Becoming A Reliable Auto Mechanic

Nairalanders, I am still waiting pleeeeaaaaasssseee

fotodaddy,

Thanks for your reply. I have been to the site and seen the illustrations there.

On the cost, I think my guy should be able to muster that. He is concerned about the specific place to go here in Nigeria to get all the knowledge and manuals/tools he will ever need.

I await more response please.

Like I said he will need to focus or is his plan to do all cars?? Whatever the case, I know of a few people/garages that do this kind of thing. But I wonder how many of them will welcome the idea of training a competitor??

Thanks all for your inputs.

@Sultaan, I think those tools will be cheaper here in Nigeria. He will have to place the order for the manufactures' manuals as soon as this is kick-started.

He is interested in Japanese but for the last 30mins, the network did not allow me reach him to know if there are specifics.

@fotodaddy, the guy stays in Aba (Abia state) so the prospective trainer(s) need not fear competition.

He wants to be a Toyota specialist. Is there anybody who knows where he could be trained in the east?

I would love to have addresses, phone numbers, websites or some other specifics. He would prefer to do this in the east.

Regards 2 all.

poster   Howfars


I saw this place in VI called The lady mechanic its a n.g.o a charity organisation where they train WOMEN to be proffesional mechanices. im sure if there is something like that for men there might be another one for men.

it was on beside 1004 front gate, i have forgotten the name of the place. maybe if u go there or serach online u might find something like that.

good lcuk

@ Ivvie.
Please are you a mechanic? If you are one, please send your mail so that we can talk. My mail is talk2dpresident@yahoo.com.

That is what Yabatech and all those techs are for, but its more profitable as raining groung for next generation of assasins, and high class working girls.

No offense intended, you just have to look at what their students are known for.

I will drop you an eMail.

What do you mean by "high end" cars and give an example?!

FYI

If you aren't driving an european car (you know what I am referring to), I will submit to you that you are driving a vehicle with obsolete engineering.  The only difference that puts it at par is the engine control systems implemented.  There is nothing new in Mechanics.  The first fuel injection was in a locomotive engine in 1936 (can't remember the model) and was diesel.  The first variable valve train was designed and launchedby FIAT in 1930.  Airbag was in 1963 by Mercedes and the first fuel injection for automotive use was in the late 50's by Mercedes Benz.  Most cars today use direct fuel inject, Multi Port, PFI and so on.  These are old and outdated technology.  Camless Valve Actuation is in place or Dethrottling is for today and it's secluded to what hundred years has given to us.  The only thing different that has been done is the introduction of complex engine management that has been integrated.  Sometimes, I don't see a need for them and I figure maybe in preparation for a Police State (being paranoid).  If you think automotive or today's cars have advance in technology, try aerospace.  You don't look back.

In detailing a vehicle for repairs or maintenance, two phases are put to consideration.  The Mechanical and Control Systems (electrical).  For the Mechanical aspect, you DON'T need to go to school.  The only prerequisite is to know how to turn a wrench.  I know of a girl that work on their own vehicle and a 3 Series convertible for that matter.    I can't guarantee she knows what she does but the technicians at the dealership are no better because they both do the same job description - detect and replace the faulty part(s).  My team of friends fix their cars themselves.  All you need is an automotive workshop manual.

This fellow is a graduate to Electrical Engineering.  It cannot be a hassle understanding the architecture or automotive systems.  It will vary from cars to cars.  He'll have to purchase the necesary software.   If he is smart enough, you can get it off the internet.  ASE is nothing, I won't even have you work on any of my cars.  I will take it to a mechanic with a degree that knows and understands the laws of Mechanics not some high school graduate.

The United States and Nigeria are two isolated countries at two isolated parts of the globe.  What works for the United States may not work for Nigeria.  You cannot mesh the variances in lifestyles and culture and expect to get a desired result.  Quit comparing! Snap On aren't the best tools in the world, it's only branded.  If you fix a car with a set of nonbranded tools, you'd get the same result.  People start up from zero and the variable (in terms of progress) is determination with time being the constant factor. 

Nigeria has synthetic oil.  The Mobil oil in Lagos is engineered using SuperSyn technology.  When I lived in Lagos in the 90's, my Dad used synthetic oil.  So, it is very much available in Nigeria. 

Throw in more support to this fellow and don't put out the candle. 

I see your point of view and it is very true.  I guess he will have to train under someone for a while.  That is some blunt truth shed.The only thing we can do is help him out in the little way we can. 

Ivvie, thanks. please can u mail me those docs/manuals u talked about. I really wish to be a DIY mechanic as well. My email is abiodunode@yahoo.com. Thanks.

It isn't a DIY information but service manual for a Camry, a Haynes Manual on specifications and a few of my engineering textbooks in mechanical engineering for automotive design.  It will only make you understand the principles and will be left to you to apply the understanding.  The files are large and will have to scribe them on CD's.  Get in touch with Kashif and have him make a copy for you. 

I have not received the materials. I would let you know as soon as I have.

I sent you another eMail with a contact number.  You have to get with me as soon as you can.  Read and reply to your mail.