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Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by GAZZUZZ(m): 9:20am On Apr 13, 2018
Daily tips.

When you know you cannot avoid hitting that deep Sharp pothole,
release the brakes, yep I said take your foot off the brakes, there is less damage to the wheel/tyre/suspension system when the brakes are not applied just before impact.

Let go of the brakes, hold on to the steering wheel and hope for the best after impact.


When you have a tyre blow out at high speed, do not step on the brakes (it comes as second nature) rather hit the gas pedal immediately, then gradually allow car slow down to safer speed before applying brake.

Check tyres every week for uneven wear week, if tyres are worn out unevenly in front it signifies suspension damage.

Car sways to one side while driving? Do not go for alignment, cars do not suddenly start pulling to one side, only when there is damage to the suspension (lower control arm bushings, tie rods, ball joints, etc) the alignment guys will always collect your money and align something, best bet is to take your car to your mechanic and have him take apart the front suspension, and Inspect, after replacing parts you can then do the alignment.

not every noise is from the shock absorber grin the steering column, the upper strut mounts sway bar links and bushings are very noisy when defective.

tyres vibrating between 80-100km/hr and smoother after that? Go and balance your wheels.

Excessive bounce from vehicle? Then you can think of struts

Vibration when you drive off, and no vibration when coasting? Check inner side CV joints

Never put air pressures above 35psi in your regular tyres, there is a greater possibility tyres will twist or burst if you do so.

Finally when you hit that deep Sharp pothole and you came out, do a quick check on your rims and tyres, it is possible they are Bent (pics attached)



Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by GAZZUZZ(m): 9:02am On Apr 13, 2018
Spunkalator:
Guys abeg, anyone got an idea of how much to fix the steering airbag of a kia rio 2010..? Please give me a range, or anyone i can call at ladipo..thanks

cc Legendary Gazzuzz aka Magician
cc iyaegin
cc chillex
cc carshopper
cc everybody that has an idea
what are you fixing? The cost of fixing the airbag properly is over 150k (airbag module, impact sensor, seatbelt tensioner, airbag steering wheel /passenger side)
Autos › Re: Registered 2002 M/benz S500 At #580k by GAZZUZZ(m): 8:44am On Apr 13, 2018
bloody demeanors like MTN grin
Autos › Re: Registered 2002 M/benz S500 At #580k by GAZZUZZ(m): 11:40pm On Apr 12, 2018
vespa123:
Ml engine?
Kingreign nah so e suppose be? grin
Autos › Re: Thread for Corrola 2007-2012 sales. by GAZZUZZ(m): 6:51pm On Apr 12, 2018
thebigkendo:
grin grin grin you trained us well, never doubted you

NB: eermmm Can I get one of does "obodo oyibo" Ragolis water??
you know say I get almost 10bois for workshop, and I de buy 3bags of bure water daily,
this supply has reduced my water expenditure to 1.5bags for tomorrow. grin
Autos › Re: AC Guru. by GAZZUZZ(m): 6:42pm On Apr 12, 2018
amozo:
Can someone highlight the suspected problem why car AC is not cooling is just like fan
only a powerful juju man can help you with this
Autos › Re: Thread for Corrola 2007-2012 sales. by GAZZUZZ(m): 6:23pm On Apr 12, 2018
thebigkendo:
Bros check the date/mileage again wink wink
demeanor! There's a service tag on the Windshield top left also from valvoline, more recent and up to date with current mileage wink will upload later
Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by GAZZUZZ(m): 4:41pm On Apr 12, 2018
GAZZUZZ:
I de select no be small..... If you talk rude, I cancel, my life does not depend on it. But I can fix it all in one nite by accepting every trip wink

Autos › Re: Very Urgent Sales Clean & Sharp Firstbody 2004 Toyota Matrix For 1.150k Last by GAZZUZZ(m): 12:14pm On Apr 12, 2018
why are you hiding the plates?
Crime › Re: Police Dismiss And Arraign SARS Officer For Killing A Ram Seller In Kogi by GAZZUZZ(m): 12:08pm On Apr 12, 2018
SalamRushdie:
I would exhausted all it's lethal velocity at the apogee of the climb and fall at slower non lethal speeds which can't be fatal to anyone
flying cockroach don ever hit you for nite? grin
Crime › Re: Police Dismiss And Arraign SARS Officer For Killing A Ram Seller In Kogi by GAZZUZZ(m): 11:57am On Apr 12, 2018
SalamRushdie:
You fire an AK 47 rifle onto a hard surface and didn't expect a dangerous ricochet? Sir it's your dull brain that did this to you , in your next life fire all warning shots into the air at 160 - 175 degrees angle and all will be well
it can still fall on someone's head in the next village grin
Autos › Re: Toyota 4runner 2004 Nigerian Used 1.5million naira. by GAZZUZZ(m): 11:42am On Apr 12, 2018
OgaKazeem:
Gazzuzz... u don comot d Thermostat? d fan nko? our weather dey hot o ehen
all stock sir, are you the lucky buyer?

I am personally thinking of buying and converting it to a tow truck
Car Talk › Re: Help With Sludge... by GAZZUZZ(m): 11:29am On Apr 12, 2018
all cheap engine flush in the market is canned diesel.

Autos › Re: Used Lexus Rx 350 2010 For Sale. SOLD SOLD SOLD... by GAZZUZZ(m): 11:15am On Apr 12, 2018
bojokayode:
Gazzuzz, try to understand what he's trying to say. Nairaland has become your kingdom that whatever you say here becomes a law...And on the part of hiding things,i've got nothing to hide. Everything is clear....
Let the sale continue.
Autos › Re: Used Lexus Rx 350 2010 For Sale. SOLD SOLD SOLD... by GAZZUZZ(m): 11:15am On Apr 12, 2018
thebigkendo:
Seller said



So obviously Nigerian Used
Vehicle is registered hence the plate number attached.

My definition of proper labeling is every other thing the OP mentioned after he was queried. It should become 2nd nature, and no one should be compelled, cajoled or threatened before it is done.

This is a 7m naira vehicle, not 700k.
Autos › Re: Used Lexus Rx 350 2010 For Sale. SOLD SOLD SOLD... by GAZZUZZ(m): 10:09am On Apr 12, 2018
valarinz:
I'm not against the new standards, I only quoted to complain cos it's you who made the comment.

Whether you like it or not, you're not a floor member on this forum anymore, your opinion and comment holds a lot of weight when it has to do with cars(Toyota & Lexus in particular). I hope u now see where I'm going abi.

the fact u made that comment has already pronounced this car 'untrustworthy' and any other person who's interested will now be more interested in finding out why gazzuzz doesn't trust this car rather than approaching it with open mind

Hope u get my point
That's why every product should be labeled properly, Nigerian used or foreign used.

Example.

https://www.nairaland.com/4432707/toyota-4runner-2004-nigerian-used

As long as seller does not have anything to hide, sales here will be stress free.

Autos › Re: Used Lexus Rx 350 2010 For Sale. SOLD SOLD SOLD... by GAZZUZZ(m): 8:16am On Apr 12, 2018
valarinz:
Sir, to be frank with you, I respect your posts a lot in this section but I feel this is totally unnecessary, you shouldn't join others to do this.

You just cast doubt on the mind of anyone who's interested In this car and suddenly it becomes a case of 'guilty until proven innocent' for this ad, whereas the reverse should be the case.

If truly you have interest in the car, u know how to get the vin, it's a registered car, it could be fun to you doing this, but this is someone's livelihood on the line.
There are new standards for vehicle sales on autos.
Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by GAZZUZZ(m): 7:18am On Apr 12, 2018
mazinaija:
Please which coolant do you suggest I buy. I have been using 2k abro for my corolla
TOYOTA.
Autos › Re: Used Lexus Rx 350 2010 For Sale. SOLD SOLD SOLD... by GAZZUZZ(m): 9:31pm On Apr 11, 2018
bojokayode:
Gazzuzz, it's unwise to write of people's post when you don't have facts... People love lies and even doubts when the truth stares dem in the face..... If I had out something like 7m,you wouldn't have come up with ur sarcasm.........You can also come for an inspection bro.
it was a very simple direct question,
and you gave the right answers.

Nothing personal.

I have no regrets.

I will ask same question again, if I feel the need to.

And as for your VIn I had it before now.
Family › Re: This 9-year-old Girl’s Face Was Used To Promote Abortion(Photo) by GAZZUZZ(m): 9:09pm On Apr 11, 2018
to what end? Put her out of her misery.
Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by GAZZUZZ(m): 1:35pm On Apr 11, 2018
Style101:
Uber money is so useless that you practically can't do anything driving with uber. One can't feed nor even fuel the car. You'll just be driving and completing more trips with very little income. I think it's time we start a campaign against uber low fare price. It's either they return the 40% that was slashed from the original fare price, or reduce the commission they change from 25% to 10%. We can't be slaving for uber, and if they do not reconsider this fare pricing, very soon they will lose both drivers and riders. This is cooperate stealing.
Pls start, we need the surge.
Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by GAZZUZZ(m): 1:33pm On Apr 11, 2018
ephbe:
Boss abeg advise
Actually came here for ur advise
Just an opinion, I might be wrong
Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by GAZZUZZ(m): 12:35pm On Apr 11, 2018
ephbe:
Can someone help with price of stabilizer linkage and shock absorber pad of Corolla 2008.
Car makes some funny clinging noise when moving when it enters pot holes.
Kazeem said its Stabilizer Linkage and Shock absorber pad.
Price please or number of a good parts dealer
poor diagnosis, you will end up throwing money away.
Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by GAZZUZZ(m): 12:34pm On Apr 11, 2018
dru23:
Out of all your list of cars to stay away, you mention chevrolet, what is exactly wrong with them.. The chevy cruze is a good car and very fuel economy and durable. Now if you mention the availability of parts that his understandable , the American cars are now becoming popular on the Nigeria roads. Now the ford focus is even been used by the Nigerian police and also the same ford focus is been used in the states as taxi and used by cops.... Fuel wise there are excellent, put the Nigerian factor of availability of parts that is understandable and mechanical know how.. So my question here to you... which of the American cars do you think is durable on the Nigeria roads for uber.. And what is your take on chevy cruze? And I know for a fact that in Lapdio there parts for ford, and chevy cars.. I know that they are expensive.. But apart from parts been expensive what else dont you like about them..
the Nigerian police cover 5-10km in a day, not a point of reference at all. The cars are serviced by coscharis, and lagos state govt pays the bills.
Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by GAZZUZZ(m): 12:24pm On Apr 11, 2018
dru23:
Out of all your list of cars to stay away, you mention chevrolet, what is exactly wrong with them.. The chevy cruze is a good car and very fuel economy and durable. Now if you mention the availability of parts that his understandable , the American cars are now becoming popular on the Nigeria roads. Now the ford focus is even been used by the Nigerian police and also the same ford focus is been used in the states as taxi and used by cops.... Fuel wise there are excellent, put the Nigerian factor of availability of parts that is understandable and mechanical know how.. So my question here to you... which of the American cars do you think is durable on the Nigeria roads for uber.. And what is your take on chevy cruze? And I know for a fact that in Lapdio there parts for ford, and chevy cars.. I know that they are expensive.. But apart from parts been expensive what else dont you like about them..
im on the ground in nigeria an owner,
driver and an automotive technician.

Chevy cruise with the 1.4liter has a 150,000naira turbo charger, I said turbo charger not engine. How many techs do you think know how to service a turbocharger?
Ow yyyou can give me an eBay quote for the same parts, but realistically no one wants to wait 1-2weeks for a part via Ebay because he is saving 50k
Autos › Re: ASK GAZZUZZ by GAZZUZZ(op): 10:30am On Apr 11, 2018
alienvirus:
thanks. Are the parts available?
yes they are.
Autos › Re: ASK GAZZUZZ by GAZZUZZ(op): 9:56am On Apr 11, 2018
alienvirus:
Hi Gazzuzz,

What is your opinion about Ford Explorer 2003 and how much can i get the toks
Good car. Price unknown.
Autos › Re: ASK GAZZUZZ by GAZZUZZ(op): 9:38am On Apr 11, 2018
emmaak2:
THE OTHER TIME I GOT A 1OLTR WORTH OF FUEL RESET MY TRIP GOT 6O WHEN D FUEL GAUGE MARK REACHES THE MINIMUM

DROVE ROUND THE CITY


IS IT CONSUMING TOO MUCH FUEL

CAMRY 1999
good car, 10liter to 100km
Autos › Re: Ford Edge 2008 Tokunbo Accident Free 2.8m Negotiable by GAZZUZZ(m): 9:33am On Apr 11, 2018
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Autos › Re: 2008 Honda Accord Executive Toks with 59k Actual mileage -----SOLD----- by GAZZUZZ(m): 8:56am On Apr 11, 2018
Demeanor:
You have a very righteous sale here, all you had to do to write your name in the Sands of time was full disclosure.

Take clearer pics of the right side of the vehicle so we can all see how well the repair job was done.
Glad you noticed
Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by GAZZUZZ(m): 8:30am On Apr 11, 2018
My partner says I should start calling it daily tips, so here we go.

daily tips.

I have noticed a cycle, young mean struggle to find 600-800k, buy a vehicle they assume they can manage and be fixing small small while using it on the platform.

Sadly I have met with a lot of you and I see the frustration on your faces, it's almost the same cycle over and over again.

So here are some tips for aspiring Young men with limited funds

Avoid cars that are electrically abused: if you open an engine bay and you see wires flying upandan, please close bonnet and run.

Avoid cars with abused air-conditioning systems.
If pipes have been welded in multiple joints, condenser has been swapped with a different type compressor of a peugeot put in a corrola, try and avoid the car, fixing such vehicles will set you back over 100k in most cases . And there's no room for manage, it will just be a cycle of repairs till you get frustrated.

Avoid cars with accidents that affected the chassis.

avoid cars with rust!!!

avoid strange unpopular brands, (they come with strange unpopular problems! grin) Renault, suzuki, Citron,
chevrolet, NISSAN these cars are not bad, but also not good wink

About engines, if it's a Nigerian used car, ensure you do a research on the availability and price of engine and transmission, put it at the back of your mind that you might be replacing 1 or both of them in a short time.

When you finally do buy that car.

Ensure the fans do not run steady, they should be automatic, ensure the Thermostat is present, all this to ensure better fuel economy.

Don't jump into synthetic engine oil if there is no history of such use, first observe what happens on the first cycle of mineral engine oil, if it shortens after a 3000-5000 km duration. If it does, prepare your mind for an engine overhaul or replacement. But in the mean time keep trucking, topping up oil never hurt any one.

buy and install good tyres, don't inflate above 35psi,

Check suspension parts, replace defective parts.

The use of coolant (original coolant not that useless 2k Abro) is expensive, but long term will save you a lot of money.

Finally before you pay for that car, find a tech, or a friend that has some mech/tech knowledge to help you look at it.

finally the best buys are usually not sitting in car stands, but are cars driven daily, so when you see an advert on jiji or Olx and they tell you I go to work with it every day, meet me in xx office to come see it, it is most likely a better buy than one sitting in a car lot waiting for a buyer.





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