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| Why most Nigerians Have Phobia For Volkswagen & European Cars + better solution by mrcoolautofix(op): 2:56pm On Oct 30, 2020*. Modified: 6:44am On Nov 11, 2020 |
The core truth you have to know about European cars prior fixing, and what you need to know about Nigerian mechanics & Nigerian mechanics and the better options you should look out for when trying to resolve your German car issue https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G0lg1muRMmM to me this is the best pportunity for you Nigerians to grab,
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| Re: Why most Nigerians Have Phobia For Volkswagen & European Cars + better solution by captainking(m): 4:12pm On Oct 30, 2020 |
mrcoolautofix:bro....truth is,,,,we dont have sea ofmechanics that can fix those cars |
| Re: Why most Nigerians Have Phobia For Volkswagen & European Cars + better solution by uboma(m): 6:08pm On Oct 30, 2020 |
captainking:For me, mechanical issues are not the problem. Electrical issues are the major reason some persons do not own some Volkswagen models. I admire the Passat and Jetta but even my 'Rewire' keeps telling me to look away.. |
| Re: Why most Nigerians Have Phobia For Volkswagen & European Cars + better solution by mrcoolautofix(op): 9:04pm On Oct 30, 2020 |
uboma:this video give precise details why your mechanic can't and provided alternatives solutions that is more powerful and encouraging |
| Re: Why most Nigerians Have Phobia For Volkswagen & European Cars + better solution by Agbabiakara: 2:15pm On Oct 31, 2020 |
Germans cars are ahead in terms of implementation of technology. The technology you will see in a 2010 asian cars, germans and europeans cars generally have been using the same technology since mid 90s. I like european cars because they do not hide fault. They scream with multple dtc whenever there is a malfunction and based on the fault code the car may decide to go into fail safe mode to prevent further damage to other components. European cars are alive. Imagine, they know when a single bulb or speaker is not working and flag dtc for that. |
| Re: Why most Nigerians Have Phobia For Volkswagen & European Cars + better solution by kunle1004: 8:21pm On Oct 31, 2020 |
Agbabiakara:So true. Used a Jetta from 2011 till date and that car has served me well. Was crazy expensive to maintain when I was servicing with the company I bought the car from but now have a trusted mechanic been using for years now at itire. Part replacements are cheap and the fuel consumption is spot on for me. Plan on using that car for many more years. |
| Re: Why most Nigerians Have Phobia For Volkswagen & European Cars + better solution by cluewebhost(m): 5:52am On Nov 01, 2020 |
Your rewire can't advice you to buy a car out of his league and stop giving him money �� If you've the time and interest in DIY you can own any car. uboma: |
| Re: Why most Nigerians Have Phobia For Volkswagen & European Cars + better solution by HeavenlyBang(m): 8:12am On Nov 01, 2020 |
cluewebhost:No amount of time or DIY will allow you to work on a Ferrari or even a first-gen Conti GT. So no, not "any" car. |
| Re: Why most Nigerians Have Phobia For Volkswagen & European Cars + better solution by cluewebhost(m): 8:15am On Nov 01, 2020 |
But it's normal humans who'd work on them end of the day? HeavenlyBang: |
| Re: Why most Nigerians Have Phobia For Volkswagen & European Cars + better solution by weyreypey: 8:21am On Nov 01, 2020 |
mrcoolautofix:Number One: Explain to me why the VW Touareg timing belt/chain is between the engine and transmission? |
| Re: Why most Nigerians Have Phobia For Volkswagen & European Cars + better solution by HeavenlyBang(m): 8:31am On Nov 01, 2020 |
cluewebhost:Normal humans with tools you definitely don't have access to, and with specialized training. Do some research on cars like the Bugatti Veyron/Chiron. For the Continental GT, you need to take the engine out for most repairs. For some Ferraris, you need to take the engine out just for an oil change. There are cars and then there are cars. |
| Re: Why most Nigerians Have Phobia For Volkswagen & European Cars + better solution by cluewebhost(m): 8:39am On Nov 01, 2020 |
People fabricate most tools, even better now with 3D printing There are tools which make taking out an engine a piece of cake For software people create interfaces that can do what the dealer devices do, simple reverse engineering. Long at its man-made it's hackable. There are people who are ready to spend anything and go any distance to get what they want (especially a DIY'er who can afford a Bugatti or Bentley). There is diy and there is DIY ![]() HeavenlyBang: |
| Re: Why most Nigerians Have Phobia For Volkswagen & European Cars + better solution by HeavenlyBang(m): 8:47am On Nov 01, 2020 |
cluewebhost:Sure, it's possible if you have enough money. Not time and DIY. Even till now, for example, no one has been able to hack the ECU of any of GM's Global B platform cars (C8 Corvette, new Cadillacs, etc). Companies like Hennessey have tried and failed. |
| Re: Why most Nigerians Have Phobia For Volkswagen & European Cars + better solution by PAQ(m): 3:41pm On Apr 24, 2025 |
Guys, how reliable, fixable and maintenance friendly is a 2012 Golf 6? Someone should persuade or dissuade me. |
| Re: Why most Nigerians Have Phobia For Volkswagen & European Cars + better solution by opeyemix: 3:20pm On Apr 27, 2025 |
PAQ:U won't have issue as long as you use specialised VW technicians....ad for me, I'm obsessed with thr 98 mk3 |
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