1. Tampering with body to ground distance of your vehicle: This is a common practice in Nigeria where a mechanic will suggest you lift the body to ground suspension to prevent your vehicle from occasionally touching the ground when fully loaded or on bad roads not taking into consideration the effect altering the original ground to body design will have.
Result: wavering discomfort at top speed due to excess airflow under the vehicle which acts against its stability.


2.Fitting tyre size other than manufacturers recomended size: Every manufacturer clearly specifies tyre size to be used on every manufactured vehicle not as fashion but in compliance to the size and design of such vehicle in maintaining safety standards. But mechanics will always convince people to replace 14 or 15 rim tyres with 17 rim size thereby altering the original design and balance attributed to such vehicles design.

Result: Tyre to body or fender contact during turning or while driving on an undulating road.


3.Fitting different engine other than manufacturer fitted engine: It is a common practice yet again with our Nigerian mechanics to advise people to fit a land rover discovery mini SUV with a 96 camry engine or the popular danfo bus with santana or golf engine and others too numerous to mention. Not putting into consideration the braking effect it would have on the said vehicle which can result to brake failure as the engine assisted braking device found in the santana or golf will no more function as designed. And that is when u see them blocking pipes and valves here and there telling you it not necessary.

Result: Engines maximum output will never be utilized.

4. Not taking into consideration maximum load capacity a vehicle should carry which affects braking distance: the weight a vehicle carries should be commensurate with the suspension so as to maintain optimum braking distance and stability when applied.
Result: Several visits to the mechanic workshop due to brake issues.

5.Converting injector driven engine to caburator driven engine: This is yet another dangerous practice which can sometimes result in an engine fire if not properly done. But personally I still don't support such as it will have an adverse effect on the vehicles performance.

Result:Engine malfunction.


A word they say is enough for the wise. Please adhere to manufacturer standard as much as you can to avoid any of these listed above for your safety and for the love and safety of those who depend on you. Drive safely.

Happy new year !