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Re: Why You Should Look Underneath Before Purchasing A Car by jodeci(m): 9:54am On Mar 06, 2021
Faith063:
Most of us watch out for cars with good and neat engine before buying a car but truly truly I say to you, something worst is under, always check if the car has not been infected by rust, they said it is usually found in vehicles from Canada.

Why use metal for fuel tank instead of plastic or thermosetting plastic.

The fuel filters will block from time to time due to metal particles.

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Re: Why You Should Look Underneath Before Purchasing A Car by thelegend1(m): 9:55am On Mar 06, 2021
A lot of salt treatment in their snow.
Re: Why You Should Look Underneath Before Purchasing A Car by Nobody: 9:56am On Mar 06, 2021
Pio44:
When buying ur car carry ur mechanic go
Na all mechanic get eyes to see things as this?

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Re: Why You Should Look Underneath Before Purchasing A Car by binaie(m): 9:56am On Mar 06, 2021
That's why you need to consult a mechanic....but all dis I sabi am people
no de hia word....until dem hia the very bad odour

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Re: Why You Should Look Underneath Before Purchasing A Car by Kate06(m): 9:57am On Mar 06, 2021
What about US cars?
Re: Why You Should Look Underneath Before Purchasing A Car by Cutehector(m): 9:58am On Mar 06, 2021
Legedez benz till i buy tear rubber.
Re: Why You Should Look Underneath Before Purchasing A Car by olatuns2017: 9:58am On Mar 06, 2021
Faith063:
Most of us watch out for cars with good and neat engine before buying a car but truly truly I say to you, something worst is under, always check if the car has not been infected by rust, they said it is usually found in vehicles from Canada.

Experience same...
Car from Canada

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Re: Why You Should Look Underneath Before Purchasing A Car by Saao(m): 10:00am On Mar 06, 2021
Faith063:


Wish I could apply anti-rust too but this is beyond, see fuel tank for instance, I had to change the arm too and car was looking very attractive, engine is superb too, if not that I n[b]otice smell of petrol while driving and the vehicle seems to consume fuel than normal[/b], I wouldn't have known something like that is underneath, ordinary finger will pierce iron in the arm.
the bolded I'm experiencing same with my car, how do u solve it?
Re: Why You Should Look Underneath Before Purchasing A Car by Lawalmd(m): 10:04am On Mar 06, 2021
Had same issues with an honda CRV, a month old Tokunbo car and we discovered this underneath

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Re: Why You Should Look Underneath Before Purchasing A Car by Autogduru411: 10:06am On Mar 06, 2021
If you're buying a vehicle older than 10 years, this shouldn't come as a surprise even if it's coming from U.S. or Canada.

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Re: Why You Should Look Underneath Before Purchasing A Car by erico2k2(m): 10:07am On Mar 06, 2021
Faith063:


Wish I could apply anti-rust too but this is beyond, see fuel tank for instance, I had to change the arm too and car was looking very attractive, engine is superb too, if not that I notice smell of petrol while driving and the vehicle seems to consume fuel than normal, I wouldn't have known something like that is underneath, ordinary finger will pierce iron in the arm.
YOu failed to tell us the age of this car, HOW OLD IS THE CAR?

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Re: Why You Should Look Underneath Before Purchasing A Car by Originakalokalo(m): 10:07am On Mar 06, 2021
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Re: Why You Should Look Underneath Before Purchasing A Car by erico2k2(m): 10:08am On Mar 06, 2021
Lawalmd:
Had same issues with an honda CRV, a month old Tokunbo car and we discovered this underneath
How old is this car?
Re: Why You Should Look Underneath Before Purchasing A Car by erico2k2(m): 10:09am On Mar 06, 2021
jodeci:


Why use metal for fuel tank instead of plastic or thermosetting plastic.

The fuel filters will block from time to time due to metal particles.
that was what they used with the Old cars, It was this that propmted teh change to fiber/plastic tanks.
Re: Why You Should Look Underneath Before Purchasing A Car by Gaggii: 10:10am On Mar 06, 2021
Pio44:
When buying ur car carry ur mechanic go

Mtcheew..is better to go with experienced and honest friend.

Most mechanics are betrayal

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Re: Why You Should Look Underneath Before Purchasing A Car by pacespot(m): 10:10am On Mar 06, 2021
This is a good observation
Re: Why You Should Look Underneath Before Purchasing A Car by erico2k2(m): 10:12am On Mar 06, 2021
kevoh:
Road salt used to melt snow on the road corrodes the under part of cars. It snows heavily in countries like Canada, so I'm not surprised when people say Canadian cars are often affected.
Not all Road salt is acidic. If it was mined from a freshwater river or from the ground it won't be that harsh..
Re: Why You Should Look Underneath Before Purchasing A Car by Zetty177x: 10:13am On Mar 06, 2021
Can anyone advise? Thank God this thread is for car lovers. I have a cousin who wants to buy between a Golf 3 and a Toyota Yaris...(that very tiny toyota) he wants to give it to a driver for cab..I advised him on golf 3 because the parts are cheap. But isn't that an outdated car?

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Re: Why You Should Look Underneath Before Purchasing A Car by Bobxin: 10:14am On Mar 06, 2021
Enoch07:
who will even allow you to look under the car, if you don't want to buy brother go another place

They allow, and if they don't you go to another stand. Keep checking till you find the one without rust, it's your money. It's you who will bear the stress and pain the problem of a rusted car would yield.
Even if it's not rusted, it may have other issues.
It's life! Live it!! Love it!!!

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Re: Why You Should Look Underneath Before Purchasing A Car by erico2k2(m): 10:15am On Mar 06, 2021
Enoch07:
who will even allow you to look under the car, if you don't want to buy brother go another place
why won't they allow you to look under? even the people selling the car do not look under so do no know what to expect. Do not forget most car dealers are not the owners of cars so do not know.

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Re: Why You Should Look Underneath Before Purchasing A Car by mrkings84(m): 10:17am On Mar 06, 2021
Wetin concern me with tokumbo car?
Re: Why You Should Look Underneath Before Purchasing A Car by harbarzzy(m): 10:19am On Mar 06, 2021
MikeMicheal:
Same thing applys to women.

CHECK UNDERNEATH BEFORE YOU PAY BRIDE PRICE.
Bad guy

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Re: Why You Should Look Underneath Before Purchasing A Car by Yankee101: 10:19am On Mar 06, 2021
Check Vin history

Don't buy flooded cars
Re: Why You Should Look Underneath Before Purchasing A Car by erico2k2(m): 10:20am On Mar 06, 2021
Zetty177x:
Can anyone advise? Thank God this thread is for car lovers. I have a cousin who wants to buy between a Golf 3 and a Toyota Yaris...(that very tiny toyota) he wants to give it to a driver for cab..I advised him on golf 3 because the parts are cheap. But isn't that an outdated car?
This where the problem starts, a golf 3 a very old car on Nigerian roads for transport on the roads which are by default Off roads, is that not a problem already?
Re: Why You Should Look Underneath Before Purchasing A Car by Bobxin: 10:20am On Mar 06, 2021
Zetty177x:
Can anyone advise? Thank God this thread is for car lovers. I have a cousin who wants to buy between a Golf 3 and a Toyota Yaris...(that very tiny toyota) he wants to give it to a driver for cab..I advised him on golf 3 because the parts are cheap. But isn't that an outdated car?
What year are both cars?
I'd advise e goes for Toyota Yaris

Photo below is 2008 model

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Re: Why You Should Look Underneath Before Purchasing A Car by Wickedfacts: 10:21am On Mar 06, 2021
Pio44:
When buying ur car carry ur mechanic go

Some mechanics will approve a bad car and go behind you to collect money from the seller.

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Re: Why You Should Look Underneath Before Purchasing A Car by Alexclem(m): 10:21am On Mar 06, 2021
Pio44:
When buying ur car carry ur mechanic go
Re: Why You Should Look Underneath Before Purchasing A Car by Jeezuzpick(m): 10:21am On Mar 06, 2021
alpharoyalty:


I totally agree with you.
Had a similar experience last year.
Bought a fine looking car from Canada.
Had to apply anti-rust though.

Just about any car bought from.Canada and the Great Lakes region of the US is highly likely yo have that problem because SALT is used in cold areas as a de-icing agent to keep cars from slipping off roads.

The salt does a number on the undercarriage and fuel tank of cars, as pictured.
Re: Why You Should Look Underneath Before Purchasing A Car by Innobee99(m): 10:23am On Mar 06, 2021
If u can buy a car worth over one million naira, what's a big deal is changing ur fuel tank and avoid unnecessary thread?

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Re: Why You Should Look Underneath Before Purchasing A Car by Jeezuzpick(m): 10:24am On Mar 06, 2021
Bobxin:

What year are both cars?
I'd advise e goes for Toyota Yaris

Photo below is 2008 model

Don't buy the hybrid model of the Yaris, sha o.
Re: Why You Should Look Underneath Before Purchasing A Car by swtdrms(m): 10:24am On Mar 06, 2021
Faith063:
Most of us watch out for cars with good and neat engine before buying a car but truly truly I say to you, something worst is under, always check if the car has not been infected by rust, they said it is usually found in vehicles from Canada.

Please what material did you use for that patch there? My tank has been leaking, I've fixed it once and it's back to leaking again.

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