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Autos › Re: Where Do Rad Auto Works Parts Come From Anyway? by radautoworks(op): 1:41am On May 31, 2020

With the increase in ordering used cars overseas, someone might find this information useful

https://news.yahoo.com/cars-most-likely-engine-rebuild-100013746.html

The common concern with cars as they age is dependability—not only that they may not get you to work one day but also that a catastrophic failure could cost thousands of dollars. Major problems are rare in general, but they do happen.

To understand how often such problems occurred, we analyzed data on older models from our Annual Autos Surveys to see which have the highest problem rates for major systems that often require expensive repairs.

Three problems areas stood out: engine, head gasket, and transmission. With some models, these problems occur with surprising frequency at a certain age and mileage.

Engine problems are among the greatest mechanical nightmares for their inconvenience, expense, and time to repair. We found that there are more than a dozen older models with problems serious enough to require engine rebuilds.

“Engine failure can be caused by many things,” says John Ibbotson, Consumer Reports’ chief mechanic. “Some engine rebuilds are needed due to low compression from worn piston rings, resulting in lack of power, misfiring, or excessive oil consumption, while others suffer from crankshaft or connecting rod bearing failure, signaled by a knocking sound.” Due to the difficulty and time required to rebuild an engine, often shops will replace the original engine with one that has been remanufactured.

An Audi A4 owner reported, “We have put over $12,000 into this car. Something breaks, we fix it. Something else breaks, we have to fix it. We are retirement age and cannot buy a new car.”

It can be a challenge finding the right shop to take on a major repair, which requires talent, time, and parts. A Mini Cooper owner wrote, “Cylinder number three failed while on the highway, at cruising speed. Not only is a replacement motor very expensive, but no local shop wants to do the job, because of the complexity.”

To help warn both current owners and used-car shoppers, we compiled a list of 10 models that stood out as having the most severe problems, as determined by frequency and cost.

They are presented below in rank order, starting with the one with the highest problem rate. We include the model year with the greatest problems (and when applicable, a range of years affected by this problem), the typical mileage range when the problem occurs, and where possible, we recommend similar alternative vehicles without this concern. If no alternatives are presented, that means similar cars had the same issue or another significant problem.

The journey to 200,000 miles can be a bumpy one, but it doesn't have to be if you start with a good, reliable car and properly maintain it, per the directions in the owner’s manual. Consumer Reports always recommends shoppers consult the reliability ratings, based on our large-scale member surveys, to predict the models that have better odds of being trouble-free. This detailed data can be found on our car model pages.

2010 Audi A4 2.0T
Model years affected: 2009-2010
Typical mileage: 107,000-153,000
Alternatives without this problem: 2008-2010 Lexus ES, 2008-2010 Infiniti G, 2009-2010 Acura TL

2008 Ford F-350 6.4L diesel
Typical mileage: 65,000-119,000
Alternatives: None

2001 Chrysler PT Cruiser
Typical mileage: 102,500-133,000
Alternatives without this problem: 2003-2004 Toyota Matrix

2008 Mini Cooper/Clubman
Model years affected: 2008-2009
Typical mileage: 122,000-129,500
Alternatives without this problem: 2008 Mazda3

2010 Chevrolet Equinox/GMC Terrain
Typical mileage: 84,500-108,500
Alternatives without this problem: 2008-2010 Honda CR-V, 2008-2010 Toyota RAV4

2006 Jeep Wrangler 2.4L
Typical mileage: Approximately 150,000
Alternatives without this problem: 2004-2008 Toyota 4Runner

2010 Cadillac SRX
Typical mileage: Approximately 130,000
Alternatives without this problem: 2008-2010 Lexus RX, 2010 Acura MDX

Typical mileage: Approximately 190,000
Alternatives without this problem: 2003-2005 Lexus RX

2006 Buick Lucerne
Typical mileage: 116,000-143,000
Alternatives without this problem: 2006 Lexus GS, 2004-2008 Toyota Avalon

2010 GMC Acadia
Typical mileage: 106,000-129,000
Alternatives without this problem: 2008-2010 Toyota Highlander

Car Talk › Re: Repairs by radautoworks(op): 1:38am On May 31, 2020

Autos › Re: Cars Import And Sales Too Slow. What Else To Import From The USA? by radautoworks: 12:56am On May 31, 2020

Further developments bolstering my stance

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-05-29/in-nigeria-naira-wealth-doesn-t-always-mean-you-can-get-dollars

Autos › Re: N1,200,000 or Less Tokunbo Cars by radautoworks: 12:16am On May 31, 2020

dicksonadams:
What product do you used? Can it be bought here in naija?

I once used rustoleum

I don't know what brand my guy here used. I'll ask him.

Autos › Re: N1,200,000 or Less Tokunbo Cars by radautoworks: 12:07am On May 31, 2020

intruder15:
Thanks for the info. What's the average price range to rust proof cars? Is it dependent on the brand? Or $150 is generally sufficient?

Depends on how many cans you need. In my case, 5 or 6 will do it and they cost $6-12 a can. Labor is not long and the procedure takes a few hours to dry.

I think what I spent is a good baseline for moderate rust

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Autos › Re: N1,200,000 or Less Tokunbo Cars by radautoworks: 10:23pm On May 30, 2020

femi4:
Are you deliberately blind to this:

I bought a new oil, Castro synthetic blend, quite pricey not your regular oil though cos thats what the car uses. Mind you, I already paid 22k to Amdman for his mechanic to add it to the car. But he didn't.

I fail to see what that has to do with my point about 100k not being able to cover the stated repairs.

Autos › Re: N1,200,000 or Less Tokunbo Cars by radautoworks: 6:25pm On May 30, 2020

Phobos19:
When #thismatter started yesterday, I wanted to write my review to buttress some points but then after a while, #thematter seemed to be getting resolved. But it's heated up again, so, I think I should write it nonetheless.

Was my transaction straight forward?, not exactly. Am I satisfied?, definitely.

After following his thread right from day 1, I contacted Amdman on Feb 9, 2020 that I want to buy a Honda Accord 04/05 and that I'm on a very tight budget of 1.2M (I'm sure that money cannot get me such here in Nigeria). He proceeded to show me three options he had available at that time, two 04 (1.2M) model and a 05 (1.25M) model. I made a deposit as per his terms and conditions for the 05 and he proceeded to inspect. There was a number of rust area on the body of the car and the interior wasn't catching at all. He gave a honest review and said we can do better than that one.

...

Also, any car (especially cars more than 10 years old, 2010 and below) being bought (either from Amdman or someone else, from Nigeria stand or preorder) should be budgeted for major maintenance at first, this are also used and not new cars. We also need to put that at the back of our minds.

Apologies for the epistle, apologies for typos. Whatever I typed before 'My Opinions' are facts as known by me and 'My Opinions' are my opinions. Thank you all.

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Car Talk › Re: Repairs by radautoworks(op): 4:40pm On May 30, 2020

daudayodeji:
Morning please I wanted to find out if you guys sell Map sensors for a Honda crv 2004. I tried the official line but it seems they are turned off

Hello,

We are only doing e-sales currently that's why.

Yes, we carry the map sensor but it's not in stock in Lagos and with covid we are estimating 10 days or more for delivery.

http://weblink.carquest.com/acl/?mfgName=BWD&partNumber=EC7024 $119.94 2 year warranty

Autos › Re: N1,200,000 or Less Tokunbo Cars by radautoworks: 3:59pm On May 30, 2020

gamaliel9:
Amdman, please increase the money for payment to include IMMEDIATE MECHANICAL work to put the car in good shape.....later the person can change his oil,buy his jack,and change AC filter...

When I suggested this last year I was called a witch

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Autos › Re: N1,200,000 or Less Tokunbo Cars by radautoworks: 3:47pm On May 30, 2020*

dammiecool:
I guess the rust should be under d car cos with the video no obvious rust on d visible part, I guess it's time amdman should start paying more attention to details.

That's exactly what I gleaned from the video. No interior rust when he opened the door. He obviously didn't look under the car. A miscommunication in my opinion but understandable why Jester assumed none under either.

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT
If you buy a used car of 4 years or more from North America it is virtually impossible not to have some rust unless the previous owner rust proofed it. That doesn't mean the car is bad. I mentioned elsewhere I just bought a 2014 Acura MDX from New York. It was cheap and I fully expected some rust. All I had to do when it arrived on Monday was spend $150 to rust proof it and move on with my life. Car is a beauty with no mechanical faults. Rust is not the end UNLESS it's deep.

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Autos › Re: N1,200,000 or Less Tokunbo Cars by radautoworks: 3:38pm On May 30, 2020*

Gabapentin:
dont be surprised, this is a typical nairaland thread

Everyone posting on this thread has their own motivations

radautoworks is conflicted between defending the obvious and disgusting misogyny and doing her usual all mechanics are dishonest except us, song and dance

codyella had a bad experience, she has shared it and is being attacked because of it?

what nonsense

why were none of the seemingly positive reviews queried or questioned?

the bandwagon effect has taken over most of the people here who see the OP as their messiah and savior and are determined to die on the hill of defending him in the face of substantial complaints

I just saw a similarly negative review, perhaps he would also be attacked and verbally assaulted by the mob

I'll also wait for the only honest mechanic in Nigeria to weigh in from her high horse

we move

I take umbrage to this statement. Never have I said all mechanics are bad except us. There are many times I've even told people on Nairaland to patronize some others here. My problem is with KAZEEMS.

When you bring a problem to a public forum you are inviting public opinion and wanting public input. If you then start to insult the public for trying to help and refuse to entertain offers, did you really want your problem solved or just attention?

Yes, I remain on my high horse as lack of satisfaction with the status quo is why I opened shop in the first place and there will be 10 of our shops around the country.

As for the second review, I will do as I did the first and wait for the rebuttal and counter from both parties before I step in if I choose to as it is not my business. I only stepped in for the previous one because of the misogyny and seeming lack of experience of the buyer. Then I realized there were massive holes in her story and she didn't really want a solution.

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Autos › Re: N1,200,000 or Less Tokunbo Cars by radautoworks: 7:04am On May 30, 2020*

Codyella:
The fact that you don't see anything wrong with what Amdman did is not surprising though. And once again you missed the part where I talked about "nothing to fix except for servicing". I bought the car, do you know what I wanted to do with it the next year? Ofcourse, "crucify her and don't see things from her point of view".

And so flippantly asking me "return the car and take the refund" after keeping my plans stalled for 3 months and the time and resources wasted is actually tasteless. Thanks for your input but no thanks.

You must have missed where I called them on blanket statements about women. Or where I and several others acknowledged his communication lapses.

What is tasteless is not doing your homework

What is tasteless is buying a used car and expecting it to be like new when op has repeated over and over he owns none of these cars and simply helps the purchase process at rock bottom prices

What is tasteless is making unsubstantiated claims and hyperbole

What is tasteless is whining endlessly when you obviously don't want a solution to your problem

What is tasteless is YOU

Thanks for your input but no thanks. Offer rescinded. No need to engage in further communication with me.

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Autos › Re: N1,200,000 or Less Tokunbo Cars by radautoworks: 5:24am On May 30, 2020*

Codyella:
Reading through the comments of the hungry and broke mysogynists that are pissed by the fact that a woman has her own voice and refused to be silenced on issues concerning her own money, I simply laugh instead on the reek of insecurities oozing from them. You're pissed cos your wife or sister can't even afford to buy a keke or you can't even afford to buy a tire so my comment intimidated you? Nah, I'm not gonna rub your deflated ego.

You people asked for evidence of the stuffs I bought, I listed it. You people said I'm lying about the car service, I posted a filter. But you guys conveniently ignored those and refused to talk about them and yet asked for receipts and screenshot of my chat with Amdman. Doesn't this show that you are not interested in justifying what happened, instead you just wanted to crucify me cos I'm a woman?!

Telling me it's ordinary battery and stuff is just silly cos clearly you don't understand that changing a Ford Edge battery is not easy and not something you can do at home. Go ahead and browse it. Anyone in onitsha knows that you hardly see Ford mechanics. My only condition with Amdman before buying this car is that "the car should be in good condition" cos I'm not looking for something to fix. If this were a Japanese car, I won't even have any issues cos the mechanics are everywhere. If he had told me the car had issues, I won't have gone for it cos it will not only cost me more to fix it but it will be difficult for me to find a good Ford specialist.

Now, the car won't start and so far, I've only seen one person that knows stuff about the car. How then will I know if he's been truthful or not?! I told Amdman my issues with Ford, still he assured me that I won't work on anything for at least a year except for servicing. Only for him to send the car and it's been one thing or the other and I've not even driven the car for once! To top it off, when I complained to him, he seemed non-chalant about it.

Well, I have written a review on my personal experience, you loyalists can continue saying stuffs about me, I honestly don't care cos you might be in one cubicle typing rubbish and I'm supposed to take offence with your keypad prowess? Lol... Y'all miss me on that bullshit.

Respectfully you should return the car if you have no way to maintain it. You should have never bought it in the first place from what you just posted. Even if it had arrived and given you one year without needing anything (which is impossible because even with synthetic it would have needed another oil change in six months), what was the plan to take care of it after the year?

Also, you don't want to hear it but those of us with experience are telling you you got taken by your mechanic. That's why you are being asked for the replaced parts and/or receipts so you can be advised on your next move.

If you want to be made whole options have been given to you. Lesson learned.

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Autos › Re: N1,200,000 or Less Tokunbo Cars by radautoworks: 5:13am On May 30, 2020

mimicue:
Hello madam ,
Let me share my experience with you . Though I didn’t get my car from amdam

When I got my car , it was during the lock down and it took a long time to clear it
So the battery was dead
Inshort about three cars in the container came in with a bad battery
When buying a Tokunbo please budget for fixing
You will service the car and fill AC gas
You will clean it up to your taste because it’s not a new car and you’re the new user . When I got mine I even changed the shocks . I spent well over 150k on a Tokubo car , At the end of the day it’s me that will still enjoy the car . Been driving the car for a month now and it’s going well

Fix whatever issues you have with your car , if you bought it in Nigeria it’s what the dealers would have done for you and you will just pick it up at the garage .
It’s not just about buying car , car comes with bills

Very well said

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Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by radautoworks: 4:53am On May 30, 2020

Felicity0001:
If I understand correctly what you mean by half to one quart or 2.

From the deep stick oil level is just a little below the first normal gauge.

Apropos to your 2nd question, first time I experience this shortage was due to bad pc-valve and top oil seal dont know if i get the right name. Your husband adviced topping it up.

But Presently, engine has only ran about 9000miles, last oil change was ard late January with mobile1. Though I see some little oil stains just around the same seal that was changed same period the pc valve waa replace at your workshop.

Quart=liter me almost exactly the same. How much did you too off with? Is there oil when you park?

Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by radautoworks: 4:50am On May 30, 2020

hefelove:
Mama the mama! Do you have someone that create awareness to millions of people about RadAutos? Like getting making ads for the right people who really needs your services, making up appointments for them, and people ordering your Jamaican foods

Kinda sorta

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Autos › Re: N1,200,000 or Less Tokunbo Cars by radautoworks: 4:27pm On May 29, 2020

amdman:
This again is inaccurate. There is no such video showing any mechanic working on your car.

Please permit us to publish our communication today.

You don't need permission since she already brought this to a public forum and made it admissible.

Don't waste time with that. Simply collect the car back, refund her, when she provides a receipt for the repairs I'll refund her those and you can sell the car to someone else who will appreciate it.

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Autos › Re: N1,200,000 or Less Tokunbo Cars by radautoworks: 4:25pm On May 29, 2020

Jessewizy:
No offense but for one’s peace of mind. Men handle issues like this better.

But only men have physically attacked my workers na. Make we leave matter.

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Autos › Re: N1,200,000 or Less Tokunbo Cars by radautoworks: 4:23pm On May 29, 2020

Jessewizy:
Madam, he is willing to refund your and collect the car but you declined. What’s your problem? The car is BAD fine, return the car and take your money. Simple. Amdman, if I were you, I won’t deal with women. Especially these kind of women

I will not derail sha

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Autos › Re: N1,200,000 or Less Tokunbo Cars by radautoworks: 4:19pm On May 29, 2020

Codyella:
You can call it "mechanic's fraud" but you were not there. I'm not a novice in stuffs about cars. You do know there are stuffs you use to check cars right?

Girl, drop it . The guy knows what he sold me.

Well, this is looking like a circle. I've stated my point. You guys think I'm faking it, aiit but nobody drops everything they're doing to come here and write this type of review without something prompting it. I've been following this thread since last year and this is the first time I'm actually writing a comment and being on it for this long. For someone like me, there's a reason for that.
Enjoy your weekend everyone.

The battery is not his fault as a car sitting that long especially with covid delays will likely need a replacement battery. His track record also does not suggest that he would go out of his way to scam you especially for trivial things like an oil change that only costs $19-39 to do here. The biggest thing I see is lack of communication but given the number of views this thread has and the number of requests I suspect he gets, I ain't even mad.

If you're that unhappy return the car as he offered for a refund and I'LL reimburse you what's left over if you provide a receipt. Then I consider the matter dropped.

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Car Talk › Re: Repairs by radautoworks(op): 4:07pm On May 29, 2020

drakeskull:
BMW E90. I moved to 225/45, lemme see if it will absorb more road shocks.

Leave it alone

Autos › Re: N1,200,000 or Less Tokunbo Cars by radautoworks: 4:04pm On May 29, 2020

DAramis:
Choice of words matters alot. People have repeatedly asked her to drop the information on things she spent those money on.

This would enable the Op to tackle the issue from the perspective she was coming from but it has not been done. Also, the filter issue is a dicey situation. I don't think a mechanic would sacrifice a regular job prospect from op over a filter that is worth less than one thousand. He would simply lose on the long run.

As for the battery issue, I have no comment on that. No idea how things works but few intelligent people has also said that it is obtainable to experience such due to the car being idle all this while.

Hope the mechanic she gave the car to is not giving her fictitious bill in the name of changing some parts of the car while in the actual sense, he or she didn't change anything whatsoever.

In summary, Madam should table all the expenses she has done in a logical manner in order to enable people know how things stands

That's exactly what happened

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Autos › Re: N1,200,000 or Less Tokunbo Cars by radautoworks: 4:00pm On May 29, 2020*

Codyella:
Thank you for your concern. So far, you seem to understand my predicament. I worked on the transmission, compressor, bought a new battery, the tire stabilizer keeps hanging out of the car. I patched somewhere under the car that had rust, power steering too had issue. Amongst others cos I paid for them at once so these are the ones I remembered. I bought a new oil, Castro synthetic blend, quite pricey not your regular oil though cos thats what the car uses. Mind you, I already paid 22k to Amdman for his mechanic to add it to the car. But he didn't.

I'm cutting my losses and moving on. I was running away from extra cost by avoiding naija dealers. Never knew I'm entering from frying pan to fire.
And now, after I've spent money working on the car, Amdman is texting me, asking me if I want to collect refund and sell.

I simply laughed. Man got no soul.

All in all. It's well.

I'm sorry but reading this I think you got taken by a kazeem. These are the most common issues "kazeems" defraud people with. If you really needed work done on all those systems there is NO way 100k would have covered it. It seems you paid something to do absolutely nothing and maybe even mess up the car more. The minute I read "compressor" my blood ran cold that you'd been screwed over by your mechanic.

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Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by radautoworks: 3:47pm On May 29, 2020

kodred:
I get you but my submission is still valid though i.e when the roles are created.

Thank you on behalf of everyone for thinking about us. Las Las you don turn our mummy for here ba lol

Do you have PA?

Yeah, I've got a great PA. I'll be needing a replacement though as he was supposed to be moving overseas this year but covid don scatter everything.

Car Talk › Re: Repairs by radautoworks(op): 3:46pm On May 29, 2020

drakeskull:
Will 225/45 be a good option. The expansion slots on 3MB can crack rim so I want a bit taller tyre

What car is this for? You really should just leave your current ones. The change is not worth the effort

Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by radautoworks: 1:38pm On May 29, 2020

kodred:
Nice looking out. If that’s the case though, I think it’d just be best to put the job link and expected salary here, then advise applicants to put you as a reference or copy in the mail application.

Quoting a figure might be counterproductive as people that quoted higher might want to compromise and vice versa. Nice one Mrs. Rad. More oils to your engine.

It's not already existing. I'm trying to create positions and/or force my cohorts to translate skills you have to the workplace.

Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by radautoworks: 1:37pm On May 29, 2020

xana101:
i don’t do uber alone. Can’t go less than 200k, I’m a family man. All my income put together is plus or minus 200k.

Ah, that makes sense for your situation.

Car Talk › Re: Repairs by radautoworks(op): 1:36pm On May 29, 2020

drakeskull:
What's the best Tyre for better gas mileage to use coming from a flat 225/40R18. I want something bigger cos of bad roads.

Thanks

Bigger=worse gas mileage

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Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by radautoworks: 6:59am On May 29, 2020

Felicity0001:
To all the auto personals and experience people in the house this question is for you.

Topping of engine oil in the car after noticing shortage due to some justifiable reasons like maybe, shortage due to damage and or replace oil seal, due or about to be due for a total change of oil/service, etc.

So does adding of a fresh oil to top the engine oil good for the engine?

What is the likely advance effect of rhis usual act?

cc: GAZZUZZ
cc: radautoworks
cc: Blackbishop
And all other G.Os in the house.

I wish Dru23 were here to contribute to this as well.

You're take please.

Depends. Are we talking half to one quart or 2 or more. Also, how close is it too the next oil change. If it's close, might as well do a full change. Or at least remember to still change it at the previously scheduled time. Also, must be the same grade as was already in there.

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Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by radautoworks: 6:56am On May 29, 2020

xana101:
200k
My last job was higher than 200k
I lost it in 2017. Been doing my own businesses including Uber. So for me to go back to a secular job again, it shouldn’t be less than 200k.

Interesting. Were you making that much with Uber and now that the industry has changed, are those still your expectations?

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Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by radautoworks: 3:48am On May 29, 2020

izzou:
[color=royalblue]15,235 Nigerian naira [/color]

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Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by radautoworks: 3:47am On May 29, 2020

kodred:
Do you want to give us job?

Maybe one or two and if any of my cohorts is hiring. Always thinking, always planning.

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