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Re: Catalytic Converters: How Mechanics, Dealers, Panel Beaters Are Ripping Off Car by waistbead: 2:55pm On Jul 10, 2023
E no go better for China.
Re: Catalytic Converters: How Mechanics, Dealers, Panel Beaters Are Ripping Off Car by Edusouls(m): 3:02pm On Jul 10, 2023
Kai the Africans are really cursed specie of humans no doubt about thatโ€ฆ

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Re: Catalytic Converters: How Mechanics, Dealers, Panel Beaters Are Ripping Off Car by Sijo01(f): 3:05pm On Jul 10, 2023
Always inform your mechanic, panel beater or whoever is working on your vehicle that it has catalytic converter. In so doing, they go fear to touch am.

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Re: Catalytic Converters: How Mechanics, Dealers, Panel Beaters Are Ripping Off Car by clockwisereport: 3:32pm On Jul 10, 2023
Rahkman:
For which location the catalyst dey??

Exhaust pipe
Re: Catalytic Converters: How Mechanics, Dealers, Panel Beaters Are Ripping Off Car by clockwisereport: 3:33pm On Jul 10, 2023
@Gazzuzz

Can this your diagnostic device tell whether the catalytic converter is still in place or at work?
Re: Catalytic Converters: How Mechanics, Dealers, Panel Beaters Are Ripping Off Car by delpee(f): 3:43pm On Jul 10, 2023
Stolen by the same people who will blame the government for all their misfortunes. Oftentimes in this country, we're the architects of our misery.

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Re: Catalytic Converters: How Mechanics, Dealers, Panel Beaters Are Ripping Off Car by LARRYOBRAIN(m): 3:49pm On Jul 10, 2023
Don't play with generational curses.
nurey:


I have 20feet container worth of it. May this catalyst stealing favour me and my family grin
Re: Catalytic Converters: How Mechanics, Dealers, Panel Beaters Are Ripping Off Car by phemmyfour: 4:00pm On Jul 10, 2023
fineboynl:
I'm yet to see any who bought catalyst and the fuel economy improve by 20%
You think it's all about fuel consumption. It reduces air borne pollutants that could harm the environment. That comes first before fuel economy
Re: Catalytic Converters: How Mechanics, Dealers, Panel Beaters Are Ripping Off Car by Onewazobia(m): 5:11pm On Jul 10, 2023
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Re: Catalytic Converters: How Mechanics, Dealers, Panel Beaters Are Ripping Off Car by Kudman: 5:34pm On Jul 10, 2023
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Re: Catalytic Converters: How Mechanics, Dealers, Panel Beaters Are Ripping Off Car by Nobody: 5:49pm On Jul 10, 2023
Lasunad:
He don Tay we this dey happen

Scam is currently going on in this your Tech business too.

The more someone look, The less they see.
Re: Catalytic Converters: How Mechanics, Dealers, Panel Beaters Are Ripping Off Car by niyoni: 6:25pm On Jul 10, 2023
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Re: Catalytic Converters: How Mechanics, Dealers, Panel Beaters Are Ripping Off Car by niyoni: 6:30pm On Jul 10, 2023
Morbeta11:
Am a victim, a penal beater at Sangotedu removed mine from my Prado...my car sound changed overnight....mennnnnn, I took it to some Togolese at General paint opposite Abraham Adesanya and it was discovered. That guy saw his late father for my matter. All of them know me know @general paint even when I bring accident cars from Canada or US, my cars parts are always intact. Anybody around Ajah axis that wants to be free from these thieves should take their cars to Koffi. He is an elderly Togolese, superb and honest Penalbeater, he is at General paint.
@Morbeta11. Kindly share his workshop address and phone contact if you can.

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Re: Catalytic Converters: How Mechanics, Dealers, Panel Beaters Are Ripping Off Car by Morbeta11(m): 6:45pm On Jul 10, 2023
niyoni:

@Morbeta11. Kindly share his workshop address and phone contact if you can.
Am not presently in Nigeria but I will ask my people to get his number, Will send as soon as I get it.
Re: Catalytic Converters: How Mechanics, Dealers, Panel Beaters Are Ripping Off Car by niyoni: 6:50pm On Jul 10, 2023
Morbeta11:
Am not presently in Nigeria but I will ask my people to get his number, Will send as soon as I get it.

Thanks.
Re: Catalytic Converters: How Mechanics, Dealers, Panel Beaters Are Ripping Off Car by Awise09(m): 7:02pm On Jul 10, 2023
The most funny thing is that You won't even remember to always check under your car each time you visit mechanics to be sure either its been removed or not.
Re: Catalytic Converters: How Mechanics, Dealers, Panel Beaters Are Ripping Off Car by Naz34(m): 7:36pm On Jul 10, 2023
This is the kind of topic i love to see and read on nairaland. Not those bigoted derailed , ethnic infested threads that keeps dominating every pages of the forum on daily bases. More topics like this is what we want to see on nairaland please .

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Re: Catalytic Converters: How Mechanics, Dealers, Panel Beaters Are Ripping Off Car by Angrygoat: 7:51pm On Jul 10, 2023
Used for local bombs,bullets. I just replaced minewith china own abt mo th ago.no much fast difference on my mpg. Our fuel no good. Catalyst cleaner,fuel treatment,fuel saver,02 spacer,and all the rest ar or er are nothing but a waste of time,resources and energy..
Re: Catalytic Converters: How Mechanics, Dealers, Panel Beaters Are Ripping Off Car by Angrygoat: 7:54pm On Jul 10, 2023
After installing my China catalyst infact I feel I regret doing it. It drags engine torgue a bit,no diff on mpg..infactit became worse.
Re: Catalytic Converters: How Mechanics, Dealers, Panel Beaters Are Ripping Off Car by NamelessOGBENI(m): 10:11pm On Jul 10, 2023
I don't how to react to this piece of news sha...
Re: Catalytic Converters: How Mechanics, Dealers, Panel Beaters Are Ripping Off Car by Mrkindness: 11:32pm On Jul 10, 2023
Dozie32:
One mechanic nearly stole mine from my car, but u caught him.
chinekeeeeeehhh

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Re: Catalytic Converters: How Mechanics, Dealers, Panel Beaters Are Ripping Off Car by Mrkindness: 11:37pm On Jul 10, 2023
philipobiz:

Guy. This positive reasoning alone will not help you. I see you post it in almost every thread
Cho cho Cho Cho E concern you ๐Ÿ™„๐Ÿ˜
Re: Catalytic Converters: How Mechanics, Dealers, Panel Beaters Are Ripping Off Car by Mrkindness: 11:51pm On Jul 10, 2023
tomoregie:
easy ways for you to lose your catalyst

1: Parking near a Mechanic Workshop - especially when Council/LASTMA are on the prowl looking for cars to tow - some Lagosians often feel it is safe to pay mechanics a small token to look after their car while they go a few streets down to work or have a meeting. All it takes is 30 minutes or less to weld off your catalyst and replace it with wire mesh and other materials to kill the sound change

2: Leaving your car with a mechanic for days or overnight - Same as above, it does not take much to weld it off and replace it with rubbish

3: Leaving your car in public parking owned by Lagos State Government - Same as above

4: Parking at Ijora, Idumota, Agege, Egbeda to go to the market - Same as above
what are the signs to know if your catalyst has been removed ?
Re: Catalytic Converters: How Mechanics, Dealers, Panel Beaters Are Ripping Off Car by Mrkindness: 11:56pm On Jul 10, 2023
Charly68:
i have been a victim of the bloody thieves,one of them removed the catalyst of my bmw only to inform me that the car did not come with it ,the issue has affected the car seriously as every attempt to work the car silencer has caused the beautiful ride brain box to pack up twice because of its sensitivity ..to replace it would cost 450k as i was told
I will give you BMW Brain box 200k and fix it
Re: Catalytic Converters: How Mechanics, Dealers, Panel Beaters Are Ripping Off Car by Mrkindness: 11:58pm On Jul 10, 2023
Morbeta11:
Am a victim, a penal beater at Sangotedu removed mine from my Prado...my car sound changed overnight....mennnnnn, I took it to some Togolese at General paint opposite Abraham Adesanya and it was discovered. That guy saw his late father for my matter. All of them know me know @general paint even when I bring accident cars from Canada or US, my cars parts are always intact. Anybody around Ajah axis that wants to be free from these thieves should take their cars to Koffi. He is an elderly Togolese, superb and honest Penalbeater, he is at General paint.
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Re: Catalytic Converters: How Mechanics, Dealers, Panel Beaters Are Ripping Off Car by segzicres(m): 7:21am On Jul 11, 2023
Take a stroll to ladipo. It's being done in the open.

The panel beaters are the no1 criminals
Re: Catalytic Converters: How Mechanics, Dealers, Panel Beaters Are Ripping Off Car by GAZZUZZ(m): 11:02pm On Jul 11, 2023
GAZZUZZ:
I don leave mechanic work, nah CNG LPG hybrid carburator for generator I de hawk Upandan now.

See the thread

LPG carburator installation video



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https://www.nairaland.com/7752668/lpg-cng-petrol-hybrid-generator

Save money, patronise me.

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Re: Catalytic Converters: How Mechanics, Dealers, Panel Beaters Are Ripping Off Car by tomoregie: 1:59am On Jul 14, 2023
Mrkindness:
what are the signs to know if your catalyst has been removed ?

A catalytic converter is a part of your car's exhaust system that helps reduce harmful emissions. Unfortunately, they are often targeted by thieves because they contain valuable metals like platinum, palladium, and rhodium.

Here are some top signs that your catalytic converter may have been stolen:

1. Loud Rumbling or Roaring Sound: Your car may make a significantly louder sound than usual, especially when you start or accelerate. This sound is often described as a deep roar or rumble, much louder than the normal engine noise.

2. Poor Performance and Reduced Fuel Efficiency: If your catalytic converter is missing, the engine may not run as smoothly as before, and you may notice a decrease in fuel efficiency.

3. Check Engine Light is On Many modern cars have oxygen sensors before and after the catalytic converter. If the converter is removed, it can trigger the check engine light.

4. Vehicle Doesn't Start: In some severe cases, the vehicle might not even start after the catalytic converter has been stolen. This happens when the thieves cause additional damage while removing the converter.

5. Visible Signs of Tampering: Upon visual inspection, you might notice that the exhaust system has been cut or appears tampered with. In many cases, the catalytic converter is simply cut from the rest of the exhaust system, leaving a noticeable gap.

6. Failed Emissions Test: Since the catalytic converter plays a crucial role in reducing the harmful emissions from your vehicle, its absence will cause your vehicle to fail an emissions test.

7. Sulphur or Exhaust Smell: The catalytic converter helps remove the smell from the car's exhaust. If it's missing, you might smell a strong exhaust or a sulphur-like odour.

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Re: Catalytic Converters: How Mechanics, Dealers, Panel Beaters Are Ripping Off Car by Mrkindness: 6:09am On Jul 14, 2023
tomoregie:


A catalytic converter is a part of your car's exhaust system that helps reduce harmful emissions. Unfortunately, they are often targeted by thieves because they contain valuable metals like platinum, palladium, and rhodium.

Here are some top signs that your catalytic converter may have been stolen:

1. Loud Rumbling or Roaring Sound: Your car may make a significantly louder sound than usual, especially when you start or accelerate. This sound is often described as a deep roar or rumble, much louder than the normal engine noise.

2. Poor Performance and Reduced Fuel Efficiency: If your catalytic converter is missing, the engine may not run as smoothly as before, and you may notice a decrease in fuel efficiency.

3. Check Engine Light is On Many modern cars have oxygen sensors before and after the catalytic converter. If the converter is removed, it can trigger the check engine light.

4. Vehicle Doesn't Start: In some severe cases, the vehicle might not even start after the catalytic converter has been stolen. This happens when the thieves cause additional damage while removing the converter.

5. Visible Signs of Tampering: Upon visual inspection, you might notice that the exhaust system has been cut or appears tampered with. In many cases, the catalytic converter is simply cut from the rest of the exhaust system, leaving a noticeable gap.

6. Failed Emissions Test: Since the catalytic converter plays a crucial role in reducing the harmful emissions from your vehicle, its absence will cause your vehicle to fail an emissions test.

7. Sulphur or Exhaust Smell: The catalytic converter helps remove the smell from the car's exhaust. If it's missing, you might smell a strong exhaust or a sulphur-like odour.

thanks for educating me.

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Re: Catalytic Converters: How Mechanics, Dealers, Panel Beaters Are Ripping Off Car by ozolity(m): 10:52pm On Dec 25, 2023
Please how good is the China made catalyst converter?
Re: Catalytic Converters: How Mechanics, Dealers, Panel Beaters Are Ripping Off Car by Angrygoat: 10:21pm On Dec 26, 2023
Manageable. 30k per 1.
ozolity:
Please how good is the China made catalyst converter?

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