jarkbauer:


inspection or diagnosis?

radautoworks:


Same difference

jarkbauer:


Inspection and diagnosis can not be the same for poor gas mileage and brake problems

radautoworks:


It is with us. Kinda pointless inspecting if you're not going to diagnose

jarkbauer:


For me inspection means looking without dismantling whereas diagnosis might involve dismantling to know what problems do you have.

radautoworks:


For the issues you mentioned, same diff.

GreenWorld:
Hello, great services you are rendering here. I have a,Mercedes Benz C300 2008 and vehicle does not start. A mechanic scanned it, and showed the ECM was unable to communicate. Please what is the estimated cost of fixing this.

dicksonadams:
Hello madam Radu, I have a catalyst converter issue P0420 , I will like fix a new one how much do you handle this project.

Also I have heard that using 02 spacer can fix this cheaply, is this something that will harm the car or recommended

Thanks

Car is Pontiac vibe 05

thebigkendo:


It's over a month, you have been all over nairaland with your catalyst talk..
Everybody has given you advice on what to do.. Yet you are here asking Auuty Radu for price..

If she nack you quote now... You go komot your slippers, pick race!!!

Timifakay please find this Bros catalyst so we can rest na

radautoworks:


Hello,

Could you please email or call the shop about the estimate? I'm on vacation with my family.

https://www.mrtransmissionmilexnigeria.com/contactus

nurey:


Good morning, good afternoon, good day which ever you meet.

What is the procedure in getting quotes for particular parts to find out it's availability and cost, any number, email or should I just drop it on a particular thread. I am shy and don't want people to know I use a kabu kabu thank you

thebigkendo:


It's over a month, you have been all over nairaland with your catalyst talk..
Everybody has given you advice on what to do.. Yet you are here asking Auuty Radu for price..

If she nack you quote now... You go komot your slippers, pick race!!!

Timifakay please find this Bros catalyst so we can rest na

weyreypey:


Quoting thebigkendo ..... If she nack you quote now...you go regret asking the question.

nurey:


is it your nacking?

weyreypey:

Tim.ifakay wey dey flee ordinary c320 ....mtcheew

timifakay:

Post the pictures make I see

nurey:

nurey:


Good morning, good afternoon, good day which ever you meet.

What is the procedure in getting quotes for particular parts to find out it's availability and cost, any number, email or should I just drop it on a particular thread. I am shy and don't want people to know I use a kabu kabu thank you

radautoworks:
This is a legitimate question customers have. Hold on to your hat because it's about to get contentious!

THE ANSWER IS SIMPLE.

There are Auto shop software that dictate how long every single job on a car should take. Every dealer has it even if they choose to ignore it. It is referred to as the "book". If the "book" says 20 hours and they take 40 hours, they can only collect 20 hours.




Conversely, if the "book" says 20 hours and they are really good and take 16, you still owe them 20 hours.

The book bases time on a "good " or "B" technician not even an "A" so there is no reason why techs should be going over the allotted time consistently. If a tech can't beat book time without making mistakes, they can't work for Mr Transmission-Milex.

The most popular book is Alldata, followed by Mitchell. There are others of course but they are all pretty much the same as far as labor hours.

While it's called a book, it's actually software or online. You can buy a subscription if it's worth it to you from any of them but the subscriptions usually run anywhere from $100-200 a month. Alternatively, you can simply ask us and we'll tell you.

In an extreme case where there may be rusty bolts or Kazeemization, your tech may be allowed a few more hours of labor but we have never asked for it.

As a guideline for you, our labor rate is N5,000 an hour meaning a typical oil change would be around N2,500 and brakes would be around N7,500 in labor per set.

THERE IS AN EXCEPTION TO THIS

Electrical diagnosis is charged in half-hour increments at a rate of N6,500 and capped at five hours maximum. If we can't tell you what is wrong with your car in five hours of electrical diagnosis, we stop.

SO, what repair do you want to know about? Tell us year, make, model, engine size, drive type and repair being done and we'll tell you how much to expect to pay for repair!

mikeogb:


Good day and compliments of the season to you,booked apointment and drove all the way from mainland only to be told theres no space to take in my car,,no empathy whotsever from your staffs,,,,so so unprofessional

dicksonadams:


Thanks for the warning, I am most made a mistake, I think it is best to still call before you move. I also stay on the mainland

mikeogb:


Good day and compliments of the season to you,booked apointment and drove all the way from mainland only to be told theres no space to take in my car,,no empathy whotsever from your staffs,,,,so so unprofessional

mikeogb:


Good day and compliments of the season to you,booked apointment and drove all the way from mainland only to be told theres no space to take in my car,,no empathy whotsever from your staffs,,,,so so unprofessional

dicksonadams:


Thanks for the warning, I almost drove down too , I think it is best to call before you moving down. I also stay on the mainland

mikeogb:

I called oo,,told them i might not get there at the exact tym,u know how it is with lagos traffic and the said no problem,got there an hour after and the were like,,..they are not accepting cars with straight face and no remorse at all..is well

thebigkendo:
Somebody is gonna get fired!!!

radautoworks:


Who did you talk to?