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CNG conversion problems in Nigeria are something a lot of car owners only discover after they have already spent the money. You hear about the savings. Petrol is expensive, CNG is cheaper, the government is pushing it, and your neighbour’s Uber driver swears by it. So you find a workshop, …

Electronic parking brakes vs traditional handbrakes is a debate that most Nigerian drivers have never had but probably should. If you have recently sat inside a newer Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, or any recent model Hyundai, you may have noticed that the familiar handbrake lever between the front seats has …

The downside to CVT transmissions is something most Nigerian car buyers never think about until it is too late. You walk into a car lot, the dealer tells you the car has a CVT gearbox, and it sounds impressive. Smooth. Fuel efficient. Modern. You buy it. Then eighteen months later …

Fixing a blown head gasket isn’t worth it. That’s what most experienced and honest Nigerian mechanics will tell you, often before they even finish inspecting the car. And the first time you hear it, especially when it’s your car they’re talking about, it feels like a punch to the stomach. …

Does long distance driving clean your car engine? You’ve probably heard someone say it. Maybe a friend who just got back from Abuja to Lagos or your uncle who swears the reason his 2006 Camry is still running strong is because he “gives it the highway from time to time.” …

Mistakes That Destroy a Car Engine: 7 Deadly Habits to Stop Now The mistakes that destroy a car engine slowly are not always dramatic. Nobody wakes up and decides to ruin their engine. It happens gradually, quietly, and mostly because of habits that seem harmless — until the day your …

What is the highest mileage before your car is considered junk? If you’ve ever stood at Berger Auto Market in Lagos or Trade More in Abuja, staring at a Tokunbo Toyota Camry with 250,000 kilometres on the clock while the seller swears, “e still dey very okay,” this question has …

Why front tires have higher pressure than rear tires? If you’ve ever been at a vulcanizer’s shop and wondered why front tires have higher pressure than rear tires on your car, you’re asking exactly the right question. A lot of drivers either don’t notice the difference or assume it’s a …

Why Do Police Touch the Back of Your Car? Have you ever been stopped at a checkpoint, maybe on the Abuja-Keffi road or along the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, and noticed a police officer tap or touch the back of your car as he walked towards your window? If you’ve always wondered …

Engine Sludge and Why Should You Care? To prevent engine sludge is pretty straightforward. How to prevent engine sludge is pretty straightforward. Think of engine sludge as the bad cholesterol of your car. It’s a thick, dark, sticky substance that builds up inside your engine over time, and like cholesterol …