NewStats: 3,264,692 , 8,184,424 topics. Date: Thursday, 12 June 2025 at 04:57 AM 73112c

I bought a 2002 Toyota Camry as my first car in October and for the first 2-3 months the car performed pretty well.

However lately, from January it has been one problem to the other.

From overheating to coil problem to spark plug problem and others.

The recent issue with the car is that the car doesn’t hold slow anymore.

That is the car goes off at slow speeds. I’ve changed coil, changed spark plug, ringed engine twice all to no avail.

This has caused a huge hole in my pocket as I’ve even had to borrow to pay for some of these repairs.

Just yesterday in a bid to resolve this issue, I took the car to another mechanic and he told me my engine block had washed and that even if he grinded the valve the holding slow issue won’t stop. I inquired about the cost of replacing the block and purchase alone was close to a 100 thousand. I’m just tired and frustrated, I need advise, do I sell the car or do I repair this?

Is this mechanic trying to extort me. Experience car s please advise

some of those idiots mechanic are out to squeeze /dig hole inside your pocket.i guess you bought this car from another Naija fellow. It is Wickedness to sell problem to another man. Gazzuz for necessary assistance

I once had this issue with the same car. My rewire scanned the car and told me the accelerator pedal was bad, we ordered for new pedal and the issue got fixed. He also warned that on no condition should I allow any mechanic to manually adjust the slow of my car, that it's automatic and it resets itself automatically because big daddy has an issue with slow anytime the battery terminals are removed.

Labragadaya:
I bought a 2002 Toyota Camry as my first car in October and for the first 2-3 months the car performed pretty well. However lately, from January it has been one problem to the other. From overheating to coil problem to spark plug problem and others. The recent issue with the car is that the car doesn’t hold slow anymore. That is the car goes off at slow speeds. I’ve changed coil, changed spark plug, ringed engine twice all to no avail. This has caused a huge hole in my pocket as I’ve even had to borrow to pay for some of these repairs. Just yesterday in a bid to resolve this issue, I took the car to another mechanic and he told me my engine block had washed and that even if he grinded the valve the holding slow issue won’t stop. I inquired about the cost of replacing the block and purchase alone was close to a 100 thousand. I’m just tired and frustrated, I need advise, do I sell the car or do I repair this? Is this mechanic trying to extort me. Experience car s please advise

Did you buy it direct Belgium or second hand.Please Sell that car fast, stop pumping money into it.it will wreck you,it has been compromised.

u can as well buy it fast..

coputa:
Did you buy it direct Belgium or second hand.Please Sell that car fast, stop pumping money into it.it will wreck you,it has been compromised.

Labragadaya:
I bought a 2002 Toyota Camry as my first car in October and for the first 2-3 months the car performed pretty well. However lately, from January it has been one problem to the other. From overheating to coil problem to spark plug problem and others. The recent issue with the car is that the car doesn’t hold slow anymore. That is the car goes off at slow speeds. I’ve changed coil, changed spark plug, ringed engine twice all to no avail. This has caused a huge hole in my pocket as I’ve even had to borrow to pay for some of these repairs. Just yesterday in a bid to resolve this issue, I took the car to another mechanic and he told me my engine block had washed and that even if he grinded the valve the holding slow issue won’t stop. I inquired about the cost of replacing the block and purchase alone was close to a 100 thousand. I’m just tired and frustrated, I need advise, do I sell the car or do I repair this? Is this mechanic trying to extort me. Experience car s please advise

First is to scan. Next advise is to change engine. No need repairing a dead engine. Is the car big daddy or drop light?

Damnnn niggar

Hmmm

And the funny thing is that you are even planning on selling it and people here are even advising you to sell it

Oh lord people are wicked

So who be the idiot you want make he buy and inherits this problem

Change your mechanic.

Some of them are opportunists

Become a mechanic

Nigeria una too like stress..

Bro sell it and use leg..

This life no be by garagara or who get motor

slawomir:
Damnnn niggar

Hmmm

Chai, this guy don resurface after Obi's loss.

You know sabi nada

I can understand, the problem is our mechanics. Even with your money you can’t get good service, and if you are able to get good service be advice 95% of all parts in Nigeria are China, not the original from the car manufacturer. So within a few months the part would have packed up. I drive a Benz, I have the money but to get good service is a problem, I have now resorted to ordering the parts from abroad, expensive, but at least I have peace of mind. Car generally is expensive to maintain.

Find someone and sell it to him

A 2002 Toyota Camry while we dey 2023.....

Sell the car or consult a good Car Mechanic in regard to what you can do

Look for a good Auto diagnostician, scan your car to know what the exact problem is.
If it’s something you know you can fix, then fix it, if not, replace the engine.
If you cannot afford to buy complete engine then buy what the call “Borale”.. (half engine).

Don’t let roadside mechanics frustrate you because of their selfishness and greed.

Sell it off

Labragadaya:
I bought a 2002 Toyota Camry as my first car in October and for the first 2-3 months the car performed pretty well.

However lately, from January it has been one problem to the other.

From overheating to coil problem to spark plug problem and others.

The recent issue with the car is that the car doesn’t hold slow anymore.

That is the car goes off at slow speeds. I’ve changed coil, changed spark plug, ringed engine twice all to no avail.

This has caused a huge hole in my pocket as I’ve even had to borrow to pay for some of these repairs.

Just yesterday in a bid to resolve this issue, I took the car to another mechanic and he told me my engine block had washed and that even if he grinded the valve the holding slow issue won’t stop. I inquired about the cost of replacing the block and purchase alone was close to a 100 thousand. I’m just tired and frustrated, I need advise, do I sell the car or do I repair this?

Is this mechanic trying to extort me. Experience car s please advise

You spoilt your car yourself, that overheating you just smoothly glossed over is what has caused the issues.
buy a new engine if you want to enjoy your car.

Sell it to the machanic

It's unusual

Ok

Sell it off and buy yourself a brand new Roller Skate

what do you mean by it doesnt hold slow ?

You bought Naija used car...


get used to it or sell it

Labragadaya:
I bought a 2002 Toyota Camry as my first car in October and for the first 2-3 months the car performed pretty well.

However lately, from January it has been one problem to the other.

From overheating to coil problem to spark plug problem and others.

The recent issue with the car is that the car doesn’t hold slow anymore.

That is the car goes off at slow speeds. I’ve changed coil, changed spark plug, ringed engine twice all to no avail.

This has caused a huge hole in my pocket as I’ve even had to borrow to pay for some of these repairs.

Just yesterday in a bid to resolve this issue, I took the car to another mechanic and he told me my engine block had washed and that even if he grinded the valve the holding slow issue won’t stop. I inquired about the cost of replacing the block and purchase alone was close to a 100 thousand. I’m just tired and frustrated, I need advise, do I sell the car or do I repair this?

Is this mechanic trying to extort me. Experience car s please advise

How can you ring engine from Nigeria mechanic and expect that engine to remain the same. You either change engine or change the car.

This is what yoruba call agbana... if cares is not taking the car will rec you. So find better mechanic or rewire and know car doesn't want manage manage repair.

Labragadaya:
I bought a 2002 Toyota Camry as my first car in October and for the first 2-3 months the car performed pretty well.

However lately, from January it has been one problem to the other.

From overheating to coil problem to spark plug problem and others.

The recent issue with the car is that the car doesn’t hold slow anymore.

That is the car goes off at slow speeds. I’ve changed coil, changed spark plug, ringed engine twice all to no avail.

This has caused a huge hole in my pocket as I’ve even had to borrow to pay for some of these repairs.

Just yesterday in a bid to resolve this issue, I took the car to another mechanic and he told me my engine block had washed and that even if he grinded the valve the holding slow issue won’t stop. I inquired about the cost of replacing the block and purchase alone was close to a 100 thousand. I’m just tired and frustrated, I need advise, do I sell the car or do I repair this?

Is this mechanic trying to extort me. Experience car s please advise

Go and insure your car, the insurance company should be the one paying for the repairs

Just change ur engine or change the car if you have the means.......

Just buy new engine and save yourself the stress.



Had same challenge with my corolla. I ringed the engine but the car goes off when I slow down. Took to several mechanics until I met one who told me the truth to buy new engine. Have been using the car over a year now

slawomir:
Damnnn niggar

Hmmm

And the funny thing is that you are even planning on selling it and people here are even advising you to sell it

Oh lord people are wicked

So who be the idiot you want make he buy and inherits this problem

where have you been Niccur

I hope no be say u go buy motor wey be 5million for 300k?

That's why it's never adviseable to buy a Nigerian used car.. E fit be say the owner know all these faults that's why e sell am for you and useless mechanics plus Nigerian used car na disaster... Very bad combination