Yes, most are scam. Unnecessary replacement of compressors and evaporators. Most AC tech have massive disdain for automatic compressors. Few AC technicians have diagnostic tools for testing solenoid valves in variable displacement compressors, needless to say using vaccum pumps to check for system leaks.
radautoworks: Some might not but we consider most ac repair here a scam.
People have been conditioned to replace AC compressor and condenser. Most of the time that's not the issue! The truth is that the AC system is a vacuum and a lot of cooling issues are a result of LEAKS. Since most techs either cannot or will not locate the leak, they simply recommend replacing the whole system because that will eliminate the leak right?
And how much was it to find the problem? N17k for the freon with UV dye and labor. The evaporator core labor is only two hours (N10k) once he can get the part. Prado isn't made in US so we don't carry the parts unless they match another model.
Great story, technicians need to be upfront and open on the cost of Labour, let your cost be known and don’t try to undercut yourself to appear the service is cheap and then try to cheat the customer on cost of part. Customers should always be encourage to negotiate on cost of parts with suppliers. Usually I let customers talk directly to the part sellers, also my customers are given a fairly accurate pricing on the cost of the part needed, this helps them have better leverage to bargain for good prices with the part suppliers. Above all Customer’s satisfaction comes first, let your Labour cost reflect the quality of service.
My recent Encounter to what I call a SCAM My Mrs called me and here is the convo Mrs, Honi, I'm fed up with this car, when I brake I pull to one side and I can hear some grinding noise like kraaa kraaaa Me: That would be the Bushing cos when we replaced the rear axle it came complete I should have gotten suspension arms with new bushing Mrs.: Honi all this car part you are talking about I have no clue if we were talking bout punny braids now yes smiles Me; Ok whats the way 4ward, take it to a mechanic since I'm not there and Ike our mechanic has gone to the village Mrs OK honi I will give you feedback Note car is jeep Liberty 2003. Complete rear axle bought from the US and changed in PHC. Next Day Mrs:Honi the mechanic has fixed the car all working fine, he said he bought two Hubs for N40k and labour N5k, I'm happy, abeg update my account (Women)arghhhh Me: Honi do you have the parts he claimed he replaced Mrs: Yes nah, you know you have warned me to always keep replaced parts at the storage so I did Me: Please snap and send me a photo of it, I'm a bit confused about the part. Mrs here it is, two things he said Hub. Me;Honi that hub is not from the jeep, in fact, the only hub the car has is in the front and it has no ABS, the rear axle has no hub its one unit with spyder bearing this was the reasons I bought a complete axle from the USA to replace it. Mrs:Wow honi so you mean the mechanic scammed me Me: yes I am afraid love , what is going to happen now is go to Uniport,Dept Engineering, Proff is there today I spoke to him already ask him to accompany you to that mechanic, ask him to loosen the part he changed then we will get to the bottom of this Mrs; oright honi, I'm going now. Prff: Oga Malic, U say U change this hub from back tyre abi Mechanic: yes sir, E hard nor be small Prof: Oyah losen tyre show me the hub, I go pay you labour money N5k nothing do me Mechanic: Oga Inor get tools oh,my boy go outside work, Prof;The owner of this car nah my friend E get full tools in the boot to loosen the car even Hydraulic jack so no shaking, start work Mechanic: Started crying,Oga nah devil work, I nor know wetin enter my head, true I nor change hub nah bushing we change,I carry am go waterlines go press proff: Howmuch to do am mechanic:nah N5k for both Mrs:Oyah as I dey see you so return my N40k if not nah SARS straight Mechanic:Ahh Madam abeg i get N30k, I go bring the balance come shop 4 evening Mrs: takes the money and slammed it into her bag, was very angry Both Proff and Mrs left and prof called me, I spoke to both and was laughing. I was talking about the whole drama with the Mrs for up to 30 mins on phone, when she said Please honi got to go, I got customers, I now said Ok but do not forget to return the retrieved money, Mrs says I hear Up till now, no Alert from Mrs (WOmen) So you see the scam there,I dont mind being billed cos that's your labour but the real cost for parts should be billed to the cliant.
senatorqz: PLEASE KINDLY HELP GUYS I recently got a Nigerian used Skoda octavia, and i have never enjoyed it for once, After spending lots of money to bring it to shape, it started crawling and jacking. Any time i hanged in traffic and tries to accelerate, no matter how i press the gas pedal, it will not accelerate. i need a trustworthy Skoda mechanic to deal with it cos i want to tackle the issue rather than sell the car my mechanics is a Volkswagen specialist but he was just doing the typical trial and error stop, at first he said gear oil, later coil, now he thinks it is the fuel pump please kindly help
I’ve spoken on this issue earlier, the wiring from the ecu to the throttle body needs to be checked and replaced where resistance is detected to be low. If you need further assistance, contact me I’m on the island 08114735736 MicoMero’s Volkswagen
The car won't accelerate. Scanned and got the following codes P2122 - Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor P0222 - P0122 - Changed pedal and throttle body, cleared codes but codes returns immediately. A rewire from itire checked and rerouted the harness that it was causing the low signal but still same issue. Car starts but in limp mode. I was told it's an ecu issue that I need to change ecu.
My advice is to take a technician with diagnostic tool to check for the status of the car and give you a proper estimate on what needs to be done to get to serve you well going forward.
viqSmallz: Please o. Come to my aid. I have this issues which I have tried fixing to no avail.
1. My car doesn't start once again. I just realised yesterday that the battery has not been charging even after fixing the alternator. 2. At times it slows down when on motion and drags before it selects the next gear. (It was bad to a point it will just go off on the road- had to fix that) 3. When I put on the ac, the performance also reduces.
This car is a Golf 5 2005 model. Spent a lot on it already. It keeps repeating itself.
This car has issues not related to each other, a proper examination and diagnostic scan approach is needed. If you’re on the island you can reach me for assistance.
F117nighthawk: Nice information, I use an Audi A4 Avant 2003 model, the problem with is car is the absence of very good modern mechanics and rewires around to fix problems on this car
What assistance do you need on it, I’m a automobile electrician for Volkswagen/Audi cars
The car won't accelerate. Scanned and got the following codes P2122 - Throttle/Pedal Position Sensor P0222 - P0122 - Changed pedal and throttle body, cleared codes but codes returns immediately. A rewire from itire checked and rerouted the harness that it was causing the low signal but still same issue. Car starts but in limp mode. I was told it's an ecu issue that I need to change ecu.
Kindly advise.
If you’re on the island, you can reach me on my number 08114735736. I’ll fix the issue. It’s faulty wiring to the throttle body. No part needs to be replaced. Thanks. (MicoMero’s Volkswagen Electric)
please my car is 06 VW Passsat 2.0l I4 FSI. I notice the gear indicator light is not shifting, the light is always on park irrespective of
the position of the gear (PRDN +-) the light is on P. I notice the problem started when I asked a rewire to check center lock for me. Now, the car is not accelerating, instead is making huummm noise and move very slow.
I need someone that have an ideal of where i can fix this problem in Akure, Ondo state.
My contact, is drmastermind15@gmail.com or 09026020613.
Phedam: Hello guys, I use a 2007 model VW jetta. I just noticed some days back that while accelerating, my car suddenly jerks violently. Let me explain better, If the car is at, say 40km/hr and I start accelerating, when it gets to like 60 it stops increasing speed and starts jerking violently, if I take my leg a bit away from the pedal and move at constant speed (60km/hr) for about 30 seconds and then accelerate again it will respond to the acceleration until I get to like 80km/hr and it jerks again. and the same cycle occurs at 100km/hr.
Please is there anybody with an idea of what can be going wrong with the car. Responses will be appreciated. Thanks
Please provide more information on this car, what’s the engine type, is it 2.0T turbo fsi, 2.5L MPI or the 1.6 fsi.
EnterpriseMan: Model: Audi A4 2010 quattro premium Transmission: Dual 6 speed automatic/manual Engine: Turbo v4
whenever I start the car, i notice a slight vibration which later dies down. someone told me that maybe some of the engine seats are weak and need replacement, but I have to be sure.. it's a very beautiful car and works perfectly, and damn very fast. got it to hit 201km/h from Abuja to Benin. I just need to know what causes the vibration.
Thanks in advance
Have you scanner the car, you may have cold start misfire codes in there and this caused usually caused by build of carbon in the intake valves. What’s the mileage on the car?
dehavillandboy: Hi guys 2004 Volkswagen Touareg Automatic 3.2v6 From USA
Hello i have a problem with my touareg I was driving 2 weeks ago and the car just shut off and when i scanned it, i got a code 16706(the ecu was not getting a signal from the g28 engine speed sensor or crank Shaft sensor I bought 2 different sensors yet the car is still not starting has anyone ever had this problem and how was it solved?
Have you checked that the sensor is getting signal + power from the ecu.
Car Talk / Re: The Audi And Volkswagen Issues Resolution Thread by Sualcatnas(m): 5:06am On Jun 09, 2020 
