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TRYGO:
INTRODUCTION
Its a common sight to see broken down vehicles on some of our major and minor roads.

These vehicles are broken down, due to myriads of problems, ranging from mechanical, and/or electrical related problems.

Such broken down vehicles pose significant threats to motorists, and the vehicle owner(s), if they aren't removed from the roads (right of way). Not only has it posed such threats, but has also put the owner of the car in to a helpless situation.

Just imagine for instance, on the Lagos Third Mainland, you're driving your brand new ....type of car, and suddenly, on your way back to the Mainland, the car suddenly broke down.

Here's the dilemma. You've got lots of traffic gridlocks on the opposite lane of the bride that leads motorists back to the mainland, from the island. Your broken down car now causes unnecessary traffic congestion on that section of the road. If you're not comported, you'd be confused, and those rickety towing vans that patrol Oworonshoki, or Osborne, suddenly appears without you putting a distress call to them.

The next option for you is to bargain how much the rescue truck is going to tow it to your house, or to a nearest auto shop.

But towing your car, comes with a huge risk, if you, or the towing company isn't familiar with the car's transmission system.

HOW DO YOU NOW TOW YOUR CAR TO A DESIGNATED DESTINATION?
There are different ways of towing a vehicle. It ranges from using a flatbed truck, dolly towing, etc.

The methods used to tow a vehicle, would now depend on the transmission system type, FWD(front wheel drive), 4WD(four wheel drive), or RWD(rear wheel drive).


TOWING PROCEDURES
1. Standard automatic transmission type(CVTs, eCVT, Dual clutch systems, etc).

¶FWD. This is the type of vehicle, in which its only the FRONT wheels that drives the car.

The rear wheels just acts as the follower(driven).
*In towing a front ended wheeled drive vehicle, ensure that the automatic transmission is disengaged from the park position to the neutral position.

Note that the engaging the transmission from park to neutral can only be achieved two ways:

*∆Ignition ON. Engaging to neutral is easily achieved.
*∆Ignition OFF. If ignition is faulty as a result if an accident, or some sort of electrical problems, it would be difficult for the trans to be disengaged from park, P, to the neutral position, N.
Here's what you'd do.
In some Asian made cars like Toyota, Honda, and Nissan, just close to the gear knob, you've got a SHIFT LOCK. That enables you, with the aid of the tip of a pin, to unlock the transmission from the P position .

*The rescue truck, attaches the towing chain, and ensures the FRONT ENDS of the car is lifted off the ground/road.

*Release all brakes(including the emergency brake, etc).

*Tow the car to the nearest auto shop.

¶¶¶¶FWD = Front wheels lifted off the ground¶¶¶


¶4WD. In this system, the car can either be driven in FWD, or 4WD mode. This somewhat depends on the terrains in question.

The 4WD mode us usually engaged, on off road conditions, where there's the probability of the wheels being stuck in mud, or some kind of ditch.

So, in towing this kind of vehicle, its best to use a flatbed truck(an example is AA rescue trucks in Lagos Island, Nigeria). This kind of rescue, protects a car's transmission system 100%.

Another alternative is to disengage the 4WD mode to either neutral, or FWD mode. In this mode, the vehicle can be safely towed, with the front wheels off the ground, and the rear wheels left on the ground.


¶¶¶¶4WD towing = disengage 4WD to 2WD; and lift front wheels off the ground. ¶¶¶

¶Rear wheel drive. This kind of system derives it's power from the engine/transmission(whether manual of automatic) via a propeller shaft.
In towing such a vehicle, it is safer to lift the rear wheels off the ground. This goes a long wat in protecting the trans axles. An example of thus kind of towing is Peugeot 504, etc.

¶Hybrid cars. Almost all hybrid cars employ a CVT transmission system. Because of the complex nature of the internal components of such a system, it is advisable to tow such transmissions with their front ends lifted off the ground.


ANY RISK ASSOCIATED WITH TOWING AN AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION CAR?
Yes, there are tremendous risks attached to it.
The risks ranges from damaging the transmission system, and even the engine, at some point in time.

THIS IS HOW THE TRANSMISSION IS DAMAGED
Normally when a transmission system is engaged, the transmission pump supplies hydraulic pressure(fluids) to the various system of mesh gears, and actuators in the system.

Its a known fact that where there are contacts between gears, this leads to accelerated wear and tear on the gear trains, in the absence of lubrication. This wear and tear, is actually what happens to your automatic transmission system, when the vehicle is towed a long-distance.

Towing a vehicle with the transmission system in drive, tends to accelerate tear and wear of the gear drive, as at the moment the vehicle is being towed, the transmission pump isn't supplying any fluid pressure to the gear drives to reduce friction, and overheating.



CONCLUSION
No one can predict when a car would ever breakdown on the road, especially areas congregated by thugs, etc. But getting a towing truck that understands how to tow your kind of vehicle is a challenge.
This piece, should arm you with the information you'd required, in the event of a breakdown.
You wouldn't want to tow your car, and at the end, you're left with a huge bill(of buying a transmission system).



Regards,
Joseph
08066643532(WhatsApp/calls)
DW Nig Ltd

Great piece of information... Thanks..

mosbus:
Before you refill gas into the air conditioning system.It is important to vacuum the system to remove any air or moisture that can cause harm to the system,and also reduce the amount of gas quantity the system will take.
By definition AIR occupy space.
Air in the system reduce the cooling performance of the air condition and also allows the pipe to freeze up.
Then the ice produce will dissolve and produce condense water.
Condense water practically corrode the AC system e.g EVAPORATOR
The evaporator is where the ice is been form and before you know,it will start leaking.
Always make sure that your A/C system is vacuum before refilling of gas.
if you have any issue on your auto air condition fill free to ask question,here is my whatsapp group number 08026941215.
you can also give me a call on same number

Ur number is not connecting.. I stay very close to your side.. Precisely at ire kari.. Transformer bus-stop enroute ilasa Road.. I would like to visit you.. Cos my ac I filled last week just finished.. Thanks... Holla back pls..

abuc:
I'm glad my thread is already helping someone to avoid mistakes.

@nameo; ensure you take the advice here and scan whatever car
you intend to buy. It will help in ensuring you avoid a critical mistake.

@captainking; thanks for providing help.

Thanks my buddie... Anytime

boiz2men:
op are u really d person in your dp... cause if u are... forget it... ya pusssy would not be different from ya face... and ya face my dear is horrifying... did u take that pix after auditioning for a zombie role in a horror movie?

in shao khan's voice... Finish him..... Fatality... Gud you badt gan

joebeckz:
Recall our pre-wedding photos from the trail thread if u missed it
www.nairaland.com/3547646/two-nairalanders-getting-married

We wish to thank God for a successful wedding.
We are very grateful to Seun for creating a forum like this, our story is really interesting, we met on Nairaland courtesy of a thread created by siamia meant for 30 and above sometime last 2 years, engineereed by toks2008, Queencalipso and others. My wife wasn't up to 30 but stubbornly sneaked into the thread, that's how destiny works, I liked her quotes and immediately asked for her Facebook name, added her and we continued there and on several other apps. Internet love! Lol
Today we are married. Thanks to Nairaland family. I saw a few of you at the wedding. God bless Nairaland.
Hopealive14
Cc seun
Farano
Lalasticlala
Omoashy

More pictures coming...

This could be us... Captainking and prettyxandy... Heee+heheheheh .

kgfakay:
Accident Free, First body...
Automatic transmission, actual mileage = 96k,
V4 engine with best fuel economy ever, can do 3km/Lit on Long cruise
Leather interior with push-button style dashboard and wood finish , no knobs and dials..
Factory fitted AC chills to 16°C even in the sun,
Searching Fluorescent Headlamps with luminance of 350rads and halogen fog lamps for sweet night driving
Calliper brake system on all four wheels(drum brake system on other pencil lights of same class) stops from max accel in 5secs with no torque..sweet for sudden bumps and bad road.
Both front tires brand new(3months old)
Black Alloy rims, Sun-screen sliding open roof..
12band car stereo system with Dolby audio and surround speakers with subwoofer.
2.0litre engine with exhaust dew and camaro-like rev, can accelerate 60- 100kmph in under 5secs flat on Drive 2
Recently bought and barely used, cleaner than most tokunbos, reason for sale:- owner relocating permanently.

In absolutely excellent condition
For serious buyers only!. Call Dr Fakay on 08035381106

This ur description is awesome.. Nice one.. Hahaha...

nameo:
Aii..... Thanks much

cool.. U welcome Bro.. U can WhatsApp me with that number

mayor2013:
You welcome sir. Feel free any day anytime

Thanks a lot once again.. Would call you during the week......

mayor2013:
You welcome sir. Feel free any day anytime

Thanks a lot once again.. Would call you during the week..

nameo:
So can I get in touch with you when am coming to get the car??

all right sir.. Anytime... Holla.. 08140077394.....

nameo:
So can I get in touch with you when am coming to get the car??

all right sir.. Anytime... Holla.. 08140077394 °°°°

nameo:
Don't stay at in Lagos, just will be coming around hen I want to get the car

OK... U cud meet a lot of people here to help out... Just keep us posted. I have blue tooth scanner..if u have ur.. It wud help a lot

JohnieWalker2:
Don't know what to classify this as but I won't say it's creativity. A CXB reader sent this in and I decided to share and know your opinion about the picture. Is it Creativity? Or Is he Creatively Stupid? Over to you guys.

Photocredit: Instablog9ja

Source: https://cokoxtra..is/2017/02/roofless-keke-napep-spotted-on-lagos.html?m=1

so you saw it too huh...

mayor2013:
As tomorrow marks valentine's day, multi autolab is ready to show your cars some love . Come in with your ride for free diagnosis. Offer last from 14th (tuesday) of February till 17th (Friday) of February 2017. Lets spray your rides with some red roses

Thanks for the great service today boss..seven thumbs up for you sir.. No more kazeem for me... Hehe..

nameo:
Thanks.

But how do I acquire the service of a scanner or anyone that has one.

I wanna get a car this week or next

u can meet a reliable kazeem or someone that knows Well abt cars.. And has a scanner.. They could go with you.. What part of lag are u?

epidi:
Thank so much for your response,plz i will like to know if you can help me with a contact who can give me some info before taking the tv to Alaba?

u don't really need any info.. U could just take it to alaba Int direct.. And there.. Ur TV would be fixed.... I would give u a Contact if I have one.... Those guys in alaba are gud..

nameo:
Please what do you mean by "scan the car"?

And what will you be looking for if you do?

Thanks

you go with a car scanner.. Or go with someone that has one.. Cos.. The car may have hidden problems but you may not know.. So.. The scanner would reveal underlying problems..

epidi:
Hi guys,Can someone plz help me on how/where I can repair my Panasonic 32' LCD TV,it does not display when its turn on it only shows 7 red beeps intermittently?
I live in Lagos

take it to alaba Int.. They can fix anything..

megatek:
Cashrite Microfinance Bank Limited is duly registered in the Federal Republic of Nigeria by the Corporate Affairs Commission.

We are currently recruiting to fill the positions below:

Experienced candidates:

B.Sc / HND holders
Minimum of 2 years banking experience

Entry level candidates

CVs collection through our website
Minimum of OND qualification holders

Location: Uyo, Akwa Ibom

Application Closing Date
28th February, 2017.

Click here to apply: http://cashritemfb.com/careers/experienced-and-entry-level-candidates-vacancy/

good day..
thank you thank you thank you thank youu

sim1989:
FRUITBOX INVESTMENT (www.fbox.com.ng)
A reputable financial institution with branches in Abeokuta, Ijebu-Ode, Ondo, Ikorodu and Lagos as her head office, urgently require qualified, passionate and experience candidates to fill the following job positions:

Loan Officers/ Customer Support Officers
Candidate must have at least 1-3 years of experience in a financial institution; experience working in a microfinance bank would be an added advantage.
He/she must possess a minimum of ND (National Diploma) in Accounting or related field.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Suites: Microsoft Word and Excel.
Only candidates living in IKORODU will be contacted.
Remuneration: Very Attractive.
Interested candidates should send their CVs or resumes to:
alagbe003@gmail.com
N.B: Please use the job title and location as the subject of the mail, e.g. (Loan Officer, Ikorodu). Candidate should be ready to resume immediately.

Application deadline: 18th February, 2017. Time: 5:00pm.

Receptionist
She must possess a minimum of SSCE, Ability to communicate fluently in English language, passionate and intelligent.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Word
Preferred Locations: Only candidates living in Ikorodu
Remuneration: Very attractive.
Interested candidates should send their CVs or resumes to:
alagbe003@gmail.com
N.B: Please use the job title and location as the subject of the mail, e.g. (Receptionist, Ikorodu). Candidate should be ready to resume immediately.
Only shortlisted candidates would be contacted.
Application deadline: 18th February, 2017. Time: 5:00pm.

hello good day..
I am head of credit and marketing.. Finex mfb.. Lagos island.. I would like to know if there is an opening that suits my qualifications.. Thanks..

Specialist900:
Hello guys,


I'll be embarking on a road trip soonest to those locations as stated on the subject.

I'm not sure of the best route from bauchi to wukari. This is where the problem is. A friend said getting to wukari would only be through Jalingo which is an 8hrs drive. I'm seriously in need of suggestions.

boss... I dey feel u.. Feed us with pics oo.. Make we travel with ya

Specialist900:
Hello guys,


I'll be embarking on a road trip soonest to those locations as stated on the subject.

I'm not sure of the best route from bauchi to wukari. This is where the problem is. A friend said getting to wukari would only be through Jalingo which is an 8hrs drive. I'm seriously in need of suggestions.

my guy.. Longest time.. I dey feel u oo... Give us pics ooo...

lateefGRDT:
it's 30k combined...located in ONIKOYI jst after mosadolohun bus-stop

I think I know that place.. May check it out this weekend..

lateefGRDT:
yea...steady water supply also agent and agreement that s 25k

25k each... Or combined.. Pls.. Which part of iba new site?

lateefGRDT:
A room and parlour self-contain in iba new site... #90,000...good environment with tiled floor

which part of iba new site? Is there steady water??.. Any agent and agreement fees??

Larrylarex:
Very early last year, I got a job invite from Topworld ventures Nig. Ltd. I came online to see if they are legit or not. Well, I made my researches and couldn't see any tangible review from people who had ACTUALLY worked with them. The only remotely MEANINGFUL thing I could see about them was this thread from 2010: https://www.nairaland.com/539741/topworld-ventures
Since they've been around for that long, I decided to go to their office and see things first hand. When I got there, I spoke with their director Mr Alex Odijie (there are many branches of topworld nationwide but Alex is the Director/CEO and he's the one in charge of the head office in sango otta, ogun state.)
I went there on Monday January 18, 2016. The Director told me that the training will last for 6 weeks, and it would involve rigorous field marketing, salaries are not paid but there would be commission on each sale (a measly #100) and a bonus of extra #1000 on 10 sales and #1500 on 12-15 sales per day. He said he just promoted some people out of field on 18th December 2015 and those promoted no longer go on field marketing as they are now assistant managers in different branches nationwide including the head office (there are four of them in the head office that I see on a daily basis and I use to see the rest of them every Monday when they come to consign products from the head office to their respective branches.
He also told me of how he was also on field for 1 years 2 month under the white man that founded the company then. He told me of how profitable it was going by the fact that he now has a big hotel and several houses (I've been to the hotel and to b honest It's really nice) and how he has trained many people who are now even greater than him including the CEO of brightworld on top makers of bryte tablets, blenders iron etc. So there's Great prospect in the business.
He said after the promotion I'll b an assistant manager and the next promotion after that, a manager owner Which means from part of the money I make as assistant manager and his own financial assistance, I'll get a flat I'll b using for my office and he'll be supplying me products like he's supplying the other manager owners that I'm seeing.
Of course, I was convinced and given my entrepreneural drive, I thought it would be a platform for me to achieve other dreams so I worked for him religiously for the six weeks but before then I've been made to understand that those assistant managers were not promoted in six weeks o that some worked for 4, 5 months before promotion. Even at that I was undettered, I said nothing good come easy so I have to persevere.
After 4 months however, no talk of promotion in the head office, although some of his managers are promoting staffs out of field in ilorin, ogbomoso, akure, ijagbo etc but none in the head office, it is important to know that as a manager owner, you're FREE to do what you like in your office to maximize profit, that's Why some people promised lump sum at the end of training etc just to attract workers.
By June, this man is saying we should look for more people and Once we're 30 as against 50 he said earlier. he'll pick promotion date. Please note that around March we're like 35 but he insisted he can't pick a date if we're less than 50, so some people who can't wait stopped working for him and our number reduced to like 25 by June. Then he said Once we're 30 he'll pick promotion date. As people are coming in people are leaving so, the number couldn't increase.
Now, I've gone from a Merchandiser to a trainee manager that trains people the art of field marketing and shortly afterwards, top trainer and very soon, Top trainer leader 1 Which is the highest position you can attain while on field so if he's going to promote just one person, then I'll be the one so I have access to his office very well and I used to discuss with him. In fact, when we're 27, I told him to pick the promotion date that when the date is known people will be assured they will be promoted so, we'll even surpass that 30 before promotion. He said NEVER! That it can never happen that way, 30 or no deal.
Now this man is one badass motivational speaker and mindset engineer, he has a way of convincing you that this is the best opportunity and you can not go anywhere. And No, he's not using jazz he's just good at making you believe his company is the best.
By August 2016, I was tired, I am beginning to see see through his gimmicks, I was thin and frail from excessive wandering and talking from morning till night, my clothes are fading, I have no time for anybody than this job that's not even paying enough for feeding and transport. My goal for the year seems unachievable anymore, cos I have a simple goal for 2016: Make one million before the year runs out.
But I'm not sure I can again because I can't even save anything, everything is gone on food and transport. So I was weak and fed up and it affected my performance. So I decided to quit not minding the amount of time I've wasted. I'm a graduate, so I said even if I'm teaching maths and further maths, I'll b seeing something, so my mind was made up. In the second week of August, I was browsing nairaland (thanks to airtel free browsing cos I can't afford to subscribe again, I only do whatsapp subscription and airtel FREE Facebook and nairaland Lol ) As I was browsing I saw a thread that talks about people having problems with importation so, I entered because I've done importation when I was serving but I'm having marketing issue, so I thought it could b solved on the thread and I'll source for fund to start it again, but there was a guy on the thread who gave his number and said he'll particularly help anyone interested for FREE on how to make money online and I joined because I keep looking for opportunities, so when I spoke with the guy, I trusted him and decided to start though I'll need like 70k to start , I decided I'll borrow and start. So I left Topworld to the amazement of Alex Odijie and other staffs. A few days after that, seeing that their leader and motivator has backed out, 90% of the staffs also left.
The reason I made this review is that many people has been talking me that they joined because of my posts on this thread: https://www.nairaland.com/539741/topworld-ventures
Please join if you wanted to but I'm not the one that recommended it for you. And those from the north that has Also been asking me about brightworld, please I never worked with them but since It's a faction of topworld, their modus operandi is likely the same so from this review, if you want to join other branches apart from the head office, It's left to you. OYO things.
A copy of this post will also be posted on the old thread.
Lalasticlala, please let more people know about this and save them from POSSIBLE scam.

PS: He hasn't picked the promotion date till today, though he has reduced the number to 25 when turn total number of staff is around 15.

PSS: That business I started with #70k actually made me #1,067,000 by december 2016! Can somebody say Hallelujah?! By the way, I can teach u for FREE if you like.

Thank y'all. God bless.

OK. . Am interested.. Here is my email.. Kingsleysbeenjaded@gmail.com...number
.08140077394.. Thanks..

MariasHouse:
More candidates needed

this role suits me... I am head of credit and marketing, FINEX MICRO FINANCE BANK lagos island.. Thanks.

MariasHouse:
still available

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princetom1:
Nurey yaff fall my hands



Nurey yaff die (see bolded)

hahaha aha... Lol

mayor2013:
Feel free sir

Thanks a lot...

diportivo:
Seemingly as we now know who hasn't been talking to who,u guys should take me off ur mentions

I'm busy with my Val's picnic

the boss.. I hail you oo... U for invite us nah...