Hazardfan1:


I have posted pics in the initial post...message me on 08066287050, will show you more.

bumper=100k
2 fenders =30k
1 bonnet=15k
2 lights=50k
Front grill=15k
Oven bake painting=100k
Total=310k
I hope the m271 wasn't affected?but I am sure it Is,knowing how fragile that "biscuit engine" can be.
Oh shit!

rationalmind:


How about the airbags, it didn't deploy?

If I remember correctly he once posted a picture of the dash & it had "SRS fault" .. So I doubt if Airbag deployed

Iogobenz:
bumper=100k
2 fenders =30k
1 bonnet=15k
2 lights=50k
Front grill=15k
Oven bake painting=100k
Total=310k
I hope the m271 wasn't affected?but I am sure it Is,knowing how fragile that "biscuit engine" can be.
Oh shit!

Grill should be with the Bonnet na. Engine wasn't affected.

thebigkendo:


If I remember correctly he once posted a picture of the dash & it had "SRS fault" .. So I doubt if Airbag deployed

Driver airbag deployed. The one on the steering

Hazardfan1:


Driver airbag deployed. The one on the steering

Okay.. Hope it was budgeted for too

Iogobenz:
bumper=100k
2 fenders =30k
1 bonnet=15k
2 lights=50k
Front grill=15k
Oven bake painting=100k
Total=310k
I hope the m271 wasn't affected?but I am sure it Is,knowing how fragile that "biscuit engine" can be.
Oh shit!

Hazardfan1:
Hi guys, u people here are my e-family when it comes to car matters.

I made the biggest mistake of my life by trusting a 32-year old mechanic with my car key.

I need to bring ds out, maybe I could get help or advice on the next step to take and this would be a lesson to many as well.

My friend had his wedding last month, he needed to use my car, so I was to drive himself and the wife back to Ibadan from Lagos.

Drive to Lagos from Ibadan was perfect. On Saturday evening, when we were done with wedding after all the guests had left the venue, the new couple, myself and another friend got into the car to leave for Ibadan, dt was how ignition refused to start, I tried everything, car wasn't cranking, I opened bonnet, touched the battery, car started and then we left for our hotel rooms to get our stuff and prepare for the journey back to Ibadan.

On getting back to the car, i tried starting again, it didn't start, I was confused, it was getting late, retightened the battery terminals but, No, it didn't work o, ba3 was very ok, there was no mechanic around to help check it. We tried jumpstarting, still didn't work.

One of us sha placed hand on one of some hoses around engine area, I tried it again and it worked, dt was how we got into the car and left Lagos. All through the journey, car drove very fine and smooth, I did 170km at some point sef, it was a smooth ride to Ibadan, my friend alighted but I didn't put off engine, he left and we proceeded to my friend's house but on our way, he decided to get Baygon at a supermarket. I had to put engine off, we tried starting again, nd ds time it took almost 2hrs of trial and error, car refused to start, we eventually had to leave it there that Saturday night nd went home.

Long story short, I called the mechanic guy who helped work on the suspension parts the previous week to come have it checked, he said car would start dt it was a fuse problem, apparently, fuel wasn't supplying to the engine nd I had almost a full tank. I didnt know how he did it. He opened the back seat, connected some wires and car started fine. He said to me that, a rewire would have to work on it the following day which was a Monday, I told him to let us take the car home but he insisted on taking it to his workshop so rewire can easily work on it b4 I get there the next day as I was meant to travel back to my base nd then, he made me believe it wont be safe for me to drive the car with the kinda quick-fix connections he did, so I obliged him.

I followed him to the workshop and saw him Park my car with no issues, I went back home.
Got there the following day for my car and got the most shocking news of my life, my car had gotten in an accident, an head-on collision with a stationary Jetta.

The bastard took my car out in the night to a club/bar, got drunk and got in an accident dt rendered the front end badly damaged. According to the Police officer who towed the car to the nearby station, it happened around 10pm Sunday night.

Case is in Court, next Court appearance is on November 8th, nothing has been done about my car, the guy has been bailed to move freely since he met the bail criteria.

I am the one suffering for everything as I have no other car to drive to work, I can't even attend functions, I don't know what to do? Can I get people to buy the car in that condition, add money and get another one, even if its the common Corolla, or I should let them fix it like they have been begging me to, they said dey have been able to raise a little above 200k and they have 300k to 400k budgetted to fix the car.

What do I do?

Cc Radautoworks, Gazzuzz, Nwanneni, Logobenz3, Eddee, Smartchoiice, Kingreign, Weyreypey, HeavenlyBang, Nurey, etc etc..

U all knew when I got the car in February. Make una advice me biko, I'll post pictures soon.

I wish I did comprehensive insurance like Gazzuzz advised.

If you haven't done yours, it's not too late.

Let him fix what he can and then try to sell in the condition he fixes it. You'll get a lot more.

Hazardfan1:


Grill should be with the Bonnet na. Engine wasn't affected.

grill is not with bonnet!
I forgot radiator and condenser too
And you go start to get difficulty with your bonnet or body kits lapping properly.
Bros,you have to drive the car first before you will know if the engine was affected or not.
M271 no be am o!I don buy 3 engines in my time so I know what I am saying.
I am very sorry for what happened,you weh no be speed freak sef.
#Insidelife.

thebigkendo:


Okay.. Hope it was budgeted for too

Na dem sabi o, I just wanna see what they would come up with. Make dem bear the burden of repairs too, if nothing is forth-coming, I'll most likely have to wait for the Judge's verdict, I am just scared they might keep adjourning the case.

radautoworks:


Let him fix what he can and then try to sell in the condition he fixes it. You'll get a lot more.

Yeah, hopefully.

Iogobenz:
grill is not with bonnet!
I forgot radiator and condenser too
And you go start to get difficulty with your bonnet or body kits lapping properly.
Bros,you have to drive the car first before you will know if the engine was affected or not.
M271 no be am o!I don buy 3 engines in my time so I know what I am saying.
I am very sorry for what happened,you weh no be speed freak sef.
#Insidelife.

Na wetin pain me pass b ds, me wey dey always dey too careful with the car.

Dear Hazardfan1 words have failed me this morning. I'll hit you up privately, I understand that you may not have money set aside to even contemplate getting another car irrespective of how much you generate from the Mechanic (300k), selling the w203 for scrap (150-200k likely) , gearbox and a few components are still intact while fuel pump/filter are toast from your earlier observation. Your chassis is clearly affected (even if its just the front beam, that M271 is toast (
and the front SAM wasn't even factored in by Logobenz nor the brakes.

Like some more qualified persons have said earlier, it's time to count your blessings.

Eddee:
Dear Hazardfan1 words have failed me this morning. I'll hit you up privately, I understand that you may not have money set aside to even contemplate getting another car irrespective of how much you generate from the Mechanic (300k), selling the w203 for scrap (150-200k likely) , gearbox and a few components are still intact while fuel pump/filter are toast from your earlier observation. Your chassis is clearly affected (even if its just the front beam, that M271 is toast (
and the front SAM wasn't even factored in by Logobenz nor the brakes.

Like some more qualified persons have said earlier, it's time to count your blessings.

Kai.

Who can help me procure a nice Golf 4 Engine and send to Ife please?

Hazardfan1:


Lol, sorry if the 'common' I used sounded offensive.

What I meant was the very popular Corolla.

It's like the only popular car we have in Nigeria.

Maybe I should have said they 2005 Corolla.

No problem bro. Just collect anything you can from them and dispose of that car.

Good luck, Cheers

Bizzyliss:
2003 c320 selling

up for grabs

Hazardfan1:
Hi guys, u people here are my e-family when it comes to car matters.

I made the biggest mistake of my life by trusting a 32-year old mechanic with my car key.

I need to bring ds out, maybe I could get help or advice on the next step to take and this would be a lesson to many as well.

My friend had his wedding last month, he needed to use my car, so I was to drive himself and the wife back to Ibadan from Lagos.

So sorry about this, mate. Like many have said, I wouldn't advice you to use the car after this. Either sell as is and collect the 300k on top, or let them fix it up, then sell.

Hazardfan1:


Grill should be with the Bonnet na. Engine wasn't affected.

All you have there is a small problem. Sorry about the unfortunate incident. Make up your mind on what you want to do. Unlike eddee's assumption I don't think your chassis is affected. Hence we're looking at a new nose... Bonnet, fenders, front bumper, radiator, headlamp, let the imp fix it or write an undertaking to fix it with your lawyer.... Then proceed to fix your car. You're lucky to be at Ibadan... If you need reference from me let me know.

Smartchoiice:

All you have there is a small problem. Sorry about the unfortunate incident. Make up your mind on what you want to do. Unlike eddee's assumption I don't think your chassis is affected. Hence we're looking at a new nose... Bonnet, fenders, front bumper, radiator, headlamp, let the imp fix it or write an undertaking to fix it with your lawyer.... Then proceed to fix your car. You're lucky to be at Ibadan... If you need reference from me let me know.

You can carry out a physical inspection since you're within reach and confirm the extent of damage - while you're it, kindly spare a thought for the suspension components since you don't believe that impact may have affected the beam (sway bar, stabiliser linkages, lower and upper arms). And even the airbag modules which are not cheap at all. It's a hard pill to swallow, but I feel very sad for him, that car had a well-storied background on here.

Eddee:


You can pay a physical inspection and confirm the extent of damage - while you're it, kindly spare a thought for the suspension components since you don't believe that impact may have affected the beam (sway bar, stabiliser linkages, lower and upper arms). And even the airbag modules which are not cheap at all. It's a hard pill to swallow, but I feel very sad for him, that car had a well-storied background on here.

Easy-peasy bro

Smartchoiice:


Easy-peasy bro

For your anticipated effort

Eddee:


For your anticipated effort

If he needs the assistance why not?

You speak so lowly of the M271 engine, everytime you find the opportunity.

Do you mind educating me about this? Would the damage have been less if it were to be M272 or M111?

Thanks boss

Iogobenz:
bumper=100k
2 fenders =30k
1 bonnet=15k
2 lights=50k
Front grill=15k
Oven bake painting=100k
Total=310k
I hope the m271 wasn't affected?but I am sure it Is,knowing how fragile that "biscuit engine" can be.
Oh shit!

Sorry for your loss brother!

Let them fix it, since you have the guy in court.

After fixing it, you’d have a better bargain selling it.

Hazardfan1:


Thank you bros. The mechanic dude has a boss, the boss begged me to let them fix it and that, if I don't like it, I can sell it off. They said the Panel beater is very good and he handles a lot of damaged 'Tokunbo' cars even worse than this.

They've gone to price parts and they have gotten a quote of over 300k for the major ones like Bonnet, Bumper, Fenders, Radiator, Condenser. I think I should allow them and since I have the Court option too.

engrezenwa:
You speak so lowly of the M271 engine, everytime you find the opportunity.

Do you mind educating me about this? Would the damage have been less if it were to be M272 or M111?

Thanks boss

He was swimming in streams and floods with the car... Hydrolock happened

engrezenwa:
You speak so lowly of the M271 engine, everytime you find the opportunity.

Do you mind educating me about this? Would the damage have been less if it were to be M272 or M111?

Thanks boss

Yes,the M271 is very fragile.
It cannot withstand stress and is very hard to work on,so you have to change it at the slightest opportunity
I have bought 3 of them under a year so I know.
First time I had an incident,it was due to overheat!
If the m271 overheats so much that it stops on its own,sorry it is not coming back!
You must buy another engine.
Second time was flood.
Supercharger intake is so low,beneath the fan so any water that gets in bursts the engine block instantly!no 2 ways about it!
Third engine was due to oil.if oil gets too low and pressure isn't much,the oil pump self destruct immediately and it is impossible to replace and have a good performance,reason I bought another engine.
This one now dey serve me well all thanks to experience.
The legs of that car too is something else
It is one difficult car to maintain,honest truth!
But it will give you demonic speed,that is if you love speeding like me

Pls sir how much is the engine of the m271 thanks a lot

Iogobenz:
Yes,the M271 is very fragile.
It cannot withstand stress and is very hard to work on,so you have to change it at the slightest opportunity
I have bought 3 of them under a year so I know.
First time I had an incident,it was due to overheat!
If the m271 overheats so much that it stops on its own,sorry it is not coming back!
You must buy another engine.
Second time was flood.
Supercharger intake is so low,beneath the fan so any water that gets in bursts the engine block instantly!no 2 ways about it!
Third engine was due to oil.if oil gets too low and pressure isn't much,the oil pump self destruct immediately and it is impossible to replace and have a good performance,reason I bought another engine.
This one now dey serve me well all thanks to experience.
The legs of that car too is something else
It is one difficult car to maintain,honest truth!
But it will give you demonic speed,that is if you love speeding like me

happydude:
Pls sir how much is the engine of the m271 thanks a lot

the last time I got it with supercharger na 280k or so.

So sir if I may ask what are the steps needed to aviod the engine from getting bad at the slightest wahala

happydude:
So sir if I may ask what are the steps needed to aviod the engine from getting bad at the slightest wahala

watch and pray

Can we talk on the phone sir? Thanks

Iogobenz:
Yes,the M271 is very fragile.
It cannot withstand stress and is very hard to work on,so you have to change it at the slightest opportunity
I have bought 3 of them under a year so I know.
First time I had an incident,it was due to overheat!
If the m271 overheats so much that it stops on its own,sorry it is not coming back!
You must buy another engine.
Second time was flood.
Supercharger intake is so low,beneath the fan so any water that gets in bursts the engine block instantly!no 2 ways about it!
Third engine was due to oil.if oil gets too low and pressure isn't much,the oil pump self destruct immediately and it is impossible to replace and have a good performance,reason I bought another engine.
This one now dey serve me well all thanks to experience.
The legs of that car too is something else
It is one difficult car to maintain,honest truth!
But it will give you demonic speed,that is if you love speeding like me

Iogobenz:
watch and pray

You're not nice, he asked somewhat bout the M111 earlier or so, I think it's not offered on the 203 anyway.