EgunMogaji:


Oh they’ve beat me black and blue already on here. Just last night someone called me s backyard mechanic

Very little of my client will come from Nairaland so I’m content with just beer parlor talks on here mostly

Kashif:


A wise decision. Too many e-warriors in here.

Kashif:


If you really think you can change the entire repair environment here, more power to you. You are trying hard to drive your vision, but I think you are beginning to over do it. You reply to everything, emphasising how prepared you are, how you did not come here to joke, etc. To be honest, you may be unconsciously doing yourself some disservice. The taste of the pudding is in the eating.

Somebody already said the easy thing to do is to pick faults, and I echo that. You can never probe an anus without coming up with poo. I remember the story about the tortoise who went to steal from his in-law's house. He let the case turn against him because he pursued revenge excessively.

You have a business model; work with it, and ignore what others are doing that works for them. No need for this endless jabs. You CANNOT solve the auto repair problem in Naija; you can only carve a niche for yourself.

Ka Chineke mezie okwu!

AutoElectNG:


Time will tell if the due diligence I followed was faulty.

Secondly, America sets so many automotive standards that the world follows.

Think OBD II for example.

Think of the California's Bureau of Automotive Repair.

Think of the standards for collision repair in the Americas.

I too have undergone ASE education.

So I will naturally gravitate towards the American way of doing things.

I think we would benefit more if we did not fight radautoworks but tried to learn from her

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For the academically inclined among us:

Ignore America or more accurately California's disproportionate influence over the automotive industry at your own peril
https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/the-cant-do-approach-of-the-american-auto-industry_us_58d8fb3de4b0f633072b3979

There is another important paper worth reading it is entitled: "The road to 2020 and beyond:
What’s driving the global
automotive industry?" and it is published by McKinsey&Company, look for it and download it with your favorite search engine

Will we also fight Egunmogaji if he were were to post about his methods here?

Or are we fighting raduatoworks because she is american? Or because she is no technician but a knowledgeable nonetheless? Or she is a woman in a man's world?

Or is this a turf war in the making?

Parting shot: The automotive market is a global one not a local one, in plain language, we don't set standards, we follow them. We have a choice to be a local champion or an international star, I would rather be the later, and it begins and ends with the standards we choose to align ourselves with, whether they be local or global.

GAZZUZZ:


we repair when necessary and cost efficient.

We replace to ensure client gets a better value for money spent.

weyreypey:

you have taken sides already

elshanAutos:

Do not reply me like I know who you are. YES YOU DO.
And kindly modify your comment, you broke rule 10.
NO RULES BROKEN.
Cheerss!


I’m not here to take sides with anyone, what I stated is a FACT, and I repeat- Change is the only constant thing in life.

elshanAutos:

Do not reply me like I know who you are. YES YOU DO.
And kindly modify your comment, you broke rule 10.
NO RULES BROKEN.
Cheerss! CHECK SPELLING


I’m not here to take sides with anyone, what I stated is a FACT, and I repeat- Change is the only constant thing in life.

asamwababy:
So na unto aunty radautos matter all these grown men dey knack teeth like this.

Replace Engine Nig Ltd gang.

HeavenlyBang:
Such an egregious thread.

Can't we all just live in peace, smoke a blunt, and make sweet automotive love?

nurey:


With what I have learned from Siena and EgunMogaji I think replacing the corolla engine is the feasible thing to do.

Rebuilding engine is more than throwing in a crank shaft, pistons assembly and oil pump. Is there a necessary tool to checkmate engine block spec, piston head positioning etc. Coupled with importing to the smallest head bolt and waiting time for delivery.

Since it's not a Auston Martin, McLaren F1 or a Nissan gtr godzilla replace the damn engine.

If the customer dash you the engine and you rebuild and put in open market for sale the same guys shouting rebuild when you tell them price and condition of engine them go carry their 1 and half K-leg run go buy tokunbo

elshanAutos:
Tired of reading this thread.

Reminds me of when uber/taxify was relatively new in Lagos, from yellow cab associations to even Lagos state government, everything was done to frustrate & close them down. BUT, change is the only constant thing in life.

Above scenario, is what is replaying itself on this thread, no matter how subtle it may look.

ALSO, there seems to be a madam who has clearly re-inforced that she’s not here to play

So, I will be watching from the sidelines.

radautoworks:


I agree but I never called it a rebuild. I just said engine didn't need replacement.

tensazangetsu20:

There's an automotive revolution coming in Nigeria. Things won't be the same anymore.

nurey:


You are right, everybody just dey open garage all around town.

There is a new one at Akin adesola VI and Herbert Macaulay before Sabo

tensazangetsu20:

Both in terms of auto parts and services.

elshanAutos:

@ bolded says a whole lot actually.. there is obviously more than meets the eye, it’s not all black and white.

nurey:


Rebuilding engines is very good as it makes it perform like brand new, the issue is the Nigerian factor Sha.

Also I didn't know the thread had been split into 2 and people taking sides I won't have even bothered to comment at all. But alas I followed late

radautoworks:


I agree but I never called it a rebuild. I just said engine didn't need replacement.

antagonist:
well things seem to have calmed down here, besides the occasional jab by latecomers to the discussion, those ones are like those guys that always hang around after an event in nigeria for free booze and leftover meat

nurey:
For those of us just joining the thread gun shots were fired at page 10 and allied forces entered battle at page 11, there was no UN peace keeping mission as at then though mostly missiles and mortar based weapons were used.

More details to come when I move on, I am nurey reporting for CBS (cartalk broadcasting service)

Repair or Replace Cartalk world War

Amono:
Me as a confirmed igbo man, I will ask my self who is making more money.

One will collect 100k and still supply parts.

the other one I fit go market go buy the engine give am to change for me sef. Pay 35k

Nah to change the engine sure pass.