drag_on: This is what happens when we have a weak police force.If the police had gone in as undercover customers and started arresting dealers and mechanics this malaise we die off quickly,rather they tolerate it,and participate in some cases. A few scape goats is all that is needed.

sexy glow: wait a minute o..na the "indomie" wey my mechanic tell me say my car no get?? Wonders shall never end!

sexy glow: wait a minute o..na the "indomie" wey my mechanic tell me say my car no get?? Wonders shall never end!

JazzyPhizzle: On my next car, I will need to check that the Catalyst is still there. Infact, that would be the major determinant for buying from any seller. I hear also that they do not allow you to scan the vehicle? But they will allow a mechanic and panel beater abi? Them dey craze! Infact, this is the reason why I don't want to buy from cotonou because, in whatever shape the car comes, na your own.

Na me and them next year!!!!!!

lomomike:

Wanna buy a car from cotonu? Better go there now next year (according to FG ranting,) they will raise import duties on imported cars

Issyman: @op
This issue of catalyst is becoming unbearable. Out of every 10 cars bought either from Lagos ports or cotonou, 9 must have been removed. It's so sad. My dealer friend claimed that my car catalyst is intact while a panel beater said it has been removed. I went for a scan and Catalyst error came up. It's sad. A friend told me that I shouldn't bother cos he has been using his DC like that.
Pls where is your workshop in abuja. Pls u can contact me on 0802849204 to meet. Pls u can send sms.
Thanks

BoomBoom101: I have the same problem wit my 2002 European Honda accord that I just bought. I noticed d car consumes a lot of fuel which is so unfair from a 1.8L engine. I visited my Mechanic and after scanning we got d P0420 code. We discovered d catalyst had been stolen and stuffed wit some rubbish. My Car is very clean but its fuel consumption is so annoying. Pls I need help on where I can get it replaced and won't be cheated. Whoever that stole my catalyst converter will never experience happiness in his/her life. Amen.

jp philips:

your car is not a 1.8l, its either a 2.2l or 3.0 if its V6, what is causing the problem might be the rubbish they stuffed the exhaust with, a mechanic has suggested that to me in the past but i declined because the car actually saves more petrol with the CAT removed.
i really don't know why.

ziccoit:

The guy said "European Honda Accord". Which is available in 1.8, 2.0 and 2.2 I4 engines. I'm yet to see an European Honda Accord specs of 3.0 V6 engine.

nwa.anambra:
the mechanic i took my car to stole mine! the sound of the car changed drastically from being silent to being very noisy! he denied it till date even when its obvious he stole it! the annoying part is that i bought the car in march this year and the car was so clean when i bought it that people think i bought it brand new!

Since then, the car is so noisy, consumes a lot of fuel and gives me various engine problems like overheat!

They called it INDOMIE!

TO REPLACE ANOTHER ONE, THE DEALER THEY DIRECTED ME TO IN APO SAID ITS N28K!

I TOLD THE MECHANIC THAT IT WILL NEVER BE WELL WITH HIM! and so shall it be!

This is the reason why majority of the unscrupulous mechanics are sooooo pooor! believe me, majority of the mechanics are worst than the police!

watchful: car doctor ur information is very educative thank u so much for greatin d awarenes to d pple dat hav nt heard of such,but I also wana remind u dat dis catalist tin sometimes become a treat to d car if it has been expired I mean It would block d exose totally & nd wen dis hapens dat means d engine in a great risk of knockin down unles it was removed or replaced, This has been my business 4 years now, nd I can tel u It brings food 2 my table,but let me make it clear I am nt doing any ilegal tin ,such lik .1.buying it off d knowlage of d owner 2. I hav customers who sales dis to me for years now without any problem,I tink if they ar into any malpratice d story could ve changed

olumide4christ:

Mr. Issyman, is this the sparkling Toyota Camry you bought through Jelad a few weeks ago

jp philips: @ car doctor;

When i bought my ride from an Agent here in Nigeria, the check engine light came on after a few days, so i used the VIN to track the ride to realize the CAT was removed in the States because it has already failed emission test from the carfax report.

Now, i wanted to replace it, then I connected my OBD2 scanner and drove a full tank twice, did same for my friends car, same model, same year and my fuel consumption was lower than his, till date i still drive around with the MLT light on.

Can you explain this unprecedented phenomenon?

specco: I am posting this with a heavy heart. I just came back from my mechanic where after inspection it was confirmed that the 'catalyst' in my exhaust pipe has been removed! Just acquired this toyota car some days back from a car dealer somewhere in Maryland area of Lagos and had been wondering at the rate at which it guzzles fuel, even much more than the old mercedes I used to have. Then off to the mechanic I went this afternoon only to be told the bitter truth(catalyst converter stolen) and to replace it will deplete my account by N18,000. This is very sad indeed.

specco:

Yea guys, I have finally replaced the stolen catalyst and my car is now rocking. I used half as much fuel to and fro work today in the same car that used to 'drink' fuel! The fuel economy is now performing excellently. I went to Ladipo with my mechanic and got it for N15,000 and paid N4,500 for labour. There should have been no need for all these stress if people were honest and less crooked in their deeds. Nevertheless, I am happy.
But pls car gurus, the check light on my dashboard is still on. Do you think there's any more problem and what can make this light to go off?