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Re: Milex & Carquest, 2nd Largest USA Parts & Repair NOW OPEN In Lekki Phase 2 by radautoworks: 12:23pm On May 15, 2018 |
SmartToyota: No we didn't. We are actually three companies in one. Mr Transmission, Milex and Carquest. The first two do repairs and cCarquest is for parts. 1 Like |
Re: Milex & Carquest, 2nd Largest USA Parts & Repair NOW OPEN In Lekki Phase 2 by radautoworks: 12:30pm On May 15, 2018 |
EgunMogaji: We will be able to look up all parts after the 25th when our inventory system is fully online. We have a LOT of parts and finding manually is not exactly feasible. 1 Like |
Re: Milex & Carquest, 2nd Largest USA Parts & Repair NOW OPEN In Lekki Phase 2 by Shalomc(f): 1:58pm On May 15, 2018 |
radautoworks:Don't make their mistake. Always monitor all calls into and out of your office. I got pissed off after speaking with their partner hydro trans 1 Like |
Re: Milex & Carquest, 2nd Largest USA Parts & Repair NOW OPEN In Lekki Phase 2 by Shalomc(f): 2:01pm On May 15, 2018 |
LeJeun3:So Mr olowu And Mr Lagos Island stocks them...kudos 1 Like |
Re: Milex & Carquest, 2nd Largest USA Parts & Repair NOW OPEN In Lekki Phase 2 by SmartToyota(m): 2:03pm On May 15, 2018 |
Oh okay. Carquest just kind of rings a bell. Wishing you goodluck in prospect. radautoworks: |
Re: Milex & Carquest, 2nd Largest USA Parts & Repair NOW OPEN In Lekki Phase 2 by Nobody: 2:25pm On May 15, 2018 |
radautoworks: Really looking forward to this. You just can’t imagine how excited I am about this. 1 Like |
Re: Milex & Carquest, 2nd Largest USA Parts & Repair NOW OPEN In Lekki Phase 2 by SalesTobiMotors: 6:31pm On May 15, 2018 |
Additionally, how can we get information on franchise? Thanks. |
Re: Milex & Carquest, 2nd Largest USA Parts & Repair NOW OPEN In Lekki Phase 2 by LeJeun3: 10:08pm On May 15, 2018 |
Re: Milex & Carquest, 2nd Largest USA Parts & Repair NOW OPEN In Lekki Phase 2 by AutoElectNG: 5:06am On May 16, 2018 |
Shalomc: http://www.hydrotransonline.com/contact.php |
Re: Milex & Carquest, 2nd Largest USA Parts & Repair NOW OPEN In Lekki Phase 2 by Kashif(m): 8:00am On May 16, 2018 |
chukel: Most batteries in the market now are more than eight years old, almost expired on the shelves.... |
Re: Milex & Carquest, 2nd Largest USA Parts & Repair NOW OPEN In Lekki Phase 2 by chukel(m): 1:01pm On May 16, 2018 |
Kashif:so where do we buy and how do we know expired ones. Boss, no hoard the knowledge naa. |
Re: Milex & Carquest, 2nd Largest USA Parts & Repair NOW OPEN In Lekki Phase 2 by Kashif(m): 1:46pm On May 16, 2018 |
chukel: Sent you a PM. |
Re: Milex & Carquest, 2nd Largest USA Parts & Repair NOW OPEN In Lekki Phase 2 by Nobody: 1:52pm On May 16, 2018 |
Batteries have date codes on them but I trust my people to have adulterated that too
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Re: Milex & Carquest, 2nd Largest USA Parts & Repair NOW OPEN In Lekki Phase 2 by chukel(m): 4:45pm On May 16, 2018 |
Kashif:replied. |
Re: Milex & Carquest, 2nd Largest USA Parts & Repair NOW OPEN In Lekki Phase 2 by banky3w(m): 9:09pm On May 16, 2018 |
chukel:I dey wait for my own pm too oh....... Na only me you want make e dey buy battery every year? Do the needful sharpally Bro. Don't wanna be left out. |
Re: Milex & Carquest, 2nd Largest USA Parts & Repair NOW OPEN In Lekki Phase 2 by banky3w(m): 9:13pm On May 16, 2018 |
radautoworks:Please do inform us when you're fully online, I've been looking to change my brake system(parts) to bosch since to no avail. I'm happier than EgunMogaji as you dey see me so. 2 Likes
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Re: Milex & Carquest, 2nd Largest USA Parts & Repair NOW OPEN In Lekki Phase 2 by AutoElectNG: 11:59pm On May 16, 2018 |
banky3w: I too use Bosch brake pads and rotors. You will love them. Nice taste in parts by the way. 1 Like |
Re: Milex & Carquest, 2nd Largest USA Parts & Repair NOW OPEN In Lekki Phase 2 by banky3w(m): 12:40am On May 17, 2018 |
AutoElectNG:Everyone has something good to say about bosch. I wan join for testimony time. 1 Like |
Re: Milex & Carquest, 2nd Largest USA Parts & Repair NOW OPEN In Lekki Phase 2 by Nobody: 2:26am On May 17, 2018 |
There are many premium parts manufacturer that we enjoy here in the USA. As an Autoist of over 35 years I have never been disappointed by a Bsich product. I've used them across marques such as BMW (automobile and motorcycle), Mercedes Benz, Audi, Austin, Triumph, MG, Honda (automobile and Jetski) etc Bosch K&N MANN Listed above are manufacturers who offer you zero fail products. Now as a commercial shop there are many other brands that will do the job.
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Re: Milex & Carquest, 2nd Largest USA Parts & Repair NOW OPEN In Lekki Phase 2 by obekediamondfuto(m): 9:17pm On May 17, 2018 |
battery tí take ova this thread @op nice and welcome move. I like being blunt when conversing... so.... if it is to take Nigeria and Nigerians to the next level in terms of automobiles (repairs and parts) then u are highly welcome but if profit is the initial and Main aim, then u might be looking at a very looooong thing; probably the tower of Babel. I love the initiative, it's a nice and welcome one and I will probably become ur grand patron.... but problem is, the average Nigerian is ever poor and discontent in "his" own eyes. u might need to compensate for the lack of traffic/ volume of transactions by focusing on customer profiling and merchandise tailoring. To suit the average Nigerian car owner won't be easy, else u might never break even. I'm sure this service will not be cheap and easily affordable in the minds of the many potential customers that will be attracted... kudos to u 1 Like |
Re: Milex & Carquest, 2nd Largest USA Parts & Repair NOW OPEN In Lekki Phase 2 by obekediamondfuto(m): 9:17pm On May 17, 2018 |
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Re: Milex & Carquest, 2nd Largest USA Parts & Repair NOW OPEN In Lekki Phase 2 by Nobody: 9:44pm On May 17, 2018 |
obekediamondfuto: We discussed this on another thread and it is a very important business insight. Someone was complaining that he charged N10K to go offsite to do a vehicle inspection. I will charge that for a limited onsite vehicle inspection. Offsite is at minimum N25K. It's all about the demographics being marketed to. If you can afford a N5M Range Rover then you can afford a N25K inspection, as an example. Very good conversation. 1 Like |
Re: Milex & Carquest, 2nd Largest USA Parts & Repair NOW OPEN In Lekki Phase 2 by obekediamondfuto(m): 10:12pm On May 17, 2018 |
EgunMogaji: exactly!! and someone planning to buy a reg used 02 camry cannot pay more than 10k for off-site inspection. so it's more like a trade off..... how many people are willing to buy the range and how many are buying the Camry. so for a premium service such as the one op is offering, he has to limit his portfolio to the high-end individuals and if he wants to revolutionalize Nigerian he might have a separate structure that will take care of other low and middle cadre requests. but wait, catering for only high end individuals will result in very little traffic but mega deals per engagement and prolonged turnover catering for lower cadres will result in faster turnovers, more profit, heavy traffic etc but this would also involve stocking inferior parts which will negate the original intent of the biz as emphasized by op in her opening speech. oh well, I'm sure op has taken into cognizance all these points before now and has a well thought out plan to mitigate all risks involved 2 Likes |
Re: Milex & Carquest, 2nd Largest USA Parts & Repair NOW OPEN In Lekki Phase 2 by Nobody: 11:02pm On May 17, 2018 |
obekediamondfuto: Even if the Camry is N1M, a N25K inspection is a prudent investment. It also depends on the worth of the mechanic and the report. Is he getting a "Is good car Oga, I mash am well and the engine pipe pass water" or does he get something similar to the attached? 3 Likes
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Re: Milex & Carquest, 2nd Largest USA Parts & Repair NOW OPEN In Lekki Phase 2 by obekediamondfuto(m): 5:26am On May 18, 2018 |
EgunMogaji: I concur boss, the worth and rep of the mechanic. 1 Like |
Re: Milex & Carquest, 2nd Largest USA Parts & Repair NOW OPEN In Lekki Phase 2 by obekediamondfuto(m): 5:37am On May 18, 2018 |
AutoElectNG:please how much is the 06 Camry rotor or brake disc |
Re: Milex & Carquest, 2nd Largest USA Parts & Repair NOW OPEN In Lekki Phase 2 by AutoElectNG: 7:13am On May 18, 2018 |
obekediamondfuto: https://www.boschautoparts.com/en/ Then go to Amazon with the part number Then either wait for the OP to start business or use those third parties to bring them in. My experience: rotors are extremely heavy, if you import, you are going to pay for up to 30 to 40 pounds 2 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Milex & Carquest, 2nd Largest USA Parts & Repair NOW OPEN In Lekki Phase 2 by Kashif(m): 12:22pm On May 18, 2018 |
obekediamondfuto: I don't think what the OP is offering is premium service; I see it as standard instead. There are people who are willing to pay for standard services, as long as they are getting value for money. For many of these people, the most important question for them is "can you fix it?" They will avoid you if you sound cheap. Counterfeit is a big problem in Nigeria. Most of the things you buy off the market are fake, and might even break before you leave the market! Even those who stock genuine products keep them away, until you say you want the original. Personally, I have learnt to spend only if I can get value for money. Coming to the Camry analogy, if you have spent 15k+labour three times on a fake part in a year, won't you be better off spending 40k once on genuine part? I laugh when people argue that tokumbo is better than new. It is because they dont/cant find the genuine parts. Once, I asked my mechanic to change my brake pads because I was travelling. By the time I got to my destination, my wheels where covered in black powder, and my parking brake handle was upright on engagement! As a mechanic, rather than work for 10 bargain hunters for 10k each, wont you rather work for 5 people who know value, for 20k each, or even less? You are better organised, less hassle, and lower overhead. This is because if you are a professional, you will always deliver standard service, no matter if it is a 1996 Mazda, or a 2018 BMW. In the 80-20 rule, wont it be nice if 80% of your revenue come from 20% of your customers? Somebody here mentioned that so many car owners don't have the financial capacity to own automobiles. Some will want you to come to their house for 5k! 6 Likes |
Re: Milex & Carquest, 2nd Largest USA Parts & Repair NOW OPEN In Lekki Phase 2 by AutoElectNG: 1:39pm On May 18, 2018 |
Kashif: A vehicle came to me. It does not start. It was heavily abused. I told the client my findings. I told them I can fix it. I told them ill need inspection fees, fees for factory data, fees for parts and labor totalling $625. Client screamed vehicle is not quite worth £500 to £600 in Europe. Why should I charge that much? I should not charge more than $100 to $150. This is a vehicle in which in the name of fixing a/c vehicle stops starting. A/C fan is permanently on because it was wired to the chassis and not the fuse box, so it was no longer under ECU control. Beyond that wiring was butchered in so many places. That notwithstanding with painstaking detective work I knew it could be restored. Etc etc etc Other client has oxygen sensor issues. I say ill do diagnosis and fix for $100. You can buy your own parts, ill tell you what to buy if that is what you prefer. Client pleaded to pay $25. This is a vehicle that involves tearing down the mid dashboard to access wires at the ECU to run voltage drop tests. Many Nigerians are not willing to pay premiums to fix their cars. Kazeems will never seize to exist. Tokunbo parts business cannot die out. You can bet on that. 4 Likes |
Re: Milex & Carquest, 2nd Largest USA Parts & Repair NOW OPEN In Lekki Phase 2 by AllGadgetsNG: 3:04pm On May 18, 2018 |
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Re: Milex & Carquest, 2nd Largest USA Parts & Repair NOW OPEN In Lekki Phase 2 by obekediamondfuto(m): 7:19pm On May 18, 2018 |
Kashif: @ the 80 20 rule u r so correct 1 Like |
Re: Milex & Carquest, 2nd Largest USA Parts & Repair NOW OPEN In Lekki Phase 2 by obekediamondfuto(m): 7:24pm On May 18, 2018 |
AutoElectNG: my point exactly. in Nigeria all thing are not equal and the competition is a Lil bit tooooooo healthy than normal. |
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