Kjnwancaro:


You’re right about this, nobody has time to test a product for you at shopright but the difference btw the company and cars45 is accepting bad products. I once returned a bad vacuum cleaner I bought from shop rite and had it replaced with a working unit.

I don’t understand why people are faulting this op, I don’t expect everyone to know much about cars just as some people buy and use cement without even knowing it is made from rocks. Cars45 is clearly a fraud and that should be the focus here.

Kjnwancaro:


You’re right about this, nobody has time to test a product for you at shopright but the difference btw the company and cars45 is accepting bad products. I once returned a bad vacuum cleaner I bought from shop rite and had it replaced with a working unit.

I don’t understand why people are faulting this op, I don’t expect everyone to know much about cars just as some people buy and use cement without even knowing it is made from rocks. Cars45 is clearly a fraud and that should be the focus here.

Ipfreely:


Cement costs 1900 on average for a bag of portland in Nigeria. This vehicle cost upwards of one and a half million naira. Those two items have very different levels of due diligence involved .

You don't need to know everything about everything. Simply find someone who you can rely on and who's familiar with the merchandise.

ponti93:
And you didn't sue them?

Ipfreely:


I've been to a number of dealerships and used vehicle lots in my location for various reasons. Fact is, even for NEW vehicles, start-up, at the very least, is a requirement for sales. A number of them discourage test drives to keep the mileage gains to a minimum.

Referring to your comment about torchlight and market, first, a torch is not a car. Thats a huge non sequitur. Vast difference there. Second, [b]shoprite has painstakingly built a reputation for reliability and trustworthiness. [/b]So you wouldn't even need to test the merchandise.

EgunMogaji:


It’s not a non sequitir. A product is a product. The reason why you don’t have to test a torchlight at Shoprite is because they stand behind their products and you can bring it back if it doesn’t work as advertised.

I’m a licensed dealer in California , there’s no requirement to start a car or provide a test drive.

I’ve bought at least 5 vehicles personally where test drives were not allowed.

You asked a question and I answered you. I owe you no apology if it doesn’t meet your standard.

Ipfreely:


No battle here bro. Just some friendly banter. You've made your point and I've made mine. I think it's up to the readers to judge which line of thought is more rational.

Oh, and I didn't ask for an apology, don't need one, and probably wouldn't even provide one if it were requested. As an afterthought.

sisisioge:


I agree but is that enough reason to swindle people? A brand should never compromise its integrity and goodwill.

Whew, ola mynd44 and lalasticlala biko push this thing ejo. I'm an average income earner, I would probably commit murder/suicide if I get in this kinda trap. Biko help create awareness.

Kjnwancaro:


You’re right about this, nobody has time to test a product for you at shopright but the difference btw the company and cars45 is accepting bad products. I once returned a bad vacuum cleaner I bought from shop rite and had it replaced with a working unit.

I don’t understand why people are faulting this op, I don’t expect everyone to know much about cars just as some people buy and use cement without even knowing it is made from rocks. Cars45 is clearly a fraud and that should be the focus here.

Kjnwancaro:


You’re right about this, nobody has time to test a product for you at shopright but the difference btw the company and cars45 is accepting bad products. I once returned a bad vacuum cleaner I bought from shop rite and had it replaced with a working unit.

I don’t understand why people are faulting this op, I don’t expect everyone to know much about cars just as some people buy and use cement without even knowing it is made from rocks. Cars45 is clearly a fraud and that should be the focus here.

sisisioge:


I agree but is that enough reason to swindle people? A brand should never compromise its integrity and goodwill.

Whew, ola mynd44 and lalasticlala biko push this thing ejo. I'm an average income earner, I would probably commit murder/suicide if I get in this kinda trap. Biko help create awareness.

sisisioge:


Thank you o...OP is female by the way, most females aren't mechanically inclined like EgunMogaji

Tayroc:


Oh I see.
Are you the op?

sisisioge:


No I'm not o...I for don enter well go drink water if na me

olisaemeka1:
towards the end of last year went to that same garage at ikeja close to the fun park ..to see a Honda pilot that someone had advertised ..to be honest I was not impressed with the cars I was shown and mind you I did not even see the exact pilot that was advertised they kept showing me different ones ...thank God I know a thing or three about cars..one of their strategies is that there is no space created to test drive ur pdt and also that hall is poorly lit. In the end I just strolled over to the park by the side cooled my already annoyed self with a bottle of beer and left no arguments ....@op so sorry for your loss I know how painful loosing such huge amount is but I strongly believe that such dubious methods of repackaging and selling unfit cars should not be encouraged....If a big company like cars 45 should practice such ,how much more others ? Then @ op next time since you do not have much knowledge about cars pls take an experienced trusted hand with you. Also if it's very lcheap then shine your eye like Dino melaye

Ipfreely:


Cement costs 1900 on average for a bag of portland in Nigeria. This vehicle cost upwards of one and a half million naira. Those two items have very different levels of due diligence involved.

You don't need to know everything about everything. Simply find someone who you can rely on and who's familiar with the merchandise.

Ipfreely:
You may not know much about cars, but you certainly should know much about Nigeria. It's bad enough having to contend with shady sellers of Tokunbo vehicles, Nigerian used vehicles would be literally war.

Kjnwancaro:


Did you know a thing or two about architecture before you built a house? I Drill boreholes, 9 out of 10 clients I have zero knowledge how it works

Hayastark:


I agree op. But it not like we were novice at least dh is not, having bought and used other cars. But this people work on your psychic, for one the place is not well lit, and they say they dont test drive. One customer that went with his mechanic ended up with a much worse car.
Let us learn from this, deception is legal in this country and our judicial system and regulatory body turns a blind eye

tripoli007:
Why buy a Nigerian used for 1.6millie .. When a 2005 of that car tokunbo sells for abt same price

Hayastark:


I agree op. But it not like we were novice at least dh is not, having bought and used other cars. But this people work on your psychic, for one the place is not well lit, and they say they dont test drive. One customer that went with his mechanic ended up with a much worse car.
Let us learn from this, deception is legal in this country and our judicial system and regulatory body turns a blind eye

bravolad:


I disagree with you on this. I can't buy a used car without the opportunity of a test drive, even if it's from Elizade. And considering that truth is turned upside down, once you deny me an opportunity to test drive, I walk away. No arguments.

However, your perception of the judicial system is also wrong. You have got evidence to support your claim. Some law firms will take the case for free & perhaps, share profit if the case goes in your favour. I think you should seek justice if your narrative is anything to go by.

When buying a using car in Nigeria, a test drive is a mandatory requirement.

I guess we were more trusting. Like I said we had our mistakes
My perception about the judicial system is practically from experience. (Have you taken any1 to court before? I will like to hear your experience)

obekediamondfuto:
I'd it were me, I wouldn't have given them the luxury of selling that car back to them! I'd have looked for a way to fix the vehicle..... so many pros here on nl can do justice to the situation out of sympathy!

I'm sure they were banking on the fact that u will return vehicle and they will eat their cake and have it! can u imagine how many times they have recycled that vehicle for non interest income? kai ...... smh

u lost home and away! lemme find that thread where I blew the whistle but snake had swallowed peoples hearing or reading as the case may be

obekediamondfuto:
I'd it were me, I wouldn't have given them the luxury of selling that car back to them! I'd have looked for a way to fix the vehicle..... so many pros here on nl can do justice to the situation out of sympathy!

I'm sure they were banking on the fact that u will return vehicle and they will eat their cake and have it! can u imagine how many times they have recycled that vehicle for non interest income? kai ...... smh

u lost home and away! lemme find that thread where I blew the whistle but snake had swallowed peoples hearing or reading as the case may be