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It was revealed by Ford Motor Corporation (FMC) that its sales record in Nigeria improved by 33 percent this year compared to last year.

Senior manager, sub-Saharan Africa for Ford Eugene Prinsloo, made this known during a media brief and test drive of all the Ford models under the dealership of Coscharis Group and RT Briscoe plc to the motoring press, he stated that Nigeria is a significant market in Ford’s Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) region and accounts for a solid percent of our regional sales.

http://nagreenmotoring.com/news/ford-sales-increased-by-33-in-nigeria/

Emergencies do not send us any arrival message/notification. They just show up… anywhere and anytime. So ridiculous. Having a flat tire in the middle of nowhere when you have no jack could be frustrating. A fire incidence could be equally frustrating when you have an expired extinguisher or none at all.

I’d be listing 12 emergency equipment you should have in your car. Some you already know/have. Some you’d be hearing for the first time. Let’s go… http://nagreenmotoring.com/tech/motoringtips/your-car-needs-these-too/

Toyota has revealed the 11th generation Corolla, its new styling is much sharper and more angular, especially in the front. It has trapezoidal grill with a thin intake below the hood.

http://nagreenmotoring.com/news/carnews/2014-toyota-corolla-revealed/

Nigeria topped other African markets including South Africa in terms of imports in the past five years for the Range Rover models.

This was made known by the National Sales Manager, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) Sub-Sahara Africa, Liz Segal, in Lagos

http://nagreenmotoring.com/news/carnews/nigeria-tops-sales-chart-of-range-rover-in-africa/

Local Porsche Centre in Nigeria unveiled the new Porsche Panamera Platinum Edition last week.

The new Panamera Platinum Edition is based on both the Panamera and Panamera 4 versions but it is distinguished by special design features on exterior like Platinum Silver on the air-inlet grille lamellas, lower half of the side view mirrors, the trim on the trunk lid, the rear diffuser, and on the air vent grille on the side. Even the wheels were not left out; the Platinum Edition is fitted with a 19-inch Panamera Turbo alloy wheels with the red, black, and gold Porsche crest.

http://nagreenmotoring.com/cars/carreviews/porsche-panamera-platinum-unveiled-in-nigeria/

The doors of the 8th Lagos Motor Fair and 2nd Autoparts Expo will soon be opened to the general public. The Motor Fair and Autoparts Expo will have both local and international dealers/manufactures showcasing their different automobile products.

http://nagreenmotoring.com/news/8th-lagos-motor-fair-and-2nd-autoparts-expo/

Now that the government have predicted heavy rain fall for this season, serious measures are also been taken by them to reduces the effect of the rain on the populace, by advising on necessary precaution that should be taken by them to prevent heavy flooding and also carrying out massive works on our drainage systems. With all this good works going on they have left out a very important segment of the populace, which are the motorist. continued below follow the link

http://nagreenmotoring.com/tech/motoringtips/tips-for-driving-in-rain/

Now that the government have predicted heavy rain fall for this season, serious measures are also been taken by them to reduces the effect of the rain on the populace, by advising on necessary precaution that should be taken by them to prevent heavy flooding and also carrying out massive works on our drainage systems. With all this good works going on they have left out a very important segment of the populace, which are the motorist. continued below follow the link

http://nagreenmotoring.com/tech/motoringtips/tips-for-driving-in-rain/

The 2014 E63 AMG will be cut deep into most Nigerians pocket that’s even if most can afford it, with an estimated price tag of N18M it’s beyond most of the citizens reach that’s not to say you won’t be seeing it around the highbrow areas of the country.

http://nagreenmotoring.com/cars/carreviews/2014-mercedes-e63-amg-4matic/

A survey conducted by World Health Organization (WHO) indicates that Nigeria has one of the worst road death records in the world and this is no thanks to the poor state of our roads and our reactions to Emergencies.

The study measured deaths per 100,000 and Nigeria’s death rate per 100,000 was 33.7 with a slow response to emergencies also, but these figures can’t only be associated with our bad roads alone, the state of the vehicles that ply the roads can’t be ignored because most of them are either not roadworthy or in poor conditions.
http://nagreenmotoring.com/news/nigerias-road-ranked-among-worlds-worst/

Celebrity Corner With Brymo
nagreenmotoring.com
Ashimi Olawale the son of a carpenter known by his stage name Brymo is a member of the chocolate boys’ crew in Nigeria with hit singles like ARA and GOOD MORNING. NGM caught up with Brymo
follow the link below to read the full interview
http://nagreenmotoring.com/celebrity-corner/celebrity-corner-with-brymo/

Ford Nigeria has been trying to break into the midsize sedans segment largely dominated by Toyota, Hyundai and KIA in Nigeria for a while now and the fully redesigned 2013 Ford Fusion might just be the vehicle to help them achieve just that.

The 2013 Ford Fusion looks gorgeous with its new styling which now gives it a unique upscale look. The new Fusions carry’s the “world-car” platform badge from Ford that offers more structural rigidity for both enhanced safety and improved driving dynamics.
http://nagreenmotoring.com/cars/carreviews/2013-ford-fusion-set-for-nigeria/

A survey conducted by World Health Organization (WHO) indicates that Nigeria has one of the worst road death records in the world and this is no thanks to the poor state of our roads and our reactions to Emergencies.

The study measured deaths per 100,000 and Nigeria’s death rate per 100,000 was 33.7 with a slow response to emergencies also, but these figures can’t only be associated with our bad roads alone, the state of the vehicles that ply the roads can’t be ignored because most of them are either not roadworthy or in poor conditions.
http://nagreenmotoring.com/news/nigerias-road-ranked-among-worlds-worst/

don buchi: Please can you help us with some answers to the questions above. And your advice as well please.

I don't know if this was directed to me but anyway
Having your radiator fan connected directly which means its runs as soon as your ignition is turned on will make your vehicle to overcool which mean your vehicle would not reach the exact temperature required of it to operate correctly and return the desired fuel economy predicted by the vehicle manufacturer. If you want to know more send me an email at nagreenmotoring.com

Flyboy Zee: I had the same problem with my EOD. The culprit is the engine seat. The correct one has not yet been fixed. There are infact over 6 different types of engine mount for each position. Ad soon as the correct one is fixed, believe me your EOD will be like a brand new one. I speak from experience.

Here is my own story.
I bought my EOD with the vibration especially when the car is at low rev, say 1. But as soon as you rev the car up to 2, it runs very smooth and normal. I took the car to several mechanics in Benin and Yenagoa. They all identified the front and thback engine mounts as the problem and changed them to no avail. I meant each mechanic (over 6 of them) changed the 2 engine mounts to no avail. Someone now recommended one of the managers at the Honda Place in Port Harcourt and I took the vehicle there. They also changed the fron and the back engine mounts and the car started running very smoothly like a brand new one. I was surprised and then asked the guy what the problem was since every mechanic has been changing the same components without any results. He simply said they had all been fixing the wrong types of engine mounts all along.

It may be that your mechanic has not yet gotten the correct engine mount for your car. The engine mount of the EX is different from that of the LX, EX-L, DX and V6 trims. Let them look for your own trim's mount and fix I believe it would solve the problem.

Its good to always deal with professional and you have seen the benefit first hand

Tnoni: I GOT AN EOD 2004 NOVEMBER, I ACTUALLY BOUGHT IT WITH THE VIBRATION AND THE SELLER TOLD ME IT IS ONLY THE ENGINE SIT, THAT I SHOULD CHANGE IT, IMMEDIATELY I TOOK THE CAR HOME THE NEXT DAY I PAID A MECHANIC TO GET IT FIXED ONLY FOR THE VIBRATION TO CONTINUE. NOW THE MECHANIC IS SAYING IT HAS TO BE THE OTHER TWO ENGINE SITS, THAT HE DID NOT CHANGE, I DONT KNO WAT TO DO, AND THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT HAS BEEN ON FOR MORE THAN 3 WEEKS NOW.
HOW DO I CLEAR THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT AND IF I CHANGE THE OTHER ENGINE SITS WILL THE VIBRATION STOP? PLUS WHICH ONE IS BETTER FAIRLY USED ENGINE SITS OR BRAND NEW ONES.

An engine seat is meant to absorb the vibration the engine and the gear box produces when the vehicle is working it acts like a shock absorber but can't say changing it will solve your vibration problem but since your mechanic has seen the car i think you should go with his advice and change the remaining two.

Check Engine Light
Please before you carry out any mechanical work on your vehicle like cleaning the nozzle and the rest have it scanned/diagnose properly so that they won't just be doing guess work on your car and end up ruining it for you or better still if you have the money and you can do without your car for a week take it to honda palace in ikeja or gbagada and all your problems will be solved

concept 24: Where Can I Get A Place To Do Diagnostic/scan on my 1999 toyota camry in Lagos. It is consuming more fuel than expected

To scan that kind of car should cost you 5k but there is a lot of things that causes high fuel consumption. Let me ask you some questions first. Is your radiator fan connected directly? (Does it start as soon as you turn on your ignition)? Is there a thermostat in your car? When last did you change your air filter? Or when last did you service your vehicle?

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Bros there are OBD 11 scanners that are even as low as N8,000 and can scan your car and bring up the codes, some of them interprete and some you just go online and lookup the codes to know whats wrong with you car before you even go to the workshop, most of them cant diagnose Airbag but for check engine light you are covered.
Its a rip-off for anyone to pay 10k to 15k just to scan a car. A small OBD scanner should be a must have for every car owner


here are links to some, and you can read their features and limitations:
http://www.amazon.com/Autel-MaxiScan-MS300-Diagnostic-Vehicles/dp/B001LHVOVK/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1359189842&sr=8-2&keywords=obd
http://www.amazon.com/Actron-CP9550-OBD-II-PocketScan-Diagnostic/dp/B003IOITIK/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1359189842&sr=8-8&keywords=obd
http://www.amazon.com/INNOVA-3030-Diagnostic-Reader-Vehicles/dp/B000EVYGQY/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&qid=1359189842&sr=8-12&keywords=obd
http://www.amazon.com/Autel-MaxiScan-MS509-OBD-II-Scanner/dp/B001LHXTO0/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1359189842&sr=8-13&keywords=obd

This diagnostics tool are DIY (Do It Yourself) scanner and they are not what am talking about but good work bro keep it up it was very informative

Siena: Dude, I've been in the automotive for more years than you think, and worked within the VAG dealer network for 18 years.

I'm also aware some cars can be registered late. The Audi A4 2007 will be a B7 platform. It's a mainstream model, so not likely to remain unsold for 6 years. The last Audi A4 B7 bodyshell was sold in October 2009, and is no longer available, not as a shell or complete car. We both know you were not referring to a late registered older model. You made a mistake with that comment, but are just too proud to admit that fact.

You can't purchase a brand new Audi A4 B7, regardless of where you look. The last B7 was completed in October 2008, and registered in April 2009, a Dolphin Grey 2,0 TDI S-Line. There are no more left unregistered.

If you're talking about knowledge, then I'm afraid you're blowing in the wind. You claim to be an Automobile Journalist, and you want to pit your knowledge of the automobile against mine? I'm a fully qualified Automobile Engineer. I deal in fact, Journalists deal in opinion. Fact and opinion are very different.

Some interiors can get rough over a short time agreed, but this is mostly in the lower, non-premium brands. The interior of a 2008 BMW E87 will be tight long after the same in a Kia or Hyundai has rattled its last bolt free. I run a garage, and have an added advantage of seeing what goes through my doors. I've also worked for Westdrive Kia, which is a Hyundai-Kia dealership.

Now that's very informative i didn't know that please can i have your email address would like to discuss somethings with you

oribi: Bro just find a really good auto electrician...plus if you want it to good off for a “while“ remove the battery head at for 2hrz n fix it back..

Wow why would you advise anyone to do that? There is a reason why check engine come on they are meant to warn you about the problem of your vehicle early enough so that you don't have to spend too much fixing them. So a very good electrician would blind the car so that the light never comes on again or what. Men i don't want to imagine the kind of state your vehicle is in right and you need a to renew your mind from this crude approach you have towards automobiles.

Siena: 15,000 is £60. The average dealership here charges 10,000 NGN (£40) and independent garages 6,200 NGN (£25). So an independent or roadie in Nigeria charging £60 is trying to bend you over, and shaft you with the prickly end of a pineapple.

I agree with you completely but the reason why i gave those price range is because when diagnosing commences on his car they might want to run a lot of tests like the drive cycle monitor, 02 monitor, diag monitor test and so on and this tests can take a while. Its good to deal will professionals and they don't come cheap.

vitality22: Scanning a car for 10k-15k? that's too exorbitant. scanning of your car should not cost you more than 3k pls. the OBD 11 scanner itself is about 20k-25k.

The OBD 11 scanner that is 20k to 25k can't do a comprehensive diagnose on any car and can't give you top three reported repairs for the code shown neither can it scan your transmission system which is (gear box) your ABS, Air bag and soon. Now the diagnostic tool that can do this and more cost about 800k to 1 million so if i give you a price of 10k to 15k i am still on the right track

Siena: You're confusing yourself. I'm sure my post was quite clear - I said 2007 Audi versus 2013 Kia. So how could a 2007 car be brand new?

As for interior falling apart "after a while", as you put it, show me an interior in a 2011 Kia, and I'll show you the interior of a 2003 Audi. The build quality is not comparable. I've worked for Audi, as well as Kia-Hyundai, and I know what bugs Kia / Hyundai owners had with interior creaks and rattles, some car had delivery mileage. Broken door trim, interior handles, lifting vinyl trim on the dash, rattle glove box lids etc are the order of the day with Kia and Hyundai.

As I posted previously, if the thought of a 2013 licence plate stirs your soul, then you'd pick the Hyundai. If build quality and a premium brand are most important, then the 2005 Avalon would be the obvious choice.

If you had worked in the automobile industry then you should know that you can still purchase a brand new 2007 audi if you know where to look for it but from the way you replied me it seem you don't have that knowledge. Anyway about the Hyundai/Kia i was talking about the brand new not the second hand and it takes up to five year for it to start falling apart. Am an Automobile Journalist and i know for a fact that its only few vehicles that don't fall apart after a long time of use.

Find an auto mechanic work shop that has a diagnostic tool the price range should be between 10k to 15k there about. @nagreenmotoring #nagreenmotoring

Really bro you are diagnosing Vacuum pump for a car you haven't seen and tested. You also don't know the amount of vibration the car is producing or if the RPM drops below 800 when the AC is on. Your diagnosis can only be determine if and when you have seen the car and tested the vacuum pump if its faulty or not. The dude with the vibration people problem please do tread with caution

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If the 2007 Audi is brand new i would agree with you but if you are buying a secondhand 07 audi i don't agree with you at all because the interior begins to fall off after a while that's why i would chose a Hyundai/kia 2013 over a secondhand Audi @nagreenmotoring #nagreenmotoring

[color=#006600][/color] Its your engine seats it maybe 1 or two of it. Change it and it will stop. Do you feel the same vibration when your gear changes? if you do the engine seat is also the problem

2012 New Hyndai Elantra is good it will save you a lot of money at the filling station and you don't have to worry about maintenances for a while and you will also get warranty on the car if you buy it and maybe free servicing on your first 10,000km depending on your negotiation skill while Tokunbo 2005 Toyota Avalon on the other hand, you can't be sure about. You don't know if its an accident or a savaged vehicle you are buying. You can tell the real condition of the engine unless you scan it and so on and its got a very big engine that will cost you a lot to service if you don't have a dip pocket. So bro go for the Hyndai Elantra its brand new and you will enjoy it.
@nagreenmotoring #nagreenmotoring