Autos › Re: The Misdiagnosed & The Weird At Milex/Carquest/Rad Auto Works by radautoworks(op): 7:10pm On Oct 23, 2018 |
Inception: Why was it torn apart? misfire? No idea. It wasn't even running. Customer just told us it had been torn apart twice but didn't understand the tech jargon given to justify it. We didn't tear it apart. It was pretty obvious what the problem was. |
Travel › Re: American, US Based, And US Aspirant Derailer Thread by radautoworks: 7:06pm On Oct 23, 2018 |
stonemasonn: Scare crows for sale for Halloween 
Backfornow radautoworks hope you’ve bought your costume. Not in this cold! Usually I go all out but with a newborn I'm staying myself in the house! |
Car Talk › Re: Information Needed On Automedics Limited Services by radautoworks: 11:16pm On Oct 22, 2018 |
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Autos › Re: Milex & Carquest, 2nd Largest USA Parts & Repair NOW OPEN In Lekki Phase 2 by radautoworks(op): 10:23pm On Oct 22, 2018 |
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Car Talk › Re: Nwanneni's Road To Recovery by radautoworks: 10:12pm On Oct 22, 2018 |
CityNGR: Radu answer this man o I answer when Baby Radu permits  |
Car Talk › Re: Nwanneni's Road To Recovery by radautoworks: 10:11pm On Oct 22, 2018 |
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Autos › Re: FREE Parts DELIVERY Within Nigeria by radautoworks(op): 10:09pm On Oct 22, 2018 |
seunoj: I was at ur office on Saturday. Excellent customer service, solid auto equipments on display and perfect location for the kind of service you offer. That's a massive investment right there. It takes courage n determination to enter naija with that level. God bless your hustle.
Reason for visit is oil tober no fixes. Will like to DM you some information for continual improvement Got your email. Thanks.  |
Travel › Re: American, US Based, And US Aspirant Derailer Thread by radautoworks: 10:05pm On Oct 22, 2018 |
Holocene: Nope not me....my brain technically overheats when it's that hot. Nothing as refreshing as some cool weather to make you think better. Maybe temps in the 50s and 60s then maybe 30s at night...lovely  OH GOD NO! |
Autos › Re: Milex & Carquest, 2nd Largest USA Parts & Repair NOW OPEN In Lekki Phase 2 by radautoworks(op): 9:58pm On Oct 22, 2018 |
locutas: Will definitely put up the review.
It was a leak in the condenser so the refrigerant was low. Almost always a leak, just a matter of where. Mechanics tend to throw parts at it rather than find the leak. They found it using UV refrigerant didn't they or was it obvious? And thanks. |
Autos › Re: The Misdiagnosed & The Weird At Milex/Carquest/Rad Auto Works by radautoworks(op): 9:55pm On Oct 22, 2018 |
Readonee35L: How much do you resurface rotors. N4,000 each if within specs. |
Autos › Re: The Misdiagnosed & The Weird At Milex/Carquest/Rad Auto Works by radautoworks(op): 9:53pm On Oct 22, 2018 |
sultaan:
If it is still within the acceptable thick it is perfectly legal in the industry those limits about the minimum thickness of the rotors have been tested by the industry. If something else was causing the rotors to warp in the first place that is a different issue. When you replace brake pads you want to remove contaminants by turning to get to a new surface. If your cheap brakes only last 2 years you don't want to be changing rotors every 2 years Exactly |
Autos › Re: The Misdiagnosed & The Weird At Milex/Carquest/Rad Auto Works by radautoworks(op): 9:52pm On Oct 22, 2018 |
uboma: Just imagine how you saved the day. You are truly God sent. When are you opening a work centre in Abuja?
May God continue to save us from these roadside Kazeems. Getting there hopefully in a year-year and a half |
Autos › Re: The Misdiagnosed & The Weird At Milex/Carquest/Rad Auto Works by radautoworks(op): 9:51pm On Oct 22, 2018 |
ZIMDRILL: thats a dangerous thing to do to skim a worn our disc especially the one on the photo, the outer side of the disc is completely gone, there is no life left in it
the moment you machine a worn out disc your weakning its structure allready worn out by general wear which happens when breaking, there is nothing to skim on the disc it will too thin you are actaully putting your life at risky
a thin disc will heat up quickly and the disc will warp and it wont be effective at breaking and will damage your break pads, worse scenario it will break apart The one we machined was within spec to be eligible for machining or we wouldn't have done it. There was a brake job done at the same time. |
Car Talk › Re: Nwanneni's Road To Recovery by radautoworks: 9:49pm On Oct 22, 2018 |
HeavenlyBang: You're comparing a performance car to an executive one. The 3.7L VQ is unforgiving of regular fuel, you'll immediately get a drop on performance and efficiency the moment you use regular. Probably will get pings too.
Non-AMG Mercedes are a lot more tolerant. Try putting regular in an AMG, see the difference.
A solution, I suppose. Very true |
Car Talk › Re: Nwanneni's Road To Recovery by radautoworks: 6:15pm On Oct 22, 2018*. Modified: 10:07pm On Oct 22, 2018 |
HeavenlyBang: Tbh, diesels are preferred in Europe. Sending you one without telling you first is pretty shady, though.
Oh, well, harm's done. Why not go Japanese this time around? Join the G35 gang. 
G37 would be even better but it requires (not recommends) premium fuel. No luck with that here. Manageable with use of regular fuel treatment. That's what we do in my family. |
Autos › Re: Milex & Carquest, 2nd Largest USA Parts & Repair NOW OPEN In Lekki Phase 2 by radautoworks(op): 6:04pm On Oct 22, 2018 |
locutas: Was blown away frankly. Guys, you have to be there and see it to believe it. Service is similar to what obtains in the better places overseas. Communication is friendly, and the issues are patiently explained to you.
Please keep this up radautoworks and team. Let this total experience you offer be your minimum level of service delivery even with the soon to be deluge of customers you're surely going to be having.  Thanks. It will be even better when I get back over there. Now please do me a favor and put that on Google or Facebook reviews https://m.facebook.com/CarquestMilexNG/reviews/?ref=bookmarks&mt_nav=0What did the problem turn out to be? |
Autos › Re: The Misdiagnosed & The Weird At Milex/Carquest/Rad Auto Works by radautoworks(op): 6:03pm On Oct 22, 2018 |
Don't want to replace your rotors? We might be able to machine them for you and save you a replacement.
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Autos › Re: The Misdiagnosed & The Weird At Milex/Carquest/Rad Auto Works by radautoworks(op): 5:48pm On Oct 22, 2018 |
2014 Hyundai Santa Fe. Engine had been torn apart twice and customer told needed replacement. Turns out only needed spark plugs and an oil change.  Pretty ridiculous.
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Autos › Re: The Misdiagnosed & The Weird At Milex/Carquest/Rad Auto Works by radautoworks(op): 5:45pm On Oct 22, 2018 |
CityNGR: Is it compulsory to vacuum AC before refill?
Let me book front row seat Not compulsory but recommended. AC may not be as cold as it could have been. Best practice. |
Autos › Re: The Misdiagnosed & The Weird At Milex/Carquest/Rad Auto Works by radautoworks(op): 5:44pm On Oct 22, 2018 |
2010 BMW 325i brought in not running with expectation of engine replacement. Teardown revealed just a broken camshaft bolt in engine head. No engine replacement required.
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Autos › Re: The Misdiagnosed & The Weird At Milex/Carquest/Rad Auto Works by radautoworks(op): 5:36pm On Oct 22, 2018 |
By now you've probably seen this one elsewhere on Nairaland. Was previously quoted 300k for an engine replacement on a Toyota Highlander. Turned out part of the problem was someone had put TOOLS in the engine (pic 1) and used poor quality gaskets (pic 2 & 3) as part of a previous repair!
Was repaired by us with a 6 month warranty on parts and labor for 113k.
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Autos › Re: The Misdiagnosed & The Weird At Milex/Carquest/Rad Auto Works by radautoworks(op): 5:18pm On Oct 22, 2018 |
Most recent is these brake pads off a 2009 Ford Explorer. Please do not let your brakes look like this before you replace them. You love Jesus but you can wait to visit him at home.
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Autos › The Misdiagnosed & The Weird At Milex/Carquest/Rad Auto Works by radautoworks(op): 5:10pm On Oct 22, 2018*. Modified: 10:27pm On Oct 22, 2018 |
This thread is dedicated to sights and scenes at Rad Auto Works. We will post misdiagnosed, unusual and intriguing things we have come across.
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Car Talk › Re: Nwanneni's Road To Recovery by radautoworks: 4:59pm On Oct 22, 2018 |
nwanneni: how do i call him(phone number) and do i tell him radautoworks sent me? Call one of shop numbers and ask for him. Tell him his sweetie khaleesi asked him to help you lol |
Travel › Re: American, US Based, And US Aspirant Derailer Thread by radautoworks: 4:58pm On Oct 22, 2018 |
Predstan: How's the whether in Florida?. Heard its really hot there Much more humid than Texas and gets hit by hurricanes more than Texas |
Travel › Re: American, US Based, And US Aspirant Derailer Thread by radautoworks: 4:56pm On Oct 22, 2018 |
Dremca: So all these locations are more severelly hotter than Nigeria. I even thought Nigeria is the headquarters of hell fire. Not even close lol. |
Travel › Re: American, US Based, And US Aspirant Derailer Thread by radautoworks: 4:55pm On Oct 22, 2018 |
Holocene: Personally I dislike the heat in Houston. I dont live there but I have friends who live there and all they gripe about is the damn summer heat. I dont function well in hot climes especially with the sticky humidity messing up your asss. Dang.
I would have love the Midwest but racism is all too real there. Maybe the East coast especially Illinois or maybe Chiraq would do me some good.
Any idea what goes on in Minnesota,? Definitely hot but that's what I love  |
Car Talk › Re: Alloy Wheels Leak Issues by radautoworks: 4:52pm On Oct 22, 2018 |
[quote author=CityNGR post=72319786][/quote]¯\_(ツ)_/¯ ROFL |
Car Talk › Re: Nwanneni's Road To Recovery by radautoworks: 4:47pm On Oct 22, 2018 |
nwanneni: Update!!! The fucking bitch damaged again. Hydrolock busted the damn block. Radautoworks,advice please? Before you throw in the towel, call Glen and tell him what happened. Call the shop and ask for him. Tell him I told you to. |
Autos › Re: Neatly Used 2012 Upgraded To 2015 Mercedes Benz E350 by radautoworks: 4:45pm On Oct 22, 2018 |
oluwaseunla: Body kits of a newer model on an older model. Oooooohhh. Had to ask because I've seen all types of muscles on this forum  |
Car Talk › Re: Alloy Wheels Leak Issues by radautoworks: 4:43pm On Oct 22, 2018 |
[quote author=CityNGR post=72301806][/quote]Don't worry, I don't sell rims  with the commission corrosion he's describing I don't think your solution is long term but it's worth a shot as it's cheaper. Structural integrity of the rim is suspect. |
Car Talk › Re: Alloy Wheels Leak Issues by radautoworks: 12:27am On Oct 22, 2018 |
You need to replace rim. Safety hazard. |