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Re: How Do I Handle This Mechanic Holding My Car For 9 Months & No Result? by kunle75(m): 3:39pm On Sep 28, 2023

chronique:
I'm currently in a very bad situation right now with a technician I trusted and relied on.

I met him on Nairaland many years ago and have fixed a few cars requiring minor fixes(legs) with him.

I handed over a client's car to him since January to fix a wiring issue that was draining battery and not making car to start.

For several months, it was all manner of stories and excuses I kept hearing.

I was in the hospital for a month and just straight from the hospital with my surgical stitches fresh on me, I had to get someone to drive me to him as he claimed car was ready for pick up only for me to get there and car wasn't starting and this man disappeared and wouldn't pick my calls all through my time at his workshop.

After over an hr of waiting, I left. Same thing repeated itself another day again. To cut a long story right now, I have suffered serious reputational damage with my client who owns the car as he has totally lost confidence in me.

As I speak, it's 9 months and nothing to show for it. The said technician doesn't even pick my calls when I call him, neither does he bother to return my calls.

I've been calling for over a week now and he completely ignores my call. I'm really at a loss to how to handle this.

In my many years of selling cars, nobody has tried this nonsense with me.

Not even road side mechanics. 9 fucking months and nothing to show for it. I've had several clients wanting to buy the car but have lost every opportunity to sell the said car as it's not been fixed for 9 months.

Pls, I'd really appreciate input from the house.

DM me i might have you speak with my tutor here at Hennepin tech where am currently schooling to walk you or someone you trust through the diagnostic system to identify what's wrong with your car.
Am back in school here in state purposely because of this same issues you just mentioned.
Am pretty sure it can be fixed but you might need to speak with him directly and discuss how much it will cost you for him to help you.

Wiring systems in vehicles are usually very tough for Nigerian mechanics to handle, pretty much time it's 2+2 they're aren't really sure.

Re: How Do I Handle This Mechanic Holding My Car For 9 Months & No Result? by DavidEsq(m): 3:42pm On Sep 28, 2023

preekahantas:
Burn the car at night when nobody is about.
Show up the next morning for your car and involve the Police immediately. Now the problem is no longer parts or fixing, he will either pay for the full car or rot in jail.

Happy sales boss.
No forget your baby girl.

See mafia boss moves😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

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Re: How Do I Handle This Mechanic Holding My Car For 9 Months & No Result? by DavidEsq(m): 3:44pm On Sep 28, 2023

nurey:
You really disappoint me sha. Find two boys to accompany you go to his workshop unannounced, if he runs your two bot will join you in the chase to grab him. Make a fuse, take him to police and let them sort it out.

Or

Carry police or Army with tow truck, carry every available tools that can enter the Benz, anything valuable minus customer properties sha. All tools you can lay your hands on if you see his children and wife too, carry them join he will beg you to take your money las las and nah him go dey find you.

Or

You can pay for my services, I do shake down and debt collection from people for a living

Omo! So na legbreaker u be😂😂😂😂

Re: How Do I Handle This Mechanic Holding My Car For 9 Months & No Result? by DavidEsq(m): 3:45pm On Sep 28, 2023

ceejay80s:
Ekwensu

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 Na that time the mech go know say wicked pass wicked

Re: How Do I Handle This Mechanic Holding My Car For 9 Months & No Result? by Puss360(f): 3:48pm On Sep 28, 2023

chronique:
I'm currently in a very bad situation right now with a technician I trusted and relied on.

I met him on Nairaland many years ago and have fixed a few cars requiring minor fixes(legs) with him.

I handed over a client's car to him since January to fix a wiring issue that was draining battery and not making car to start.

For several months, it was all manner of stories and excuses I kept hearing.

I was in the hospital for a month and just straight from the hospital with my surgical stitches fresh on me, I had to get someone to drive me to him as he claimed car was ready for pick up only for me to get there and car wasn't starting and this man disappeared and wouldn't pick my calls all through my time at his workshop.

After over an hr of waiting, I left. Same thing repeated itself another day again. To cut a long story right now, I have suffered serious reputational damage with my client who owns the car as he has totally lost confidence in me.

As I speak, it's 9 months and nothing to show for it. The said technician doesn't even pick my calls when I call him, neither does he bother to return my calls.

I've been calling for over a week now and he completely ignores my call. I'm really at a loss to how to handle this.

In my many years of selling cars, nobody has tried this nonsense with me.

Not even road side mechanics. 9 fucking months and nothing to show for it. I've had several clients wanting to buy the car but have lost every opportunity to sell the said car as it's not been fixed for 9 months.

Pls, I'd really appreciate input from the house.

Drop his number

Re: How Do I Handle This Mechanic Holding My Car For 9 Months & No Result? by justeric23: 3:49pm On Sep 28, 2023

chronique:
A Mercedes Benz gl450 4matic

bro...it's either that man has jazzed u or he's good at playing on your intelligence. get another competent mechanic that iwill assess that car and fix it for u. also, check if the parts are intact before moving them. those mechanics sabi tiff parts and sell them or replace good ones with bad ones to make money. open your brain and be wise

Re: How Do I Handle This Mechanic Holding My Car For 9 Months & No Result? by Nobody: 3:50pm On Sep 28, 2023*

What is stopping you from calling the Police and having them help you get your car?

Re: How Do I Handle This Mechanic Holding My Car For 9 Months & No Result? by UncleKoboko: 3:51pm On Sep 28, 2023

chronique:
I'm currently in a very bad situation right now with a technician I trusted and relied on.

I met him on Nairaland many years ago and have fixed a few cars requiring minor fixes(legs) with him.

I handed over a client's car to him since January to fix a wiring issue that was draining battery and not making car to start.

For several months, it was all manner of stories and excuses I kept hearing.

I was in the hospital for a month and just straight from the hospital with my surgical stitches fresh on me, I had to get someone to drive me to him as he claimed car was ready for pick up only for me to get there and car wasn't starting and this man disappeared and wouldn't pick my calls all through my time at his workshop.

After over an hr of waiting, I left. Same thing repeated itself another day again. To cut a long story right now, I have suffered serious reputational damage with my client who owns the car as he has totally lost confidence in me.

As I speak, it's 9 months and nothing to show for it. The said technician doesn't even pick my calls when I call him, neither does he bother to return my calls.

I've been calling for over a week now and he completely ignores my call. I'm really at a loss to how to handle this.

In my many years of selling cars, nobody has tried this nonsense with me.

Not even road side mechanics. 9 fucking months and nothing to show for it. I've had several clients wanting to buy the car but have lost every opportunity to sell the said car as it's not been fixed for 9 months.

Pls, I'd really appreciate input from the house.

You're wasting time giving us half information.

YOU DON'T KNOW HOW TO REPORT HIM TO THE POLICE?HE DOESN'T HAVE A NAME AND ADDRESS?
WHY ARE YOU HIDING HIS DETAILS?

Re: How Do I Handle This Mechanic Holding My Car For 9 Months & No Result? by Exceed15: 3:52pm On Sep 28, 2023

If it has not become scrap already.

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Re: How Do I Handle This Mechanic Holding My Car For 9 Months & No Result? by adeskee(m): 3:55pm On Sep 28, 2023

Sorry about the reputational damage thing.
Mind you,he might be using voodoo on you so as for you to forget the car.
Involve God,pray,fast about it then involve the law enforcement [army] to be precise

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Re: How Do I Handle This Mechanic Holding My Car For 9 Months & No Result? by joceey(m): 3:59pm On Sep 28, 2023

Guy ,pls make sure you first check that car catalyst if it hasnt been tempered with.

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Re: How Do I Handle This Mechanic Holding My Car For 9 Months & No Result? by oladipuposadeeq(m): 4:01pm On Sep 28, 2023

chronique:
He's workshop is actually in the airforce mechanic village and as such, I have to show some level of respect and decorum in handling the matter. I've reported to the assistant chairman of the base but nothing meaningful has come out of it. Still same flimsy excuses from day one.

I think I know where you are talking about. Is it the one at mangoro bus stop. There is a car wash infront where you drive in? if yes let's relate and see what can be done but its best you move your car oi of there because 9 months is too much and its not as if you're the one delaying self. Have you seen the car recently and don't let them know when you want to go pick the car up so you can see the present situation of the car and betterstill you might have to get the police involved and therefore would spend money on the matter

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Re: How Do I Handle This Mechanic Holding My Car For 9 Months & No Result? by ChybuzzDD(m): 4:02pm On Sep 28, 2023

chronique:
I'm currently in a very bad situation right now with a technician I trusted and relied on.

I met him on Nairaland many years ago and have fixed a few cars requiring minor fixes(legs) with him.

I handed over a client's car to him since January to fix a wiring issue that was draining battery and not making car to start.

For several months, it was all manner of stories and excuses I kept hearing.

I was in the hospital for a month and just straight from the hospital with my surgical stitches fresh on me, I had to get someone to drive me to him as he claimed car was ready for pick up only for me to get there and car wasn't starting and this man disappeared and wouldn't pick my calls all through my time at his workshop.

After over an hr of waiting, I left. Same thing repeated itself another day again. To cut a long story right now, I have suffered serious reputational damage with my client who owns the car as he has totally lost confidence in me.

As I speak, it's 9 months and nothing to show for it. The said technician doesn't even pick my calls when I call him, neither does he bother to return my calls.

I've been calling for over a week now and he completely ignores my call. I'm really at a loss to how to handle this.

In my many years of selling cars, nobody has tried this nonsense with me.

Not even road side mechanics. 9 fucking months and nothing to show for it. I've had several clients wanting to buy the car but have lost every opportunity to sell the said car as it's not been fixed for 9 months.

Pls, I'd really appreciate input from the house.

If he's here on nairaland, why don't you give us his moniker so we can greet him on your behalf??

Allow us handle him before another member will fall victim to his unprofessionalism and irresponsibility.

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Re: How Do I Handle This Mechanic Holding My Car For 9 Months & No Result? by Innobee99(m): 4:03pm On Sep 28, 2023

baconline:
What type of car

Is there a particular brand that shouldn't be returned?😃😅

Re: How Do I Handle This Mechanic Holding My Car For 9 Months & No Result? by diportivo: 4:05pm On Sep 28, 2023

kunle75:
DM me i might have you speak with my tutor here at Hennepin tech where am currently schooling to walk you or someone you trust through the diagnostic system to identify what's wrong with your car.
Am back in school here in state purposely because of this same issues you just mentioned.
Am pretty sure it can be fixed but you might need to speak with him directly and discuss how much it will cost you for him to help you.

Wiring systems in vehicles are usually very tough for Nigerian mechanics to handle, pretty much time it's 2+2 they're aren't really sure.

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Re: How Do I Handle This Mechanic Holding My Car For 9 Months & No Result? by FireUpNow(m): 4:07pm On Sep 28, 2023

chronique:
A Mercedes Benz gl450 4matic

He cannot fix it. Look for a very sound car electrician yourself and move the car from that place if you want peace of mind. Can you give us his moniker here eo we can give him an award?

Re: How Do I Handle This Mechanic Holding My Car For 9 Months & No Result? by Allwell96: 4:10pm On Sep 28, 2023

God for mechanis that have diagnostic machines. They'll trace the problem in no time. Avoid all these lame mechanics.

Re: How Do I Handle This Mechanic Holding My Car For 9 Months & No Result? by slowice(m): 4:14pm On Sep 28, 2023

BRATISLAVA:
A car has legs? What sort of car is this?

Of course you have this complaint if your technician tells you that your car has legs in need of fixing. Legs.

Stop forming nonsense because you know exactly what he meant.

Re: How Do I Handle This Mechanic Holding My Car For 9 Months & No Result? by walexbiz(m): 4:21pm On Sep 28, 2023

Those Oloriburuku of mechanic can turn their father into a pauper. A Lady took her husband car to mechanic for maintenance that was how the idiot stole the catalytic converter of the 7 series BMW and the car refused to start. It was when they called another mechanic to ascertain what was wrong that they they discover the catalytic converter has been stolen. The guy had to cough close to 500k just to fix the whole thing. Wallahi he be like say they curse us for this country, because the idiot sef go dey complain say Nigeria bad.

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Re: How Do I Handle This Mechanic Holding My Car For 9 Months & No Result? by youngrichnigga: 4:23pm On Sep 28, 2023

What's his monicker on Nairaland; such needs blacklisting and avoiding by prospective shoppers for reliable vehicle technicians.
On his hanky panky game, I'm certain he has fried the brain box alongside other electronically controlled ICs etc angry

Re: How Do I Handle This Mechanic Holding My Car For 9 Months & No Result? by chronique(op): 4:40pm On Sep 28, 2023

tempex88:
1. The fault is beyond the mechanic
2. Move your car to another repairer
3. you can only retrieve part of the money you gave him.

The earlier you move the car out the better for both of you.

I'm beginning to suspect he doesn't have the expertise to handle it and sincerely, I knew him as a range rover technician initially. He worked on a couple of them for me in the past before I took two Mercedes Benz to him to fix but it was just balloon and brakes and all that he fixed on them. I've never really had him work on a complex issue for me before. Maybe if I had, I probably would have guaged his level of expertise.

Re: How Do I Handle This Mechanic Holding My Car For 9 Months & No Result? by Nyanabo(m): 4:43pm On Sep 28, 2023

What's stopping you from moving the car to another mechanic? Or you just want to keep wailing? I can't give my stuff to any handy-man for more than a month without results.

Moved the care to a better mechanic and if you've given him money, just count your losses and move on.

Re: How Do I Handle This Mechanic Holding My Car For 9 Months & No Result? by chronique(op): 4:48pm On Sep 28, 2023

Themanleshey:
Maybe na Rewire problem the car get self , not sure it’s a mechanic problem .

Get a good Rewire with a scanner to scan the car , the scanner will detect the fault , the Rewire will fix it and you will be good .

I had similar experience with one idiot mechanic few years back , i spent almost all the 200k loan on the car , he was just using my money to pay for his kids school fee that just resumed school.

Not knowing it was a Rewire problem , when i carry am go Rewire place I no spend reach 20k and d car did not develop fault for almost 2 years .

Car doesn't have a mechanical problem. It's a wiring problem. I was trying to avoid giving roadside mechanics the car to fix and that's how I asked them to tow it to him cos I thought he had the expertise to fix it.

Re: How Do I Handle This Mechanic Holding My Car For 9 Months & No Result? by Ceeman2o: 4:49pm On Sep 28, 2023

BRATISLAVA:
A car has legs? What sort of car is this?

Of course you have this complaint if your technician tells you that your car has legs in need of fixing. Legs.

Guess you hadn't driven a car before talk more of owing one. You would have known what it means to say car legs. That terminology really pass you. You'll know someday. Keep hustling

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Re: How Do I Handle This Mechanic Holding My Car For 9 Months & No Result? by chronique(op): 4:52pm On Sep 28, 2023

Ybholy:
Una dey get patience shaa.

9 months. U never go carry the car go house?

Wait till 9 years. I have nothing to tell you now

It has taken so long cos after I gave him car, I've been in and out of the hospital until I finally had a procedure done that kept me in the hospital for a month. I've been given a 6 months recuperating period from the procedure. I've not been at my best physically and health wise since the beginning of the year. I'm only just beginning to get my physical levels up and walk better. All of these has impacted on my ability to effectively follow through on it.

Re: How Do I Handle This Mechanic Holding My Car For 9 Months & No Result? by chronique(op): 4:54pm On Sep 28, 2023

Bamzdee:
One of the best thing to do is to Get the vehicle towed to a reliable mechanic workshop that’s reputable, 9 months is too much not to have catch that mechanicalScumbag🤬 , you sure say he never retire😂😂🙏🙏

Thing is almost everyone would claim they can fix it and they are specialists until you give them a car to fix and they start fumbling with it. It's why I was avoiding giving it to mechanics around me.

Re: How Do I Handle This Mechanic Holding My Car For 9 Months & No Result? by chronique(op): 4:56pm On Sep 28, 2023

scoobyblogspot:
Bros is like you are a pastor... One idiot whom we shot a video kept my movie clip from 2months without editing, just one call from my friend who worked in police. he made it ready almost immediately. Baba lock down his work shop and have him arrested. or get like 6 army personnel to deal with him. He go couple himself. Why would he not even pick your calls and why hasnt he done your work. And he feels he will sleep well at night? Lie lie

His workshop is within the confines of a military base. They airforce actually operate and manage the entire mechanic Village. I guess that's why he has the temerity to do as he has done.

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Re: How Do I Handle This Mechanic Holding My Car For 9 Months & No Result? by okoroemeka(m): 4:56pm On Sep 28, 2023

chronique:
I'm currently in a very bad situation right now with a technician I trusted and relied on.

I met him on Nairaland many years ago and have fixed a few cars requiring minor fixes(legs) with him.

I handed over a client's car to him since January to fix a wiring issue that was draining battery and not making car to start.

For several months, it was all manner of stories and excuses I kept hearing.

I was in the hospital for a month and just straight from the hospital with my surgical stitches fresh on me, I had to get someone to drive me to him as he claimed car was ready for pick up only for me to get there and car wasn't starting and this man disappeared and wouldn't pick my calls all through my time at his workshop.

After over an hr of waiting, I left. Same thing repeated itself another day again. To cut a long story right now, I have suffered serious reputational damage with my client who owns the car as he has totally lost confidence in me.

As I speak, it's 9 months and nothing to show for it. The said technician doesn't even pick my calls when I call him, neither does he bother to return my calls.

I've been calling for over a week now and he completely ignores my call. I'm really at a loss to how to handle this.

In my many years of selling cars, nobody has tried this nonsense with me.

Not even road side mechanics. 9 fucking months and nothing to show for it. I've had several clients wanting to buy the car but have lost every opportunity to sell the said car as it's not been fixed for 9 months.

Pls, I'd really appreciate input from the house.

electrical problems in a car is not a joke,pls just tow the car away to another workshop,if it is yours I will advice you to sell it and have piece of mind,electrical can defy any attempts to repair,I just sold my Honda that stayed in the workshop from Nov last year to April this year,with more than #200k spent and every rewire within 50km radius running away from it,and yet the devil car refused to start,I just have to sell the fvcking car

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Re: How Do I Handle This Mechanic Holding My Car For 9 Months & No Result? by chronique(op): 4:57pm On Sep 28, 2023

obiekunie01:
My bro!

you really know their way!

you forget to add some nuts from the wheels which the umu-boyi would av stolen and sold 500 naira to go play betnaija. the car carpets would av been converted to mats for servicing other cars.

the car battery would av been totally dead by now from using it to charge their useless phones!

VERY USELESS UNPROFESSIONAL MECHANICS FULL EVERYWHERE!

I wish I was dealing with a boy. I'm actually dealing with a matured man. All my calculations that made me hand over car to him has just not yielded result.

Re: How Do I Handle This Mechanic Holding My Car For 9 Months & No Result? by chronique(op): 5:03pm On Sep 28, 2023

oladipuposadeeq:
I think I know where you are talking about. Is it the one at mangoro bus stop. There is a car wash infront where you drive in? if yes let's relate and see what can be done but its best you move your car oi of there because 9 months is too much and its not as if you're the one delaying self. Have you seen the car recently and don't let them know when you want to go pick the car up so you can see the present situation of the car and betterstill you might have to get the police involved and therefore would spend money on the matter

Yes. It's same one. I once reported him to a junior officer there who later told me that the technician called a superior officer to him after he tried to intervene...

Re: How Do I Handle This Mechanic Holding My Car For 9 Months & No Result? by chronique(op): 5:04pm On Sep 28, 2023

Allwell96:
God for mechanis that have diagnostic machines. They'll trace the problem in no time. Avoid all these lame mechanics.

He has all those diagnostics equipment. That's why I even took it to him in the first place.

Re: How Do I Handle This Mechanic Holding My Car For 9 Months & No Result? by Samykush: 5:14pm On Sep 28, 2023

preekahantas:
Burn the car at night when nobody is about.
Show up the next morning for your car and involve the Police immediately. Now the problem is no longer parts or fixing, he will either pay for the full car or rot in jail.

i like this one. don't involve the police, they can be cunning, take military, lets say navy. the time they tried such with my dad, when the officers went to the workshop, they asked him to carry the motor and follow them into the barracks to fix it so he does not have any excuse again
Happy sales boss.
No forget your baby girl.

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