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Re: 4 Tricks Mechanics Use In Extorting Money From Car Owners by jegz25(m): 7:17am On Aug 10, 2016 |
ernesty20:am sure 1 day u will blame Buhari 4 ur carry over in school,cox u seems olodo |
Re: 4 Tricks Mechanics Use In Extorting Money From Car Owners by goldman777: 7:20am On Aug 10, 2016 |
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Re: 4 Tricks Mechanics Use In Extorting Money From Car Owners by Araoluwa005(m): 7:22am On Aug 10, 2016 |
titosantana:thanks for calling me ode 2 Likes |
Re: 4 Tricks Mechanics Use In Extorting Money From Car Owners by 2ts: 7:22am On Aug 10, 2016 |
Araoluwa005: Please do not post adverts in this section, to avoid being banned. Na first to comment no be first to advertise artwork. U r banned. Gbam |
Re: 4 Tricks Mechanics Use In Extorting Money From Car Owners by Araoluwa005(m): 7:26am On Aug 10, 2016 |
2ts:hahahaha how is that advert to you? |
Re: 4 Tricks Mechanics Use In Extorting Money From Car Owners by realestniggah: 7:29am On Aug 10, 2016 |
the only diagnosis our mechanics knows is.."oga nah radiator" |
Re: 4 Tricks Mechanics Use In Extorting Money From Car Owners by wilsonbright: 7:33am On Aug 10, 2016 |
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Re: 4 Tricks Mechanics Use In Extorting Money From Car Owners by san316(m): 7:40am On Aug 10, 2016 |
They will tell you to buy new parts but will fix the one they claim is faulty and charge for a new one. Animals. 1 Like |
Re: 4 Tricks Mechanics Use In Extorting Money From Car Owners by Kashif(m): 7:48am On Aug 10, 2016 |
goldman777: How you are feeling... 1 Like
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Re: 4 Tricks Mechanics Use In Extorting Money From Car Owners by veacea: 7:48am On Aug 10, 2016 |
I hired a plumber to fix something in th house f me and he lied to me, as someone who is also a DIY person I confronted him and asked why he lied. His reply was oga " we learn the art of lying even before mastering the actual skill. dejavubobo1: |
Re: 4 Tricks Mechanics Use In Extorting Money From Car Owners by vikeyz(m): 7:50am On Aug 10, 2016 |
Knowledge is power |
Re: 4 Tricks Mechanics Use In Extorting Money From Car Owners by goldman777: 7:52am On Aug 10, 2016 |
Kashif: I feel free from mechanic lies |
Re: 4 Tricks Mechanics Use In Extorting Money From Car Owners by tonio2wo: 7:53am On Aug 10, 2016 |
Araoluwa005:See as u old reach, dey follow do FTC like small pikin. 1 Like |
Re: 4 Tricks Mechanics Use In Extorting Money From Car Owners by femi4: 7:58am On Aug 10, 2016 |
Araoluwa005:You don old pass this one now. I don't want to call you a fool this early morning 1 Like |
Re: 4 Tricks Mechanics Use In Extorting Money From Car Owners by cardoctor(m): 7:59am On Aug 10, 2016 |
I really wonder which mechanics you are talking about. There is no profession in Nigeria today that does not reek of dishonest people. Lawyers, Doctors, Engineers, Architects, Politicians, Police, Bankers....etc are all guilty. The list goes on but the lowly paid professions pose more risks although it generally depends on the individual that you may be dealing with. Most are well below the bread line and just want to put food on the table for that day and hope for another in the next. They appear vulnerable to you that's why you want to cash is on the cheap labour that they seem to offer. I think it also depends on where and whom you take your car to for repairs. Many car owners such as this op, prefer to patronize roadside mechanics because labour is usually cheap and they ego trip as they do that because they see themselves as the better privileged in the society simply because they own a car that has to be fixed by a low esteemed, illiterate, tattered and hungry looking mechanic. They are usually financially scared to use reputable modern workshops and would rather settle for the road side kazzeem. Most of the poorly skilled technicians don't care about good reputation or integrity. They simply take advantage of the fact that penny wise pound foolish guys would come to them for their car repairs. Presenting cheap labour and in the end, scamming on parts prices and more importantly, quality of the part being fitted. If you go to Apo in Abuja or Ladipo in Lagos looking for a mechanic to fix your car then you may be setting yourself up for a scam. One way or the other you may likely fall victim to the parts sellers as well as the mechanics. Using well established auto care workshops with modern equipments and technical intellect could make the big difference but it comes with a price because setting up a reputable car repair workshop costs a lot of money. Professional equipments for advanced diagnostics, repairs and programming are very expensive. The professional skill to deliver a good job on a modern car takes years of experience and training to acquire. That's what you are paying for and stop jumping around from one workshop to the other. Establishing a good rapport with your mechanic could help maintain honesty and confidence when dealing with your car issues. Its not all about the money all the time if you make your mechanic your friend. 3 Likes |
Re: 4 Tricks Mechanics Use In Extorting Money From Car Owners by canDy4eva(f): 8:02am On Aug 10, 2016 |
Targatarga:you don't own a car. Your not a mechanic. No wonder you have an ideal. Well done. 1 Like |
Re: 4 Tricks Mechanics Use In Extorting Money From Car Owners by simplynola(m): 8:04am On Aug 10, 2016 |
That's why mechanics can't make heaven, they try to eat all their rewards on earth. "Just thinking loud" |
Re: 4 Tricks Mechanics Use In Extorting Money From Car Owners by erico2k2(m): 8:06am On Aug 10, 2016 |
Teewhy2:Good and scan your car and most importantly re install your thermostat ASAP as a matter of urgency . |
Re: 4 Tricks Mechanics Use In Extorting Money From Car Owners by Nusaf: 8:11am On Aug 10, 2016 |
If u have a good mechanic and u treat him well, I don't think u will have any problem except if he didn't notice any impending fault. It is also important u give him the impression that he can lose u if he attempts to play fast one on u. I'm talking from experience. Infact, even if my car doesn't develop any fault after a month in which case it is due for servicing, I simply give him the key for servicing and diagnosis of any unnoticed fault. Sometimes he even crack jokes that I'm always looking for fault as if I want the car to develop one. |
Re: 4 Tricks Mechanics Use In Extorting Money From Car Owners by ernesty20(m): 8:14am On Aug 10, 2016 |
jegz25:So What Do U Mean |
Re: 4 Tricks Mechanics Use In Extorting Money From Car Owners by Kashif(m): 8:15am On Aug 10, 2016 |
goldman777: Don't worry, when you need diagnosis, you will realise what you call a scanner is just DIY toy. Then you will look for a pro. You said you save hundreds of thousands? Bro, I need that your code reader o! |
Re: 4 Tricks Mechanics Use In Extorting Money From Car Owners by TL1960: 8:17am On Aug 10, 2016 |
Emeka71: Sadly we still need them. |
Re: 4 Tricks Mechanics Use In Extorting Money From Car Owners by LivinaPatrick(f): 8:29am On Aug 10, 2016 |
Wonderful goldman777: |
Re: 4 Tricks Mechanics Use In Extorting Money From Car Owners by Chuksyno(m): 8:46am On Aug 10, 2016 |
ernesty20:The thing wey op write here don tee wey e dey happen and nobi buhari mata. |
Re: 4 Tricks Mechanics Use In Extorting Money From Car Owners by Ghost447(m): 9:05am On Aug 10, 2016 |
titosantana:His painting I guess. |
Re: 4 Tricks Mechanics Use In Extorting Money From Car Owners by ogoplus: 9:07am On Aug 10, 2016 |
scarr: How I have avoided Kabiru..... for sometime now... 1. I have become more conversant with my car..... 2. Got an obd2 scanner download codes and research codes 3. Google, YouTube and Nairaland 4. Use your owner's manual as reference 5. If 1 to 4 is too much for you then check Nairaland for car repair shop with good reviews. 1 Like |
Re: 4 Tricks Mechanics Use In Extorting Money From Car Owners by Nobody: 9:13am On Aug 10, 2016 |
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Re: 4 Tricks Mechanics Use In Extorting Money From Car Owners by goldman777: 9:19am On Aug 10, 2016 |
Kashif:Na now u dey confess u need my code reader send me an email il get back to you Or watsappme or call 08146923846 |
Re: 4 Tricks Mechanics Use In Extorting Money From Car Owners by TheAlchemist: 9:21am On Aug 10, 2016 |
Deliberately damaging one of your pressure hoses with any small object, while in the course of routine service of your vehicle. |
Re: 4 Tricks Mechanics Use In Extorting Money From Car Owners by goldman777: 9:23am On Aug 10, 2016 |
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Re: 4 Tricks Mechanics Use In Extorting Money From Car Owners by ifeanyi83(m): 9:29am On Aug 10, 2016 |
The most annoying part is when they say "Tonkunbo" part is better than a "New" one.... |
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