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Re: Don't Ever Buy Nigerian Used Car. by Nobody: 7:11am On Jul 03, 2019 |
obekediamondfuto: There are so many hidden goldmines in Nigeria. |
Re: Don't Ever Buy Nigerian Used Car. by obekediamondfuto(m): 7:13am On Jul 03, 2019 |
Guys guys guys we all petrol heads here Let's stop throwing spanners please... The spanner might hit my head.... Abeg |
Re: Don't Ever Buy Nigerian Used Car. by elshanAutos: 7:14am On Jul 03, 2019 |
obekediamondfuto:Me wen don japa, I nor do again abeg ![]() ![]() |
Re: Don't Ever Buy Nigerian Used Car. by seunoj: 7:14am On Jul 03, 2019 |
If you have been offered same type of car for 900k, u will feel it overly priced. One thing I have observed overtime is this. There are times there are pending issues the used owner has not be able to fix or do not have time for, if you are lucky to get a good mechanic, all will be solved n u will enjoy the car. But if u have a stupid kazeemic mecho, who will not tell u the truth, u will keep visiting his workshop for one tin or the other untill the hole in your pocket is deep and u will decide to scrap the car. Moral, get an honest mechanic with integrity to inspect although they may not see all issues but major issues will be seen for sure. 2 Likes |
Re: Don't Ever Buy Nigerian Used Car. by Nobody: 7:21am On Jul 03, 2019 |
jceesquare: Absolutely incorrect. Your warranty is valid even if you do the work yourself and even if you used other parts. The manufacturer has to prove the specifics of warranty voids. Two case points: 1) John took his Subaru Impreza WRX to the tracks. During auto cross, he overrevved and damaged the engine. Unfortunately for him a factory rep saw the video on YouTube. He matched the license plate to the VIN and voided the warranty on the entire vehicle. Legally. Why? The vehicle was used in speed context which is specifically mentioned in the warranty. Insurance was also voided by the way. 2) James prides himself on his ability to do simple maintenance on his cars. His vehicle has never been to a dealership except for manufacturers recalls. He changed his oil using approved non manufacturers oil and filter. His engine later threw a rod. Warranty was denied. Manufacturer ended up supplying a new engine after arbitration because James satisfies all warranty requirements. No manufacturer can compel you to use their services. Addition: As far as time limit, factory reps have been known to extend coverage to cover repairs after warranty has expired. It’s called goodwill gesture. 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Don't Ever Buy Nigerian Used Car. by obekediamondfuto(m): 7:22am On Jul 03, 2019 |
seunoj: Ooooooh 2million likes for u. Someone honest with integrity has solved the problem..... Order of quality for me for choosing a mechanic to inspect 1. Transparency (this is what I'll be doing for u when I get there) 2. Honesty (if he leaves out any details that I'm concerned about in NO 1above and I ask, he will give me a satisfying response why he will or won't carry out that test) 3. Integrity (his yes is his yes and his no is his no even when he's falling from 3,500 feet) 4. Competence. 5. Every other soft skill (friendliness, tolerance, customer centric etc) |
Re: Don't Ever Buy Nigerian Used Car. by Originalsly: 8:20am On Jul 03, 2019 |
tetralogyfallot: Bro...the root of the problem is your mechanic. On buying a used car... is not about luck.... is about research. Bottom line... how well the car was maintained. |
Re: Don't Ever Buy Nigerian Used Car. by AutoMoTech(m): 10:44am On Jul 03, 2019 |
UnitedAlliance:Thank God U said in the US. Na naija we dey. |
Re: Don't Ever Buy Nigerian Used Car. by AutoMoTech(m): 10:53am On Jul 03, 2019 |
THis one wey una wan beat una sef so... shaaa take am easy o. Anyways thank U guys for the info shared. Atleast now I know guaranty is different from waranty. As a professional though, i believe i shld be able to give a guranty on the quality of my work and service offered. |
Re: Don't Ever Buy Nigerian Used Car. by ruby360: 11:30am On Jul 03, 2019 |
On a second thought l will advise you not to buy a car from any Yoruba man. They have a terrible maintenance culture. Many of them within my neighborhood hardly fix problems with their car until the vehicle stops moving. |
Re: Don't Ever Buy Nigerian Used Car. by jceesquare(m): 11:44am On Jul 03, 2019 |
ruby360:Oga must you bring tribal sentiment here? |
Re: Don't Ever Buy Nigerian Used Car. by Nobody: 12:15pm On Jul 03, 2019 |
AutoMoTech: You brought up the non Nigerian reference and thus my response. “AutoMoTech: bro i truly get your point. You feel it doesnt make sense for you. You know about cars. But for other ppl who dont know what to look out for, they need a professional eye. On the guarantee thing even even big car dealerships in the abroad dont ever give guarantees. It is the manufacturerthat does that. I wonder why U expect me as a mechanic to give you guarantee...heheheh” |
Re: Don't Ever Buy Nigerian Used Car. by AutoMoTech(m): 12:59pm On Jul 03, 2019 |
UnitedAlliance: Ok now I get the response. 1 Like |
Re: Don't Ever Buy Nigerian Used Car. by tripoli007(m): 5:59pm On Jul 03, 2019 |
squarelead: My 1st car a 2003 corolla , was Naija used , I did not change anything in that car for 2years aside regular oil change .. Sold it last year bought a 2006 Camry , and I am enjoying it till tomorrow ,make a little research before buying .. Asides Toyota I can't buy any other car 2nd hand 1 Like |
Re: Don't Ever Buy Nigerian Used Car. by AutoMoTech(m): 6:47pm On Jul 03, 2019 |
tripoli007: Try nissan na ![]() 1 Like |
Re: Don't Ever Buy Nigerian Used Car. by tetralogyfallot(m): 6:48pm On Jul 03, 2019 |
tripoli007:u r very lucky then cos it more or less like gambling. 1 Like |
Re: Don't Ever Buy Nigerian Used Car. by orahfrancis(m): 7:47am On Jul 04, 2019 |
My first car was a Nigerian used VW passat. I used this car for good 4 years without issues.when i solf i bought a used Peugeot 307 that csr drained me i sold and bought another 307 from a retired army. The it revvs just like a brand new. I advice buyers to do all due diligence before buying one.the truth is that some nigerian used cars are as good as new ones. And finally when buying a used car please i repeat buy from a rich man who maintains his cars not from a poor man who cannot eat talk less of maintaining a car. If u know u know. The three used cars i bought proved this right |
Re: Don't Ever Buy Nigerian Used Car. by AutoMoTech(m): 9:48am On Jul 04, 2019 |
orahfrancis:Contrary... if the rich man has a driver that has been servicing with 20w50 rather than 0w20 nko? Vehicle maintenence has nothing to do with financiL status. It is a thing of the mind sir. ITs either you care about your car and take good kia of it or u dnt care as long as d engine starts u r good to go. Some of this big men suffer in the hands of our so called "big" workshops. They pay thousands for servicing, bt the workshop dey service their motor with low oil grade.... u see say nob about how much. |
Re: Don't Ever Buy Nigerian Used Car. by valarinz: 9:59am On Jul 04, 2019 |
obekediamondfuto: Exactly what legalwealth was thinking, see where it got him 2 Likes |
Re: Don't Ever Buy Nigerian Used Car. by obekediamondfuto(m): 10:36am On Jul 04, 2019 |
valarinz: You are also very correct.... Now I'm back to the middle. But for what it's worth, legal.wealth made so many bad choices, including outrightly returning the vehicle.... I would never give away my bargaining chip... Infact he had calculus. X by the balls with his HP deal. 1 Like |
Re: Don't Ever Buy Nigerian Used Car. by udemzyudex(m): 2:44am On Jul 05, 2019 |
The Nigeria repair industry still have a long way to go. The funny thing is that the so called kazeem doesn't want to upgrade, technology is changing yet you see them using old techniques to repair new cars. You hardly see them go to seminars or enroll in online programs to increase their knowledge about their job. The young ones that are learning will continue from where they stop, smh. |
Re: Don't Ever Buy Nigerian Used Car. by adewasco2k(m): 8:18am On Jul 05, 2019 |
tripoli007: me and you are on same pattern, sold my corolla 2003 last month and bought a 2006 camry. Although both were direct toks. 2 Likes |
Re: Don't Ever Buy Nigerian Used Car. by nemadfsyahooc: 4:56pm On Jul 05, 2019 |
When u buy motor of 100k and u say make e no die for road? GBE bodie |
Re: Don't Ever Buy Nigerian Used Car. by tripoli007(m): 5:20pm On Jul 05, 2019 |
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Re: Don't Ever Buy Nigerian Used Car. by autologic: 5:51pm On Jul 05, 2019 |
Most time,seller of car will secretly offer some incentive to even the " so -called professional technician that want to do inspection so as to certify the car ok with all the obvious fault . so see another reason even integrity and character of the technician even count apart from competence and also be ready to treat him well to so as to serve u with sincere mind . |
Re: Don't Ever Buy Nigerian Used Car. by AutoMoTech(m): 7:02pm On Jul 05, 2019 |
tripoli007:Hahahaha no worry. Mama go arrange anoda one ![]() 1 Like |
Re: Don't Ever Buy Nigerian Used Car. by tetralogyfallot(m): 7:15pm On Jul 05, 2019 |
autologic:exactly! Kaduna kazeeems are fond of doing that. They have their bargaining language they use even in your present. |
Re: Don't Ever Buy Nigerian Used Car. by froze6(m): 8:42pm On Jul 05, 2019 |
[quote author=tetralogyfallot post=79850332]I was so unfortunate to waste my 600k to purchase a 9ja used ford focus. I have spent over 300k trying to fix either one problem or the other. The car keeps developing from one fault to another. I've replaced top gasket about 2 times, replaced ac compressor, fix the leaky ac pipes, replaced the engine manifold as the mechanic said it was not the follow come manifold that is on the engine and if I did not change it d car would be emitting smoke, I've replaced air flow meter, I've changed fuel pump like 5 times at last I just have to buy the complete fuel pump kit that was removed from accidented car, I've changed the lever gear as it gear hardens anytime I want to reverse, I've changed fan belts like 2 times, I've replaced the nozzles of the car as I was told it may be the cause of high fuel consumption. I've changed the clutch disc.ford ford that car is only for those that have the money to import the spear part,ford an average nigeria should not even think of it. |
Re: Don't Ever Buy Nigerian Used Car. by froze6(m): 9:02pm On Jul 05, 2019 |
tripoli007:God Bless you hardly would you find toyota "corolla" in mechanic work shops "if am right" even mechanics say's that if every body uses corolla they would not eat well,and their also car makers that are good not only toyota,yes let any body that want to buy make resarch but some people also want cheap cars too so they are at risk.my opinion 1 Like |
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