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Autos › Re: .........in My Opinion Giveaway Contest ......... by dru23(op): 7:22pm On Dec 09, 2020
sirleke:
In my opinion: dru23 this ur Friday far oooo

Modify till tomorrow abeg
Friday Bros
Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by dru23(m): 7:20pm On Dec 09, 2020
tojahh:
And what is the challenge? Its time to win some December Goodies.
https://www.nairaland.com/6303593/opinion-giveaway-contest
Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by dru23(m): 7:19pm On Dec 09, 2020
tojahh:
And what is the challenge? Its time to win some December Goodies.
.........in My Opinion Giveaway Contest .........
Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by dru23(m): 7:14pm On Dec 09, 2020
dapotemi:
You must have been offended, hence, this response.

Bros, in all honesty, all what you put up there about that oil 20W50 in your booth is nothing but an ASSUMPTION!

Your case will not last more than two adjournment, in any court, anywhere sir. Stop assuming things.

You could, atleast check for sludge to verify your ASSUMPTION. Yet you did not. You will rather prefer to ASSUME!

Some of us keep things that we don't even need or ever use. I am not advocating for felicity, infact, i believe "him own too much".

Stop complaining about an empty keg in your booth, it's meaningless. That keg might be there for countless reason, and in fact, it could be that he's using that oil in your civic, just the way you believe, but its an ASSUMPTION, the most foolish way of making conclusion. You did not nail this one sir! Move on!

Driving your car out of Lagos, legally, he has not breached your contract, maybe morally he did! And when it comes to making ends meet in this part of the world, it's been a while i see anyone living on those morals anymore. Again on this one, pls move on!

I think you did not see felicity as a partner, you see yourself, as his helper. Yes you helped him, i have never seen anyone renting out his car for 10k, quite CHEAP. And i think felicity lack respect for you, as his partner, or perhaps, his boss. Both of you should park well!

Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by dru23(m): 7:08pm On Dec 09, 2020
dapotemi:
You must have been offended, hence, this response.

Bros, in all honesty, all what you put up there about that oil 20W50 in your booth is nothing but an ASSUMPTION!

Your case will not last more than two adjournment, in any court, anywhere sir. Stop assuming things.

You could, atleast check for sludge to verify your ASSUMPTION. Yet you did not. You will rather prefer to ASSUME!

Some of us keep things that we don't even need or ever use. I am not advocating for felicity, infact, i believe "him own too much".

Stop complaining about an empty keg in your booth, it's meaningless. That keg might be there for countless reason, and in fact, it could be that he's using that oil in your civic, just the way you believe, but its an ASSUMPTION, the most foolish way of making conclusion. You did not nail this one sir! Move on!

Driving your car out of Lagos, legally, he has not breached your contract, maybe morally he did! And when it comes to making ends meet in this part of the world, it's been a while i see anyone living on those morals anymore. Again on this one, pls move on!

I think you did not see felicity as a partner, you see yourself, as his helper. Yes you helped him, i have never seen anyone renting out his car for 10k, quite CHEAP. And i think felicity lack respect for you, as his partner, or perhaps, his boss. Both of you should park well!

Autos › Re: Avoid 20w50 Oil.. 2003 Honda Civic Update by dru23(op): 6:16pm On Dec 09, 2020
ascendo:
So its the viscosity that causes the sludge?

Where is the origin of the base oil used in blending the product? Is is Russian, SN grades or American Core?

What additives were used? Lubimax, Lubrizol or UAE origin?

Have you asked yourself these questions? None of our staff I'm sure of uses your so called synthetic and none of our engines have failed. I got my Camry in 2016 and till date, apart from the suspension systems which I normally work on when it gets noisy...4 yrs down the line and the car is still like tokunbo on all aspects.

Be specific when mentioning 20W50.. the Blenders, Origin of Base Oil and Additives are very important.
Unfortunately people don't read including you. .. 20w50 oil is not the recommended oil 2016 .. You are killing the engine gradually.....

When a manufacturer builds a car , it is build to last a certain amount of years or miles, if owners follows the maintenance rule.. When was the last time you open your engine valve cover to check for sludge. And do you use coolant or water. You can't tell me you know better than the manufacture.

If you read and understand what I wrote, you will understand that am implying that either mechanic or driver sold the full synthetic I gave them for mineral oil. Or even fake one.. The value of Mobil 1 oil is over 18k naira. For you to be using 20w50 on a 2016 on a camry is very bad. I even doubt you even have a 2016 camry self .


PS. Kindly open up your 2016 camry engine valve cover. You are killing that engine with 20w50..... Smh
Autos › Avoid 20w50 Oil.. 2003 Honda Civic Update by dru23(op): 5:43pm On Dec 09, 2020
This is why am against the use of 20w50 oil . Regardless if you do oil change every 2k miles........


Update on my sludge Honda Civic... I spoke early how I collected my Honda 03 from old driver. The new driver notice that the car has some sludge . And liqui Moly Engine Flush was recommended ...
The car was taken to a mechanic few days ago for the flush . Instructions were followed on how to use the flush..

After the procedure was completed, I told the driver to open up the engine valve cover, to see if the engine flush worked well...... To our surprise the sludge was too much for the engine flush to work.. This sludge has pass beyond engine flush solution.

Solution.. The solution for now , will continue using full synethtic oil and flush the engine each time we do oil change. So hopefully that way the sludge can come out gradually. The shape and body of the car is still in good shape . And I hope to continue using it for at least for another 12months or so ..
The currant cost of the engine is 120k naira , if worse comes to worse I will replace the engine. Honda civics parts are easy and cheap to maintain.


Reason For the Sludge . From day 1 the car has been using full synethtic oil . My late mechanic does the oil change. The driver comes to the house collects the oil and drives down to ladipo to have mechanic do oil change..
The mechanic is late now, he can't defend himself, no point to be pointing fingers .. But full synethtic oil does not cause sludge in your engine. The most that will happen is the oil becomes very black or gets more darker over time...


For the safety of your engine do not use 20w50 especially if your car is tokunbo, especially if it is not in the owners manual..

All that bull crap that change oil every 2k miles if you use 20w50 . It is waste of time , do you have the time to be keeping track of the miles till it reaches 2k miles . And also if you are changing your oil you need to change the oil filter . To save your wallet and peace of mind use full synethtic oil at all times. It will give you peace of mind ...


Conclusion... becareful who you trust with your hard earn money. When buying parts for your cars, make sure you are physically present when mechanic is working on the car.
Do not leave your car with them and come back days later to collect your car .. Have heard stories catalyst converter been removed and other parts when vechicle left with mechanic.. Do not leave your car over nite with mechanic..


Any potential investors , should fall back for now.. In order for you to learn this business, you have to be ready to lose money.. If you are not ready to lose money ,my advice stay away. This business is not for the faint of heart.......

Autos › Re: .........in My Opinion Giveaway Contest ......... by dru23(op): 1:40pm On Dec 09, 2020
martyns200:
Driver should notify the partner of any offline trip taken outside Lagos
" unwritten rules..... Example in my opinion driver should look before reversing ..

In my opinion driver should not drive too fast
Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by dru23(m): 1:37pm On Dec 09, 2020
deedee44:
No problem sir cool
Some people are not doing it right.... U need to follow up
Autos › Re: .........in My Opinion Giveaway Contest ......... by dru23(op): 1:33am On Dec 09, 2020
melviniyke2002:
In my opinion,driver shdnt have sex in d car. grin
In my opinion, driver should always greet their customer
In my opinion,driver should avoid racing with another car.
In my opinion,driver shd avoid by all means eating(snack n co) while driving....
In my opinion,driver should avoid driving too close to d next vehicle
In my opinion,driver shd always make use of his signals while turning
In my opinion,driver should avoid driving n get enough rest when tired.....
Lol na 1 we need o. .. How far your stuff should land this week or early next week
Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by dru23(m): 12:03am On Dec 09, 2020
ncnerio:
Hahahahahaha... Unu say unu like the new Dru abi? Savage! Driver must never ever ever for whatever reason ask for jamaican rice! You 4get to add that.
Ha my brother no o.. You want put for trouble, am drawing up a new contract for a new driver. So I need to be rules in the contract......
Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by dru23(m): 12:00am On Dec 09, 2020
1daboi:
driver must shift the gear to " D " whenever he wants to move forward grin
Lol .. Funny enough I had 1 driver years ago that wanted to drive for me .. So he wanted to the move the car out of the compound ..
As the driver was moving the car ,he didnt even bother to look behind him while reversing na so he hit the wall. From that day I knew the guy can't drive , I still gave him a chance ..

First day on the job , he got into an accident and I collected my car from him. I was ashamed coz I was warned not to give him the car ......
Autos › Re: .........in My Opinion Giveaway Contest ......... by dru23(op): 11:53pm On Dec 08, 2020
princejones:
In my opinion, drivers should bring the car to the owner once every month for routine/physical checks
Sir plz try again ... The contest states "unwritten rules " example...... Below


In my opinion, driver should always wash the car when it is dirty ...

In my opinion, driver should not drink and drive ........

Unwritten rules .. Can be define as behavior or common sense you don't need to explain to someone .....e.g. You don't sleep with your brother's wife, you don't take what does not belong to you..

So we want to apply that to uber driver / partner contract... So that when you give a car to the driver ,he won't say it was not in the contract .....
Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by dru23(m): 10:13pm On Dec 08, 2020
Pukkaella:
Kindly State why I should abort mission shocked
Unfortunately this is a man's field, are u ready to cometh knacker and fight driver? Even men doing it, no dey fit finish self ......mechanic will do their own , driver go do dey own, bad roads, police etc ..how many of them u ready to fight......
Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by dru23(m): 10:08pm On Dec 08, 2020
OJURONGBE1:
Baba, how do i go about this?
I go like win something from this thread cheesy
Join the contest now.... Bet creative, time still dey na Friday 2pm it go end
Autos › Re: .........in My Opinion Giveaway Contest ......... by dru23(op): 10:04pm On Dec 08, 2020
sirleke:
In my opinion: I no fit laugh... someone should just beg me to like his post o...cos me ehn....
Yes o "like" the person post.... The market price for the prize is 16k naira .. So it is good deal.....

Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by dru23(m): 8:58pm On Dec 08, 2020
OJURONGBE1:
What about lightning oven in the car, is that permitted? wink
All work & no play make Uber drivers joints & bones cave in.
Lol .. Am doing a free oyel giveaway, you should include it in my "Opinion contest " person with the most likes will get free Castrol oyel ...Winner will be announce on Friday 2pm ...

I dont think too many drivers will be participate in the contest grin
Autos › Re: .........in My Opinion Giveaway Contest ......... by dru23(op): 8:49pm On Dec 08, 2020
dicksonadams:
In my opinion awon team dru ti take over... Happy success and cingratulobia to the winner in advancement grin
Lol
Autos › Re: .........in My Opinion Giveaway Contest ......... by dru23(op): 7:55pm On Dec 08, 2020
Wandeayo:
In my opinion, drivers should implement an improved maintenance culture on their vehicles.
Sir I stated " unwritten rules" let give me you example below.....

Friends shouldn't sleep with their friend sister...
Autos › Re: .........in My Opinion Giveaway Contest ......... by dru23(op): 7:38pm On Dec 08, 2020
prodigyy:
Interesting
You are more than welcome to join ..... This is real no joke at all
Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by dru23(m): 7:36pm On Dec 08, 2020
deedee44:
Driver must apply brake when there's an obstruction ahead or when he needs to stop grin
You are in charge of the contest am doing ..please read up on it and send me ur account #
Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by dru23(m): 7:32pm On Dec 08, 2020
deedee44:
Driver must apply brake when there's an obstruction ahead or when he needs to stop grin

Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by dru23(m): 7:26pm On Dec 08, 2020
deedee44:
My oga, which one is doggy dog eat again grin grin
Am doing a contest ..called in my opinion, and I have nominated you to help me keep track of the winner. For your stress I will drop 3k naira , after you announce the winner and the winner has to conform that he/she received the prize .......
Autos › .........in My Opinion Giveaway Contest ......... by dru23(op):
Dear Nairalander, I will be drawing up a contract for my next uber driver.. So I need some ideas , it is called in My opinion contest... This are called unwritten rules that I will need to include in the contract.

The moniker that can come up with 1 creative rules and the most likes will win a free gift . This gift is Castrol gtx magnatec 5w30 or 0w20 , this cost at least 16k naira in the market.

This contest starts from Dec 8th through Dec 11th Friday at 2pm . I will nominated Deedee44 to help me keep track of the person with the most likes.... Examples below

In my opinion , driver should wear shoes when driving
In my opinion, driver should turn headlights at night ..



PS.. This is real contest ,am not joking.. Winner can't come up to pick up the item. Only via dispatch rider and winner will bear dispatch cost .....goodluck

Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by dru23(m): 5:10pm On Dec 08, 2020
bolabiyi:
plus driver must not park car to pee...orisirisi.
Or pee or shit inside car
Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by dru23(m): 5:03pm On Dec 08, 2020
calabardick:
See as these people destroy a 2010 corolla due to ignorance
Nothing new now ..I stated in the past, at times it is not that the car is bad or not fixable.. It is wrong mechanic, out if 50 mechanic you lucky to find 5 that know what they are doing......

I spoke to a family member about my 2003 Civic that needed engine flush, I will update that you guys soon. Once I get some quotes clarify.....
So family member stated that their 2005 sienna was making noise and needed shocks.. So they took it to the mechanic for fixing and paid 90k naira ..

After collecting the car after 5 days , the noise still persist and they decided to take it to another mechanic. The new mechanic stated that the Sienna needs shocks, they explain to the mechanic that the shocks were just replaced etc .. The new mechanic stated nothing was replaced at all ... The owner of the car shouted and weak for body........ This business is a doggy dog eat world o shine your eye......


Now from this experince you see people suffering, and u pity them. Me am a very compassionate person, have learn to control it ,not out of malice but out of common sense ..they person you dey pity ,you don't know what he has used his or her go do .. We talking about grown adults here ...........

And have come to learn that mechanic work can be very lucrative business, once people can trust your work and you deliver.. You can become a millionaire from it simple as 1,2,3 ... if you are dedicated enough.....

This Mechanic issue also happens in Yankee too ,don't get twisted some places I don't take my car too. If na minor things I take it to local Spanish shops ,but na engine issue or complicated things. Na to white rich areas , na Whiteman shop I take it ,not that they can't mess up too ..but am just lowering my risk
Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by dru23(m): 4:40pm On Dec 08, 2020
jpworld:
I'm copying, so i can update my contract.

Add driver must not drive one way, if he does and government impound the vehicle, the driver and the guarantor will be responsible.
Few more just came to mind. Will continue where I left off.

16. Driver must roll up window when it rains...
17. Driver must not drive car into swampy areas or inside river ,water ,ocean etc
18. Driver must have good eye sight.. Certification from eye doctor must be provided.
19. Driver must proof he/she has experince in ehailing. And the vechicle is for ehailing purposes only.
Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by dru23(m):
peeps4u:
It is never odd stating the bolded in the contract. State it in the agreement that the car is strictly for ehailing and shouldnt be taken outside the state except the owner expressly permits.

Consider this henceforth. It doesn't make you a bad owner partner.
Henceforth I will also state the following.....

1. No eating in the car
2. Car must be wash at all times
3. Driver must drive safe
4. No stealing of parts
5. Driver must be polite to all riders
6.when driving at night, driver must turn headlights on.
7. Car engine must be off when not in use
8. Driver must not drag race with the car
9. Driver must not use car to load farm product or life animal or dead.
10 driver must not load on top of car.
11. Driver must use a/c when weather permits
12. Driver must not borrow the car to another person
13. Car must not be taken or driven out of state
14. Driver must use petrol only.
15. Driver must not drink and drive .

These are the list am drawing up for the next contract . Anymore suggestions will be greatly helpful...
Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by dru23(m):
radautoworks:
I've stayed out of this but honestly dru, if he was going to your mechanic I don't see how he was putting 20W50 in your car. Unless the car was shorting oil, there are a million reasons why it was in the trunk. If it wasn't shorting oil, it makes sense why your oil was at home- it wasn't needed until it was time for the next oil change. I do think you need to query your mechanic because if he does it once, he'll do it again. Or is it the one you no longer use already in which case it doesn't matter.

As for the other stuff of going out of town, I comment my reserve because you won't like my opinion. But for the oil, from what you describe, I don't think he did it.
Thanks for your input... When the car was shorten oil , I was advice to use 20w50.( which I decline ).So I had Ayo Bishop to open up the valve cover.. The valve gasket was worn out and oil seal was replaced .. I was around to witness all the repairs myself.. After that the car didn't short oil anymore.......

And to why 20w50 was doing in the booth of my car ,I don't know o, also the left over gallon of Mobil 1 should have been in the boot of the car just incase of future top up.. Whatever reasons he gave I really can't understand it.......

You mention that I will not like your opinion for the out of town trip...how many car owners will approve their drivers do out of state trip , without their permission .. Out of state trip is a big no no in this business.. If he had ask me I would have said " NO" .. We knew about it when he got pulled over in Benin.. The police called to verify the owner of the car, if that didn't happen I wouldn't have known at all.....
I asked him why did he take the car out of Lagos ,he said shebbi is "my money he was looking for" . He now said that where did it say in the contract that he can't travel out of state.... Are u now ",Radauto" telling me that I should have stated that in the contract, that car is not meant for out of state.. Better yet are you justify what he did.. There nothing to justify what he did and you can't convince me otherwise........

For some reason I think you are now become part of the drivers association .. You seems to support a lot of their nonsense here and you agree with them a lot. For whatever reasons I don't know, Am not talking with malice here , but just observations ... i

In my book right is right and wrong is wrong no matter who it is . I tend to be vocal here on nairaland due to the fact that I answer to nobody and nobody pays my bill . It allows me to talk not only objectively, but also without bias ..

Again I want to say I have no ill feelings towards him. I parted ways for different reasons. I just wanted to clear the Air up on your post here.. Thank you for your time
Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by dru23(m): 4:44pm On Dec 07, 2020
chijioke17:
Madam radautoworks, make you just invite both of them come your place and they should settle over 3 plates of Jamaican rice, one for each of them and the 3rd for the witness( my humble self)

Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by dru23(m): 4:42pm On Dec 07, 2020
BAZ001:
Dru Dru Dru and all of you at Dru
We are all pleading ooh, let dis stop.
Dem touch ur tail small and you want spoil person career.
Plenty cruise for this thread dis season
I see some elders watching but not talking.
No vex ....no be start am now .. You know say I dey my own now ....
Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by dru23(m): 4:40pm On Dec 07, 2020
shollywendy1:
I am very sorry for intervening in this matter . Sincerely, I only did that due to the way the only woman we have in our midst was trying to calm both side down.
Why will I support or against what the guy did when I knew nothing about how the whole thing happened? I was not raised that way.
If me asking you to bury the matter means I'm supporting the wrong the guy did. I'm sorry once again.
Let me sha know when Castrol edge will be available.
Bro nothing to be sorry about now .... I was not upset at all with anyone .....Am done shipping for the year and the only oil I have is Castrol gtx magnatec .and Pennzoil.. You didn't have to explain at all ... you dey make me feel bad now .... No shaking sha ... I should be having some Car Air fresher coming next week.. I would love to give you 1 free of charge once it arrives... I will post it and remind me to give u a free 1 that I promise ...

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