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Smithkline200:
Thank you King Nurey!

But please choose

I always choose CUV over sedan because
1. They travel through bad roads better than sedan

2. Have more cargo capacity

3. Better legroom and passenger comfort ability

4. They offer balance between power and fuel economy.

Smithkline200:
Between Hyundai ix35 2014 and Hyundai Elantra 2014 which can I get for my mum.

I love their dynamism.

The led light in the 2014 ix is superb, also the thumbstart. I’m only concern about the space but overall a fine car.

The Elantra is a beauty!!! Damn!!! Everything about that car speaks classs!!

Please car gurus, help me with detailed information on these choices.

Both are distinct and related. Bad roads IX35 good road Elantra. They share engine and some components in common.

Probably the contaminat is in the clutch converter which won't get drained using drain and fill method.

The water injestion may not be from only faulty radiator but from hose and probably seals. Nah mechanic go check that or find out whether toyota has a TSB for that model year problem.

606thearena:
Good morning Nairalanders please I need advise
Whenever I’m driving I hear noises from my steering when I’m driving on dirt road or untarred road but whenever I’m driving on a smooth road the noise will not be there but very faint when I enter a bad spot . Car make Toyota Camry 010 le
Please what can be the issue I’m afraid the steering might pull off when I’m driving one day any advice or recommendations will be appreciated.

First check the linkages then check other suspension parts, bushings, tieroad, stabilizer etc

Saao:
scanning is not solution, I did that before abs was installed.

Don't be alarmed your car is very perfectly okay, that is how a Bugatti veyron 2015 suppose to behave.

9japarts:
it is, and we make it even more difficult by robbing ourselves.

You meet better lastma officers, the ones in my area move about with tow truck. Once your car breakdown even if you push am to side boulder of the bridge away from traffic obstruction nah sharp sharp dem go hang the car tow am away. Very wicked people

nannymcphee:
Thanks just checked the review on Youtube for this XC90 and Rav4. The leg room is kinda of tight and they are SUV's.

whats your thoughts on the Previa 2011.

Previa is not a north America model car sha, it's good if you get the 2.4L or 3.5L engines, they are very popular engi6 indeed. I am not sure of body parts as they are rare on the roads.

But saying the leg room in the volvo is tight, nah not right very okay for adults I pitched SUV because most space bus you like are used for transportation and you don't want those.

nannymcphee:
hello house,
Please can the expert in the house recommend a family car. I don't want an SUV.

Family of 5, we have outgrown our current sedan

I am considering the Sienna 2011 and the Previa 2011 model upwards. The Corolla Verso would have been ideal but the last row is too small.

My issue with the Sienna 2011 upwards is, it's too big and long while the Previa doesn't seem to be common here in Nigeria, save for the lower models used for Transport service (my main concern bothers on parts availability and competent mechanics for it)

1. Is the Previa 2011 model upward a good car?

2. Please Can more recommendations be made for 3 Row family car factoring in ease of getting parts and availability of competent mechanics

Buy a Volvo XC90 and rest. It's a good reliable SUV with 3rd rows and it isn't flashy, not a robber magnet parts and technicians know how are okay too

gly2ken:
I can see like me, you don't like Toyota

Not really but toyota/Lexus prices are always higher than other competitors

Xperienx:
I stumbled upon this Toyota Corolla yesterday while driving down to an occasion, on getting home I had to Google to know more about the car.
I have checked all corolla models and brands but couldn't find this vehicle listed among them.
From my brief research, I discovered this vehicle was rebranded in China.
My question is, can I upgrade my Toyota Corolla 2006 to this one in the image. Would the parts, including the backlight, bumper etc be easily found, what could be the possibilities and estimated cost of upgrading.
The brand is Toyota Corolla EX
I really love the feel of this vehicle

Sell your 2006 corolla and go and buy corolla Altis instead. This particular type is China version and we don't import cars much from china, Asia version (altis) is closer

Honda pilot

Honda CRV

Honda element

Nissan pathfinder

Nissan xterra

Acura MDX

Ford edge

Lincoln MKX

Hyundai santa fe

Kia sportage

Mitsubishi Outlander

Hyundai Veracruz

Sounds cannot be diagnosed online.

Whining could come from the serpentine belt that drives the alternator and water water pump.

Take the car to a mechanic to diagnose where the sound is coming from.

ladycn:
4 persons have checked and confirmed that the Engine seats are in tact. They all said shaft is the cause and that the shaft I bought has been worked on.

Shaft causes drivability issues not high rev.

The gear components has already been compromised, buy a replacement gear, if funds are low switch to manual transmission and rest.

It is hard to come by a gear technician in Nigeria of today, sometimes sef the parts to fix the gear aren't available to a qualified techy

okezuoemmanue:
Hello Nairalands. I wish to ask. Is it illegal for me to take my plate number to a good artist for him to repaint the color and change it from red plate number (commercial) to blue plate number (private)?

It is not only illegal, it is a criminal offense to defraud the government.

A fine of 200,000 or 5 years imprisonment tenenable if caught without option of bail.

I got a everstat ba3 since 2020 I never used it cause I sold the car it was meant for it is a 62ah. I sold it and of 2021 to a colleague and he is still using it and has not complained to me.

Lifespan of my batteries are around 3years but I rarely drive those cars now and I believe my batteries sometimes use 4years or more

tamdun:
U no do math for sch abi, so Buhari don use 10yrs

And who told you the bridge concept was initially initiated by Buhari government? Try to follow history bro

Since the time of Jonathan, 10 years after still ongoing.

Christmasdon:
. My own issue is that the first game pad is working well but the second pad refused to push to Away for 2man game infact not working. plz help.

Probably the pad is faulty.

If it's a twin pad ensure you change second player settings too.

If it is 2 different pads try to go through for the settings if it doesnt work, then the pad is faulty

bosco9:
Please how much does AC compressor for Honda Accord civic 2006 cost ?

I just changed the condenser today, according to the AC technician he said the condenser has expired, after changing the condenser I noticed that the AC does not cool unless I drive the car then it starts to cool, the technician said the Compressor is weak, that I need to change the compress, but before I got home the gas leaked, it started blowing just hot air, not cooling, what could be the cause ? The compressor or what ?

The AC technician said the Compressor cost 60,000 naira, which I highly doubt, so I want to really confirm if that is the actual price for the compressor

That is the picture of the car

The price is that expensive because you are buying 2 different compressors, one for accord another for civic

YModulosGodSon:
Good morning great members of this section. I humbly appeal to the CarTalk Gurus and Experts to share thoughts on this topic

I have an Elantra '09 I got April last year, well used and maintained. No issues whatsoever, In fact my mechanic would always say that I treat the vehicle like a new housewife.

Around December last year, I noticed that it went off while I was in traffic. First it was a one-time experience, then after some days it began to re-occur periodically, as much as twice or thrice in a day. Of course, this usually happens when the brake is depressed, it would jerk and then pick up and some other times it would jerk and then go off.

I drive with my AC on always. Once when I had the AC off, I noticed that this did not happen till I got back home. However, I do not want to link this occurrence with the AC.

Since that first occurrence till date, I have had the ignition coils and complete fuel pump (with filter and guage) changed and cleaned the injector, as advised by my mechanic. The problem persists.

It is frustrating to have your vehicle behave this way unusually. I hate vehicle issues whatsoever. I need expert opinions and thoughts on this PLEASE !!!

Thanks

Brake and quench is most often linked with MAF and throttle body along with air filter. Scan first and post codes , then Clean throttle body with carb cleaner, change air filter and do a relearn if possible and test drive

alphamodel1:
Hello house, I need help making a choice on either buying a Lexus 460 or prado both 2012 models. I know the Lexus will definitely have more luxurious features n possibly more overall performance than the prado, I feel the prado will have more users friendly for fuel and maintenance, I need advise guys, thanks.

GX460 is basically a V8

I believe the prado comes in 2.7L i4, 4.0L V6 fuel economy is what the prado basically enjoys

natedroid:
does the XC60 have better resale value than Lexus?

It may not have a.better resale value than a 2015 lexus RX but you would get same value in offering at a more affordable cost

Control7:
Ẹ̀gbọ́n can you please elaborate?

Lexus RX is a luxurious CUV while XC60 is a luxurious CUV. One is 2007 while the other is 2015, I would go with the recent model.

Yes because a 2015 RX would cost 9m plus or even more.

I would rather buy a 2015 Volvo XC90, XC60 than buy a 2007 Lexus RX.

andrewbaba44:
Don’t really understand the both image

I guess the 183k should be the miles

183000miles = 292,800km as 1.6km equals 1mile.

292000/12000 = 24.4years avg distance traveled 12000 km per year could be less, could be more.

That car don waka but with good maintenance it is still strong as ever

Badadvisor:
I intend getting a car in the next few days.
My budget is 4.4 to 4.8 million.
I'm tihinkingof ygettingthe Lexus es 350 2008/09 model or the Camry LE 2012 model.
Both pictures below, please which would you advise i go for?
I intend using it for just one year or two because i should be traveling out anytime soon.
In terms of maintenance, driving fun and other issues i might not know about.
And this will be my first ever car as i have never own a ride before.

There is no competition here even though the lexus is 4 years older it is better than the camry in most ramification even basic Lexus.

Though the camry has advantage in the fuel economy department with its 2.5L 4 cylinder engine.

Though that ES is now pure water too common but would sell faster than the camry.

kinzey1:
I have cleaned some part yesterday. See pics

That's not how to snap pix, snap the full clear pix of the engine a little bit far and then use edit to paint the side where the oil is leaking out from

Badadvisor:
Hi bro good day. I have about 4.5 to 4.8 million to spend on a foreign used vehicle, this is going to be my first car ever which reliable sedan would you suggest?
I can't even believe I'd be owning a car soon lol the feeling is crazy

Honda accord

Hyundai Genesis

Honda civic

Lexus ES

Toyota corolla

Acura TSX, TL, ILX
Etc

rexlims:
.
been to my mechanic for diagnosis and he said something about auxiliary gear responsible for making that noise.
what do u make of this?

He has not said anything but just saying axle is the problem. Auxiliary is your axle, connecting rod so change transmission fluid and check the axle for leaks, rust or defects.

rexlims:
. Thanks for this info. May I ask 2 questions?
1. Is there a way d quantity can be measured as it is now?
2. What if d issue has nothing to d with d fluid type or quantity

1. The crude way would cause contamination, draining and then refilling with the drained fluid.

2. Your problem can't be pinpoint without proper diagnosis. You still need a mechanic to diagnose where the sound is coming from, legs, axle, propeller, transmission etc. But thud, vibration from rear of most AWD is as a result of axle issues and the easiest fix is to change the axle fluid first and observe

kinzey1:
Not valve cover. Valve cover seal is very neat with no oil mark.

Show us where the oil is gushing out from

Also valve seals may be leaking at the rear and trickling to the front area. You need to clean the engine first with petrol or diesel and then study the leakage area.

Fantachapman:
Thanks a lot sir. I have sold the car.
But now I have a new question.

I am getting reminders about the expiration of the road worthiness of the already sold vehicle coming soon. Please how can I stop receiving these alerts?

Until the current owner changes the number registered for the plate.

Also the reminder doesnt mean anything as you won't be billed for it or penalized