How to be a professional Mechanic in Nigeria. 

Do you want to know the ultimate tips and techniques on how to be a professional mechanic in Nigeria? If yes, you are about to read the right guidelines to kickstart your career. Here are the top 4 tips on how to be a professional mechanic in Nigeria.

No. 1: Always ask, "Oga, who touch am last?”

No matter the type of car and the problem the car has, the first question you should ask the owner is, "Oga, who touch am last?"

The idea here is that whoever fixed his car before you did a terrible job on it. As far as you are in the picture, there are only two professional mechanics that can fix a car, you and me alone.

Even if the owner takes the car to the factory that made it, still ask, “Oga who touch am last ?''. When he or she finally answers, shake your head twice and say, “Na wa o”. Don't say anything after that. In other words, "Na wa o" means that there is a lot of trouble to fix, but you'll see what you can do.

You didn't promise you would fix it; you only said you would see what you could do. And that is what you will do, see only.

No. 2: The engine oil is always black.

After inspecting the car, the next thing to do is check the engine and engine oil. Ask the owner about the last time he serviced the car; the answer doesn’t matter. You must note that when checking the oil color, say it's black. Even if it isn't, and he claims he changed it that morning, it is black. After all, mechanical black is different from normal black.If you don't conclude it's black, you will lose the customer eventually.

Make sure you go under the car often. Unscrew whatever you like and screw it back several times. Just take your time. The idea here is that no matter the car's problem, it is your duty to find five other problems.

Here are some perfect examples; the fan belt has cut, the brake pad has chopped, the fuel pump has blocked, and the radiator aggravator has lost its animator. The more problems, the more money you make. At the end of the day, if he complains, remember to ask “Oga who touch am last?”.

No. 3. The car is partially yours.

As a professional mechanic, you must convince the car owner to leave his/her car for a day or two.

The trick is to confuse them enough to believe that even if an angel fixed the problem, it wouldn't be solved in a day. Inform them that it usually takes six to seven days to fix the problem, but it will only take you two days. This is because you have become a professional over the years.

Once he agrees and leaves, then take the car for a spin. You can use it as a short-term cab, drive your friends to the club, or even pick up your neighbors' children from school.

Do not change your dirty mechanic outfit while doing this. That's your special signature. And if you're caught, tell the owner you took the car for a test drive. At the end of the day, if he complains, remember to ask, "Oga, who touch am last?”.

No. 4: Leave the car more damaged than they brought it.

As a professional mechanic in Nigeria, it is not your duty to fix cars.

That is not your job! Your job, as I mentioned earlier, is to see what you can do. Most professionals don't repair cars permanently.

The idea is to temporarily fix the problem and create five more. In business school, we call it the return on investment.

The goal is for the car to come back to you. For instance, if the problem is the brake pad, repair it but spoil the silencer. If the car overheats, fix it, but spoil the air conditioner.

And if the owner returns to say he noticed his air conditioner isn't working, simply say, "Oga, who touch am last?"

Conclusion:

Well, congratulations to you. I know how you're feeling right now. Like you are on top of the world as a professional Barber. Anyway, if there are other professions you want to learn, kindly send me a message at [email protected], and I will write a special episode just for you. 

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