Spot Dem Everything About Cars
Aunty Blessing’s Corolla was coughing like a generator on its last litre of fuel—all because she ignored small driving mistakes which “no be big deal.” Truth is, how you drive on Naija roads can secretly turn your car into a “moving scrap.” Here are 5 common habits that can damage your car slowly:
- Pothole Dodging Like Lagos Bingo: Yes, Nigerian roads resemble Swiss cheese, but zigzagging like that Snake game in the old Nokia 3310. That “gentleman’s bend” you ignore today can become tomorrow’s “mechanic emergency.” Solution: Always slow down.
- Overloading Like “Family Matter”: Boot full of Garri bags, backseat stacked with Plantains, roof carrying “just one mattress”—your car isn’t a Danfo bus. Overloading burns fuel, strains brakes, and turns your shocks to “see-finish.” Solution: If your car is begging for oxygen, reduce load!
- Ignoring Your Car Servicing Until Your Village People Service It For you: That “Check engine” light isn’t Christmas decoration! Skipping oil changes is how cars develop “high blood pressure.” Solution: Service small, save plenty.
- Revving Like “Fast & Furious: Surulere Edition” Cold engine revving in the morning or aggressive “showing off” by revving strong before switching off? Will make your engine hate you. Solution: Be easy with your engine, no be only you get V6.
Your car no be “iron condom”—na delicate investment! Adjust these habits before your mechanic starts calling you “Oga Wallet.” Please share this with that your friend that drives like “Lagos Rally Championship.”
