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buygala:
Too many assumptions...



How do you know the car's keys are not with the truck people during transit..

Assuming sef that it isn't, is that even safe?... If the flat bed catches fire while on transit, how do you get the Accord off it fast without driving it...

If the truck breaks down and there is a need to move the goods to another truck, shey na crane dem go carry lift am comot put for the other truck


And how does it concern you how a thief will start the vehicle of hijacked or loosen it fast off the flatbed? ... Far better cars have been stolen and driven away without their keys or transponders... Talk wetin you sabi.. No talk on thief behalf wey no send you
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About the alarm thing, VIPS are kidnapped in Nigeria, talk less of motor ... or if bandits kidnap the flat bed drive am enter forest, AA go track and follow them enter forest because of 322k wey op pay

The car is insured if anything happens to the goods while in transit insurance would cover.

You play too much of Grand theft Auto that's why you reason the way you do, as from now on, stick to candy crush

A thief would hijack a car on a flatbed that has been bolt on the flatbed and takes around 30minutes to unbolt and offload from the flatbed.

The vehicle (accord) in question doesn't have the keys in the ignition point so how will the thief's even produce a fresh key in time without the transponder incase its thumb start.

Ok so they hijack the flatbed and kill the driver, AA rescue truck has tracker and is being monitored failure of the driver to report in every hour alarm blows. Besides which thief would hijack a flatbed that will be flagged down by police and customs at every checkpoint and it's easy for police to identify a certain yellow and black flatbed conveying a car they rarely see on the road (Accord) when alarm blows of the vehicles change of course

If you can afford to have it lifted, its is safer and you are sure of delivery without extra or unforeseen expenses.

For driving, I see those vehicles atleast twice a week on the road, the way delivery guys drive those vehicle, bugatti owners would be jealous the worst is accidented vehicles the way they drive those cars, nawa.

Ge0grapher:
Did you later buy it ?? And is it illegal to get one for private use ??

In lagos yes its illegal to drive bikes less than 200cc nah only power bike and probably dirt bike is allowed.

Except you want to add box and be camouflage like a delivery guy but touts, agbero, area boys, police, lastma, kai, CBD etc go extort you die

Denizsmart:
Just two months used
First body
Engine very perfect
Neat interior
Location: Abraham Adesanya, Lagos Island
Price: 1.8m (negotiable)
I am relocating soon.
Contact: 08108650101

2 months and your plate number is EG more like 3years used

Osemoboromoh112:
Volkswagen golf 4 for sale due to urgent
need for cash. all components are intact with sound
engine. Interested buyers should call 07041783148

#300,000

Let me pay 11,000 naira please

vivalavida:
I have observed a lot a groups in the car talk forum of nairaland. I have seen club lexus and other groups. Is there a group for acura owners? I just got an acura car and will love to be in a group with acura owners where I can learn a lot seeing that this is my first car.

Acura is owned by Honda so enter honda group and share knowledge and experience there

TheCongo2:
And how can you be so sure ?

Tell us your own evidence first

peacefull:
Thank you so much!
I understand what is Akudaya now.
I appreciate you!!

But sorry, I still can't understand what is meaning I married with Akudaya?
My husband is wraith? gohst? phantom?
This is very difficult to understand.

Akudaya is tradition or folklore or something like that in Nigeria?

Really?!
Your mom saw ghost?
My mom told me about I saw my dad after his funeral.
I was small and I don't remember it.
But your mom and I had similar experience

Your husband is not an akudaya though it's just that person's opinion of things, everybody got their opinion.

peacefull:
Please What is meaning akudaya?

I checked it on internet.
What I saw it is spiritual, myth or peoples name etc.
But I still don't understand

My name (my husband surname) is not Akudaya. I'm not Akudaya san.
I married with spiritual? myth?
What is this meaning it?

Akudaya (yoruba word) means wraith.

Let me explain eg if I have a very close friend who died and I am not aware, while traveling to my home town I saw him at a junction, we greet and hug and he says his coming just want to buy something along the road, then I get to my hometown and they broke the news of his death. The person i saw at the junction isn't really my friend but Akudaya.

Akudaya are resemblance of people you know but aren't really them, they are just ghost or phantom of those people.

When my mum was young she had followed such person in the market b4, as soon as she called the name, the person ran but she pursued her but on catching up with her, the individual had tribal Mark's and was somehow different creepy story

mrcoolautofix:
This head to head crash test was performed without compromise, running the both cars at 40 miles per hour,

The outcome of the crash test give details as to why most people who undergo car accident while driving Toyota or Lexus rarely make it alive..


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZqQck3oAEqM

The outcome said more damage to the vehicles not passengers, yes the force of the crash was transferred to the cabin area at a minimal point than the Jetta. But nonetheless the Corolla still did well for a head to head collision saving the passengers but a total write off

ambr055i:
Thank you very much. How would one differentiate a reworked engine from tokunbo engine?

Leave that to mechanic not for ordinary people

Good for bolt not problematic. As long as the unit you are buying is in good condition

Car drives but leak oil alot means engine is good but seals are worn out, replace seals not engine.

Car drives okay but smoking alot means internal damage, mechanic has to open engine and confirm what is damaged there it could be as simple as only rings and as expensive as valves, pistons and co. If cost of ringing is minimal you can try.

If the 150k is okay by you, then by all means buy a tokunbo engine not a reworked engine cause that is penny wise pound foolish.

Cutelincon1:
I observed my car started smoking and shortens oil about a month ago. After servicing I thought it Wil be fine but nay it got even worse. As at last week it went down to consuming a 4litre of oil in three days.

So my mech said engine wears and ringing it could be best option until I'm ready to buy a new engine.

So I approached another (reliable) mechanics for comparative opinion. Then he told me ringing engine is only good for a short time& in essence a waste of time money & resources.

So he advice I better look for money to get another engine.

So he suggested I add oil treatments & STOP SMOKE to the oil that it will reduce d SMOKE & shortage for now. So I did with my last kobo.

Just about 20km from his workshop (on my way home) d car started jerking badly. Called him & he Said I should check fuel filter since fuel pump is new.

Got home & took it to another mech around & d sad news was broken . The STOP SMOKE treatment worsen d engine conditions.

The new mechanics suggest I just have to get another engine.
MY DILEMMA
#I tested it yesterday & d jerking was worse & it begin to STOP/ off while driving.
# tried it this morning & it's not even starting at all. Though engine roll & all lights on.
#I am stranded now as it's this car been putting food on my table
# I make a weekly contributions from it & that's on halt now, don't even know how to go about that ... (though next three weeks is my turn & it solve halve of the engine prob)
# my wife is eight months down & we need to start arranging for baby stuffs & delivery session ( d car is our only source & d weekly contributions was our initial plan for this)
# my two days at home helplessly is already devastating.
# car guru pls what can I do ?
#how much is d likely price for d engine , even though I don't know how to source the fund yet?

Pls all suggestions & ideas are welcome. I'm depressed.

Ring the engine if you can't afford to buy tokunbo, you bleeped up by switching to ammasco oil.

Change pistons when necessary

Buy tokunbo crank and camshaft sensor you will need this 2 after engine has been done.

Let him change the necessary things in the engine and fix the timing chain well, I believe if not stretched no need to buy another.

Change gasket and buy 8L of oil, they shouldn't use black oil to start the car after coupling everything. 4L to first start the car and warm it up then the extra 4L to drain and refill again to guard against impurities in the engine (metal fillings)

Don't faya the engine pass 2k rpm and for the 1st 1k km change oil totally.

The engine should still last more than a year if you use it judiciously and don't buy all those low quality oil, stick to total quartz 5000 20w50 or Mobil xhp 20w50.

That engine is bullet proof

NOTE if the crankshaft and camshaft sensor you bought are bad, engine won't start but the timing chain is the most headache quack mechanics would face, if they don't set it well engine would crank and not start.

Idaytesj29:
Thanks for sharing.

So, do you still do haulage?

No

Kelvin30286063:
Sorry bro, I don't understand the first part. Can you explain pls

ZDX is a crossover form of MDX means they share same parts and are identical mechanically to a degree, one is just a SUV while the other is a CUV

Izychi:
Good morning house.

My Honda (baby boy) always has it's D4 light blinking almost constantly. I've taken it to gearbox electrician. He's done all he knew to do to gearbox electricals, yet the problem wasn't solved.

It was suggested to me I change/check the brain box. I've done that, didn't solve the problem.

And it's not as if the gearbox's fibre has spoiled, because it was checked too.

So, pls anyone knowledgeable should help a brother. The thing is even making my car guzzle so much fuel (especially when the AC is on).

Thanks in anticipation for your advices/suggestions.

Note ; I changed the gearbox July 2021.

When gearbox is faulty first thing to check is the fluid, is it gauged or dirty. If dirty drain and replace with OEM fluid.

ZDX is a crossover form of MDX though be like say you will leave the tech pack. This is more beautiful and well though out than crosstour. Not common because it ran from 2009 to 2013 with about 7xxx units produced.

Engine is 3.7L V6 and fuel economy is smiles per gallon. The ZDX is an extreme chick magnet, has a good ground clearance too from my sighting, never drove one b4 sha but seen the interior and its bae.

ZDX would be my choice too if I wanted something rare but parts sha no cheap but not as expensive and scarse like recent infiniti vehicles

Koonmie:
Hi,
I got a Used Toyota RAV4 2005 model in February 2022 and drove it from Lagos to Akwa Ibom. The previous owner used Mobil oil for service. I noticed the oil level dropped after 2 weeks and I also noticed some leakages around the bottom plate. My mechanic fixed the leakage and I decided to change to Genuine Toyota Synthetic Oil 5w30. It's been about a month and the oil level this morning is a little above Low on the dipstick. What could be the reason for this excessive oil consumption? I hear metal noise whenever the car is ascending. My mechanic said the car is doing internal bleeding and we would need to change rings and grind the bearing responsible for the metal noise. Can this be fixed or do I manage the car back to Lagos and change the engine? I will appreciate expert advise. My WhatsApp number is 08135540756 Thanks.

Change back to Mobil xhp 20w50 and study oil consumption.

It isn't always good to change from 20w50 to full synthetic 5w30 on engines already used to heavy oil weight.

As for the gringrin noise, it could be oil starvation caused by the current weight you used.

Advice
1. Check exhaust for smoke when car rpm is at 3k with car stationery.

2. When current oil has drained check for tiny metal particles if present wahala yapa inside engine be that.

3. Check for sludge in engine and oil pan as full synthetics have bleach that will flush sludge to the wrong place causing oil starvation.

Also is your engine 1az or 2az?

Joy099:
That is my problem with them. I am also looking out for a company to give it to, but I have no idea about any company for now. And the sienna is just lying here for the past months.

Give it out as hire purchase or drive to own. Individual drops a down payment and remits weekly or monthly for a period of time. If person defaults withdraw the vehicle, if vehicle is damaged, withdraw vehicle and use down payment to fix.

I knack Akpako for a living

chiefbuchiV12:
The engine is now 300k plus for borale and 700k plus for full engine, you're also very correct about the gearbox. The steering rack is what I hate most with the first gen sienna followed by the britle door handles, it doesn't matter whether you're replacing with used or brand new, they'd still break like ore plantain chips.
But overall 1st gen sienna's are solid rides

Wait ooh, you mean a 1mzfe is 300k now, chai what a nonsense economy we dey so.

Timibraun0010:
Hi guys, I'm a soon-to-be first time car owner. I've decided to get myself a car as a birthday gift in the next few days.

I will like to have one or two inputs from experienced car owners. What are the must have for me apart from having a complete document.?

I noticed many don't talk about car insurance that much. In fact ,just advice me as much as your knowledge holds. I appreciate that.

Just a few hint to aid your contribution. I'm a single guy. I work outside the local government I'm based. So I fly commercial everyday.

Thanks for your contributions

Always lend your car to friends and family even if they don't know how to drive thank me later

efesam:
Pls I need your help some wants to give me pegeot 607 for 1.2 as balance and carry but I really want to use it for taxify I don't know what to do pls help.... I want to know if it's a good decision I don't want to get myself involved with something I can't handle. Just don't know anything about pegeot cars

Disembark from the journey

Correct05:
Thanks Nurey. Thanks Boss

The Azera has 4 cylinder and V6 too just like the sonata so you are covered in good fuel economy.

If it's not haulage of people good, you won't have heat issues when there is no AC.

The CE has not tint so no need of tint permit but ensure the CE you are buying has roof rack. Also the CE rear windows aren't automatic you have to open it manually which is stressful. CE has middle bench seat against captain arm in the other trims but the bench makes it easy to empty the sienna of seat for more cargo space and can easily seat 3 people against 2 for captain arm chairs

The symphony edition is the best you get good audio system and more speakers with probably a middle mirror that has temp and location telling.

LE and XLE are the other trims with some LE having fabric seat instead of leather.

For parts as at the time I was in charge of maintenance, I did say it is the cheapest car I have ever owned b4 the advent of buhari,

Engine was 100-120k still on my factory engine

Gear was 50k to 90k still on my factory gear

Shocks front Chinese new 20k for both still using since 2018

Shocks rear Chinese new 15k for both still using since 2019

Front rotor complete brandnew 10k for both legs changed 2018 still using it

Rear drum setup 15k for both never changed but rust showed me shege, I changed minor parts here, springs, drum lining hook etc was very cheap.

If you have problem with the fuel pump, the tank must always come down and mechanic go bill you like 3 to 5k just to unbolt and bolt the tank only minus workmanship, yeah it's a serious work that gives neck cramps if the tank hits the ground often (mine was hooked by tree stomp during my garri hauling days) bye bye to fuel sender unit, your fuel gauge would always show error forever.

I never had problem with engine used 5w40 for 6 years, no smoke no delay, I was only stranded once when my AC compressor froze and the water pump, alternator belt shred to pieces.

If you refuse to change gear oil at regular intervals I did say you will change your gear as soon as possible especially high mileage vehicles, change transmission fluid every 1 and 1-half years if not sorry is your case, I know 6 people who changed gear because of that, that's how I knew the gear price then.

Headlamps start fading after you change the bulb to those in naija except you get original Philip bulbs.

Engine seals may start leaking oil especially at the rear of the engine, a job which is a bit uncomfortable.

Steering rack from what I gathered was 30k, it leaks and hardens when idle but soft when moving. Mine started leaking after a year even till now.

Be careful of Canadian or snowy region import rust tend to affect their underneath, I broke 2 lower arms and it destroyed a brand new tire I just thank God I wasn't on speed else nah accident be that. I fixed rust which was minimal as the rusted parts were changeable but my chassis was okay no rust

Lastly the drum brakes hate water (flood) they will just bind, I battled this several, i just eventually stopped using the hand brake and bought good brake lining.

Bought mine tokunbo 2014 still own it but rarely driven

Shakur94:
Good morning guys please can you suggest a route that someone can make a reasonable amount daily using sienna for transportation in Lagos.

Ajah to Epe though that Epe road after the bridge was bad in 2019 to 2020 don't know the current situation.

Lagos to sagamu though you have to be conversant there, too many transporters and few passengers at sagamu coming back to lagos.

Berger to Obalende/ikoyi/VI/Lekki the BRT unseriousness has made this a hot cake.

Oshodi to Obalende/ikoyi/VI/Lekki

Lagos to Ibadan

Correct05:
Hyundai Azera 2006 or Hyundai Sonata 2008. As per maintenance and accessibility to parts.

Azera is a senior brother to sonata, more refined and luxurious than the sonata.

The sonata has a 4cylinder and V6 engines, since it's from US, it's a solid ride too. Boh vehicles share parts because some engine offering are also same for both.

Astoria:
I am hoping they have a tenable reason for using drum brakes as against the more refined rear disks braking system.

To cut cost

ddestiny20:
Thanks for the info I just want to use it as a personal car I have a family of 7 total so I needed a large car that is cheap.

Element is not good for 7 people haba buy the galaxy

ddestiny20:
Good day everyone between Madza 5, Ford Galaxy and Honda Element please which will you advise I go for that is stronger.

Mazda parts are scarse especially their latest offerings, they are also not common except those old ones used as taxi, but they are strong nonetheless.

Ford galaxy shares part with Vw sharan and they are very common, parts available too. It's also a 7 seater but I don't know what year you talking about.

Honda element is a reliable vehicle, rare vehicle to come by, body parts are extremely expensive other parts suspension and engine are very cheap because it shares parts with several honda and acura brands.

Out of the 3 I will talk about only ford and element they are both strong, fuel economy ford though depending on what engine you buy, the element isnt bad in the fuel.econ too 12L per 100km combined.

Good or bad roads the galaxy would navigate like the element. But are almost on.par what you need them for is the difference remember the element has like only 2 doors and you need AC for the rear passengers make heat no kill them