Ford Motors Company To Commence Assembly of Rangers Trucks in Nigeria

Yes we are beginning to see more result of licences the Federal Government awarded to automobile manufacturing giants such as Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Ford Motors, Kia and Renault to mention few for the establishment of vehicle assembly plant in Nigeria through National Automotive Design and Development Council (NADDC). The plants are expected produce a wide range of automobile products such as Sport Utility Vehicles (SUV), Passenger Cars, Pickup Vans, Buses, Tricycles and Motorcycles, among others.

These new policies contributes to the announcement made by American giant automaker - Ford Motors Company to commence the assembly of  its Ford Ranger pickup truck in Nigeria starting in

SAFETY TIPS: DRIVING ON A BENT OR CURVY ROADS

Whether it is located on rugged mountain terrain or on smoother surfaces, the fact is driving on bent or curve road can be challenging when you want to navigate it.

The primary action drivers can take when travelling along curving roadways is an obvious one: simply slow down and make sure to follow advisory speed limit signs on the road.

Every curve has what’s called the ‘critical speed of the curve.’ If you go too fast, it’s going to get to

AUTO MAINTENANCE: 5 Habits That Will Ruin Your Car

Most things you own will last longer if you take care of them and treat them well. Your car is no exception to this rule. While neglecting your car may seem harmless in the short term, regular neglect and mistreatment will add up and will reduce your car's lifespan.

To keep your car running longer and stronger, avoid these five harmful habits.

DIFFERENT TYPES OF EXHAUST SMOKE AND CAUSES

Few days ago, a friend of mine call to seek maintenance advice on what he noticed from the exhaust pipe of his car - Toyota Camry 2006 model. He was eager to know what could be the cause of white smoke coming out of the exhaust pipe because he observed regular maintenance of the car. I asked him few questions in other to know if the smoke is the type that indicates a minor or major problem to the engine (i.e. the colour/smell of the smoke, the last time he serviced the engine and also the condition of his injector as it relates to fuel consumption). After all the questioning, I discover the type of the smoke and advised him on what to do to correct it.

Not all types of smoke spell disaster for automobiles. Beyond doubt, recurrent smoke from your vehicle’s exhaust pipe can be a good determinant of auto malfunction. When big smoke is emitted out of your vehicle, you would more or less consider that something is wrong with one parts of your

8 QUESTIONS TO ASK BEFORE BUYING THAT USED VEHICLE

Good day to all NaijaAutoManager's bloggers, 

In my last post, I shared about '8 Inspection Measures Before Buying That Used Vehicle'. Today, I'm going to share with you 'Questions you should ask before buying any used vehicle. Having a thorough inspection of a used car before buying it is necessary, but knowing the right question to ask the seller (about the vehicle history) is also important. The vehicle information you'll derive from the seller will help you determines the vehicle value, make the final decision before buying it and also saves you from unforeseen future occurrences or problems.

Below are 8 questions which I believe you should ask that seller if you are giving your hard-earned money in exchange for that used vehicle, I think you should be bold enough to ask the seller if not all

8 INSPECTION MEASURES BEFORE BUYING THAT USED VEHICLE

One of the greatest mistakes we make whenever we wanted to buy either new or used vehicles is that we don't do a thorough check on the intended vehicle before we buy it. Some buyers don't know the impact of their mistakes until the vehicle begins to develop one fault to the other, and by then it will be too late for the correction but rather their last resort is to take the vehicle from one auto mechanical or technician workshop to another for repair.

Are you considering buying a new, tokunbo or naija-used vehicle now?.... If yes is your answer, I will advice you to give the steps below a deep thought. Adhering to it will save you a lot at the end of the day.

AUTO-TECHNOLOGICAL THEFT CALLED CHINA KNOCKOFF CARS

We’ve probably all seen mass production of branded clothes, shoes, watches, gadgets, and many other items. We know that they often look just as good as the real thing, though they never truly are as good as the real thing. They usually have inferior quality and don’t really last that long. The same could probably be said for these knockoff vehicles made in China. 

You may be wondering what 'Knockoff' means, ....it's an unlicensed copy of something that is intended to be sold at a lower price than the original. I'm sure you must have seen some of them on naija road and if not below are some from China manufacturers with their original specs.

12 POSSIBLE CAUSES OF ENGINE OVERHEATING

Driving in a hot weather can lead to overheating of engine if the vehicle cooling system has not been maintained properly. There can be some issues that would cause the vehicle to overheat, the engine could be facing major trouble which include a cracked engine block or other problems that can be caused by a malfunction with the radiator, lack of coolant in the engine, or even a problem with the

SAFETY TIPS: Child Passenger Guidelines

Child passenger safety has been neglected by most drivers, parent and guardian in the recent time; and these has led to an increase at which our minors suffers fatal injuries and death during motor vehicle crashes within our society.

Section 58(4) of the National Road Traffic Regulations, 2004 makes it mandatory for all occupants of a vehicle to use a seat-belt for their safety, the same law further stress specifically on child-passenger safety which provides 4 evidence-based recommendations for best practices in the choice

MOST DANGEROUS TIME TO DRIVE

Thank God it's Friday!.....Why are we thanking God for Friday?.....it is because Friday is the last working day of the week. The slogan has become a popular statement in our society as it is believe that weekend is a time when one can have enough rest after the bustling and hustling of the week. To some, their weekend is meant for social engagements and activities while some believe it is a time to exhibit all the leisure and pleasures they've denied themselves since the beginning of the week - clubbing, drinking, cruising or travel around the town.

If at all we must do all that sorts....I will like you to pay attention to the info-graphic below before embarking on your weekend jolly cruise.

CLEAR HEADLIGHTS, Very Essential for Night-time Driving

There are a number of factors that contribute to the high night-time accident rate in Nigeria; especially on the street of Lagos, drowsy driving and higher rate of impaired driving has caused a number of casualties within our society. Majority of road users – drivers are so conscious of waking up and setting on the road very early in the morning to beat the traffic everyday whereas they pay less or no attention to their headlamp bulbs and windshield wiper condition until such little thing fails and disappoint them; or when stopped by FRSC officials for assessment.

The Importance Of Tire And Its Maintenance Practice 1

Whether what you have on your vehicle is used (tokunbo) or brand new tires, adequate inspection/proper maintenance of your tire is very important because it is the only part of the automobile that has direct contact with the road. 

Tires affect your vehicle handling, ride, braking, and safety. For optimum performance, tires must have the correct air pressure, tread depth, balance and the wheels of the vehicle must be properly aligned.

BASIC KNOWLEDGE ABOUT ENGINE OIL CHANGE

Changing your vehicle’s oil is one of the most basic aspects of maintenance, every vehicle needs it regularly to continue to function properly. If you are setting up an appointment with your mechanic, chances are it’s to have your oil changed. But how much thought do you usually put into this process? do you simply follow the 3 months/4,828 km rule recommend by your mechanics? - It is advisable you know the manufacturer recommendations, and identify the right type of engine oil for your vehicle so you don’t have to bother yourself mechanics recommendations. 

Often times a manufacturer will suggest two or more engine oil viscosity for an engine, such as a 5W-20 or 5W-30, based on several different factors which include temperature. The reason for this is that engines often need a different viscosity based on operating conditions. Knowing how scientists see viscosity will help an owner determine the best oil for the engine.