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InvestmentRe: Mutual Funds by Blacklaurel: 9:13pm On Jan 09
I haven't received stanbic MMF payout for 4th quarter, does it usually take this long?
AutosRe: Please Help Me Choose Between These Three Cars by Blacklaurel: 7:08pm On Oct 17, 2024
Hmmnnn, your choice of cars speaks volume e be like say you'll like trouble small. If you eventually purchase a 'non pure water' ride as a first time user you will eventually find out why most people avoid them. You'll find out that maintaining a ride goes beyond having the cash to buy parts and pay technicians for repairs. If you must choose from the vehicles above the MDX takes the crown for me.
AutosRe: Extremely Clean Foreign Used 2005 Toyota Corolla Sport by Blacklaurel: 2:02am On Nov 22, 2023
People dey vex seriously 😳. The anger is justified (considering the fact that the car was less than 2m few years ago) but directed at the wrong person. Shipping and clearing this vehicle alone will cost nothing less than 3m.
TravelRe: Japa: I Am Confused, Please Advise. by Blacklaurel: 11:26am On Sep 02, 2023
Usefulsense:
This is my story. Please advice.

I sent my wife to Australia in 2021 on student visa.

She has invited us, myself and our children aged 12 and 9 and our visa is out. I have also paid like 6 months fees for my children school which was a requirement for the visa.

Owing to her performance at her work place, the company she works for has promised to sponsor for PR. Infact, the process just began and we are sure of having the PR.

I am currently 48 and won't be able to support my family working in Nigeria. Wify has encouraged me that we will be fine that abroad is meant for 2 people.

My only constraint is my age, hence my question. If you are in my shoe, will you travel?

By the way, I work for a private firm here in Nigeria and you know what it is working for a family company.
Are you playing? Better pack your load and run for your life. The only thing is that your wife will be the 'daddy' of the house for awhile till you find your feet in Aussie. Do it for your children.
Car TalkRe: Reason Why Is Important To Vacuum A System Before Refilling Of Gas by Blacklaurel: 1:42pm On Aug 18, 2023
mosbus:
The problem is the compressor due to age.
I will advice you still maintain the automatic system.
Just buy a brand new compressor.pls don't convert to manual you won't be happy with your engine performance.
Oga mosbus, How can I contact you? I need to speak with you
Car TalkRe: Reason Why Is Important To Vacuum A System Before Refilling Of Gas by Blacklaurel: 5:26am On Aug 17, 2023
Good morning Oga mosbus, My compressor started making noise about 3 weeks ago and the noise gets louder by the day although the a/c still chills very well. An A/c technician said the compressor is faulty and needs to be changed. However, he said he will put a manual compressor as the automatic compressors are usually faulty, I don't believe this but 2 other technicians said the same thing. What is your advice sir and how can you help? Car is 09 corolla, location is Ife.
Car TalkRe: Conversion Electrician For Kia Rio 2012 Needed by Blacklaurel: 5:57pm On Sep 30, 2022
[quote author=Blackzero post=117123364]so the car is finally up after a few recommendations, its leaving the workshop tomorow[/quote
Na this car go send you go village, there will always be something wrong somewhere. I hope I'm wrong sha.
Car TalkRe: Engine Rattle Noise Upon Cold Startup. by Blacklaurel: 6:35pm On Jul 20, 2022
Cokahot:
He wanted to loose my engine,instead of taking rhe passengers carpert out,he went towards the gear middle plastic ,broke it and lied thatbwas hw it was. I jus taya for all of them. My gear tube connecting to the radiator was faulty,had it been I know I would have loosed it myself. The quack mechanic took out my gear and still scammed me. In the end,the gear is now too sharp. If I put it in drive,it will be too sharp. I just taya and I dey drive am like that,dey find buyer.
E be like say rewires, mechanics and electricians wan send you go village. They simply substitute one problem with another for you. grin
Car TalkRe: Pls Help ES350 Damaged Crankshaft by Blacklaurel: 9:20pm On Apr 25, 2022
Please let your ride be examined by a mechanic that knows what he's doing before changing anything. Seek 2nd opinion
AutosRe: Total Cost Of Clearing A Vehicle In Nigeria by Blacklaurel: 8:56pm On Apr 17, 2022
With all the new developments, how much will now clear a 2009 corolla coming via sallaum?
AutosRe: Total Cost Of Clearing A Vehicle In Nigeria by Blacklaurel: 1:31pm On Apr 13, 2022
femmy2010:
Including the NAC levy of 15% still brings back duty payable to the old 35%.
Why are we making it look like the total % of value payable was increased ?

Old Tariff was 35% of X

New Tariff is (20% of X) + (NAC which is 15% of X)
Why did they announce that duty has been reduced when they know it hasn't.
Car TalkRe: How Much Does Peogeut 307 1.6 Toks Cost? by Blacklaurel: 10:22am On Apr 09, 2022
Check jiji bro, it'll give you an idea of the range of prices.
AutosRe: Total Cost Of Clearing A Vehicle In Nigeria by Blacklaurel: 11:52am On Feb 12, 2022
Hello Sir, please how much will it cost to clear a 2011 corolla coming on Grimaldi.
Car TalkRe: My A/C Not Cool As B4 And Changes Engine Sound by Blacklaurel: 5:32pm On Jan 08, 2022
Take your ride to an ac technician let him check the filter behind the glove box and the gas level. With regards to the "cro cro" sound when moving from a standstill especially with the ac on (from personal experience) the tensioner pulley assembly is on its way out, try and replace it.
AutosRe: M by Blacklaurel: 9:25pm On Jan 07, 2022
3.7m? grin grin grin grin No be juju be that?
Car TalkRe: Is My Car Engine Going To Knock? Kindly Advise by Blacklaurel: 3:10pm On Dec 31, 2021
This Op get mind o, you see low oil level light you still gather mind on A/c com cruise at 120km/h. That was an expensive journey, your pocket go feel am. The kakakakaka sound means goodbye in engine language.
Car TalkRe: Do Car AC Truly Expire ? I'm Tired! by Blacklaurel: 11:58pm On Dec 16, 2021
Pele Op, read up AC black death online.
AutosRe: . by Blacklaurel: 11:14am On Nov 24, 2021
shocked shocked This is camry 2010 XCE (xtra confused edition)
AutosRe: . by Blacklaurel: 8:38pm On Nov 23, 2021
This is 07-09 not 2010 camry. Rear A/C without rear A/C vent controller? Car is clean tho.
Car TalkRe: Urgent Advice Needed On Corolla 2009 And 1999 Benz C180 1999 by Blacklaurel: 11:20pm On Sep 14, 2021
Your money, your choice. I just don't understand why you will prefer a 98 over 2009 model.
Car TalkRe: Help Review 2008 Sienna Awd by Blacklaurel: 8:24pm On Sep 12, 2021
[quote author=Jamesbally post=105744181]This brand was like pure water on our highways few years back. Big transport Companies were even switching to this brand from the popular Hummer bus they always use for interstate, Since the price of Hummer bus kept increasing daily. But today, you hardly see this same brand on our highways. You don't even see any in the fleet of Cars used by those big transport Companies. [/quote
I found this hard to believe cos just yesterday on Lagos Ore express I still marvelled at the number of sienna being used for public transportation.
AutosRe: Pls What's The Name Of This Vehicle? by Blacklaurel: 9:11am On Aug 25, 2021
Can-Am motorcycle
HealthRe: Garri: This Is Poisonous To My Body by Blacklaurel: 4:29pm On Aug 21, 2021
You're allergic to a particular constituent in garri so avoid it as it can kill you. People have allergies to various things, it could be to peanut, seafood even clothes. Just Identify your allergen and avoid it like plague.
AutosRe: I Want To Upgrade My Rx300 To 330 Or 350 If Possible by Blacklaurel: 6:57am On Aug 21, 2021
It is very possible, sell the rx300 add money and buy rx330 or 350.
Car TalkRe: Does Engine Power Affect Softness Of Power Steering? Help! by Blacklaurel: 10:13pm On Aug 19, 2021
Grupo:
Hello bosses,

I drive a 2007 Toyota corolla. And while the steering is not that hard, it's not very very soft. Especially when standing at a spot.

Recently, I drove my friend's 2005 Sienna and the steering was so soft that one could turn it by simply blowing breeze at it (hyperbole).

I have also driven another friend's 2009 camry. While the steering is softer than my own, it is nothing compared to the sienna.

Now I want to know, does engine power (4 cylinder, 6 cylinder, etc.) affect the softness of the power steering?

Or could it be that my power steering is not that good?

Note: my power steering doesn't leak, doesn't whine, and turns well but not just as soft as that of my friend's Sienna.

I don't have much experience with cars.

So I am calling on all the bosses (gazzuzz, radautoworks, kingreign, dipotivo, nurey, etc.) to help out.


Please, you people and all the other bosses shouldn't ignore.

Thanks all.
There nothing wrong with your corolla bro. I own an 07 corolla and 08 camry and can confirm that the camry's steering is way softer with shorter turning radius. It's just a case of getting what you paid for, as your money reach na so your go enjoy reach.
AutosRe: VW PASSAT CC 2010 2.0T Fulloption Toks... 3.7m by Blacklaurel: 5:50pm On Aug 16, 2021
See as 2010 passat bam!. Reliable cars are empty and expensive, the loaded ones are affordable but.... This life no balance.
Car TalkRe: 2005 Light Green Sienna by Blacklaurel: 5:22pm On Aug 10, 2021
You wan sell etisalat ride
Car TalkRe: Is 2011 Hyundai Sonata 2.0T SE A Good Buy? by Blacklaurel: 8:13pm On Aug 01, 2021
kingreign:
Kikiki grin
Talking from experience eh??
No, not my experience. I really like the ride and considered getting it so I did some digging. The consumer reviews on various platforms is worrisome, premature engine failure is the order of the day especially the turbo variant. There are few threads on this forum pointing to same engine failure too. Mo ya look away.
Car TalkRe: I Need Help With My Toyota Camry 2009 SE(V6) by Blacklaurel: 8:05pm On Aug 01, 2021
ZzZzzzzzzzzzzzz:
Hello
Hahahahaha, this is very funny. Zzzzzzzzzzzz
Car TalkRe: Is 2011 Hyundai Sonata 2.0T SE A Good Buy? by Blacklaurel: 8:37pm On Jul 30, 2021
Even the 2.4L GDI engine do behave like ogbanje not to talk of the 2.0T engine. If you must buy that car get the 2.4L engine
Car TalkRe: What Model Of Car Can I Buy For 1.2m To Us For Uber by Blacklaurel: 8:32pm On Jul 30, 2021
See all these people uploading their contact for 850k 05/06 corolla grin grin. Quick question; if you have a well maintained 03 corolla in todays Nigeria would you sell it for 850k?
Car TalkRe: Tata Manza Car Engine Needed Urgently by Blacklaurel: 8:26pm On Jul 30, 2021
shocked shocked Tata wetyn? I don't even know the kind of advice to give. This is the Ultimate search.

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