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This is the part of the cost analysis.. Below are proof of items needed

afangsoup:
sorry to ask, but did your driver drive that car across the Himalayas and alps mountains that all these things went bad so quickly?

If you read it carefully, it is only 7 things that needed to be address. The car is two years old on uber. And still running..

On my last post I narrated how my 08 Elantra was jerking and acceleration was weak. I had spent so much money with the previous mechanic that the problem was not fully solved.
So on my last visit to Nigeria about a month ago, I decided to try and put two of my uber cars together. I decided to use a mechanic that one of my uber drivers recommended . This is the same mechanic that had "ringed" my 07 elantra that I posted about during my stay in Nigeria. I was highly impressed with his work that I decided to give him the 08 Elantra that was jerking to fix
The mechanic took the car for a test drive. And he concluded that the transmission needs a replacement, speed sensor, and some other minor things done. For me personally I just wanted the car to accelerate and the jerking to stop. So over 150k was spent to get another transmission, transmission fluid, brainbox and brake change.
After the car was fix and given back to the driver. The driver stated that the car has improved a bit, but the car no longer jerks but acceleration is very weak. But he said he will have his own mechanic take a look at it . His own mechanic looked at the car and concluded that the car needs spark plugged to be flushed and nozzle needed some servicing. And the fuel pump was not the correct fuel pump. The fuel pump was a Toyota fuel pump. So 20k Naira was given to buy fuel pump and do nozzle flushed. At the end of it all the car was not operating to full capacity.
On a final effort , I now instructed the driver to take the car down to Radauto shop in Lekki. Since he leaves in Ajah and there is no point him driving back and fourth to the mainland. When my driver arrived at Radauto he meet with the technicians and a vehicle file was open. The car was scanned for 2700 Naira, and the car was taken for a test drive around the facility. After the test drive and assessment was done. The technician stated that the transmission is ok ,but the car needs rear shocks and some other items that was included in the assessment. And estimation bill of 172k Naira was given to my driver. I was told that the shop will have to order the parts. I instructed the driver to bring the list and see what I can do . The parts needed are described below from #1 to #7. The rest are miscellaneous items that I felt were important and I wanted to share with my readers

1. Spark plugs : The car needed a new spark plug. I got two sets for $23.00 . Each set obviously has 4 plugs.

2. Fuel injector Nozzle ; the nozzle needed only to be flushed . And this is done by using a chemical spray to spray out the junk. I personally felt it is better to buy a rebuilt on eBay. I bought it for $30.00

3. Throttle body : The Throttle body only needs servicing. But I figure it is best to buy a used one via ebay for $45.00

4[b]. Rear linkage[/b] : I bought a brand new one for $20.00

5. Rear shocks : I bought an extra pair of shocks few months ago that I have not used. It was a package deal from eBay. The rear shocks are brand new . It came with one set of hub wheels for $60.00 ,so we can add $60.00 to my final calculation.

6. Abs wheel speed sensor Rear left and right: I bought one for $48.00 and another for $34.00 . And I also bought some extra to keep aside. Those things can be very expensive in Nigerian market. And getting the right one is another story on its own

7. Hand brake shoe : I bought a brand new one for $27.00

8. Transmission fluid : The transmission fluid I bought goes for $78.00 (12)1liter each. This particular brand is very compatible with the Elantras . The Hyundai brand was there but it was 10 bottles for $80.00 . I noticed that a lot of car owners don't really understand the importance of the correct fluid. This fluid is not for sale, but I bought them specifically for my uber and personal cars.

9.Transmission Filter : good transmission oil should equal good filter. I got 4 pieces for $67.00 (not for sale).

10. Front shocks (two pairs for $97.00) : one of my personal and uber cars needs a replacement.. This will be my first time buying front shocks for my elantra. I bought rear shocks in the past with no problems. And till now they are going strong. Will see how the front shocks hold up. Sometimes with cheap shocks, you might end up having not so comfortable ride.. But with the Nigerian road it will be hard to tell.

11. Fuel pump : The last fuel pump I bought was 20k Naira. I decided to buy extra for safe keeping. This is a used one via ebay $35.00

10. Shock Mount : Most times drivers will complain that the shocks are bad. But in true essence, it could be a weak shock mount . I bought 2 brand new sets for $67.00 , at ladipo it goes for 5k per one that is for a used one. I plan on keeping this for emergency situations.

Radauto shop Estimate : 172k Naira

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Dru23 Total cost of 100kNaira:
My total estimate is 100k by using the currant exchange rate of 360. But if you really look at . It is roughly around 73k naira.. That is if you take away the cost of #2 and #3. But will can still go with the 100k Naira estimate. So these will leave room for plus and minus .

( 2 ) Advantages I was able to Utilise at Radauto

1. Free car assessment : with the free car assessment, which is free for now, elsewhere abroad it will cost me about $100 in the USA. Some shops in the USA will not give you a free complimentary assessment. Once your car is on the lift, they charge you a fee just for them to tell what needs fixing.


2. Scanning tools and Trained Technicians : The most important aspect of any shop is to have the correct tools. A lot of shops don't usually have the right scanner to scan your vehicle, either they have to borrow one or they don't have the more sophisticated scanner. With the right scanner 50% of the problem is reduced.


My conclusion : I want to make it categorically clear that my cost saving method might not be for everyone. But regardless how you look at it ,you could still find ways to save money ,it might not be as big as my savings . But you will still save certain amount. And I wish I had done this early on before spending over 150k on a transmission. I could have potentially save more money at the end .
Radauto and carquest is welcome development into the Nigerian market. And I will continue to use them as long as I can cut down or ''trim the fat " of my uber maintenance cost. Any uber fleet manager will tell you that maintenance will "eat" a lot of your profit in this uber business.

PS: Part two of my cost analysis mainly includes additional receipt and evidence that I wanted the reader to fully digest and comprehend. Thank you all and please don't be afraid to leave your comments either positive or negative below.

CityNGR:
Visa to see you here? No I'll pass... No wonder you don't have any contact information... next time put a shirt on please...

Just get visa first my guy...

nurey:
some people get turned on by the ability of the opposite sex been able to do what is general meant for their sex type. Like ladies like a guy who can plait Hair or ability to eye (that up and down eye movement)

Dr Dru has a thing for female mechanics though I may be wrong

That includes your wife too

CityNGR:
No need... your soldiers are impotent. They don't swim....only sink

That is not what your wife told me last nite

thebigkendo:

Either way bro ...am still laughing to bank... what about you

diportivo:
rule 21

is the last sentence a question or a statement of fact

rule 21 still

Trust me I can take his girl ....but I will not break up a happy home

OilsPartsCars:
Sorry Sir.


I dont want madam to say we'v relegated dexron III that is used in the States as just mere power steering fluid


In all, it is not about who is right or wrong. It is about CarTalk, and the need to inform car users.

Most of them don't want to be informed... so let them waste their money ..... No matter how hard you try at times, it is like beating a dead horse

OilsPartsCars:
Sorry Sir.


I dont want madam to say we'v relegated dexron III that is used in the States as just mere power steering fluid


In all, it is not about who is right or wrong. It is about CarTalk, and the need to inform car users.

Hey it works for me ...am sorry you can't research at all .. You barely have enough money for data..

OilsPartsCars:
The Dexron III is an ATF meant for older AT's, it is an automatic transmission Fluid, just like the WS or Mecron LV.


It is suitable for vehicles before 2002.


Infact, running a WS on a vehicle that is supposed to run Dexron III is one calling for trouble, expecially if the transmission has done over 150,000 miles.

It is important that one finds out what fluid is suitable for ones vehicle and stick with it. All this stuffs are in the manual, but which car owner sabi manual , they just trash the big book. And trust parts sellers to tell them, e go work, e go work. Oga na the same thing.

Well with me again.....you mention autozone, Carquest, stores that sell parts.. That basically they are just selling without following the cars manual. I don't know if I totally agree on that.
In my own case ,when I was looking for transmission fluid for my elantra.. The first thing I did was to google it ,so Google brought out elantras manual and correct fluid that is needed.. Which was Hyundai fluid... so with that I now went on ebay to select the fluid.. Luckily enough Hyundai fluid was there at a great price ...And at the same there were other fluid that was also compatible with the elantra... I also research that to be very ok ...so I do wonder at times that people do have a hard finding the rite fluid for their cars.
I never had that problem, if worse comes to comes, I just call the dealership ,to get more information... And you might be rite about the car parts company.. They might sell you something that might not be as quality as what the car manufacture recommended.. It is a toss up at times and people should just read the manufacturer's manual... if they can't use Google I guess... personally I had never had any issues looking via Google method

thebigkendo:
No way ma, you are giving Dru way too much credit.. OilsPartsCars is far far smarter than dru23 .
Dru can't argue and maintain the same point, he will go up & down, right & left While going off topic.
I don't even think Dru even knows how to take a screenshot
As for the topic on ground
I don't think Dextron III is right for a 2007 Camry
As ATF - No
Power steering fluid - Yes

I have a screenshot of your gf over my house last nite ...after doing her, I call uber for her ..you want a screenshot of that too

thebigkendo:
No way ma, you are giving Dru way too much credit.. OilsPartsCars is far far smarter than dru23 .
Dru can't argue and maintain the same point, he will go up & down, right & left While going off topic.
I don't even think Dru even knows how to take a screenshot
As for the topic on ground
I don't think Dextron III is right for a 2007 Camry
As ATF - No
Power steering fluid - Yes

You want ur Aunty to come for your neck? We know she is the leader of the flock ...don't go astray ,follow her command

nurey:
han han only you, you wan fire all of them are you a "MAN" or a "MACHINE"

I just need one to prove that am not barren

CityNGR:
Are you barren? Seems like you have something for nursing mothers...

Bring your sister, wife, girlfriend and even your mom.. Than we can truly find out if am barren or not

CityNGR:
A few of us are looking for dru... Kindly assist us with directions.

Facts: To see me you will need a visa ...just go to the nearest
USA embassy either Lagos or Abuja... once you get that visa and a plane ticket... kindly let me know ...I will walk you through the next process.. I wish the best

CityNGR:
If you not pursuing nursing mothers... You'll be selling adulterated oils.... and when outta stock starts posting these kinds of vagabondish opinions... From someone who knocked his own car ...

5w30, 0w20 still very much avaliable... in larger quantities... will be restocking 5w20 soon ...stay tuned ...for more information please contact me via dru23@hotmail ... A business phone contact will be avaliable soon ....