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my mechanic did something that got me upset last week so i thought i should share it with you all. i travelled to Abuja and while driving around the city, my car developed a fault. i took it to a nearby mechanic workshop where it got fixed. the bearing of my car was changed!...now here is the bombshell...when i got back to where i reside,lagos, i decided to take my car to my personal mechanic for servicing. i left the car at his workshop for a whole day. the next day when i came to get my car he told me my bearing(the same bearing i just bought) are worn out and needs to be replaced. i doubted it knowing i just changed it of recent, so i asked him to bring it so i could see for my self...lo and behold, it was a different bearing entirely he showed me. i know this cos i know the brand i bought in Abuja and it is definitely not it...so i just played along. i asked him how much a new one costs, he told me. i gave him the money but i also instructed him to let me see it before installing it. later,when i came back, he brought it to me. i checked it and discovered it was the same bearing i bought in Abuja. i asked him to bring the pack and nylon, he said he had disposed them....i laughed at his folly.he coupled my car and i left.

abeg car owners on nairaland show up. seun i know you are a car owner....help the guy below
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nnacent:
Pleasse oooo b4 i become magad. My car-Honda EOD 2003 4 plugs jst started acting up. i first observd dat at top speed, it wud b cutting(like disengaging intermittently). Now however i match d trottle it dosnt drive byond 40km/hr.

Pls i need suggestion on possible causes. and if u can recommend a good/reliable mechanic arnd ikeja i wud appreciate. pls oooooooo i dont want to come here to post a bad experience. thanks

I'm only here to read comments cuz I want to buy car next year

I dont kw why u played along ...ripping a customer off isnt cool.if it were me,i wld tell him the real deal straight up.now im wondering how much he myt av made from u fraudulently.can i be ur mechanic? ...mine inflates parts prices.,im quite sure of that.so,i simply cut back on d money for labour.dat way,we are even

When your mechanic starts calling you to know if your car is still in top shape or if its not yet due for servicing........
......He don plan you!

If na me, I for don lite am instantly, no story , no waiting

adonbilivit:
my mechanic did something that got me upset last week so i thought i should share it with you all. i travelled to Abuja and while driving around the city, my car developed a fault. i took it to a nearby mechanic workshop where it got fixed. the bearing of my car was changed!...now here is the bombshell...when i got back to where i reside,lagos, i decided to take my car to my personal mechanic for servicing. i left the car at his workshop for a whole day. the next day when i came to get my car he told me my bearing(the same bearing i just bought) are worn out and needs to be replaced. i doubted it knowing i just changed it of recent, so i asked him to bring it so i could see for my self...lo and behold, it was a different bearing entirely he showed me. i know this cos i know the brand i bought in Abuja and it is definitely not it...so i just played along. i asked him how much a new one costs, he told me. i gave him the money but i also instructed him to let me see it before installing it. later,when i came back, he brought it to me. i checked it and discovered it was the same bearing i bought in Abuja. i asked him to bring the pack and nylon, he said he had disposed them....i laughed at his folly.he coupled my car and i left.

diportivo:
I dont kw why u played along ...ripping a customer off isnt cool.if it were me,i wld tell him the real deal straight up.now im wondering how much he myt av made from u fraudulently.can i be ur mechanic? ...mine inflates parts prices.,im quite sure of that.so,i simply cut back on d money for labour.dat way,we are even

i have restrategized bro...now when i take my car to him, i dont leave without my car. he does everything in my presence....

Beware of the mechanic that always
return balance of money you gave him to
buy parts. They do that to win your trust. It
will will not be long before they hit you hard
without you knowing it.

Beware of the mechanic that preaches the word, and even invites you to his church....

Doomsday is around the corner

I sure say the op dey plan something for the mechanic too.

Only time will tell

adonbilivit:
my mechanic did something that got me upset last week so i thought i should share it with you all. i travelled to Abuja and while driving around the city, my car developed a fault. i took it to a nearby mechanic workshop where it got fixed. the bearing of my car was changed!...now here is the bombshell...when i got back to where i reside,lagos, i decided to take my car to my personal mechanic for servicing. i left the car at his workshop for a whole day. the next day when i came to get my car he told me my bearing(the same bearing i just bought) are worn out and needs to be replaced. i doubted it knowing i just changed it of recent, so i asked him to bring it so i could see for my self...lo and behold, it was a different bearing entirely he showed me. i know this cos i know the brand i bought in Abuja and it is definitely not it...so i just played along. i asked him how much a new one costs, he told me. i gave him the money but i also instructed him to let me see it before installing it. later,when i came back, he brought it to me. i checked it and discovered it was the same bearing i bought in Abuja. i asked him to bring the pack and nylon, he said he had disposed them....i laughed at his folly. he coupled my car and i left.

I bet the mechanic did same also.
Both of you laughing at one another's folly

adonbilivit:
i have restrategized bro...now when i take my car to him, i dont leave without my car. he does everything in my presence....

So you still take your car to him after playing along with him to your detriment?! You are a very rare breed. Wait till he deliberately destroys an expensive item in your car and asks for an outrageous repair fee. A dishonest man is very capable of evils you can only imagine.

colossus2:

I bet the mechanic did same also.
Both of you laughing at one another's folly

lol, so on point!

Homguy:
So you still take your car to him after playing along with him to your detriment?! You are a very rare breed. Wait till he deliberately destroys an expensive item in your car and asks for an outrageous repair fee. A dishonest man is very capable of evils you can only imagine.

word

adonbilivit:
i have restrategized bro...now when i take my car to him, i dont leave without my car. he does everything in my presence....

Hmmm...If I were you, I'd go mechanic shopping instead....that dude could steal candy from a baby!!

Anyways, my little experience: Got a pretty bad fuel leak in my ford focus somewhere near to the fuel rail pressure sensor. I took it to my old mech. After drowning the poor part in epoxy resin with no sucess he advised I buy an ENTIRE fuel rail-injectors and all- or change the entire setup to carburrator. It might have been possible that he didnt want to rip me off- but then it will go to show his little know-how, which is weird 'cos everyne says hes the best ford mech around here.

After figuring out one of my pastors is a mechanic....i made the switch and have not looked back.

billy187:


Hmmm...If I were you, I'd go mechanic shopping instead....that dude could steal candy from a baby!!

Anyways, my little experience: Got a pretty bad fuel leak in my ford focus somewhere near to the fuel rail pressure sensor. I took it to my old mech. After drowning the poor part in epoxy resin with no sucess he advised I buy an ENTIRE fuel rail-injectors and all- or change the entire setup to carburrator. It might have been possible that he didnt want to rip me off- but then it will go to show his little know-how, which is weird 'cos everyne says hes the best ford mech around here.

After figuring out one of my pastors is a mechanic....i made the switch and have not looked back.

nice idea...i think i 'd be buying what ever needs replacement my self....is your "pastor" actually good d trustworthy?

All artisans are bunch of liars.

Imagine a mechanic calling you to know how far with your car,because he's turned me to a mobile ATM.

No matter what you do,they always have a way to scheme their customers.

billy187:

Hmmm...If I were you, I'd go mechanic shopping instead....that dude could steal candy from a baby!!
Anyways, my little experience: Got a pretty bad fuel leak in my ford focus somewhere near to the fuel rail pressure sensor. I took it to my old mech. After drowning the poor part in epoxy resin with no sucess he advised I buy an ENTIRE fuel rail-injectors and all- or change the entire setup to carburrator. It might have been possible that he didnt want to rip me off- but then it will go to show his little know-how, which is weird 'cos everyne says hes the best ford mech around here.
After figuring out one of my pastors is a mechanic....i made the switch and have not looked back.

Ok thanks 4 sharing

I deh come.

Why are you complaining to me,am I a mechanic??

Let him know your grievance......
THEN FORGIVE HIM!

Things are not easy these days, but honesty pays!

AND BE YE KIND TO ONE ANOTHER, TENDER-HEARTED, FORGIVING ONE ANOTHER, EVEN AS GOD FOR CHRIST'S SAKE HATH FORGIVEN YOU!

billy187:


Hmmm...If I were you, I'd go mechanic shopping instead....that dude could steal candy from a baby!!

Whats wrong with stealing candy from a baby?

lool...

Beware of mechanic who is your church member.
Beware of mechanic who is your family member.
Beware of mechanic who is from your village.
Beware of mechanic who is your neighbour.

But NL people, if you have been using car that has been taking you to mechanic you should be able to know the spare parts and their prices. If you are not internet savvy nairaland is a place you can ask questions about car spare part prices and you will get different opinion to make your judgement.

@op next time always have a picture or video such event so that you can proof the foolishness of that mechanic.

All of those workmen are the same. It now depends on we that need their service to prove if we be mumu.