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Re: Milex & Carquest, 2nd Largest USA Parts & Repair NOW OPEN In Lekki Phase 2 by LeJeun3: 12:26am On May 14, 2018
Shalomc:

Where?




Select dealers stock them.... Trane batteries are the best I have used since changing batteries. Except for manufacturer branded batteries


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Re: Milex & Carquest, 2nd Largest USA Parts & Repair NOW OPEN In Lekki Phase 2 by LeJeun3: 12:29am On May 14, 2018
radautoworks:
If you've never heard of Carquest, google them. They have expanded to Nigeria. They sell original parts that all come with warranties of anywhere from 3 months to 1 year. They also sell all the CORRECT oils for each vehicle. They are located in Lekki right after the second toll gate. There is also a repair shop for an American franchise called Milex and Mr. Transmission. Again, google if you don't know who they are. If you lived in the colder states in the US, you've probably heard of them. They warranty their work with the same warranties Carquest offers. If you are tired of street mechanics F'ing up your car or dealers charging exhorbitant prices for work they didn't do, you should probably check them out.

They will be opening a total of 10 stores across Nigeria and warranties will be good at any of the stores. They will provide for ALL car brands not just american cars. Ford, Chevy, Toyota, Honda, Mercedes, BMW, etc.

DISCLAIMER: I am on the board of directors for these stores and this is a passion project for me because the state of auto repair in this country is ridiculous. Having returned home, we are merely trying to bring the minimum level of service we are used to from the USA to Nigeria. I hope this post doesn't violate Nairaland rules.



Welcome back to Nigeria.

Milex and Mr. Transmission staff would they be sourced locally or expatriates??

Parts store is a welcome development.


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Re: Milex & Carquest, 2nd Largest USA Parts & Repair NOW OPEN In Lekki Phase 2 by chloride6: 1:27am On May 14, 2018
radautoworks I wish the best of luck in your business. Not to scare you, but it won't be easy.

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Re: Milex & Carquest, 2nd Largest USA Parts & Repair NOW OPEN In Lekki Phase 2 by Shalomc(f): 5:55am On May 14, 2018
LeJeun3:





Select dealers stock them.... Trane batteries are the best I have used since changing batteries. Except for manufacturer branded batteries


You are yet to answer where? I asked a specific question.
Re: Milex & Carquest, 2nd Largest USA Parts & Repair NOW OPEN In Lekki Phase 2 by radautoworks: 7:47am On May 14, 2018
fishing:
Op will you be selling batteries.We are tired of purchasing substandard ones from china with an average life span of 1 year.

We will be selling batteries. We didn't bring in a lot at first because it seemed people were more interested in the cheap batteries here. Definitely not a problem and our batteries have at least a one year warranty, some two year for the premiums.

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Re: Milex & Carquest, 2nd Largest USA Parts & Repair NOW OPEN In Lekki Phase 2 by radautoworks: 7:49am On May 14, 2018
Kashif:
Nice Move OP.

Many cars are parked because owners have given up. Some people are willing to pay, but the expertise is not available. Most parts are fake, down to oils!

I have seen quack mechanics abroad too though.

Will you sell auto transmission parts?


Yes we will and as time goes on by January, we will also be rebuilding transmissions with 6 month to one year warranties. We just have to see what mix we are getting to bring in the right transmission kits.

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Re: Milex & Carquest, 2nd Largest USA Parts & Repair NOW OPEN In Lekki Phase 2 by radautoworks: 7:51am On May 14, 2018
Kashif:
Nice Move OP.

Many cars are parked because owners have given up. Some people are willing to pay, but the expertise is not available. Most parts are fake, down to oils!

I have seen quack mechanics abroad too though.

Will you sell auto transmission parts?


Can't be in business 15 years and be a quack though I get your concern. Also can't get Nigeria as a territory without a proven track record �

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Re: Milex & Carquest, 2nd Largest USA Parts & Repair NOW OPEN In Lekki Phase 2 by radautoworks: 7:52am On May 14, 2018
SalesTobiMotors:
If this is true then this is a very interesting development.

One of our prime logistical issue have just been resolved, at least in the short term.

Will you be offering commercial accounts like we enjoy now at the Irwindale, California Store?

Yes we will. We are also working out if they can build in online ordering for commercial accounts here. The biggest issue is the currency exchange.

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Re: Milex & Carquest, 2nd Largest USA Parts & Repair NOW OPEN In Lekki Phase 2 by radautoworks: 7:54am On May 14, 2018
LeJeun3:




Welcome back to Nigeria.

Milex and Mr. Transmission staff would they be sourced locally or expatriates??

Parts store is a welcome development.



Both. The shop manager is expatriate and the staff are from dealerships here. They undergo a month's training on our methods and equipment before they ever go on the shop floor.
Re: Milex & Carquest, 2nd Largest USA Parts & Repair NOW OPEN In Lekki Phase 2 by radautoworks: 7:55am On May 14, 2018
chloride6:
radautoworks I wish the best of luck in your business. Not to scare you, but it won't be easy.


Believe us, we know. NAPA and Precision Auto tried this before but we have a good parent company who wants us to succeed and carquest has bent over to make it happen. Hopefully the 'naija factor' isn't too bad!

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Re: Milex & Carquest, 2nd Largest USA Parts & Repair NOW OPEN In Lekki Phase 2 by AutoElectNG: 8:18am On May 14, 2018
Shalomc:

Where?

I'd rather not rain on someone's parade.

This thread is meant to herald a new company/service, let me not detract from the purpose of the thread

Contact me with your location off the thread, I may be able to help

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Re: Milex & Carquest, 2nd Largest USA Parts & Repair NOW OPEN In Lekki Phase 2 by radautoworks: 9:00am On May 14, 2018
AutoElectNG:


I'd rather not rain on someone's parade.

This thread is meant to herald a new company/service, let me not detract from the purpose of the thread

Contact me with your location off the thread, I may be able to help

Not a problem for us. The more, the merrier. We are trying to revolutionize car care in Nigeria so any companies that help that effort are fine by us.

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Re: Milex & Carquest, 2nd Largest USA Parts & Repair NOW OPEN In Lekki Phase 2 by Kashif(m): 12:50pm On May 14, 2018
radautoworks:


Can't be in business 15 years and be a quack though I get your concern. Also can't get Nigeria as a territory without a proven track record �

Not in any way inferring that you are quack. Just saying that as much as Nigeria car owners are frustrated, it is not all rosy for others either. Difference is that you are able to get your money back (most times) if the job is not delivered over there. In US for instance, dealerships can cut off a head to cure headache.

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Re: Milex & Carquest, 2nd Largest USA Parts & Repair NOW OPEN In Lekki Phase 2 by Kashif(m): 12:54pm On May 14, 2018
radautoworks:


Yes we will and as time goes on by January, we will also be rebuilding transmissions with 6 month to one year warranties. We just have to see what mix we are getting to bring in the right transmission kits.

Good!

Will be worthwhile investing in TC rebuilding, if its within your means.

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Re: Milex & Carquest, 2nd Largest USA Parts & Repair NOW OPEN In Lekki Phase 2 by SalesTobiMotors: 4:11pm On May 14, 2018
radautoworks:


Yes we will. We are also working out if they can build in online ordering for commercial accounts here. The biggest issue is the currency exchange.

Please try to engage staff that understand customer service as you staff up.

We wish you the best of luck and were looking forward to continuing doing business with CarQuest.

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Re: Milex & Carquest, 2nd Largest USA Parts & Repair NOW OPEN In Lekki Phase 2 by LeJeun3: 11:12pm On May 14, 2018
Shalomc:

You are yet to answer where? I asked a specific question.

Lagos

- Olowu
- Lagos island



Re: Milex & Carquest, 2nd Largest USA Parts & Repair NOW OPEN In Lekki Phase 2 by LeJeun3: 11:13pm On May 14, 2018
radautoworks:


Both. The shop manager is expatriate and the staff are from dealerships here. They undergo a month's training on our methods and equipment before they ever go on the shop floor.



Good luck Sir... will patronize you as much as possible!

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Re: Milex & Carquest, 2nd Largest USA Parts & Repair NOW OPEN In Lekki Phase 2 by AutoElectNG: 2:01am On May 15, 2018
radautoworks:


Not a problem for us. The more, the merrier. We are trying to revolutionize car care in Nigeria so any companies that help that effort are fine by us.

Shalomc

I have not found the link where I last bought the Trane battery from don't know why, but there is another brand I almost bought, just as reliable http://www.bosch.ng/nigeria/en/products-and-services/automotive-spare-parts-384.html

The only reason why I did not buy is at the guy the guy in Abuja had the S3 https://www.boschautoparts.com/en/auto/passenger-batteries/s3-batteries but I wanted the S6 High Performance AGM™ Battery https://www.boschautoparts.com/en/auto/passenger-batteries/s6-high-performance-batteries

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Re: Milex & Carquest, 2nd Largest USA Parts & Repair NOW OPEN In Lekki Phase 2 by chukel(m): 5:44am On May 15, 2018
Kashif:


Gazzuzz thought me something on batteries recently..... cheesy
pls can u share
Re: Milex & Carquest, 2nd Largest USA Parts & Repair NOW OPEN In Lekki Phase 2 by chukel(m): 6:03am On May 15, 2018
Very commendable. Not looking for trouble sha, but radauto works and radix auto brokers look too similar. What's your husband's profile please. Where is tsat.
Re: Milex & Carquest, 2nd Largest USA Parts & Repair NOW OPEN In Lekki Phase 2 by radautoworks: 8:14am On May 15, 2018
SalesTobiMotors:


Please try to engage staff that understand customer service as you staff up.

We wish you the best of luck and were looking forward to continuing doing business with CarQuest.

Oh yeah! That's a big deal for us.
Re: Milex & Carquest, 2nd Largest USA Parts & Repair NOW OPEN In Lekki Phase 2 by radautoworks: 8:16am On May 15, 2018
SalesTobiMotors:


Please try to engage staff that understand customer service as you staff up.

We wish you the best of luck and were looking forward to continuing doing business with CarQuest.
Believe us, that is a priority.
Re: Milex & Carquest, 2nd Largest USA Parts & Repair NOW OPEN In Lekki Phase 2 by radautoworks: 8:17am On May 15, 2018
AutoElectNG:


Shalomc

I have not found the link where I last bought the Trane battery from don't know why, but there is another brand I almost bought, just as reliable http://www.bosch.ng/nigeria/en/products-and-services/automotive-spare-parts-384.html

The only reason why I did not buy is at the guy the guy in Abuja had the S3 https://www.boschautoparts.com/en/auto/passenger-batteries/s3-batteries but I wanted the S6 High Performance AGM™ Battery https://www.boschautoparts.com/en/auto/passenger-batteries/s6-high-performance-batteries

Bosch is a good, premium brand. Well worth the money. We will carry their spark plugs too.
Re: Milex & Carquest, 2nd Largest USA Parts & Repair NOW OPEN In Lekki Phase 2 by radautoworks: 8:20am On May 15, 2018
Re: Milex & Carquest, 2nd Largest USA Parts & Repair NOW OPEN In Lekki Phase 2 by Nobody: 9:41am On May 15, 2018
Re: Milex & Carquest, 2nd Largest USA Parts & Repair NOW OPEN In Lekki Phase 2 by SmartToyota(m): 9:49am On May 15, 2018
Carquest? Did your company by anyway attend the just concluded AUTOPARTS EXPO AFRICA lastweek?
Welcome to 9ja
Re: Milex & Carquest, 2nd Largest USA Parts & Repair NOW OPEN In Lekki Phase 2 by Nobody: 9:53am On May 15, 2018
SmartToyota:
Carquest? Did your company by anyway attend the just concluded AUTOPARTS EXPO AFRICA lastweek?
Welcome to 9ja

Do you have a steering rack for a 2002 4Runner 4WD?
Re: Milex & Carquest, 2nd Largest USA Parts & Repair NOW OPEN In Lekki Phase 2 by SmartToyota(m): 10:07am On May 15, 2018
Yes boss.
Readily available oh.
EgunMogaji:


Do you have a steering rack for a 2002 4Runner 4WD?
Re: Milex & Carquest, 2nd Largest USA Parts & Repair NOW OPEN In Lekki Phase 2 by Nobody: 10:09am On May 15, 2018
SmartToyota:
Yes boss.
Readily available oh.

How do I contact you offline? You should put a WhatsApp or Email in the signature line.

Thanks.
Re: Milex & Carquest, 2nd Largest USA Parts & Repair NOW OPEN In Lekki Phase 2 by SmartToyota(m): 10:27am On May 15, 2018
Call or WhatsApp 08182919156
Thanks for the tip.
EgunMogaji:


How do I contact you offline? You should put a WhatsApp or Email in the signature line.

Thanks.
Re: Milex & Carquest, 2nd Largest USA Parts & Repair NOW OPEN In Lekki Phase 2 by chukel(m): 12:01pm On May 15, 2018
SmartToyota:
Call or WhatsApp 08182919156
Thanks for the tip.
I just de look you ooo. I go catch for aspamda again. Guy, hw far. Hope the ministry is moving.
Re: Milex & Carquest, 2nd Largest USA Parts & Repair NOW OPEN In Lekki Phase 2 by radautoworks: 12:21pm On May 15, 2018
EgunMogaji:


I'm probably not looking correctly but I can't find any link to CarQuest in any of this.

A reliable source of quality parts, warrantied parts is what got my blood pumping.

Carquest/Advance supplies Moran. The agreement was struck up after the articles went public that's why. Moran found it was easier for us to just become distributors than it was for us to try to order through them. No worries.

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