Iaeku50:
Mechanic na mechanic

lonelydude:
Each time I want to take my car to the mechanic, I always develop the fear of the guy destroying something else after fixing the reason for the visit. This was the case with the last mechanic I frequently used until I got tired of him after he completely knocked my car engine and destroyed the gearbox. I had to take a driving break for about two months before I purchased another engine and gearbox.

Now, the new mechanic, who was recommended by the engine seller, installed the entire package only for the speedometer not to be working and a delayed/sluggish response transmission whenever I accelerate. I noticed this when I test-drove the car from the mainland to the island. The engine works perfectly fine but for more than 3 weeks now,I am yet to start driving the car just because of the two problems mentioned above.

The car is currently with my auto-electrician (Very educated Auto-electrician) who said something needs to be changed in the gear. He said the speed sensor (which is perfectly ok) is not being turned by the gear and hence speedometer still stagnant at zero reading. When he turned the speed sensor with his fingers, the speedometer responded but when connected to the gear, it remains stagnant.
He has checked everything every other electrical faults/signal/sensor that may be responsible but none of this seem to be the problem.

My questions:

Are educated mechanics really better than uneducated mechanics? They both claim they are specific car brand specialists (e.g. I work on only toyota, i work on only honda, bla...bla..etc). Do you consider their educational level before the patronize them?

How do exactly know a good and experienced mechanic?

Please, advise a brother. BTW, I drive a Toyota RAV4 (2002).

Thanks in advance for your advice.

illmatic101:


The new mechanic is definitely the best, I studied Mechanical engineering and took automotive/automobile as an option, after school I practice automobile/mechatronics for the two years, so I can easily advise you to stick with the educated mechanic. The only thing you need to change in the gearbox is the speed sensor.

femmykenny:
It does not really matter either your mechanic is educated or not, the most important thing is to get a good mechanic.
Some are educated but have little knowledge while some are not educated with vast knowledge.
The major difference is the ability of educated mechanic to use Car Diagnostics tools and equipment to resolve car problem and to Counter Guess work done by uneducated mechanic.
My mechanic is not educated but very popular in my area,work from mon/sunday and Only those that have patronise a workshop can tell if a mechanic is good or not.
Oga gazzuz and others on nairaland are famous due to the good news shared by those that have patronised them.
Both educated and uneducated have their merits and demerits.
What would have happen to Nairaland car talk section without the educated mechanics ?
For a while I have been looking forward to oga gazzuz free scan that my mechanic cannot do even when I needed it !
And
I can't imagine calling oga gazzuz on sunday morning that my car develop issue and I will want him to come and check but my uneducated mechanic will come around before dropping the call.
I respect educated mechanic and I don't look down on the latter!

lonelydude:
Each time I want to take my car to the mechanic, I always develop the fear of the guy destroying something else after fixing the reason for the visit. This was the case with the last mechanic I frequently used until I got tired of him after he completely knocked my car engine and destroyed the gearbox. I had to take a driving break for about two months before I purchased another engine and gearbox.

Now, the new mechanic, who was recommended by the engine seller, installed the entire package only for the speedometer not to be working and a delayed/sluggish response transmission whenever I accelerate. I noticed this when I test-drove the car from the mainland to the island. The engine works perfectly fine but for more than 3 weeks now,I am yet to start driving the car just because of the two problems mentioned above.

The car is currently with my auto-electrician (Very educated Auto-electrician) who said something needs to be changed in the gear. He said the speed sensor (which is perfectly ok) is not being turned by the gear and hence speedometer still stagnant at zero reading. When he turned the speed sensor with his fingers, the speedometer responded but when connected to the gear, it remains stagnant.
He has checked everything every other electrical faults/signal/sensor that may be responsible but none of this seem to be the problem.

My questions:

Are educated mechanics really better than uneducated mechanics? They both claim they are specific car brand specialists (e.g. I work on only toyota, i work on only honda, bla...bla..etc). Do you consider their educational level before the patronize them?

How do exactly know a good and experienced mechanic?

Please, advise a brother. BTW, I drive a Toyota RAV4 (2002).

Thanks in advance for your advice.

GAZZUZZ:

1 free scan for you. Expires 30th of NOV 2016

femmykenny:
It does not really matter either your mechanic is educated or not, the most important thing is to get a good mechanic.
Some are educated but have little knowledge while some are not educated with vast knowledge.
The major difference is the ability of educated mechanic to use Car Diagnostics tools and equipment to resolve car problem and to Counter Guess work done by uneducated mechanic.
My mechanic is not educated but very popular in my area,work from mon/sunday and Only those that have patronise a workshop can tell if a mechanic is good or not.
Oga gazzuz and others on nairaland are famous due to the good news shared by those that have patronised them.
Both educated and uneducated have their merits and demerits.
What would have happen to Nairaland car talk section without the educated mechanics ?
For a while I have been looking forward to oga gazzuz free scan that my mechanic cannot do even when I needed it !
And
I can't imagine calling oga gazzuz on sunday morning that my car develop issue and I will want him to come and check but my uneducated mechanic will come around before dropping the call.
I respect educated mechanic and I don't look down on the latter!

moscobabs:


oga gazuzz what about me na?? your follower since birth!!!

my man, I remember you, benin people been wan suck ya blood finish

No wahala you can tap into the free scan

rawpadgin:
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honmusa:
Educated Mech will charge you much more and you will have a permanent fix but a illiterate Mech will charge you little or next to nothing but will make you keep coming still you sell the car out of frustration .
I must admit that today's cars are complex and smart systems and will require a smart and above average educated professional to understand it ,so tell me where does the illiterate mechanic now come in except to help you to remove and dismantle tough bolt and screws.
I have been able to fix a whole lot of cars that i have not even touched before within just a few minutes with those same cars been written off by countless no of mechanics .The whole secret is basic education in theory of engineering principle .If you get the theory right ,practical will be a piece cake.

GAZZUZZ:


1 free scan for you. Expires 30th of NOV 2016

MadCow1:


Free Scan?!


Why not throw in free servicing or something like that.

GAZZUZZ:


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nony43:
An educated mechanic will consider his certs, plus generational problems before billing you

MadCow1:




Bro, I salute you o!

But free scan is not enough to be awoof na.. Just add one free service or even epp the guy rotate ehn tyres..

Meanwhile, since i have your attention, I have an 05 Honda City that keeps having ignition issues. You can drive the car all day today without wahala, park it for 1 minute, return and kick it and would not even as much as cough. Leav it for like 1 hour, return and kick it again and it would just start. I know its not the batteries as I just changed them. I know its not the alternator as that one is working well. I know its not the kick started as I also just recently changed em. I was told by Honda place a while back to change a 'gear cable' which I did but the problem still persists.. Sometimes I have to move the gear to neutral for the engine to start. Other times, that trick does not work.

Any advise? Free one o!!



AT topic:: Mechanic na Mechanic.. But I prefer to go with educated mechanics with established garages because their repairs comes with a 3 - 6 months warranty and if the problem persists, I can always go back to them to fix it free of cost.

GAZZUZZ:


If you in lagos come for a free fix. (parts inclusive)

illmatic101:


The new mechanic is definitely the best, I studied Mechanical engineering and took automotive/automobile as an option, after school I practice automobile/mechatronics for the two years, so I can easily advise you to stick with the educated mechanic. The only thing you need to change in the gearbox is the speed sensor.

muller101:
did u say permanent fix? Pls edit that statement.

MadCow1:



#Faints..


#thanks.. Sadly the vehicle is in Port Harcourt.

But I have an 09' Hyundai Sonata in Lagos that needs some work. Do you fix Korean cars?

GAZZUZZ:


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MadCow1:


lol..

The Hyundai isn't a freebie request.. I just wanted to know if you fixed that brand so I could bring to you for a check up and a quote to bring her back to her old self again.

She generally has no real problems, but I have been working out of Port Harcourt for over a year now and have barely driven her. In that time, being parked under the sun, the dash cracked up, my power Windows got bad, e.t.c... I just don't feel comfortable driving her around anymore.

I am looking for a good reliable mechanic that can fix her up real good without charging me Stallion Motors money.

Do you fix that brand? If not, then its cool.

GAZZUZZ:


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GAZZUZZ:

1 free scan for you. Expires 30th of NOV 2016

lonelydude:
Each time I want to take my car to the mechanic, I always develop the fear of the guy destroying something else after fixing the reason for the visit. This was the case with the last mechanic I frequently used until I got tired of him after he completely knocked my car engine and destroyed the gearbox. I had to take a driving break for about two months before I purchased another engine and gearbox.

Now, the new mechanic, who was recommended by the engine seller, installed the entire package only for the speedometer not to be working and a delayed/sluggish response transmission whenever I accelerate. I noticed this when I test-drove the car from the mainland to the island. The engine works perfectly fine but for more than 3 weeks now,I am yet to start driving the car just because of the two problems mentioned above.

The car is currently with my auto-electrician (Very educated Auto-electrician) who said something needs to be changed in the gear. He said the speed sensor (which is perfectly ok) is not being turned by the gear and hence speedometer still stagnant at zero reading. When he turned the speed sensor with his fingers, the speedometer responded but when connected to the gear, it remains stagnant.
He has checked everything every other electrical faults/signal/sensor that may be responsible but none of this seem to be the problem.

My questions:

Are educated mechanics really better than uneducated mechanics? They both claim they are specific car brand specialists (e.g. I work on only toyota, i work on only honda, bla...bla..etc). Do you consider their educational level before the patronize them?

How do exactly know a good and experienced mechanic?

Please, advise a brother. BTW, I drive a Toyota RAV4 (2002).

Thanks in advance for your advice.

GAZZUZZ:


my man, I remember you, benin people been wan suck ya blood finish

No wahala you can tap into the free scan