I am a 8 years experienced mechanic that also teach people how to be a mechanic in community college and I can tell you parts for automotive is either made in China or Mexico cos of price factor. Ordering parts from US or Germany is buying parts shipped from China to US.
I bought Ford F350 work truck with 160,000 miles. Scanned the truck, found out it has timing issue. I do not replaced the timing even as a mechanic cos I know it's going to be slippery slope from there on..I swapped the engine for reman engine that will do another 200,000 miles easy.
We buy a car that has over 200,000 miles from abroad that someone has already rolled the miles back, and we expect it to perform as brand new car and blame mechanics and China parts. Sometimes, you best bet is to let the engine go cos the internal wear and tear on the block and timing is too much to repair.

martyns303:
I can understand, the problem is our mechanics. Even with your money you can’t get good service, and if you are able to get good service be advice 95% of all parts in Nigeria are China, not the original from the car manufacturer. So within a few months the part would have packed up. I drive a Benz, I have the money but to get good service is a problem, I have now resorted to ordering the parts from abroad, expensive, but at least I have peace of mind. Car generally is expensive to maintain.

Sell it or it may wreck you financially.

IgbosNIGHTMARE:

You're a very wicked person
I pray you fall victim to buy such problem.

Which wicked person its to resell till someone buys and find a solution.
No be from person e buy am too

What about the throttle body?(Popularly called injector mouth), and the IACV (intake air control valve)---are they in good condition?




qquote author=Labragadaya post=122977846]I bought a 2002 Toyota Camry as my first car in October and for the first 2-3 months the car performed pretty well.

However lately, from January it has been one problem to the other.

From overheating to coil problem to spark plug problem and others.

The recent issue with the car is that the car doesn’t hold slow anymore.

That is the car goes off at slow speeds. I’ve changed coil, changed spark plug, ringed engine twice all to no avail.

This has caused a huge hole in my pocket as I’ve even had to borrow to pay for some of these repairs.

Just yesterday in a bid to resolve this issue, I took the car to another mechanic and he told me my engine block had washed and that even if he grinded the valve the holding slow issue won’t stop. I inquired about the cost of replacing the block and purchase alone was close to a 100 thousand. I’m just tired and frustrated, I need advise, do I sell the car or do I repair this?

Is this mechanic trying to extort me. Experience car users please advise[/quote]

VeryWickedPrick:
Become a mechanic

coputa:
Did you buy it direct Belgium or second hand.Please Sell that car fast, stop pumping money into it.it will wreck you,it has been compromised.

Buy problem?


This is why it's not advisable to buy a Nigerian used car, I would rather buy a brand new Toyota Corolla than buy a second hand Nigerian used Venza.

coputa:
Did you buy it direct Belgium or second hand.Please Sell that car fast, stop pumping money into it.it will wreck you,it has been compromised.

I bought it Naija used

slawomir:
Damnnn niggar

Hmmm

And the funny thing is that you are even planning on selling it and people here are even advising you to sell it

Oh lord people are wicked

So who be the idiot you want make he buy and inherits this problem

Low life Obidient yahoo boy.. Been a while

idonhammer:
You wan make him babe leave am abi

Bro any man wey no get girlfriend get peace of mind

Labragadaya:
I bought a 2002 Toyota Camry as my first car in October and for the first 2-3 months the car performed pretty well.

However lately, from January it has been one problem to the other.

From overheating to coil problem to spark plug problem and others.

The recent issue with the car is that the car doesn’t hold slow anymore.

That is the car goes off at slow speeds. I’ve changed coil, changed spark plug, ringed engine twice all to no avail.

This has caused a huge hole in my pocket as I’ve even had to borrow to pay for some of these repairs.

Just yesterday in a bid to resolve this issue, I took the car to another mechanic and he told me my engine block had washed and that even if he grinded the valve the holding slow issue won’t stop. I inquired about the cost of replacing the block and purchase alone was close to a 100 thousand. I’m just tired and frustrated, I need advise, do I sell the car or do I repair this?

Is this mechanic trying to extort me. Experience car users please advise

It's obvious you bought it second hand but did you go with a mechanic to inspect it before buying?

I doubt you did. Typical of some people. Penny wise, pound foolish.

Sell it

We are extremely wicked in this part of the world. Sell it to who? Just abandon it with the kaseem and buy another one.

Buy another engine,they might buy your engine for 60k,add another 200k u go buy confirm toks engine. No enter Panamo, the one that has a big gate oh. Move front small,the second turning enter inside small like journey of 2mins. U go see your engine . Sole.. for dem to load am come out,like 5k wheel barrow. Cars don cost,replace the engine first before u sell it. At least u go get mouth,dey do Shakara. If you sell am like that,na 300k dem go buy am

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Labragadaya:

I bought it Naija used

I thought as much,those persistent problems are the reasons they sold it,they will never tell you the truth,i learnt the same lessons years back.Dont think of what people will say,put it out for sale then add money to buy direct Belgium, don't be in a hurry to buy another car.please also go for TOYOTA brand.

DennisEche:

How am I wicked, was the car not sold to him by another person? Forming holier than thou and na them corrupt pass

and if you are not wicked and dark hearted must he continue to perpetuate the wickedness and evil as u have advised?

You bought a dead car from the onset.

Next time but a good grade foreign used car and have peace of mind

Labragadaya:
I bought a 2002 Toyota Camry as my first car in October and for the first 2-3 months the car performed pretty well.

However lately, from January it has been one problem to the other.

From overheating to coil problem to spark plug problem and others.

The recent issue with the car is that the car doesn’t hold slow anymore.

That is the car goes off at slow speeds. I’ve changed coil, changed spark plug, ringed engine twice all to no avail.

This has caused a huge hole in my pocket as I’ve even had to borrow to pay for some of these repairs.

Just yesterday in a bid to resolve this issue, I took the car to another mechanic and he told me my engine block had washed and that even if he grinded the valve the holding slow issue won’t stop. I inquired about the cost of replacing the block and purchase alone was close to a 100 thousand. I’m just tired and frustrated, I need advise, do I sell the car or do I repair this?

Is this mechanic trying to extort me. Experience car users please advise

You're on your way to financial bankruptcy if you don't dispose that car bro...

Of the car ran good for 2 to 3 months then it was fairly good. If it really had problems they wouldn't remain hidden for more than a week driving before they start popping up one after the other. I see your problem here first caused by you.... and made worse by the mechanic. Overheating.... most likely.... water in the radiator and was not topped up regularly.... ran low and the engine overheated. Took it to the Kazeem and he did what they do ..... overheating?.... thermostat must be removed and the rest is history. The amount of short cuts on that engine will give any good mechanic headache to correct and you will pay dearly. My advice .... stop pouring money into it..... save and get a new engine... preferably import or from a certified mechanic. Use coolant and not water. 2002 Camry engine is a beast .... but there isn't a beast that Kazeems can't kill.

Replace the engine.

May God gv u moni to buy a better car from a good car plug. Some people prefer buying car from Cotonou straight or overseas even if you will pay sm custom fees... It's better to hv peace of mind of not going to mechanic everyday.... One of my Uncle bought a car from US, since 8yrs ago he's nvr visited di garage for faults except lubricant oil or changing brake pads

If you don't have 10 to 15% of income that can maintain a car, you have no need purchasing it. Let us be wise.

helinues:


Chai, this guy don resurface after Obi's loss.

You know sabi nada

others dey talk motor, you dey talk politics. Na why I dey tire for una agbado people I swear, very offside people

Righthussle:


You're certainly not in Nigeria.

I am in Nigeria and there are responsible insurance companies in Nigeria. Top 3 on my list; Custodian Life Assurance, Aiico and Leadway.

Na wa o from this analysis u stated now,me wey dey trek get rest of mind o,I trek in peace

Sale it and add money to buy a fresh car

Labragadaya:
I bought a 2002 Toyota Camry as my first car in October and for the first 2-3 months the car performed pretty well.

However lately, from January it has been one problem to the other.

From overheating to coil problem to spark plug problem and others.

The recent issue with the car is that the car doesn’t hold slow anymore.

That is the car goes off at slow speeds. I’ve changed coil, changed spark plug, ringed engine twice all to no avail.

This has caused a huge hole in my pocket as I’ve even had to borrow to pay for some of these repairs.

Just yesterday in a bid to resolve this issue, I took the car to another mechanic and he told me my engine block had washed and that even if he grinded the valve the holding slow issue won’t stop. I inquired about the cost of replacing the block and purchase alone was close to a 100 thousand. I’m just tired and frustrated, I need advise, do I sell the car or do I repair this?

Is this mechanic trying to extort me. Experience car users please advise

The problem you had with that car was bad mechanic.
Right now you need a sound engine to replace what you have there . Don't enter the market to buy engine yourself...to avoid one chance ....in my case I have a trusted person that help me to source for the best . If the engine didn't work, he replaces it within the period he gave as warranty .

However if you are tired of it , you have an option ..I can buy it from you and fix it myself...You can contact me whenever you are ready ..you most be within lagos . Before you sell , ask yourself if you have another money to add on other to buy another car .

Labragadaya:
I bought a 2002 Toyota Camry as my first car in October and for the first 2-3 months the car performed pretty well.

However lately, from January it has been one problem to the other.

From overheating to coil problem to spark plug problem and others.

The recent issue with the car is that the car doesn’t hold slow anymore.

That is the car goes off at slow speeds. I’ve changed coil, changed spark plug, ringed engine twice all to no avail.

This has caused a huge hole in my pocket as I’ve even had to borrow to pay for some of these repairs.

Just yesterday in a bid to resolve this issue, I took the car to another mechanic and he told me my engine block had washed and that even if he grinded the valve the holding slow issue won’t stop. I inquired about the cost of replacing the block and purchase alone was close to a 100 thousand. I’m just tired and frustrated, I need advise, do I sell the car or do I repair this?

Is this mechanic trying to extort me. Experience car users please advise

I know what the issue is with your car
There’s a switch you need to change
I know this because it happened to my own Toyota Camry with 5s engine

Na car wey dem don work on u go buy

Sure say you never knack inside... because some girls got evil in them...

slawomir:
Damnnn niggar

Hmmm

And the funny thing is that you are even planning on selling it and people here are even advising you to sell it

Oh lord people are wicked

So who be the idiot you want make he buy and inherits this problem

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