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Plain-English guides for Nigerian drivers, with part prices from live Lagos listings. Read up, then ask Clutch before you pay.
Know before you payIs your mechanic cheating you?Most mechanics are honest. Here's how to spot the ones who aren't, and the habits that keep every job fair.SymptomsCar not startingWhat the sound your car makes is telling you, what to check yourself, and what the usual fixes cost.PricesTyre pricesPrices by size and brand, how to read the numbers on your tyre, and why the date on a tyre matters more than the tread.Car guidesLexus RX 350 problemsA favourite on Lagos roads. Here's what tends to go wrong with the RX 350, and what it should cost.Car guidesToyota Highlander problemsThe family SUV of choice for many Nigerian drivers. Here's what usually goes wrong, and what it should cost.PricesOil change costWhat the oil and filters cost, how much oil your car really needs, and how to make sure the oil going in is genuine.PricesCar AC repair costThe usual reasons a car AC stops cooling, from cheap to expensive, and what each part costs in Lagos.PricesShock absorber pricesWhat shocks cost for common cars, how to tell they're worn, and what else a mechanic may add to the bill.SymptomsCar shaking when brakingWhat a shaking steering wheel or pedal is telling you, what to check first, and what the fixes cost.Car guidesToyota Camry problemsThe Camry is everywhere on Nigerian roads for good reason. Here's what usually goes wrong with it, and what it should cost.PricesBrake pad pricesReal prices from Lagos sellers, the signs your pads are finished, and how to make sure you get what you paid for.PricesCar battery pricesPrices by battery size, how to tell if it's the battery or the alternator, and what to check before you buy.Warning lightsCheck engine lightWhat the light is telling you, when to stop driving, and what the usual fixes cost before anyone touches your car.SymptomsCar overheatingWhat to do right now, the usual causes, and what each fix costs, so an overheating car doesn't become an engine rebuild.Car guidesToyota Corolla problemsThe Corolla is one of the toughest cars on Nigerian roads. Here's what usually goes wrong, and what it should cost.