BENIN City CAR DEPOT

19/06/2023

By following these tips, you can help to stay safe if you experience a tire blowout.
1. Inspect your tires regularly. Check your tires for signs of wear and tear, such as cracks, bulges, and uneven wear.
2. Rotate your tires every 6,000 to 8,000 miles. Rotating your tires helps to evenly distribute wear and tear, which can help to prevent blowouts.
3. Keep your tires properly inflated. Check your tire pressure regularly and inflate your tires to the recommended pressure.
4. Avoid driving over potholes and other road hazards. Potholes and other road hazards can damage your tires, which can increase the risk of a blowout.
5. Have your tires serviced regularly. Have your tires inspected by a qualified mechanic at least once a year.

By following these tips, you can help to keep your tires in good condition and prevent blowouts.

Thank you for reading! Hope you found this article helpful!

19/06/2023

HOW TO BEAT A BLOWN OUT TIRE
If you experience a tire blowout, there are a few things you can do to stay safe:
1. Stay calm. It is important to stay calm when you experience a tire blowout. If you panic, you are more likely to make a mistake that could lead to an accident.
2. Take your foot off the gas. The first thing you should do is take your foot off the gas. This will help to slow down the car and reduce the stress on the tire.
3. Steer the car in a straight line. Once you have taken your foot off the gas,Do not brake or swerve, as this could make the situation worse.
4. Pull over to the side of the road. Once you have steered the car in a straight line, pull over to the side of the road as soon as possible. Once you have pulled over, turn on your hazard lights and wait for help to arrive.

19/06/2023

THE 5 MAJOR CAUSES OF BLOWN OUT TIRES
What You Need to Know

Blown out tyres are a nightmarish experience to any road user, and often can lead to traumas - both physical, financial and mental.
It can happen at any time, and it can lead to serious accidents. In fact, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), blown out tires are responsible for an average of 33,000 accidents each year.
There are a number of factors that can cause a tire to blow out. Here are the five most common causes:

- UNDERINFLATED TIRES: This is the most common cause of tire blowouts. When tires are underinflated, they are more likely to overheat and burst.

- OVERINFLATED TIRES: While it may seem counterintuitive, overinflated tires can also be a cause of blowouts. When tires are overinflated, they are more likely to experience a sudden loss of air pressure, which can cause them to blow out.

-DAMAGED TIRES: Tires can be damaged by a number of things, including potholes, road debris, and sharp objects. If a tire is damaged, it is more likely to blow out.

- TIRE DEFECTS: In rare cases, tires can have defects that can cause them to blow out. These defects are usually caused by manufacturing problems.

- Sudden changes in speed. When you suddenly change speed, the force of the acceleration or deceleration can put a lot of stress on your tires. This stress can cause a tire to blow out, especially if the tire is already damaged or underinflated.

16/06/2023

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What is a Donut Tyre?

Like a spare tyre, a donut tyre is a replacement tyre that is stored inside your vehicle in case you get a flat tyre and need to replace it. Unlike a regular spare tyre, though, a donut tyre is actually smaller than the regular tyres on your vehicle in order to fit into your trunk. Because it’s smaller and less durable, though, it’s important to consider how fast you can drive with a donut as well as how long you can expect one to last.

Donut tyre

If you’ve been driving around on a donut tyre it’s important to get it replaced as soon as possible. Don’t keep driving around with a donut. Instead, make your way to get it replaced.

How Far Can I Drive on a Donut Tyre?

Donut tyres are only meant to be temporary fixes for a flat tyre until you can safely reach a tyre service center to get your tyre replaced. In general, most donuts should not be driven on for longer than 50-70 km/h

How Fast Can You Drive on a Donut Tyre?

Because donuts are smaller than standard tyres, they aren’t built to put up with the same stresses — they have little to no tread, and are more of a stopgap than anything. And since they’re smaller than your vehicle’s other tyres, they have to spin faster to keep up with the moving vehicle. Because of all that, you shouldn’t drive faster than 50km/h on a donut.

How Should I Drive with a Donut Tyre?

Because donuts are only stopgaps before you get to a service center for a full-size tire replacement, your vehicle’s performance will likely be compromised when you’re driving on one. Take the following precautions when driving with a donut:

Be ready for compromised handling, cornering, and braking.

Drive slower, generally no more than 50 km/h.
Beware that your traction and stability control systems won’t be working properly.
Make sure the tyre pressure is where it needs to be.

Good Morning

13/06/2023

We apologize for our recent absence from social media. We have been working hard to improve our inventory system, train our sales team, and develop new offers to protect your purchases. We will be back soon with more updates.

In the meantime, we will not leave you empty-handed. We will continue to share important car tips and links to reputable dealers. All of this is absolutely free!

BCCD is here to serve you, and we will continue to do so to the best of our ability.

13/06/2023

Hi,

We hope this message finds you well.

We're writing to let you know that we've been a little bit quiet on social media recently. There are a few reasons for this:

* The cost of cars has gone up significantly in recent months, so we've been taking a step back to observe the trend and make sure we're still able to offer you the best prices.

* We've also been working on some improvements to our inventory system. We had some issues with our previous system, so we're taking some time to get it right.

* We've also been training our sales team on new sales techniques. We want to make sure we're providing the best possible service to our customers, so we're always looking for ways to improve.

* We're also working on some new offers and initiatives to protect your purchases. We want to make sure our customers have the best possible protection for their property, so we're always looking for new ways to do this.

We know this is a lot of information, but we wanted to keep you updated on what's been going on. We'll be back to our usual posting schedule soon, but in the meantime, please don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.

Thanks for your continued support!

BENIN CITY CAR DEPOT

09/05/2023

EXCELLENT CAR FOR SALE
Year: 2004
Make: Toyota
Model: Camry
Trim: Le
Price: 2.5m
Condition; few months used, nothing to fix
Just registered before owner upgraded to Lexus ES350
Location: Airport Road, Benin City
Settlement: 100k
Contact: +2347062931199, OR 07069048353

01/05/2023

This is why we do business. A lot of people have been talked into buying dead or dying cars. So many others have been talked into purchasing cars that are useless for their purposes. Others have been misinformed and bought cars that gave them problems or been oversold. I exist to fix that. Benin City Car Depot's only reason for existence is to assure you that whenever you buy, whatever's the price, you matter, *first.* We seek to understand why you need a car so we can figure out what the best car for you is, and work around your budget to ensure we give you the best quality at unbeatable prices! We care for you more than making sales, and we are concerned with your well-being rather than making quick bucks off of you. We may not be swift, since we undergo so much trouble to ensure customer satisfaction but we are efficient, honest, reliable and professional. Not one of our close to two hundred prospects and clients since inception last August has complained about our services and that's commendable. Thanks 🙏

01/05/2023

Hey, guys! Can you believe it's already May? This is the month of endless possibilities and new beginnings. And to kick things off, we've got some exciting news for you.

Are you ready to ride in style? We're about to hand you the keys to your very own set of car doors! Get ready to cruise around town and explore new places. Say goodbye to walking or taking the bus, and hello to speedy breakthroughs!

Are you ready to ride in style? We're about to hand you the keys to your very own set of car doors! Get ready to cruise around town and explore new places. Say goodbye to walking or taking the bus, and hello to speedy breakthroughs!

May is the perfect time to try new things and push yourself out of your comfort zone. So, why not start by hitting the road and discovering new horizons? Maybe you'll find a new favorite restaurant, park, or even a hidden gem in your town that you never knew existed. The possibilities are endless!

And here's something else to keep in mind - BCCD cares about you. We want to make sure you have the best experience possible this month, so take advantage of all the opportunities that come your way. Don't be afraid to take risks, try something new, and have some fun along the way.

So buckle up, roll down the windows, and let's get ready to embrace the awesome possibilities of May!

30/04/2023

SHOULD YOU USE UBER?

Just three days ago, I interviewed a cab driver in one of our Nigerian campuses, asking him why he decided to go for self service instead of e-hailing platforms like Bolt and Uber. He paused, looked at me, his looks alternating between anger and pity, took several deep calming breaths before answering my question so fast I thought he was rapping. “See this my car”, he said, palming the dashboard of his neat but old year 2000 Nissan Primera, “na 300,000 I take buy am! Within 3 to 5 months, I do work my capital back, make profit sef! I don chop more than 5 to 6 times the capital for this motor since I buy am, and I dey proud say na my own hustle, nobody dey command or force me to do wetin I no wan do, if I charge you and you no way, you move, I carry the next person! I prefer my independence, but no be that be the only reason why. Make I tell you, my guy.. “ and he went on to open my eyes on several aspects of the e-hailing sector and how it affects drivers that I hadn’t previously thought about.
We’re zooming in on these points briefly
1. Lack of independence – you cannot set your own prices, you are used by the platform you work with and discarded when it gets rough because you
2. Suffer costs of repairs independently – the company doesn’t contribute a dime to helping you regardless of the faults incurred in service
3. Cost to start is wayyyy higher than self-ride – to get a Bolt standard car is not cheap, and even getting the car on hired purchase or balance n carry brings high interest margins and terms and conditions that just aren’t worth it. Sometimes, due to the terms or profit margins incurred, the driver ends up being a slave to either the platform or the owner or even both.
4. Cost to maintain the business and keep it running is high – due to ‘customer satisfaction ' being the keyword of these platforms, prattling to customer’s desires such as constant A/C being put on, car has to be constantly neat to please customers. Keeping the car in such conditions is not cheap!
5. Commission taken by platform per ride – for each passenger you take you pay the platform a set price, sometimes as high as 35% of total earnings. This means if you carried a passenger for #1,000, you automatically give the platform #350! That’s a whooping amount, being that they do nothing but provide a means for you to drive your vehicle. For those doing hired purchase, by the time you remove owner’s amount, that 650 will be somewhere near 450, and that’s also minus fuel and maintenance money, minus food allowance! New slavery!
6. Your earnings are somewhat controlled by your passengers – being that your passengers rate you, and this rating in turn affects your position and earnings, your wages are controlled by passenger whims, and not by your genuine driving ability.
7. Inability to cancel rides – some platforms penalize you for each ride you cancel, because you have annoyed customer, irrespective of the true situation. Also, if during the course of a ride, you discover that the road is unmotorable, you cannot turn back. It’s a case of you must finish what you started!
8. Security and life challenge – these platforms all appraise the drivers and scrutinize them well, but there’s no such security verification process for passengers. This has led to cases where drivers have been maimed, kidnapped or killed by criminals and their cars stolen.

When he finally paused for breath, I was at my junction, and it was then I realized we’d been talking so engrossed we hadn’t noticed how much time had passed. I smiled at him, and as he gasped for breath, I shook my head and wondered if ever a time would come when drivers would have a platform that actually listened to their complaints and was eager to help solve their problems, especially the security challenges aspect. Or maybe if they could use more affordable but safety oriented and guaranteed cars.
Maybe one day soon, we’ll see a driver and passenger oriented platform emerge. Till then, we remain,

Yours proudly,
Michael Adonis Daniel
M. A. D.,
BENIN CITY CAR DEPOT
B. C. C. D.

30/04/2023

In the end, it’s the space, luxury, speed, and uncertain leg condition of the Accord against the peace of mind, fuel economy and cramped interior of the Civic.
For private or family use, the Accord is the greater option as it is more spacious, and with the right materials you can easily monitor the legs. For public or transport services, the Civic is the greater option as it gives you the utilities required while providing excellent fuel economy.
Michael Adonis Daniel,
MAD,
BENIN CITY CAR DEPOT.

30/04/2023

HONDA: ACCORD VS CIVIC
WHICH IS BEST FOR YOU?

The Honda. It’s been around for a pretty long time, one of the first car brands to grace the newly tarred roads of Nigeria (at least it seems that old to me). Yet over the years, its two most common lineups; the Accord and the Civic, have managed to rack up a bad reputation. Everyone usually has two extreme opinions on the Honda – either they’re the best thing since sliced bread or they’re total disaster to be wary of!

The roadside mechanics aren’t making it any easier for people to form new opinions with their comments like, “Avoid Honda o!” or “EOD no good at all!”, “The car dey drink fuel!”, “If you buy EOD, legwork go wan kill you!”

Not to worry though, because this article will give you an honest insight about the pros and cons of the Honda Accord and Honda Civic models.

If you took the time to read this article from the beginning then you’re probably wondering, ‘what does EOD mean anyway?’

EOD which means End of Discussion is simply another name for the Accord (the 2004-2006 models).

The EOD is the “Camry” of the Honda lineup – it is spacious, luxurious (for a Honda anyway) and is pretty fast (if you get the V6 option).

When compared the Accord to the Toyota Camry of the same year, it is:
• Cheaper
• More luxurious
• More reliable in terms of engine stability and durability of spare parts
• Easier to maintain and repair

The only major drawback of the EOD is the ball joint (legs) - Honda messed up there big time. The legs pull off anytime, especially if you replace them with the cheap Chinese variants. They can be really distressing when they begin to plague you – sometimes it’s so bad you’ll think your village people are after you. If it comes to this point, I suggest you look for original replacements, which don’t come cheap.

The Civic on the other hand, is the "Corolla" of the Honda - less luxurious, less roomy, less well designed. It is a shabbier version of the Accord, but has two things in its favor;
• It consumes less fuel
• Has NO leg issues.
To put things in comparison, we can say that:
1. The Accord is luxurious and more premium than the Civic, but the Civic is more economical.
2. The Accord is spacious, whilst the Civic is a compact car.
3. Accord gives devilish leg problems, whereas the Civic is leg problem free.
4. The Civic is more expensive than the Accord.

In the end, it’s the space, luxury, speed, and uncertain leg condition of the Accord against the peace of mind, fuel