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Car Talk › Re: ...2003 Honda Civic .......getting It Uber Ready...... by dru23(op): 9:01pm On Jan 29, 2020
zevous:
Thanks sir
Enjoy... he is expensive , but you will enjoy his wrk
Car Talk › Re: Used Engines From Japan by dru23(m): 11:50am On Jan 29, 2020
nurey:
I can be anything you want me to be ;[]D

Car Talk › Re: Used Engines From Japan by dru23(m): 9:58pm On Jan 28, 2020
nurey:
If you are not looking for Engines fitted into model that was available in US, you may have issues finding the right engine, we don't import Engines from Japan, rather other Asian countries malaysia, Thailand, china some JDM model are only available in Japan not exported to other close Asian countries.
Are you Gazzuzu alternative moniker? Or you work for him? Things that make you hmmmmmmm
Car Talk › Re: ...2003 Honda Civic .......getting It Uber Ready...... by dru23(op): 9:53pm On Jan 28, 2020
selfmadeOLX:
1.6M. 03 Civic

That's not really a wise investment in my opinion. But I trust you know what you're doing.
From storage fees and logistic issue , that will add on to the landing cost.... You can''t win it all... but the engine grade A++ .......
Car Talk › Re: ...2003 Honda Civic .......getting It Uber Ready...... by dru23(op): 9:48pm On Jan 28, 2020
zevous:
@Dru23 please what's the location of the painter? Can you share his details?
08025378369 the painter .........tell him the guy with the blue civic that he just painted for
Car Talk › Re: ...BMW X3..... 2008 Model by dru23(op): 9:24am On Jan 28, 2020
SpaceAngel:
Hmmm, may take you eternity to sell here. I advice you not to try it if you want to recover your money on time. You know the more it stays the more the value goes down.
Thanks I was advice not to waste my time and money
Car Talk › Re: ...BMW X3..... 2008 Model by dru23(op): 9:15am On Jan 28, 2020
nurey:
BMW don't generally have a good value in Nigeria both in monetary terms and turn around time.

My take on the X3 1st generation is it is a good vehicle not as reliable as the Japanese but down right better than the Alfa Romeo and jaguars. It isn't the first car to sport it's Engine lineup and transmission, you may only likely face part failure due to advance tech incorporated in them but those parts aren't expensive to replace.

It's a rare vehicle to come by owning to Nigerians fear of BMW, tokunbo is in the range of 2.4m -3.Xm depending on engine, colour and mileage.

You can ship to Nigeria and be able to sell but may stay long on the shelf, but selling depends on your marketing skills.
Thanks , I was told it is too risky to sell ....
Car Talk › Re: ...BMW X3..... 2008 Model by dru23(op): 7:47am On Jan 28, 2020
nurey:
Do I get a cut when vehicle is sold? that will determine my assistance to you or not
Hmmm
Car Talk › Re: ...BMW X3..... 2008 Model by dru23(op): 7:09am On Jan 28, 2020
nurey:
Draft a 10page legal agreement, payment terms and framework with 2 sureties with landed property in Asokoro (Abuja) or Banana Island (Lagos), they must accompany your agreement with their statement of account for December and January, they must also be willing to drop their Passport and a post dated check amounting to a sizeable sum of the commission.


A tax clearance certificate not later than 2015 would be needed, if the individual is an expatriate, he would need a letter of transfer of his estate administration duly signed and stamped by a person of high position in the home country.

Once you agree to the terms you will receive the information. Good day

Car Talk › Re: ...BMW X3..... 2008 Model by dru23(op): 6:10am On Jan 28, 2020
nurey:
Do I get a cut when vehicle is sold? that will determine my assistance to you or not
Yes o ...
Car Talk › ...BMW X3..... 2008 Model by dru23(op): 5:45am On Jan 28, 2020
Dear car guru , what is your take on a 2008 BMW X3.. Does it move market and how much does it cost. I was offered one for sale .And I want to ship to naija to sell ...
Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by dru23(m): 10:24pm On Jan 27, 2020
Chuwaa:
This question shows you haven't done any due diligence before venturing into this. I guess you'll have a lot of issues that need addressing.
We have an in-house Uber consultant o. Oga Dru grin

Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by dru23(m): 6:38pm On Jan 27, 2020
izzou:
[color=royalblue]Why not tell us how many times you've changed shocks, bushings, serpentine belts, fixed AC issues, tyres, radiator fan, maybe and the rest?

Tell us how much you've spent on these

When I used "SUFFER", I meant the car will work and work. I didn't mean it will have shattered screens and broken lights.
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If you buy quality parts ± good drivers + good mechanic = less time downtime at the shop....

Good quality shocks.... Should last at least six months from experience

Tires.... Have change tires quite often, likely due to ignorantly buying winter tires or low quality tires or both..

Bushings...... Can't recall I change bushings often, but once change it should last a good six months or so ....

A/c..... The trick is to go to the right shop to fix A/c. Unfortunately not too many good A/c shops are around. Most tend to use the wrong A/c gas that ends up damaging compressor .... Also people do not check their a/c filter for dirt or dust.. If they do they just dust off the dirt instead of replacing the filter..... The last time I had a.c. issue was 1year ago. I had to buy my own compressor and took to radauto to fix .. Since than no more a/c issues at all . If I do have one , I know where to go to

Serpentine belt... I change some last two years or so .. I bought the original from the USA..

Ps. If you buy original good parts , it will help reduce your downtime.....
Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by dru23(m): 6:06pm On Jan 27, 2020
izzou:
[color=royalblue]Which conditions? The one above? grin

Any new investor needs to understand how this business works. He obviously hasn't understood it yet

For any driver to give you 25k any week, he needs to make three or four times that amount. He will

Buy fuel
Recharge his phone
Pay Uber's commission
Feed himself everyday at least
Have some savings for maintenance(Guage tires, brake issues, wash the car) etc
These are just basics to keep the business running and paying the partner. Let's forget if he saves or not

What this means is the car must work. Like WORKK. In fact, anyone buying a tokunbo for uber(rental or HP) should first observe a minute of silence for the car. That car go suffer.

Back then, I drive anytime. I can make 8k net and some responsibilities will collect it. What that means is I have to hit the road again to recover. I can drive by 1am, 4am, anytime I want, because the owner money must complete and I must make something too grin

Of all conditions I've seen, this is the MOST RIDICULOUS grin.

But nitigriti said he's interested sha. So no wahala tongue[/color]
1. 2008 Gold Elantra.......bought toks and it has been on Uber platform 2+ years.....

2. 2007 Silver Elantra...... It has been on Uber for 3+ years.... Some wrk was done in the past ...nothing major...

My Point..... It has how you maintain the cars that matters .... Maintenance is the key in all things you do...be warn it is not easy at all ,but possible

Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by dru23(m): 4:33pm On Jan 27, 2020
radautoworks:
Yes, however unless it's stolen, authentic liqui-moly is not going for 11k

Car Talk › Re: ...2003 Honda Civic .......getting It Uber Ready...... by dru23(op): 11:09am On Jan 27, 2020
dgitrader:
Weldone Dru23!
That commendable for a female driver. Are your fleet based in Lagos or FCT?
Lagos .......
Car Talk › Re: ...2003 Honda Civic .......getting It Uber Ready...... by dru23(op): 10:10am On Jan 27, 2020
nurey:
Dru Dru, baba agbalagba TUALE, fineboy looking checksy grin
Yes o .. How far
Car Talk › Re: ...2003 Honda Civic .......getting It Uber Ready...... by dru23(op): 2:31am On Jan 27, 2020
Monkeyprick:
How's your female driver?
Still driving your car on 30k weekly?
She did well at the time and she has move on to other things like going back to school.. She did a lot better than the male drivers, that I can tell you for sure.....
Car Talk › Re: ...2003 Honda Civic .......getting It Uber Ready...... by dru23(op): 3:48am On Jan 25, 2020
Lexusgs430:
With regards the transmission + power steering + SHAWD fluid refreshing, it's dealer only replacement for me..... I no fit shout.........


Well done..... Any vacancy to employ me onto your fleet team?...... grin

You clearly look after your fleet well, let's hope the drivers do as well........ cheesy

Car Talk › Re: ...2003 Honda Civic .......getting It Uber Ready...... by dru23(op): 3:21am On Jan 25, 2020
dumo1:
Nice overall turnout dru23. More money to your business venture. Thanks for giving us an idea about how it's all done. The rust from the liinkages area won't it have an adverse effect on the vehicle in the long run?
Linkages has been replaced ...All the things needed replacement has been replaced... so far the car runs good and back shocks might need replacement soon.. The expense on that was much o .. But I have no major regrets. The engine has low miles which is very ok ,it has 162k original miles. That car is 16years old and it was well taken care of for that age of a car ... with the right driver, making back my money should not be a problem
Car Talk › Re: ...2003 Honda Civic .......getting It Uber Ready...... by dru23(op): 10:45pm On Jan 24, 2020
KINGreignn:
Correct, wasere

Car Talk › Re: ...2003 Honda Civic .......getting It Uber Ready...... by dru23(op): 10:06pm On Jan 24, 2020
nurey:
The caption that depicts Dru is "when you hear your car is from canada" grin

See him eye ball sef, Opolo eye no be open eye grin upon all his boosting, he still bought a lemon grin

Car Talk › Re: ...2003 Honda Civic .......getting It Uber Ready...... by dru23(op): 9:10pm On Jan 24, 2020
ziegurf:
Dude can I have your number? ....we get some deals
Hit me via email dru23@hotmail.com
Car Talk › Re: ...2003 Honda Civic .......getting It Uber Ready...... by dru23(op): 8:52pm On Jan 24, 2020
KINGreignn:
dru23 lala, na you be this wey dey under motor? shocked grin
this picture has been saved for a sweet meme in the nearest future cool tongue

Car Talk › Re: ...2003 Honda Civic .......getting It Uber Ready...... by dru23(op): 8:31pm On Jan 24, 2020
melviniyke2002:
Pls full pix of car. D painting was it oven bake
No bake .......
Car Talk › Re: ...2003 Honda Civic .......getting It Uber Ready...... by dru23(op):
More pictures

Car Talk › Re: ...2003 Honda Civic .......getting It Uber Ready...... by dru23(op): 8:28pm On Jan 24, 2020
Ready to hit the road....

Car Talk › Re: ...2003 Honda Civic .......getting It Uber Ready...... by dru23(op): 8:27pm On Jan 24, 2020
Completed and ready to make money...

Car Talk › Re: ...2003 Honda Civic .......getting It Uber Ready...... by dru23(op): 8:21pm On Jan 24, 2020
Continue process

Car Talk › ...2003 Honda Civic .......getting It Uber Ready...... by dru23(op): 8:19pm On Jan 24, 2020
This is my currant car 03 civic to my fleet. This 03 toks civic was bought at least 3 months ago. I bought the car via auction.... This is the most costly civic so far and below were the issues. And part of the cost was logistic issue...

1. I bought the civic very high via iaa auction months ago.

2. At the time of purchase I underestimate the distance from auction site to my home . Which cost me an extra $300 and $90.00 in storage fees

3. The car had transmission issue: which I was not aware of at the time of purchase. It was listed Run and Drive

4. The car needed a paint job, but nevertheless the interior and exterior were in good shape. Engine was 162k miles.

The process of getting my Civic Uber ready

1. Transmission.... About 70k naira including cost of Honda ATF .. When it comes Honda transmission, you must use the recommended ATF ,this is non negotiable. Unless you want to be changing transmission every few thousand miles ..

2. Paint job .. 55knaira The whole car was painted in order for the car to come out good.

3. Linkage, brake pads, a/c coil, bushings and fire extinguisher, C caution sign and miscellaneous items about 70k naira. Also we change tires and rims to size 15. This way gives the car a better ground clearance. And also 04 and 05 civic comes with size 15 rims and tires. The 02 and 03 civics are only 14size rim and tires , I dont know why.....

4. Oil change: This is where Mobil 1 Extended Performance comes in 5w20. I can't do with out my Mobil 1 extended performance. It is like bringing a knife to a gun fight without it .. 17k naira value

The total cost of getting the car uber ready, including purchasing, unforseen expenses is 1.6m naira .

And to potential investor are you ready for this uber business. Do you have the time and patient to make it work. If you are not hands on this business is not for you. If you are just looking for someone to manage for you, this business is not for you ..
As much as I spend so much getting the car uber ready. I also take my time matching good driver to the car. Just like any corporation does, you need time to search for good candidates that will meet the criteria for the position. Anything you rush yourself into ,you are at a risk rushing yourself out .. The dynamics of this business requires time and patients . It is a tough business and I would not recommend it anyone that is not hands....


Conclusion: Before you invest in this business think of the time you need to put in and cost . I will not advise anyone to give their cars out there for someone to manage for them. But if you want drive yourself than this business is perfect for you.
I get so many people asking me to help them manage their cars. I always tell them 'NO' because I know the stress I go through each day. The truth is that even uber fares are highly favorable to drivers, some of them will still give excuse not to deliver.
And at times owners are to blame for the failure of the business. A lot of them dont understand the business their getting into. They just look for drivers and expect daily or weekly alerts. Drivers at the sametime don't care, they think they are doing you a favor. Some of them have good rental deals ,but they still mess up..

PS..... Civics are still the best cars for me . Better than Corolla, elantra, Kia etc .. Easy to maintain and cost of buying a good tokunbo should not pass 1.5m naira.

Car Talk › Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by dru23(m): 11:46am On Jan 23, 2020
theoilguy:
It is o�

Car Talk › Re: The Official Car Comparison/Recommendation Thread by dru23(m): 11:38am On Jan 23, 2020
nurey:
You have now taken over from Dru Hawking oil all over threads is your last name Hawkins? grin

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