 7:51am On Apr 14, 2016 |
ogawisdom: My husband has a Carina e XLI. Served for years and ha gone for even up to a year without a need for the mechanic but its parked now. Started jerking and we tried several solution without success. The mechs or electrician will just come an assure that its a small thing, collect money an daftwr repairing, the car would still jerk. He bought new spark plugs, air filter, fuel filter, changed a working fuel pump, and injector nozzles still no change. I would just start jerking especially when the car ha warmed. I know it has o do with with how the can deals with temperator anndhence an electrical fault but that's as far as my mech orientation would take me. Have you experienced this before o know anyone with solution in Lagos? He's not a nairalander els I'd have told him to create a thread. Thankss |
Re: Whats D Longest time U ve Driven Ur Car Without A Trip To Mechanic by eezomatic: 7:54am On Apr 14, 2016 |
Aside from normal monthly servicing, mine was 2 years before I changed my breakpad last week....toyota camry 2008 1 Like |
Re: Whats D Longest time U ve Driven Ur Car Without A Trip To Mechanic by Nobody: 7:58am On Apr 14, 2016 |
Bisjosh:u sure? No lie o, all liar shall...... |
Re: Whats D Longest time U ve Driven Ur Car Without A Trip To Mechanic by Nobody: 8:01am On Apr 14, 2016 |
orobs93:laughing seriously, God will provide for us, our personal car is on the way. 2 Likes |
Re: Whats D Longest time U ve Driven Ur Car Without A Trip To Mechanic by Nobody: 8:03am On Apr 14, 2016 |
For what ? I dont remember going to mechanic ever. Service center sends staff to come and do servicing at home and my cars never breaks down. I drive brand new of exclusive brands only. And if I dont like any of vehicles, not to talk of getting bad, I call my auto dealer to come and take it for re-sale and bring me another vehicle. That's how I roll. 3 Likes |
Re: Whats D Longest time U ve Driven Ur Car Without A Trip To Mechanic by bravolad(m): 8:03am On Apr 14, 2016 |
11 Months on my 2004 Toyota Sienna 3.3l 3MZ - FE only Changed oil & filter. |
Re: Whats D Longest time U ve Driven Ur Car Without A Trip To Mechanic by shitshappen(m): 8:06am On Apr 14, 2016 |
20months 2005 Accord, all I ever did was change power steering hose. Aside from normal routine servicing. |
Re: Whats D Longest time U ve Driven Ur Car Without A Trip To Mechanic by osusu(m): 8:08am On Apr 14, 2016 |
ADEWUMIMichael:bros abeg enlighten me, when tecno begin dey manufacture cars, or am i stuck in the year 1999 while ure in 2030 |
Re: Whats D Longest time U ve Driven Ur Car Without A Trip To Mechanic by miqos02(m): 8:08am On Apr 14, 2016 |
3months |
Re: Whats D Longest time U ve Driven Ur Car Without A Trip To Mechanic by Autero: 8:09am On Apr 14, 2016 |
Toyota Camry 2000. March this year is 3 yrs since I got it. Since then never visited the mech apart from the routine services 1 Like |
Re: Whats D Longest time U ve Driven Ur Car Without A Trip To Mechanic by ogawisdom(m): 8:11am On Apr 14, 2016 |
shinebabe: Yes I experienced it jst 3 weeks ago hesitation/slight jerk on heavy acceleration but it was caused by bad fuel I bought. U can read d thread I created on dt. Jerk can b caused by poor fuel delivery, bad spark plugs, poor air flow etc. Going by all u ve changed i am surprised it still jerks, Since u r in Lagos I refer u to gazzuzz workshop for solution, d guy sabi work |
Re: Whats D Longest time U ve Driven Ur Car Without A Trip To Mechanic by osusu(m): 8:13am On Apr 14, 2016 |
BiafranNigerian:guy wake up day don break 2 Likes |
Re: Whats D Longest time U ve Driven Ur Car Without A Trip To Mechanic by email1(m): 8:13am On Apr 14, 2016 |
Longest? Only 2 months and the gongoni went back to... Anyways, planning a complete overhaul of the Audi A3. At the moment, it's still down as I don't have its time. |
Re: Whats D Longest time U ve Driven Ur Car Without A Trip To Mechanic by babatunde99(m): 8:16am On Apr 14, 2016 |
10 months now my people |
Re: Whats D Longest time U ve Driven Ur Car Without A Trip To Mechanic by Yehman(m): 8:22am On Apr 14, 2016 |
ogawisdom:I don't have anything in common with mechanics. Rather, I change my engine oil on/before two months depending on usage, l also make sure the water level, gear oil are intact. That's one secret many car users don't know. |
Re: Whats D Longest time U ve Driven Ur Car Without A Trip To Mechanic by Wisdom2003: 8:23am On Apr 14, 2016 |
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Re: Whats D Longest time U ve Driven Ur Car Without A Trip To Mechanic by ogawisdom(m): 8:25am On Apr 14, 2016 |
Yehman: For hw long nw, what's d year of d car. Generally d more recent a car is d less wahala it gives BC it's mostly running on d durable factory fitted parts. Of course good maintenance culture plays a huge part plus mileage. A well maintained car less than 5years say 2010 production may nt b seeing a mechanic at all in a yrs except for oil change. From my experience d major problems are quack mechanics, fake parts, our bad roads n poor maintenance culture of car owners 3 Likes |
Re: Whats D Longest time U ve Driven Ur Car Without A Trip To Mechanic by gcof(m): 8:33am On Apr 14, 2016 |
Mine is eight months now except for some electrical works. Peugeot 307 06 model |
Re: Whats D Longest time U ve Driven Ur Car Without A Trip To Mechanic by cabana(m): 8:36am On Apr 14, 2016 |
Mine Car = Chevrolet malibu Year= 05/07 Longest I ve stayed = 2yrs (I drive daily to work, from Bode thomas to marina) The only times I've called a mechanic was to change my oil. My mileage is still at 69,899 I recommend the car any guy who wants to buy a car for the very first time. |
Re: Whats D Longest time U ve Driven Ur Car Without A Trip To Mechanic by ariesbull: 8:41am On Apr 14, 2016 |
ogawisdom: Your correct Bad mechanics Bad fuel Bad roads That's what cause our friendship with mechanic But Nissan build good cars 1 Like |
Re: Whats D Longest time U ve Driven Ur Car Without A Trip To Mechanic by Specialist900(m): 8:41am On Apr 14, 2016 |
Corolla 05, got 2013 Twice a year oil/filter change Brake pad change AC gas refill Not visited mechanic for any other complain until 2months ago when I went for a scan. No repairs was still made |
Re: Whats D Longest time U ve Driven Ur Car Without A Trip To Mechanic by ariesbull: 8:41am On Apr 14, 2016 |
cabana: What about scarcity of parts ..... |
Re: Whats D Longest time U ve Driven Ur Car Without A Trip To Mechanic by ogawisdom(m): 8:43am On Apr 14, 2016 |
Autero: 3 years for 16yrs car ![]() May b u dnt use it often and u bought with very low mileage. Brand-new car owners will envy u ![]() Do u stay in Abuja BC bad road must ve sent some of ur suspension components packing by nw esp tire, shocks, tie rod, bolt joint etc if u stay in regular naija cities |
Re: Whats D Longest time U ve Driven Ur Car Without A Trip To Mechanic by BOUNTYDOG(m): 8:43am On Apr 14, 2016 |
MrsDan: What oil do u service with,2 years with 8000km shows u don't over work the baby,f you use a good oil grade,you are good to go.otherwise,the baby s singing "I'm coming home" |
Re: Whats D Longest time U ve Driven Ur Car Without A Trip To Mechanic by BOUNTYDOG(m): 8:47am On Apr 14, 2016 |
nairaman66: Drop ur digits here if you don't mind,or send via whatsapp to 08023298256.let me show u where u belong. That's a machine you have there which needs proper care |
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