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Car Talk / Re: White Smoke When I Start The Engine -03 Camry (EXPERTS IN D HOUSE TO RESPOND PLS by Issyman(m): 5:02pm On Dec 31, 2013
I visited car-doctor some weeks back in his workshop in Abuja. after checking the car himself, he said its the valve seal that needs to be changed.

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Car Talk / Re: Official Nissan & Infiniti Thread by Issyman(m): 9:02pm On Dec 12, 2013
nissparts: Issy,

The compressor is 15k

Ok. Thanks. Aw much will it cost to send to me in Abj. Thanks
Car Talk / Re: Official Nissan & Infiniti Thread by Issyman(m): 11:51am On Dec 12, 2013
nissparts, am still expecting your response. you said you will help me ask a friend of yours about the compressor. thanks.
Car Talk / Re: Official Nissan & Infiniti Thread by Issyman(m): 7:44pm On Dec 11, 2013
nissparts: Hi, sorry, I dont do a/c repairs but I can check with a supplier for the compressor 2mrw.

Thanks.
Car Talk / Re: Official Nissan & Infiniti Thread by Issyman(m): 5:30pm On Dec 11, 2013
oga Nissparts, I own a 96 Nissan almera automatic transmission. I am in love with the car seriously but my problem with the car is the A/c. I have spent over N150k trying to fix this problem on different occasion. different guys have worked on it but all to no avail. some months back, a guy told me to fix a Toyota camry dryer and condenser. he gave all the assurance in this world that it will work. I commissioned him with 35k to fix it. unfortunately, he changed them 2ce and claimed that all is well. after test running the car, I discover the a/c only cools when I accelerate, he claimed that the compressor he bought was damaged by the faulty condenser or dryer which he had to change. so he requested me to buy another compressor which I refuse for the past three months.
my question is that do you think if I do that, the a/c will work perfectly and also can you get me a very good compressor cos I discovered that all compressors I have bought so far in Abuja are not always good.
expecting your response.
thanks.
Autos / Re: Auction Vehicles Below One Million Naira (*Updated*) by Issyman(m): 3:08pm On Dec 06, 2013
mitey:

^^^^
How can you pay 50k for a car at this time and age and not expect to get swindled?? undecided
you are swindler yourself. how on earth can you pay 50k for a car and expect not to be swindled. Customs do not auction cars on internet. those guys are fraudsters. it has been on this section first page warning people like you but still you went ahead to pay. you like awoof. sorry for your loss.
Car Talk / Re: The Audi And Volkswagen Issues Resolution Thread by Issyman(m): 5:13pm On Dec 03, 2013
Otunba Siena, well done for the good work on this forum. I appreciate of you guys-you, ikenna,car doctor, lomomike and all the gurus in the house that have been sharing their knowledge with us. I can proudly say that I now challenge my mechanic views on repairs. I now know more. when you ask all these our mechanics about your observations on your car, they will always tell you "oga leave am like that, nothing go do am or it will go away".
I have always been a Nissan user and now a Toyota user (03 camry). Otunba Siena, I will need ur sincere advice on 2000 Volkswagen Passat cos I am contemplating on getting one instead of carina E. my fear on the Passat is the durability, reliability, cost of maintenance and availability of the spare parts.
pls, can you enlighten and advice if I should go for the car.
Note: I want to buy for my madam and location is Abuja. atleast there are good roads. expecting your prompt response.
thanks.
Car Talk / Re: Dangers Of Buying Vehicles From Cotonou by Issyman(m): 12:30pm On Dec 02, 2013
saintjoel: I sincerely want nairalanders to please judge whoever has done wrong and please I also want you all to be truthful about it especially for those who have bought cars from cotonou.

A certain Gboyega got in touch with for a 307 and other cars he could get for 900,000naira and initially I sent pictures of a 307 with manual transmission but he declined saying he needed one with auto transmission and I remember telling him that auto transmission will be more expensive since there is so much hype around cars with auto and leather seats. He still insisted on a 307 with auto transmission and I had no choice but to tell them to come into the market.

Now everyone knows you've to pay a certain amount of money after purchase in cotonou before it can be moved to the border purchase but I've adopted a way of telling my customers the whole amount,for example if you inquire about a 1999 camry,I just tell you it's 850K with Nigerian custom duty instead of telling you 500K CEFA goes into this or 1.3M CEFA goes into that.

Now,when they came into the market,I had issues with the first cart they bought cos from the look of things,it had engine issues so we moved to another park and started bargaining for a better one.In all this bargaining,I wasn't involved and the manager spoke english,so everything was clear to them and after bargaining,the manager told them to pay 2.2M CEFA and everything amounted to 2.7M CEFA with clearing etc..

Immediately I called them aside and asked them if they'll settle for a cheaper car like a Golf4 cos to me the 307 wasn't just it but they were like it's either 307 or nothing,so I told them to deposit 20,000 naira,they even said someone promised to ship and clear the 307 to them for 600,000naira and I can remember asking them if they'll settle for the one been shipped to them.

When we got back to seme after paying the deposit,I later learnt they needed to make withdrawals from GTB which was about 2hrs drive from the border.On getting to the banks,they ran into some issues and could only withdraw around 3pm,we got to the border around 4pm,in all these,Gboyega kept asking me if they could get the car out that evening and I told him it was a 50/50 thing,that we've even loaned them 500K CEFA for the clearing but the white man insisted on been paid before releasing the car,even when we changed into CEFA,I don't know if the money changer kept part of their money but when I calculated using the exchange rate,I discovered they were shortchanged and Mercy and Gboyega didn't even know about this. I had to confront the Alhaji that changed the money,collected the balance,went back to cotonou to meet them with the balance,kindly take note that this happened around 5pm.

To summarize it all,the car couldn't come out and even two of my cars were also stuck in cotonou cos there was a public holiday a day before and the whole place was choked up,even as at that time the car couldn't beat the 6pm deadline at seme,so I told them to come back.

Even after collecting their car in one piece,Gboyega and his girlfriend mercy have kept calling me a 419 cos of these reasons:-

1.Their car didn't come out the same day they paid,even when I kept telling Gboyega it was 50/50 and I didn't collect the 15K CEFA(express charges) from them,cos if I had collected it and couldn't produce the car by evening,it'll have been worse.

2. I told them my charges was 30,000naira but I think Gboyega been who he is told his girlfriend who paid for the car my charges was 5,100naira instead of 30,000.

3. Mercy said people she met in Abuja told her that the extra charges weren't needed in cotonou(battery and security,escort,customs etc),that you just pay and leave with your car.

4. I was given 35,000 naira for plate numbers but that same day,customs officials shot a smuggler and we were stuck in seme for hours so I told them I didn't want to risk dropping the money for a plate number and they will come the next day,it wouldn't be ready.I also told Gboyega that I deducted 15,000 from the 35,000 to cover for my agent fee and when he came for the car l,I gave him 20,000naira.

5.Gboyega later called for a BMW and I got him a pristine one,even paid 20K deposit for the car but to my dismay,he never showed up in Cotonou to either bargain with the white man or make outright payment.I kept calling him for days and also sent him messages via whatsapp,that it wasn't about him paying me back but he should at least let me know if he'll buy or not,so I could find ways of recovering my money but he never replied not until saturday when Mercy,his girlfriend called me to start asking for her 15,000 naira and I had no choice other than to tell her what her man did to me.

6. They have now said I behaved unprofessionally cos I told Mercy about the BMW deal and Gboyega even sent me messages telling me that he didn't believe I dropped 20K deposit with the white man when he hasn't even come into cotonou to verify and I even sent a picture of the receipt issued to me.

7. Gboyega said an agent told them clearing of 2003 cars was between 100K-120K and I charged them 150K but I told him to tell his agent to produce his tariff booklet,from my experience has an agent,only cars from 1996-2002 pay 130K while 03 pays 150K,I wasn't the one who wrote the tariff booklet and I did all I could to get the car out.Gboyega even drove the car out from seme border to abuja himself and unless he wants to lie,no custom personnel disturb him on his way.

8. When the car was brought out,I called the AC repairer and he told me the gas was leaking,one thing I know about an average Nigerian mechanic is this,if he doesn't know much about a car,don't let him touch the engine unless the customer is around.Even when they got to Abuja and filled the gas,it was discovered that there was nothing wrong with the AC and yet they are accusing of not filling the AC,when did an agent become AC repairer?.
I won't want to bore you but please I'm an honest businessman and I will like the Nairalanders to please tell me where I've gone wrong.I don't understand why Mercy will wake up on a sunday morning and start calling me a 419.
Autos / Re: Need OEM Car Parts? Post Request Here And Obtain Free Quotations by Issyman(m): 1:58pm On Nov 26, 2013
IdaraCHODB:

Let's be clear you want the main catalytic converter under the car not the exhaust manifold right?

yes, the main catalyst converter.
Autos / Re: Need OEM Car Parts? Post Request Here And Obtain Free Quotations by Issyman(m): 11:05am On Nov 26, 2013
IdaraCHODB:

Which engine type:

LE V6 1MZFE 3.0L
LE L4 2AZFE 2.4L
SE V6 1MZFE 3.0L
SE L4 2AZFE 2.4L
XLE V6 1MZFE 3.0L
XLE L4 2AZFE 2.4L

American or Japanese?

American
LE L4 2AZFE 2.4L
vin: 4T1BE32K82U536485.
Also give me quote for a very good after market one like u mentioned earlier to compare prices.
I can see that you are online.
Autos / Re: Tokunbo Arrive 4 Good Cars At Low Price,carina_e_2000,carina_e.1997..08102772292 by Issyman(m): 5:26pm On Nov 25, 2013
location of the cars? are they RHD of LHD? a serious buyer interested in carina E.
Autos / Re: Genuine Toyota Parts by Issyman(m): 8:17am On Nov 25, 2013
how much will it cost to get an OEM catalyst converter for 02/03 Toyota camry. thanks.
Autos / Re: Need OEM Car Parts? Post Request Here And Obtain Free Quotations by Issyman(m): 9:34am On Nov 24, 2013
IdaraCHODB:

OEM or a quality aftermarket product like Magnaflow?

OEM
Jobs/Vacancies / Re: Graduate Trainees At Actionaid Nigeria - October 2013 by Issyman(m): 12:57pm On Nov 21, 2013
kokoA: Abi na scam?
seriously not a scam. one of their senior staff confirmed to me that its not a scam. am not an applicant but just trying to help calm u guys down.
Autos / Re: Need OEM Car Parts? Post Request Here And Obtain Free Quotations by Issyman(m): 11:22am On Nov 21, 2013
@op
how much will it cost to get a new catalyst converter for 02/03 Toyota camry.
thanks.
Car Talk / Re: Beware Of Catalyst Stealing Mechanics, Welders And Car Dealers!!!! by Issyman(m): 9:45am On Nov 21, 2013
olumide4christ:

Mr. Issyman, is this the sparkling Toyota Camry you bought through Jelad a few weeks ago
yes it is. I think the major problem here is that its either the catalyst is removed or expired. what is the average life span of the catalyst? a mechanic first checked and told me its there while the panel beater told its not. I don't trust both judgement until I have time to have it checked maybe it was there or not or expired.
I think another issue we also have to bear in mind is that we are all buying fairly used cars (tokunbo). to me its a matter of luck. this cars have been used for average ten years depending on the model, so we don't expect it to be performing or be intact like a brand new.
sincerely speaking, jelad ventures by my own experience with him is sincere enough for an average Nigerian biz guy.
Car Talk / Re: White Smoke When I Start The Engine -03 Camry (EXPERTS IN D HOUSE TO RESPOND PLS by Issyman(m): 6:07am On Nov 20, 2013
car-doctor:
Weak engine. Change it or completely overhaul it.

What's the mileage on this car?

Car-Doctor.

The mileage is 178K. Mechanics said it's the valve seal in the engine. I checked a website called carcomplaints.com the same complaints were made and culprit was valve seal. I also learnt from there that it's a common problem to the model at average of 100K miles.
Where is your workshop in abuja car doctor?
Car Talk / Re: White Smoke When I Start The Engine -03 Camry (EXPERTS IN D HOUSE TO RESPOND PLS by Issyman(m): 10:51pm On Nov 19, 2013
JUO: my guy u too worry! how often do You top the oil?
Guy, I am even afraid to touch the car. I stopped using it for the main time until the issue is resolved. It's only used for short distance and not often. I discovered on sun that the oil is becoming short. Am not just happy about opening up the engine of a car I bought less than one month.
Car Talk / Re: Beware Of Catalyst Stealing Mechanics, Welders And Car Dealers!!!! by Issyman(m): 8:59pm On Nov 19, 2013
@op
This issue of catalyst is becoming unbearable. Out of every 10 cars bought either from Lagos ports or cotonou, 9 must have been removed. It's so sad. My dealer friend claimed that my car catalyst is intact while a panel beater said it has been removed. I went for a scan and Catalyst error came up. It's sad. A friend told me that I shouldn't bother cos he has been using his DC like that.
Pls where is your workshop in abuja. Pls u can contact me on 0802849204 to meet. Pls u can send sms.
Thanks

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Car Talk / Re: White Smoke When I Start The Engine -03 Camry (EXPERTS IN D HOUSE TO RESPOND PLS by Issyman(m): 8:42pm On Nov 19, 2013
Still waiting for your input people
Autos / Re: Clean & Well Maintained Registered Nissan Almera-96 Model For 500k Negotiable by Issyman(m): 11:52pm On Nov 15, 2013
Still very much available for grabs
Car Talk / Re: White Smoke When I Start The Engine -03 Camry (EXPERTS IN D HOUSE TO RESPOND PLS by Issyman(m): 11:51pm On Nov 15, 2013
I still need u guys response on this issue cos am very scaring of opening up the engine of the car. Some comments are hidden by the moderator I guessed.
Like I mentioned earlier, when I took custody of the car, it was only steam that came out for the first 2days before the oil change. It was after the oil change that I noticed the smoking like keke napep when u start the car after the engine has cooled off. So I wonder aw can just changing the oil damage the valve seal. Am thinking maybe it's a wrong oil that was used cos the car manual states 5W30. It's a 2AZ-FE engine.
Pls my people am still waiting for ur professional advice.
Thanks to you all
Car Talk / Re: White Smoke When I Start The Engine -03 Camry (EXPERTS IN D HOUSE TO RESPOND PLS by Issyman(m): 7:31am On Nov 15, 2013
@gluck4cars.
Thanks for ur response. I checked the oil stick, the oil is a bit from the full sign i.e the upper hole on the stick.
Secondly, the smoke now lasts for almost 25seconds cos I checked it this morning and it happens anytime the engine cools down.
Thirdly, when I scanned the car, the code was catalytic error. So I got a panel beater to help ascertain the state of the catalyst converter (indomie) yesterday and he told me it's bad and also there is small leakage on the exhaust.
My mechanic said it's probably the valve seal that is the culprit which another mechanic also suggested but am weary of them opening up the engine.
Autos / Re: Clean & Well Maintained Registered Nissan Almera-96 Model For 500k Negotiable by Issyman(m): 12:44am On Nov 15, 2013
oztin: Pls can dis car fly for 350k serious Buy pls call 08068100830 or pin me 286CAAB1

No sir. It cant fly for 350k cos before I bought the 2 tyres and 4 absorbers, I was offered 400k. So I can sell for 350k. U can still do better. Give me a call.
Autos / Re: Clean & Well Maintained Registered Nissan Almera-96 Model For 500k Negotiable by Issyman(m): 10:52am On Nov 13, 2013
keep the calls coming
Autos / Re: Clean & Well Maintained Registered Nissan Almera-96 Model For 500k Negotiable by Issyman(m): 8:42am On Nov 13, 2013
STILL WAITING FOR THE LUCKY BUYER
Autos / Re: Clean & Well Maintained Registered Nissan Almera-96 Model For 500k Negotiable by Issyman(m): 8:14am On Nov 13, 2013
GOOD MORNING TO YOU ALL
Autos / Re: Clean & Well Maintained Registered Nissan Almera-96 Model For 500k Negotiable by Issyman(m): 3:16pm On Nov 12, 2013
DONT MISS THIS BEAUTIFUL OPPORTUNITY!!!!
Autos / Re: Clean & Well Maintained Registered Nissan Almera-96 Model For 500k Negotiable by Issyman(m): 1:31pm On Nov 12, 2013
for a lucky buyer. the car is for sale by me (owner)
Autos / Re: Clean & Well Maintained Registered Nissan Almera-96 Model For 500k Negotiable by Issyman(m): 1:30pm On Nov 12, 2013
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