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S E L L I N G T I P S
Preparations
G e t t i n g y o u r c a r r e a d y f o r s a l e
help to keep your car clean for a few
weeks.
Listing your car on Auto Search
is quick and simple, but if you
don’t use the best wording or
you ask too much for the car (Price),
you might get limited response.
Here’s how to create a great advert.
You will need to register on Auto
Search as owner; once you have reg-
istered it will log you on automati-
cally to listing area.
Here, you will be able to choose a
suitable category for your vehicle,
also choose the right listings plan for
your ad. Uploads your car photos,
It’s long been said that, “A picture is
worth a thousand words.” That is es-
pecially true when it comes to selling
a car online. The picture of your car
is the first and possibly only thing a
potential buyer will see, and that is
one important chance you have to
show thousands of people why they
should consider buying your car.
Here are some
Work out how much to ask for your
car. Price it too low and you’ll lose
money, but price it too high and
you’ll get no respond. The key is to
price it just a little above what you’ll
accept, leaving room for negotiation
- everyone likes to think they’re get-
ting a bargain.
Once you’ve worked out the right
price for your car, put an advert to-
gether that tells potential buyers
everything they’re likely to need to
know, state the features as either ex-
tras or standard. People buy a vehi-
cle for many different reasons. Make
sure you include:
The exact type of car, including the
engine size and body style
The year your car was manufactured
Your car’s mileage and colour
Equipment that’s fitted, such as air-
con, alloy wheels, sat-nav, CD
player.
You will not need to write some of
these features out, you will just tick
the related features for your vehicle
on AutoSearch site.
Featured Listing: Standard Ads is
free, but with featured listings it will
make your ads featured, display in
featured blocks and move listing top
of search results.
The time you invested creating
your ad can help you when a
buyer is on the phone. Use
the ad as a quick-reference sheet for
the basics such as engine size, trans-
mission type, mileage and options
Vehicle properly cleaned be-
fore sale can add thousands
of Naira to its value. That
doesn’t mean just a mere quick wash
– you will need to pay more attention
to details, or even pay a professional
to valet it.
If you decide to do the work by your-
self, buy some decent car shampoo
and a decent polish. See this as an in-
vestment.
Hands wash the panels using a
sponge and some soapy water. Don’t
use washing up liquid as it smears
and don’t hose down the engine as
you might damage the electrical sys-
tems. Once you’ve cleaned the outer
panels focus on:
The wheels
The wheel arches
The door shuts
Once you’ve washed everything,
leather down the bodywork and
glass, and then turn your attention to
the interior.
Vacuum the carpets and seats
Remove any rubbish in the boot and
glove box
. While the interior dries out, you can
then finish off by applying a coat of
polish to the bodywork, which will
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There are a few other questions
you should be prepared for. Your
answers can make or break the
deal. Be honest and positive in
your responses.
Here are some questions to expect:
Why are you selling the car?
Understand that potential buyers
ask this question because they are
looking for assurances that you’re
not selling a problem vehicle.
Maybe you’re buying a family car
or you want something sporty.
Your answer doesn’t need to be a
full story, just be direct and honest.
Was the car regularly serviced
and do you have the service
records? Knowing (and having
proof of) your vehicle’s mainte-
nance record makes your vehicle a
less risky purchase for the buyer.
What is the lowest amount you’ll
take for the car?
Where and when can I drive the
car?
Arranging the test drive is unique for
every sale. In addition, identifying a
safe meeting place, make it clear that
you expect to see the potential
buyer’s driver’s license
Selling a car can be a daunting
prospect, but by knowing what
to expect, you can avoid being
caught out by experienced negotia-
tors, time wasters or criminals.
.....Follow these steps to make sure
you’re not caught out.
Don’t let a buyer go out alone, as
they might not come back
Check if they have adequate insur-
ance cover, or you could be liable for
any accidents
Keep a close friend or relative with
you - especially if you’re selling
Always keep the keys on you when
swapping seats or getting out of the
car
Meet a potential buyer on your terms
not theirs – at a place of your choose.
For test drive, let buyers follow your
own route.
Buyers will probably be keen to hag-
gle on your asking price. You need to
be firm, without being unreasonable;
set a price beforehand and keep it in
your head during negotiations. Don’t
decline a sale over a little difference
to your lowest and their highest offer.
It may cost you more in re-listing
fees, time and hassle.
In an ideal world, you’d be paid
cash during office hours which
you’d pay- in immediately in to
your bank account, but this isn’t al-
ways possible. If you do receive cash,
try to get it handed over in a bank, so
you can pay it in immediately and the
cashier can check for fake notes.
Personal cheques and bank cheques
can cause problems. Personal
cheques can be cancelled or issued
without available funds in the ac-
count, so do not hand over the car
until the cheque is cleared
Other precautions you can take in-
clude:
Ask the bank if you can draw funds
against the cheque; asking if the
cheque has cleared can mean some
thing different
If possible, go with the buyer to the
bank to draw the cheque
Ask the buyer for ID with an address
and telephone number (landline if
possible); if they’re reluctant to give
this information, beware.
Once the deal has been sealed,
you’ll need to write a receipt
acknowledging the follow-
ing information:
The date
The amount paid
The make and model of car sold
The car’s registration
The names and addresses of buyer
and seller
Make two copies of the receipt; one
for you and one for the buyer.
Finish off by handing over any other
useful documentation such as: The
car’s handbook and service records
Any paperwork that relates to the
car’s warranty, if it still has one.
Vi e w i n g
D o c u m e n t s
Selling Tips Cunt..........
au to s e a r c h . c om . n g
T h e S a l e
List your vehicle free on
autosearch.com.ng, it is quick
and Simple,
1. Register free on the site as
Owner,
2. Log on with your created user-
name and password]
3. Follow the instructions
4. Uploads your car pictures, you
can upload up to 8 pictures
See your can ads goes live im-
midiaely.
Sell Your Car FAST & QUICK
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NEW 2012 TOYOTAVENZA, Black, Full options
Auto Price: 8.5M
NEW 2012 TOYOTACAMRY, Grey,Full optionsAuto Price: 8.2M
2011TOYOTA SEINNA,Silver, Full options
Auto Price: 5.3M
TONIK PLAZA Plot16, Lateef Jankande Rd
Agidingbi B/Stop, Ikeja Lagos
Tel: 01-7750626, 01-7274107Mob: 08022240936
BRAND NEW BRAND NEW
2008 TOYOTA LAND-CRUISER V8 , Wine, Auto
Price: 11.5M
2008 HONDA ACURAMDX, Black,Full options
Auto Price: 5M
2011 TOYOTA HIGH-LANDER, Grey,All options
Auto Price: 6.5M
2008 INFINITY FX3530,00Miles ,Full options
Auto Price: 5.3M
2008 BENZ 4MATIC,C300 Gray ,Full options
Auto Price: 5.5M
2007TOYOTA FJ CRUISER,Wine All options,6800Miles
Auto Price: 4.3M
2008 BENZ GL 450, 4MATIC Black,Full options
Auto Price: 8.2M
2007 TOYOTA CAMRY,Grey, 73000Miles, Hybrid
Auto Price: 8.3M
2010 TOYOTA CORROLA Manual, saloon,Ac,CD
Auto Price: 3.1M
2004 BENZ 4MATIC E500Grey ,Leather, SatNav
Auto Price: 3.5M
2011 HONDA ACCORD,Silver, 14000 Full options
Auto Price: 5M
2007 TOYOTA CAMRYV6 Black,Full options
Auto Price: 3.4M
E-mail: [email protected] | Website: www.tonikauto.com
HAMMEX MOTORS TEL: 01- 8417324
08033141079
TOYOTATUNDRASRS2007,4 doors
Black, Grey Leather Interior,
Full options, AC, CD Player
Price: 3.6M
2007 TOYOTASIENNA5 Doors
wine
Tinted Glass, cream Leather
Interir, Climate control,
Price: 3M
2007 TOYOTA 4RUN-NER5 Doors,SUV
roof rack, factory tinted,CD,
Price : 3.3M
2009TOYOTAHIGH-LAND5doors
Silver, AC, Tinted Glass, CD
Loader, Full Options.
Price: 4.8M
2004 HONDAPILOT5 doors
black Met
Very clean in and out,
AC,CD, black leather, Auto
Price: 2.2M
2008NISSANTITANV8
Black truck, black fabric seat
Cd, very neat in and out
Price: 4.3
38, Rasaq Balogun Off Western Avenue, Alaka, Surulere Lagos
Sell Your Car FAST & QUICK
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K.R.K MOTORS NIG LTDSales and Service
Tel: 08027579200, 08099778852
2007 BLACK BENTLEY, 26,000 Miles on the clock, Auto, Soloon, Black Metalic, Soft Cream
Leather interior, AC, Cruise control, CD/DVD loader, Factory Tinted Glass, 20ins Alloy wheel. It is
immaculate in and out. It drives superb. Call to arrange veiwing.
Price: 27M
2008 TOYOTA TUNDRA iforce V8.Auto 61000Miles,
Grey Fabric.
Price: 6M
2005 MERCEDES BENZ SL500, Convertible with hard top
, 3 doors,black leather inte-
rior,cd,dvd player.
Price:5.3M
2006 MERCEDES BENZG500 V8, SUV, Beige, 68,000
miles, Black Leather
Interior,CD, Tinted Glass,
Price: 10M
We have other execlusive cars and suv in stock.
VISIT US @
K.R.K Motors Nig. Ltd
207, Ikorodu Road, Obanikoro, Lagos, Lagos State
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1. Do your Home work on Price
Always check the car’s market value
comparing the price with several
other similar models advertised on
Auto Search, so that will guide about
the price of different car, to avoid
being overcharged. If it’s being of-
fered at a much cheaper price, ask
yourself why. If it looks too good to
be true, it probably is.
2. Visit the seller
Never buy a car without seeing or
driving it first, preferably in daylight
when it’s easier to spot damage.
• When Viewing the car at the seller’s
home or agreed meeting point, asked
seller to confirm his address and
check the address is the same as the
one listed on the registration docu-
ment
• Check the Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) is the same as that on
the as the one on the Vehicle docu-
ment. This number is commonly
found on the chassis, on the wind-
screen or on the floor by the driver’s
seat, never view a car in the rain, in
poor light or at night.
3. Payment
Never wire money abroad – it is often
the preferred method of a fraudulent
seller acquiring money illegally. Pay
for the vehicle when you physically
collect it from the seller.
4. Ask about the car's service his-
tory:
Check all documentation provided by
the seller, vehicle registration docu-
ment and all other documents. Check
the name of the present keeper, is the
seller the registered keeper? (if is a
private seller) if not, why are they
selling it for someone else?
Making Most of Your Test Drive
The test drive part of the viewing is
probably the simplest. While you
don't spend much time under the bon-
net (or under the car), one thing you
probably do a lot is drive. So give the
car a thorough test, but don't just
drive around the block. In other
words, put it through the pace you'd
put your own car through:
• Get on the main road and ac-
celerate. Does the car have enough
power to get you into traffic safely?
Does the transmission shift smoothly
or jerk and whine? Pay attention to
the road, engine and wind noises. Do
any of these sound wrong, or just too
loud?
• Does the car drift to the left or
right when you take your hands off
the steering wheel? Drift could mean
an alignment is needed.
• How's the ride? Find some
rough road and see how the car han-
dles it. Does it bounce you around
too much? Do you feel that you're
still in control of the car? Drive over
some bumps and dips. Does the
bouncing continue after the distur-
bance has passed? If so, new shock
absorbers or other suspension work
may be required. Excessive leaning
during sharp turns may reflect the
same problem.
• How well do the brakes
work? Are they firm or spongy? Does
the car pull to one side or the other
during hard braking (a sure sign of
trouble)? Do they squeak? Brakes are
designed to squeak when the pads
need to be replaced, and that's a
costly repair. Does the vehicle pitch
forward dramatically when you brake
hard? This, too, could reflect worn
suspension components.
• Leave the engine running for
some more checks.
General advice for buying a used car
Wherever you choose to buy,
here are some general tips on
buying a used car. Buying a
car is safe and easy, as long as you fol-
low these simple steps.
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GOODFATHER ENTERPRISES (NIG) LTD
Dealers in all kind of Mack Trucks, Spare Parts and
Heavy equipments
HEAD OFFICE 14, Odofin Park EstateOshidi-Apapa Express WayIjasha B/Stop, Lagos
BRANCH OFFICE 7 Odofin Park EstateOshidi-Apapa Express WayIjasha B/Stop, Lagos
T E L : 0 1 - 8 1 7 6 3 1 7 0 8 0 3 7 2 7 2 7 4 8
2006 MACK
VISION TRUCK10 tyres, Single Dou-
ble Axles,cab. Very
clean, Engine V. good
condition
Price: 6M
1998 MACK
TRUCK, CH,
Camel Spring,10 tyres,Double axles
,Engine V. good con-
dition
Price: 4.3
2006 MACK
VISION 10 tyres, Double
cabin. Double Axles,
Engine V. good con-
dition
Price: 6M
2004 MACK
VISION, single
axel, Double
cabin, Green, 6
Tyres.
Price: 4.2M
1985 MACK
TRUCK, TIP-
PER, 25 TONS,10 tyres, Engine V.
good condition
Red.
Price:4.2M
1985 MACK
TRUCK HEAD,
R Model.
10 tyres, double
axels,
Pice: 3.2M
1998 MACK
TRUCK, CH,
Camel Spring10 tyres, Double
Axels,Engine V. good
condition
Price: 4.3M
1989 MACK
TRUCK,
TIPPER, 30
TONS, black10 tyres, Single cab,
Engine V. good con-
dition
Price: 5M
TRUCKS & HauLAGE
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Alade ExpressNIG LTD.
MOTOR DIVISION
,
NOFAT MOTORS (NIG) LTD
76, Lagos Road, Opp. Old PHCN Office, Ikorodu Lagos
Tel: 08023457302, 07026249802
2006 NISSAN PATH
FINDER, Silver Auto,Cd
Price : 2.5M
2005 NISSAN
PATHFINDER, SE
AMARDA, Auto, Ac,Cd
Price: 1.9M
2005 NISSAN pATH-
FINDER, Wine, Tinted/G
Ac, Leather, Cd
Price: 3M
2006 TOYOTA HIGH
lANDER, Tinted/G, Ac,
Cd, Good condition.
Price: 2.9M
2001 TOYOTA HIGH
LANDER, silver, Ac, Cd .
Price: 1.9M
2001 MAZDA MPV LX
3 Row seats, Ac,Cd, Auto
Price: 1.1M
1999 TOYOTA CAMRY
LE, Auto, cd, Ac, Grey,
Fabric Interior.
Price: 950000
,2004 INFINITY FX35,
4WD, Auto, Black, Ac, Cd
Leather Int,
Price: 2.7M
Ca
ll:
08
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1, Sanya Street,
Stadium B/Stop
Western Avenue
Surulere, [email protected]
2004 JEEP LIBERTYauto, petrol, Leather ac
Price: 1.7M
2002 SUBARU Auto,Blue, Ac, Cd
Price: 1.250M
2005 NISSAN MU-RANO. gold, AC, CD
Price : 2.8M
2001 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER Auto, AC,
Price: 2.5M
2007 FORD PREESTYLE, Auto, AC, CD
Price: 2.4M
2004 EXPLORERFORD. Gold, CD, AC
Price: 1.8M
2001 TOYOTA CAMRYGlod, CD,AC, Auto
Price: 1.3M
1999 FRONTIERNISSAN, Grey, AC,
CD Price: 1.2M
2001 MAZDA 626Grey, Auto, CD, AC
Price: 1.1M
2004 H. ACCORDSilver, AC, CD, Auto
Price: 1.6M
2000 HONDA CRVAuto, Green, AC,CD
Price:1.2M
2004 FREELANDERGreen, Leather, AC, CD
Price:2.2
2004 H. ACCORD V6Blue,AC, CD. V.goof
Price: 1.650M
2004 FORD ESCAPEV6 XLS, AutoBlack, AC
Price:1.350M
0802323059208037267915
Tel:
Head Office
a u t o s e a r c h . c o m . n g
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Plot 5, Lateef Jakande Rd, Opp. ZenithBank, 1st Gate B/stop, Ikeja Lagos.
E-mail:[email protected]
2010 ACURA ZDX XOVER516mls, Thumb start, Grey,
cream leather, F\Opions,S\Nav, Price: Call
2010 HONDACRV,9000mls,,dvd, S\Nav,
AC,R\Camera, Full OptionsPrice: 5M
2010 ACURA MDX SUVAuto,5000mls, dvd,S\Nav,
R\Camera,F\OptionsPrice: Call
2007 MERCEDS S500Black,1200mls,S/Nav,
B\tooth,F\Optios, Price:Call
2006 TOYOTA SIENNALTD.Gold,Power
door,25000mls, F/options,Price;3.8 ono
2006 TOYOTA SIENNAXLE,25,659mls
S/nav,Dark Blue,dvdPrice:Call
2005 TOYOTA SIENNAXLE,Ltd, 76,990mls,
S/nav,Grey,dvdPrice:Call
2010 TOYOTA CAMRYSE,15,000mls,B\ToothS/nav,Grey,cd, Leather
Price:Call
2008 TOYOTA CAMRYSE, 18,945mls,
Black,cd,ac, Leather Int.Price: 3..5M, ono
MERCEDES BENZ,94,790mls
Silver, S\Nav, CD loaderPrice:Call
2009 TOYOTA CAMRYSE, 9,344mls,
CD,AC, Leather Int. GreyPrice:3.6M, ono
2010 HONDA ACCORD14,000mls
S/nav,black,dvdPrice: 4.1M, ono
2010 HONDA ACCORDWine, dvd, S\nav
Price: Call
2006 TOYOTA SIENNA Blue,dvd, Leather Int.
Price: 3.6M, ono
2009 TOYOTA CAMRYLE, 85,000mls,
Fabric Int.AC, CDPrice: 3.2M, ono
Sales, Service & Finance
01-8722311 Mob:08088728999, 08028280776
0 1 - 7 7 5 7 6 3 30 8 0 3 3 0 8 4 8 5 1
2006 RANGE
ROVER HSE
Grey, 5 doors, cd,
AC, Auto, Leather
Interior, Very clean
in and out.
Price: 6.5M ono
2009
TOYOTA SE-
QUOIA
V8, black, Leather
Interior, Full Op-
tions
Price: 9.5M
a u t o s e a r c h . c o m . n g
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Hybrid cars are one among the
promising types of new gen-
eration cars. In the present
era, the motor vehicle industry is
going through a transition phase,
which is to meet the pace of the
growing world. Cars are now become
inevitable assistants for the travel and
it is not uncommon to have to more
than one car in a home. And, motor
vehicles are now facing the next gen-
eration problems of the conventional
cars. Moreover, many environmental
and energy utilization issues are
coming cross. Hybrid cars are devel-
oped with an intention to answer
much of these questions, and the suc-
cess of it in the road make it a
favourite choice of many.
Although any car, which has a com-
bination of two different ideas can be
called as a hybrid, but the cars, which
combine two energy sources for its
running is popularly named as hybrid
car. To be simple, the conventional
cars run on a single fuel source such
as petrol and diesel. The energy effi-
ciency of the cars was in
sufficient to meet the future needs,
in the highly energy depleting situa-
tion. The search for alternative re-
sources is intensive and one of
them, electric cars were a success,
but its limitation was the inade-
quacy for a long drive and difficulty
for frequent recharges. Hybrid cars
were a better solution since it com-
bines the benefits of both types of
cars. Now, most of the hybrid cars
use the engine that work in combi-
nation of petrol and electric motor
Hybrid cars are much appreciated
by the experts because of its energy
efficiency. As the car has two en-
ergy sources, the car will in effect,
use up only reduced energy and the
most beneficial attribute is that the
batteries in the car for electrical
transmission will be spontaneously
charged, along with the working of
the car. However, the success of the
hybrid cars among the motorists re-
lies on mainly on its performance on
the road. Despite of the great fear,
whether the new car could give out
the performance as of a conven-
tional car, hybrid car gave out ade-
quate performance, with aid of its
sophisticated technology and aerody-
namic design.
The utility of hybrid cars for the soci-
ety was proved, when Government
adopted particular measures for its
promotion. Now, as part of its pre-
ferred usage, place like UK where go
green energy vehicles such as hybrid
cars were exempted from congestion
charge payment and road tax...... Gov-
ernment was impressed with the two
important advantages such as im-
proved mileage and reduced tailpipe
emissions, which can attribute low en-
vironmental pollution and reduced
non renewable fuel consumption.
Now many companies such as Toyota,
Ford, Honda and Lexus are competing
in the market of hybrid cars with their
latest versions. Any how, a compari-
son of different models is advised be-
fore the purchase.
Hybrid cars are thus the present phase
of car industry. The advancements are
going on continuously in its fuel se-
lection and structure, to persist it to a
future car, and motorists are looking
forward to the best out of it.
HYBRID CARS:
What Make Them Differs from Convenstional Cars
a u t o s e a r c h . c o m . n g
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5 Western Avenue, Opp. Alaka B/Stop, Surelere, Lagos
2006 MERCEDES
4MATIC, back, full op-
tions, looking and drives
like new
Price: 5.5M
KANNDID AUTOMOBILE LTD
162c Obafemi Awolowo Way
Alawusa, Ikeja, Lagos
08
03
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58
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A Lot more cars and SUV in stock, please call for details
2007 TOYOTA 4RUN-
NER, red, cd player, full
options.
Price: 4.2M
2007 WRANGLER Black
Leather Interior, CD, AC,
Price: 5M
2009 BMW X6
Black, Leather Int, DVD.
Full optioms, imaculate in
and out.
Price: 12.5M
2008 MERCEDES BENZ
4MATIC GL550
Black, Leather Int, Auto,
Full Options.
Price: 10M
2008 NISSAN
PATHFINDER , Black,
Auto, Leather Interior, cd,
ac, Full Options
Price: 4.2M
2007 HONDA PILOT,
Wine, AC, CD Loader,
Auto, 5doors, Excellent
condition.
Price: 5.6M
2006 RANGE ROVER
SPORT HSE, Red, dvd,
Leather Interior, Fully
loaded.
Price: 6.2M
2008 BENZ C300,Sil-
ver,black leather int.
auto,Full Options
Price:6M
2007 INFINITY
FX35,Blue,leather int, Sat
Nav, Cd, Ac, Full Options.
Price:4.8M
2011 HONDA PILOT,
Black,Leather,Tinted
Glass,Auto,Full Options
Price:6M
2001 TOYOTA CAMRY
LE,Green,Auto, Cd,
Ac,Excellent Condition.
Price:1.350M
2003 LEXUS GX 470 V8,Silver,
Leather,Tinted Glass,Sat Nav,Full
Options,3row Seats
Price:4.8M
2007 RANGE ROVER
SPORT,Grey,Leather
Int,Sat Nav,Full Options
Price:7.2M
2002 ACURA 3.2 LTS
Blue,Ac,Cd,Spoiler,Per-
fect Condition
Price:1.6M
2010 HONDA ACCORD
Grey, Black Leather Int,
Full Options, Auto,Cd
Price: 3. 7 M
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JODAF CoNCEPT
Berger,Under Bridge, Lagos
ROLES GUAURANTY LTD
08182761836, 08151362720
08
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BERGER UNDER BRIDGE, LAGOS
NISSAN FRONTIERSE 2002, wine, Auto,23618mls, ac, cd, Alarm
Price: 2.3M
1996 TOYOTA HILUX,Manual, CD, A/C, AlloyWheel, Fabric,
Price: 1.3M
2005 TOYOTA TACOMA,Auto, Ash, Fabric, A/C,
CD, Alloy WheelPrice: 4. 5M
2001 TOYOTA TUNRA
SE, Auto, Grey, CD,A/C,
Alloywheel
Price: 2M
2008,TOYOTA TUNDRAV8 SR5, Auto, Alloy-
wheel, A/C,CDPrice: 4M
2001 TOYOTA TUNDRA
SR5 Auto, Blue, CD, A/C
Price: 1.9M
2004 TOYOTA TACOMA SR5,
Auto, Black, AC, CD, P/Steering,
Fabric Int
Price:2.9M
2007 HONDA PILOT,Grey,149,196Mls,Auto,C
d, Ac,Full Options.Price: 3.7M
2004 TOYOTA HIGH-LANDER,Silver,Ac,Cd,
55,907Mls Fabric Int,Price: 2.5M
2004 NISSANPATHFINDER,Grey,Fabric
Int, Ac,Cd,Full OptionsPrice: 2.8M
2006 TOYOTA SIENNA LEAuto,Cd,27,759Mls,Wine,
Fabric Int.
Price: 2.5M
2009 TOYOTA SIENNA,Grey ,52,285Mls,Auto, Full
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This month, this column shall
try to cursorily examine some
symptoms of the “automobile
headache” And, like the common
headache in humans-the manner
of it’s manifestation-usually points
to certain causes.
These are some of the likely sce-
narios through which overheating
shows it ugly face:
• When in heavy traffic or
after extended idling.
• When driving at speed, or
on repeated heavy acceleration.
• Immediately after coming
off highway.
• At any time or erratically.
• Immediately after vehicle is
started.
The causes of overheating when
in heavy traffic or after extended
idling are: low water level in the
radiator, bad radiator cap, bad
thermostat, radiator fan not com-
ing on, failed head gasket and
when the vehicle’s water pump
impeller is corroded
Overheating when driving at
speed or on heavy acceleration:
when the radiator blocks internally
with rust, scale, silt, gel, or exter-
nally blocked with road debris.
Bad radiator cap, bad thermostat,
radiator fins corroded and falling
off, water pump impeller corroded
and lower radiator hose collaps-
ing.
Overheating just after coming off
motorway: radiator fan not coming
on (but not noticeable when the
vehicle’s cooling system is suck-
ing in wind while on high-speed
on the motorway), and bad ther-
mostat are the likely causes
When the vehicle overheats at
anytime or erratically: low coolant
level, bad radiator cap, bad ther-
mostat, electrical problem/s with
gauge temperature sender or as-
sociated wiring and radiator fan
not coming on are the likely sus-
pects.
Electrical problem with gauge
temperature sender or associated
wiring is usually the culprit of over-
heating immediately after the ve-
hicle is started.
Q: From: +2348023063910 I use
a Toyota Camry. One morning,
after warming the engine, I put the
gear to D. As I attempted to take
my foot off the brake, the engine
went off. I returned the car to P
and repeated the operation. The
same thing happened till I had to
abandon the car. Please what
could have happened to the car?
Emanuel. 0802 306 3910.
A: Run a scan first on the car, but
you can also check if you have
enough fuel in the tank because
your fuel gauge could be malfunct-
ing.
OVERHEATING:
REACTIONS TO AUTOMECDICS
Symptoms and most likely causes
Maintenance Corner
Overheating, as most drivers in this part
of the world know, is a psychologically
disturbing and financially intrusive oc-
currence.
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Q: From: +2348033927663 & nb
sp; I use MAZDA 626 LX. The tim-
ing belt snaps often. Within few
months the belt will cut. I have
bought many belts from different
places. My mechanics concluded
problem cannot be solved. Please
help. +2348033927663
A: If you have been buying the
correct belt, and the right installa-
tion procedure was followed, and
the pulleys and sprockets are in
good condition, then my only con-
clusion will be that you must be
having a cylinder head lubrication
problem that is making the
camshaft stiff, when the camshaft
gets stiff the belt will snap.
Q: From: Courage Favour God
bless you for the good job you are
doing. I want some clarification,
have read your article on servicing
( I & II).My car came with Mileage
of 126000KM, and the recom-
mended service period is every
7500KM does this mean I have to
wait till the millage is 133500(that
is 126000 + 7500).Please advice
A: If you have been driving your
car within Lagos, I will advise you
to do a service earlier, and since
you can’t figure out the last service
date, just do another service now
and keep a log of the service, in
an urban centre like Lagos, traffic
is very heavy, so you will have to
do your service earlier than the in-
terval specified, based on your ex-
planation, I believe 4000KM
should do.
Q: From: +2347034485248 &nb
sp; which is better automatic and
manual gears
A: Depends on your choice, if
comfort is your priority then auto-
matic is best for you, but any gear
type will do depends on your ap-
plication and the use for which the
vehicle is put to, they all have their
tradeoffs.
Q: From: +2347034485248 &nb
sp; Please can u write on d types
of engines and d level of advance-
ment in automobile engines
A: There are so many types of en-
gines and advancements in auto-
mobiles today, some are unheard
of, they range from rotary piston
free-piston, turbine diesel and so
many other engines, the advance-
ments are in areas of control and
automation of their operations, this
column as a whole is not sufficient
for this discussion.
Q: From: +2348033263213 Read-
ing your article is a delight pls do
u have a workshop ? if so where?
Thx arc okokwu
A: We do have workshops in
Lagos, one is located at the Lagos
Television Complex, Lateef
Jakande Road, Agidingbi, Lagos,
and the other one is on 10/14 Mor-
rison Crescent, Off Oregun Road,
Alausa, Lagos.
Q: From: +2348023062551 &nb
sp; Good evening, sorry 4 textin
late. I drive a 1998 passat v6.
Found some oil in d water reser-
voir. Changed d faulty part 3wks
ago. Wat might b d problem. Also
i wld like find out how much it wld
cost to change d front & back
shocks. Thx and best rgds. Imeh
A: If you have oil inside your water
reservoir, then you might have
roasted your cylinder head gasket
already. But you never mentioned
what part you have replaced? You
might have to check with your
local Volkswagen spare parts
dealers for your shock absorbers.
Q: From: +2348034706269 &nb
sp; Auto Doc, how u de. Nice job
u a doing! Please sustain d tempo.
I drive an SUV 1999 model Mer-
cedes ML320. Need to replace
Power Steering Pump. Any idea of
price & location? 08034706269
A: Check with any Mercedes parts
dealers around olodi apapa if you
are in the Lagos area, you should
find one around this area.
Those are some of public reaction
to Automedics about overheating
or retated issues:
Should these not answer your
bugging question about your
vehcle.
Contact Automedics at :
Maintenance Corner
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