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My Audi A6 v6 American spec automatic 1998 model does not work slowly; once you remove the leg from the throttle, it will go off. What might be the problem? —+234806683115 The first thing I will advise...
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I bought a second-hand saloon Nissan Maxima 2003 model, with a net weight 750 kg. It has automatic gear. I have changed the gear four times and almost all the gear were damaged the same way. Mechanics...
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I use Odyssey ’95 model. Recently, I discovered that ‘D4’ was blinking, while ‘DRL’ appeared on the dashboard. What is the implication and solution? —+23480668873 The only implication is that it could...
View ArticleThe war zone called Lagos-Badagry Expressway
I flew back into Nigeria on Saturday, December 22, 2012, after months of driving through tens of thousands of kilometres in rural and urban USA, in search of bargains for the equipment and tools with...
View ArticleAppreciations
Briefly glancing at the past year, 2012, in my life’s metaphorical Sport Utility Vehicle’s rear-view mirror, I can’t help seeing the edifying images of some uplifting fellow travellers seated all...
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I want to buy a Volkswagen Sharon for commercial transportation; please, can I use a six-plug engine for that purpose? —+234810511505 Yes, absolutely. The key point here is maintenance. I bought a...
View ArticleGrass-roots skills empowerment mission for 2013
Toward the end of last year, just before I travelled to the U.S. in October, our in-house strategy team reviewed the materials at our disposal from the enquiries submitted by grass-roots mechanics and...
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I use Honda Baby Boy 2000 model. When I was driving, I noticed the D4 light blinking while the car was moving at a slow pace. So, I parked and turned off the ignition. After some time, I turned it on...
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I use Infiniti QX4 02 Model. One of my mechanics said the auxiliary gear should be at auto, while another said it should be 2WD. I want the one that will save fuel without affecting the performance of...
View ArticleThe Automedics 2-Day Seminar series is coming to Abuja and Port Harcourt
The September 29 and 30, 2012, skills upgrade seminar for roadside mechanics, auto technicians, automotive mechatronics engineers, students of automotive engineering, fleet managers and auto lovers...
View ArticleREACTIONS TO AUTOMEDICS
My name is Ngozi, I just moved back from the United States and brought my car with me. Upon getting to Lagos, I did a quick checkup and my car was deemed okay to drive to the east. On the way from...
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Thank you for the explanations your always make on Automedics. Please, what should be considered before buying a car, is it the mileage or year of manufacture? And which is better to manage between...
View ArticleNational Open University signs up for Abuja and Port Harcourt seminars
It is a fact that the core mandate of open universities across the world is to develop human capital within groups/ persons who are usually mature and employed. The National Open University of Nigeria,...
View ArticleAutomobile technicians sign up for two-day seminar
The free two-day seminar scheduled for the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, on March 9 and 10, 2013, is further taking the shape of our past successful events. Since 2003 (even before I finally...
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Please, I use Honda 98 Accord (Baby Boy). I noticed that the colour of my ATF fluid is turning brownish, but not malfunctioning. What do you advise me to do and what type of ATF oil do you recommend?...
View Article‘Please tell us topics you want covered at the seminar’
In the last six years, since I started to publicly mentor the Nigerian motoring public to get value for money on their automobiles including auto maintenance, I have also encouraged repair technicians...
View ArticleUnderstanding value of on-line solution
Many vehicle owners and auto technicians out there daily face frustrating circumstances because of some simple problems that can be solved from their smartphones (if, like in most other parts of the...
View ArticleOne month postponement of the two-day Abuja seminar
We write to intimate you, the beloved readers and fans of this column, of the unavoidable postponement of our earlier advertised Abuja Seminar between March 9 and 10, to April 6 and 7, 2013. We feel...
View ArticleKnow the importance of your tyres
I have, in the not so distant past on this page, emphasised the importance of a set of good tyres to the optimal performance of a vehicle, and the comfort and safety of the vehicle’s driver and...
View ArticleEssential tips for driving in rain
The rains are here again and it is incumbent on this column to help you factor in these vital tips that will help you drive safely in wet condition • First, slow down. It takes longer to stop or adjust...
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