makavel7:
1 year 9 months. ML350 2009 model. Only the normal servicing. very reliable car.

That's another car that's good

I am looking at Germans ...need it

Will b going years wit visiting d mec wen I buy my cars soon.

10 months and still counting except oil changes
Car make: Nissan Altima
Year: 2008
Mileage driven : 13,108 miles
13 months+
Car make : Toyota Corolla
Year: 1999
Mileage driven : 6315 miles
Toyota makes reliable cars,but nissan isn't too bad either. Also tired of hearing "ha nissan, kilorodebe?" (Ha! Nissan, what were u thinking when you purchased it lol)

You hardly find ladies in Topics like this..... But if it was something like "Can you date a guy with/without a car" you'd see all of them giving irrelevant opinion.... wondering when it became a crime for girls to work leggaly hard and buy their car

18Months without repair


Model : Techno P5 Type: I don't remember...



etc

Apart from the visit I made in Feb this year to clear the 'dirt in the fuel system' (and probably have a change of the fuel pump), I can honestly say that I have not 'been to the Mechanic' - as defined by you - since I bought my Toyota Yaris in 2009
The vehicle was bought as brand new from Elizade Motors in Feb 2009 here in Akure. And I did not bother to even go back for their so-called first "free service". We have since been driving it to many diverse places all over the country - Zamfara, Kaduna, Anambra, Imo, etc, from our enclave in Ondo state. But as much as possible, we try to avoid Lagos! (It is reputed that there is no 'good' driver in Lagos!) The traffic chaos is Lagos is many times aggravated because of the so-called drivers there are not! First and foremost, "Patience is the word!"

In our family we are have been lucky to have careful drivers...
All of us try to stick to the basic rules of driving.

For example, my wife's first car was a Peugeot 504. I had bought it in 1984 from UTC Apapa. As from 1987 my wife had an exclusive use of it - since I had access to other vehicles from my employer, then in Ibadan. In 2012, (yes, some 25 years later!), when she was about to retire, it was a battle royale before we could separate them when we wanted to change the Peugeot to a Toyota Corolla!
By the way, this 32 year old car is still in our garage: proudly signifying dignity. But with no electric powered windows, automatic gear shift, etc no one ever 'see' this good old dependable horse any more. Not to talk of driving it. In fact, since 2013, its battery has been permanently removed

So in short, it is no big deal: one can really avoid needless visits to the mechanic if only you keep to the rules of the manufacturers...
For example: All the car manufacturers indicate: There is no need to "WARM" your engine. As soon as you start up the engine and the indicator lights go off, you are supposed to drive off - gently.... (Try to read your Manual on this!)

But I am yet to see another family that does this!

I am happy to note that in their respective families, my 'children' have become responsible car owners and are creating their own records of belonging to the exclusive class of those we can refer to as being careful drivers.....

In short, for more than EIGHT YEARS, I did not have to visit the mechanic

Since I don't have a car yet let me be reading comments to know the car product that develops lesser faults

ogawisdom:
Ok what's d longest time you have driven your car without a trip to d mechanic/spending money on fixing anything. Leave out buying petrol, oil/filter change n changing brake pads.

Mine
Car = Toyota Carina E
Year= 95/96
Longest I ve stayed = 6months (d car is over 20years nw and a daily drive guess nt too bad sometimes I wonder hw it will b if brand-new)

There are seasons dt one will see a mechanic almost monthly BC of tear n wear n replacement of old parts dts not for this thread sha. Let's share d best periods with our cars.

Over to u nw

My husband has a Carina e XLI. Served for years and ha gone for even up to a year without a need for the mechanic but its parked now.

Started jerking and we tried several solution without success. The mechs or electrician will just come an assure that its a small thing, collect money an daftwr repairing, the car would still jerk. He bought new spark plugs, air filter, fuel filter, changed a working fuel pump, and injector nozzles still no change. I would just start jerking especially when the car ha warmed. I know it has o do with with how the can deals with temperator anndhence an electrical fault but that's as far as my mech orientation would take me.

Have you experienced this before o know anyone with solution in Lagos? He's not a nairalander els I'd have told him to create a thread. Thankss

Aside from normal monthly servicing, mine was 2 years before I changed my breakpad last week....toyota camry 2008

Bisjosh:
4 months and counting

Matrix 2004

u sure? No lie o, all liar shall......

orobs93:
Min
Leg=leggidisbenz
Model=199-
Power=blood
Speed=100m in 9.10secs


I never repair am and I nor go repair am till I die

Amen

laughing seriously, God will provide for us, our personal car is on the way.

For what ? I dont remember going to mechanic ever.

Service center sends staff to come and do servicing at home and my cars never breaks down.

I drive brand new of exclusive brands only. And if I dont like any of vehicles, not to talk of getting bad, I call my auto dealer to come and take it for re-sale and bring me another vehicle.

That's how I roll.

11 Months on my 2004 Toyota Sienna 3.3l 3MZ - FE only Changed oil & filter.

20months
2005 Accord, all I ever did was change power steering hose.
Aside from normal routine servicing.

ADEWUMIMichael:
18Months without repair



Model : Techno P5
Type: I don't remember...




etc

bros abeg enlighten me, when tecno begin dey manufacture cars, or am i stuck in the year 1999 while ure in 2030

3months

Toyota Camry 2000. March this year is 3 yrs since I got it. Since then never visited the mech apart from the routine services

shinebabe:


My husband has a Carina e XLI. Served for years and ha gone for even up to a year without a need for the mechanic but its parked now.

Started jerking and we tried several solution without success. The mechs or electrician will just come an assure that its a small thing, collect money an daftwr repairing, the car would still jerk. He bought new spark plugs, air filter, fuel filter, changed a working fuel pump, and injector nozzles still no change. I would just start jerking especially when the car ha warmed. I know it has o do with with how the can deals with temperator anndhence an electrical fault but that's as far as my mech orientation would take me.

Have you experienced this before o know anyone with solution in Lagos? He's not a nairalander els I'd have told him to create a thread. Thankss

Yes I experienced it jst 3 weeks ago hesitation/slight jerk on heavy acceleration but it was caused by bad fuel I bought. U can read d thread I created on dt.

Jerk can b caused by poor fuel delivery, bad spark plugs, poor air flow etc. Going by all u ve changed i am surprised it still jerks, Since u r in Lagos I refer u to gazzuzz workshop for solution, d guy sabi work

BiafranNigerian:
For what ? I dont remember going to mechanic ever.

Service center sends staff to come and do servicing at home and my cars never breaks down.

I drive brand new of exclusive brands only. And if I dont like any of vehicles, not to talk of getting bad, I call my auto dealer to come and take it for re-sale and bring me another vehicle.

That's how I roll.

guy wake up day don break

Longest? Only 2 months and the gongoni went back to... Anyways, planning a complete overhaul of the Audi A3. At the moment, it's still down as I don't have its time.

10 months now my people

ogawisdom:
Ok what's d longest time you have driven your car without a trip to d mechanic/spending money on fixing anything. Leave out buying petrol, oil/filter change n changing brake pads.

Mine
Car = Toyota Carina E
Year= 95/96
Longest I ve stayed = 6months (d car is over 20years nw and a daily drive guess nt too bad sometimes I wonder hw it will b if brand-new)

There are seasons dt one will see a mechanic almost monthly BC of tear n wear n replacement of old parts dts not for this thread sha. Let's share d best periods with our cars.

Over to u nw

I don't have anything in common with mechanics. Rather, I change my engine oil on/before two months depending on usage, l also make sure the water level, gear oil are intact. That's one secret many car users don't know.

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Yehman:

I don't have anything in common with mechanics. Rather, I change my engine oil on/before two months depending on usage. That's one secret many car users don't know.

For hw long nw, what's d year of d car.

Generally d more recent a car is d less wahala it gives BC it's mostly running on d durable factory fitted parts. Of course good maintenance culture plays a huge part plus mileage. A well maintained car less than 5years say 2010 production may nt b seeing a mechanic at all in a yrs except for oil change.

From my experience d major problems are quack mechanics, fake parts, our bad roads n poor maintenance culture of car owners

Mine is eight months now except for some electrical works. Peugeot 307 06 model

Mine

Car = Chevrolet malibu
Year= 05/07
Longest I ve stayed = 2yrs (I drive daily to work, from Bode thomas to marina)

The only times I've called a mechanic was to change my oil. My mileage is still at 69,899

I recommend the car any guy who wants to buy a car for the very first time.

ogawisdom:


For hw long nw, what's d year of d car.

Generally d more recent a car is d less wahala it gives BC it's mostly running on d durable factory fitted parts. Of course good maintenance culture plays a huge part plus mileage. A well maintained car less than 5years say 2010 production may nt b seeing a mechanic at all in a yrs except for oil change.

From my experience d major problem is quack mechanics, fake parts, our bad roads n poor maintenance culture of car owners

Your correct

Bad mechanics
Bad fuel
Bad roads


That's what cause our friendship with mechanic

But Nissan build good cars

Corolla 05, got 2013
Twice a year oil/filter change
Brake pad change
AC gas refill

Not visited mechanic for any other complain until 2months ago when I went for a scan. No repairs was still made

cabana:
Mine

Car = Chevrolet malibu
Year= 05/07
Longest I ve stayed = 2yrs (I drive daily to work, from Bode thomas to marina)

The only times I've called a mechanic was to change my oil. My mileage is still at 69,899

I recommend the car any guy who wants to buy a car for the very first time.

What about scarcity of parts .....

Autero:
Toyota Camry 2000. March this year is 3 yrs since I got it. Since then never visited the mech apart from the routine services

3 years for 16yrs car

May b u dnt use it often and u bought with very low mileage. Brand-new car owners will envy u

Do u stay in Abuja BC bad road must ve sent some of ur suspension components packing by nw esp tire, shocks, tie rod, bolt joint etc if u stay in regular naija cities

MrsDan:
Honda Civic 2003
2 straight years 8000km no service, nothing.
Had to change front tyre though.
Thanks to Almighty!
Good morning all & have a nice day!

What oil do u service with,2 years with 8000km shows u don't over work the baby,f you use a good oil grade,you are good to go.otherwise,the baby s singing "I'm coming home"

nairaman66:
Just started! 15 days.. MB GLK 350

Would love advice from anyone with a technical know how.. Thanks!!

Drop ur digits here if you don't mind,or send via whatsapp to 08023298256.let me show u where u belong.
That's a machine you have there which needs proper care