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Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by radautoworks:
jpworld:
As a driver it sound foolish, but me that invested my money will protect it with everything.

During lockdown alot of companies fires employees, simply bc business not functioning as usual, and they cannot continue paying salaries, when business comes back to normal they hire fresh people.

Anytime rent is low bc of low patronage as you claim, my vehicles will be withdrawn, when you seat at home or search for vehicle you cannot see, you will come back for it or i get fresh person, that will be committed.

Hiring and firing is part of business.
I have read all your posts on this thread and today I'm going to address them.

This is why "Nigerian workers are bad". Bosses/owners make them so.

You obviously don't understand it costs more to find and retrain a new employee than it does to retain an old one. Same as customers. You obviously also don't understand what it takes to build LOYALTY and employee buy-in/ownership in your mission.

The companies that started fresh are struggling with new employees. Not to put my business out there but I made sure not to let ANYONE go during lockdown (even the ones I was thinking of firing before). I informed them because there was no income I could only afford to pay 40% and they were okay with that. How? FROM PROFITS WHEN THE GOING WAS GOOD. I prioritized their safety and opened later than other businesses. It was the employees who insisted they would take the risk and go to work until they couldn't. THEY came up with a plan where they took turns running a skeleton crew. Why? I was thinking of them and in turn they thought of me. They understand we are a TEAM through the good and the bad.

During lockdown they did everything they could to stay open or continue doing business quietly. Guess what? EVERY MONTH SINCE SEPTEMBER THEY HAVE BROKEN THE PREVIOUS SALES RECORD and IN MY ABSENCE! They are currently posting numbers almost DOUBLE what they posted before all the katakata started. Their productivity is through the ROOF and my complaints/mistakes are the lowest they've ever been, even with the ones I was considering firing. I have been contacted by other frustrated businesses owners asking what I did to make my employees so loyal as they tried to poach them repeatedly and they won't budge. I just tell them I treat them like I like to be treated. Even one of the so called "bad NL Uber drivers" now works for me and can testify to this if he chooses to reveal himself.

So please stop coming to this thread to insult and demoralize people trying to make a living. Create an Uber owner partner thread where you can criticize, insult and advice all you want and no one will bother you but savvy business man you are not in my opinion.

That's all the energy I have for your matter.

Autos › Re: N1,200,000 or Less Tokunbo Cars by radautoworks: 3:08pm On Dec 05, 2020
December shipments don't move people. Man must rest sometime. Soon you will see closed, closed, closed, arriving in Nigeria.
Car Talk › Re: MR T-MILEX/CARQUEST/RAD AUTO WORKS 2020 Diagnostic Scanner Christmas Giveaway by radautoworks(op): 7:12am On Dec 05, 2020
No one's gotten it right yet... Closest answer will win midnight Sunday so take a shot at it.
Car Talk › Re: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by radautoworks: 5:08pm On Dec 04, 2020
kokaneprodigy:
An obvious vibration of the car when the car transmission is in D with AC on but car is on standstill. For example when I’m traffic and gear is in D with AC on car vibrates aggressively.
Vibration disappears once car starts moving
all codes point to electrical check required. Surprised it is not cutting off. Camshaft code is the major culprit. check wiring. Maybe loose or cut somewhere. If not, ECM.
Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by radautoworks: 4:12pm On Dec 04, 2020
kissCleo:
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Hello , am just seeing this now , but the thing be say am a woman n I no fit do taxi biz , I’d rather sit down somewhere and do biz . Thanks a lot.
I am sorry but I am confuse huh
Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by radautoworks: 4:01pm On Dec 04, 2020
sirleke:
What about in a case if after a trip of about 4 hours coolant dries up in d radiator without any visible leak.....pls
get a pressure test and check the cap. coolant doesn't just dry up like that.
Car Talk › Re: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by radautoworks: 3:23pm On Dec 04, 2020
kokaneprodigy:
Support needed with these codes for Honda Accord
luvinghubby
GAZZUZZ
Radautoworks

Any other tech guy in the house help

Don’t want to just throw parts at it
Accompanying symptoms?
Car Talk › Re: MR T-MILEX/CARQUEST/RAD AUTO WORKS 2020 Diagnostic Scanner Christmas Giveaway by radautoworks(op): 2:55am On Dec 04, 2020
Ooooohhh suki-suki now! things are getting interesting.

Car Talk › Re: MR T-MILEX/CARQUEST/RAD AUTO WORKS 2020 Diagnostic Scanner Christmas Giveaway by radautoworks(op): 2:40am On Dec 04, 2020
Ah, ah, aaah.. I knew someone would try this. My guys already got the heads up. NO CHEATING ALLOWED LOL

Car Talk › Re: MR T-MILEX/CARQUEST/RAD AUTO WORKS 2020 Diagnostic Scanner Christmas Giveaway by radautoworks(op): 2:37am On Dec 04, 2020
coker007:
Ah! Alas i see what you're doing here.....good one
wink
Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by radautoworks: 2:34am On Dec 04, 2020
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Autos › Re: Milex & Carquest, 2nd Largest USA Parts & Repair NOW OPEN In Lekki Phase 2 by radautoworks(op): 2:32am On Dec 04, 2020
Newbreed2018:
...This!!!
Thanks for the input! Why that one?
Car Talk › Re: MR T-MILEX/CARQUEST/RAD AUTO WORKS 2020 Diagnostic Scanner Christmas Giveaway by radautoworks(op): 2:28am On Dec 04, 2020
Stanleyallen17:
But the price of conventional oil is not available at the portal.
Yes it is smiley
Car Talk › Re: MR T-MILEX/CARQUEST/RAD AUTO WORKS 2020 Diagnostic Scanner Christmas Giveaway by radautoworks(op): 1:39am On Dec 04, 2020
Some nice answers here but not totally right! Keep trying.
One Hint: labor charges
Autos › Re: Milex & Carquest, 2nd Largest USA Parts & Repair NOW OPEN In Lekki Phase 2 by radautoworks(op): 10:40pm On Dec 03, 2020
help na. If you were going by, which would catch your eye?

Career › Re: CAREERS NEWS by radautoworks(op): 10:19pm On Dec 03, 2020
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Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by radautoworks: 10:06pm On Dec 03, 2020
Sakamanjeh99:
Please house...is it wise to chnge my radiator to double cell as temp is alwys rising once a while....
Where did this myth come from huh [s]what else happens when your temperature rises and have you had your car scanned.[/s] Do what northbird said first.
Car Talk › Re: MR T-MILEX/CARQUEST/RAD AUTO WORKS 2020 Diagnostic Scanner Christmas Giveaway by radautoworks(op): 10:02pm On Dec 03, 2020
coker007:
Edakun

Please eskiss me

What is your e-portal

Don't be offended
grin grin grin grin grin
Autos › Re: Milex & Carquest, 2nd Largest USA Parts & Repair NOW OPEN In Lekki Phase 2 by radautoworks(op): 9:52pm On Dec 03, 2020
Please help us decide on the new lit sign for the fence!

The goal is:
1) INFORM PEOPLE WE SELL FOOD lol
2) Easy to read driving by
3) Looks

Car Talk › Re: MR T-MILEX/CARQUEST/RAD AUTO WORKS 2020 Diagnostic Scanner Christmas Giveaway by radautoworks(op):
CHALLENGE 8 IS LIVE!
We are going back to school for challenge 8. At Mr T-Milex/Rad Auto Works, billing is always consistent no matter who walks in the door. For this challenge, we will all become Rad Auto Assistants cheesy

For this challenge, use our e-portal to price out the following for a 2009 Toyota Camry V6. Use today's abokifx rate of N470. Answer must be given as a total and correct to the kobo.
1) Front silver carquest wearever brake pads with 0.9 hours labor
2) Rear silver carquest wearever brake pads with 0.9 hours labor
3) Oil change using the correct Carquest conventional engine oil and cheapest standard Carquest 5,000 mile oil filter with 0.6 hours labor.
4) Screenshot the full fluid specs


HINT: Don't forget we are an American company and do the needful wink
BEST ANSWER BY MIDNIGHT SUNDAY WINS A RED V309 SCANNER! GOOD LUCK!

Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by radautoworks: 1:21am On Dec 03, 2020
Seun360:
Madam, na money palava o, no be say we no like better thing.
I know. Messing with you lol. I keep telling you guys to take advantage of free or cheap diagnosis to know EXACTLY what is wrong then take it somewhere cheaper for repair though.
Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by radautoworks: 10:44pm On Dec 02, 2020
Seun360:
Radauto bawo, gimme a competent road side AC technician mbok.
tah grin

Car Talk › Re: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by radautoworks: 9:31pm On Dec 02, 2020
ahmstrng:
Please i need your recommendation for my accord 2010. I want to change the head lamp bulbs to these modern brighter led ones. But u dont know what to check for on AliExpress. Please. If you have any idea on what to search for online. Cause i want to get it myself. The local prices here are too high. And I’ll prefer ordering and fixing it myself here. So please. What brand or make. Or type should i look for. I keep seeing diff types with fan and without fan. I await your response.
This is outside my area of expertise as it's more of customization thing. I stay away from things like this. I'm guessing you want HID bulbs with ballad resistors though. Check youtube you should have detailed videos there that tell you everything you need and how to do it.
Car Talk › Re: Repairs by radautoworks(op): 5:01pm On Dec 02, 2020
sultaan:
My best guess to this was a bent subframe from a Nigerian road hole.

But this situation perfectly describe my point of view on cars in Nigeria.
There is no expertise on the street for the current generation of cars desired by Nigerians, so its up to the owner to be informed on how to own the car of their dream and not just buy any.

If you are in Lagos and you want to buy a 2015 Chevy Tahoe as your family hauler, here is why.
Its is way cheaper to buy, no fear of robbery, and more luxurious than a Toyota Land Cruiser.
If Radauto has the parts and support for your car why not.

A 2011 Corolla might go for N3.5m, and a Ford Edge of same year for same price.
You can by the Corolla, use any roadside and your car will look like any roadside Corolla in a year if not stolen/vandalized before then. or you buy the Edge/Jeep get support from Radauto your car should be in a better shape in that same year.

If a car buyer know what they want in their car, get it as long as you know you have support for it at a price you can afford.
Well put. The car was imported with damage though simply so he could work on it. The bulk of the work was actually on the electronics.
Car Talk › Re: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by radautoworks: 4:51pm On Dec 02, 2020
Googlemechanic:
Apart from keeping the environment clean, has no advantages to the engine. Actually reduces engine performance by restricting exhaust flow.
Once again a partially correct Google answer which I have also previously addressed on NL. I suggest you do a little more research. Maybe also gain a little more practical experience. Look at my old posts on the topic and you will see where your answer is incomplete.

Tah, tah cool
Car Talk › Re: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by radautoworks: 4:48pm On Dec 02, 2020
Googlemechanic:
Focus on the issues and stop derailing .

Back to catalytic converters.

Another reason why the spacers are important is because in a lot of vehicles a lot of safety features are disabled when the check engine light comes on e.g anti skid .

Leaving the check engine light on in a lot of vehicles is not only irresponsible, but unsafe.
Surely you can handle two things at the same time smiley

As far as your statement, does it apply to the vehicle in question?

Still waiting a reply on the above questions as well. If you're versed in Google you can handle two different topics at once wink
Business › Re: If You Are Uber Partner In Lagos, Please Share Your Experience Here by radautoworks: 4:38pm On Dec 02, 2020
almsofgold:
presently there. Told I will be billed over 8k as against the 2.5k. undecided
Nice food at the jamrock though grin . Yet to get the diagnosis. wink
Hope they get to the root of the problem.
For whathuh I'm calling you now.
Car Talk › Re: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by radautoworks:
HeavenlyBang:
We're talking about removing your cats and bypassing with a spacer, not having clogged cats. Surely you know that there's a difference? Udonminit shocked
That wasn't part of the original advice and even if you do that fuel consumption is still going to go up but whatever you say you are right smiley

https://www.nairaland.com/996664/maintenance-tips-honda-cars/267#96634656
Car Talk › Re: Repairs by radautoworks(op): 2:44am On Dec 02, 2020

Car Talk › Re: Repairs by radautoworks(op):
This post is to about two things.
1) people keep wondering why a woman chose this path
2) the myth about hybrids/electric cars in Nigeria.

So to answer number one, I grew up in a house full of men. Not any men, they were ALL engineers. My dad, my uncles, my cousins, engineers. So little wonder that tickled my fancy too. The post/pictures below are not my work but the work of one of the men in my family. In fact some of you may recall I mentioned him before as having a Tesla with no problems in Nigeria.

Well, guess what? HE BOUGHT ANOTHER TESLA. This time, it needed work and he rebuilt it! Even handled the computers himself cool

My point is hybrid/electric is not the big mystery everyone makes it. They are well worth buying and if properly maintained do not give problems. If you're looking for a car to take to kazeem, waka pass. If you take time to do your oil changes and routine maintenance when needed, it makes no sense NOT to buy a hybrid because of worries about skilled hands.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBEw6_EXEbk


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0m6hb5usEMk

Car Talk › Re: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by radautoworks: 1:58am On Dec 02, 2020
Googlemechanic:
The advantage of not having the cell on in the first place is you know there are no pending issues.

With the cell permanently on how do you know when another issue pops up?
Got a couple of quick questions for you "Googlemechanic" if you'll indulge me.

1) how come your moniker was registered in September 2019 right after a little fracas I, amdman and a certain someone had?
2) why do you have such an interest in amdman and myself. Seems to be only on our issues you post wink

Inside things grin
Car Talk › Re: Maintenance Tips For Honda Cars by radautoworks: 1:03am On Dec 02, 2020
HeavenlyBang:
And there's no benefit to having the cats apart from emissions.



Tell me all about the CATALYTIC CONVERTER PROBLEMS. huh
I've covered it many times on NL before na. You guys just refuse to gree grin

Oya, see the last time

https://www.nairaland.com/1788778/maintenance-tips-cars/244#96038721

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