Merry Christmas & Happy New Year from CarpartsNigeria

Dear Customers,

As we enjoyed time with our family this holiday season, we had opportunity to reflect on the things in life for which we are most grateful. Obviously, family and dear friends came to mind, along with the necessities of life that are so often taken for granted. We also found ourselves thinking of our loyal clients – those like you who have chosen to become part of the CarpartsNigeria family. 

At this time, as we start a New Year (2016) and strive to live up to the resolutions we set on New Year's Eve, we’d like to take the opportunity to personally thank you for c... Read more

STOLEN VEHICLE 

Please Help CPN Customer - STOLEN VEHICLE - Silver Toyota Corolla

I would like to bring to your notice that my car was stolen on Sunday, 20th December 2015 around 4:20pm where we parked opposite Basketball Court, Ilupeju, Lagos. I have reported to the police who are already conducting their search.

Car details below:
Make: Toyota Corolla 2004, LE Version
Colour: Silver
Reg. No: KUJ 181 HN (Abuja)
Chassis No:  2T1BR32E54C221324

Description:
There's a slight crack on the windshield that runs from the top to bottom at the cen... Read more

ENGINE - CHECK YOUR BELTS

CHECK YOUR BELTS

At the front of your engine there will be a series of rubber drive belts that loop around various pulleys, driving everything from the alternator to the a/c compressor. Rubber perishes, more so in extreme conditions like those found in an operating engine bay. Get your timing belt and accessory drive belt checked every 25,000 miles, preferably replacing it every 50,000 miles

2017 Infiniti Q30

2017 Infiniti Q30 First Drive

Audi and BMW have owned the premium C-segment for almost a decade now thanks to the A3 and the 1 Series (and 2 Series). Benz's A-Class has become less of a retiree's option and has spawned a popular (if not particularly good) sedan (the CLA) and a crossover (GLA). Down in the lower-class decks, machinery from Subaru is punching well above its weight, while Volkswagen's Golf owns the market in Europe.

This all left perennial premium pretenders like Lexus and Infiniti with a problem: how to convince buyers their C-segment machinery was genuinely premium if they were based off a volume-sellin... Read more

Lexus LC 500

Lexus LC 500 coming  2016

Believe it or not, it's been nearly four years since we first saw the Lexus LF-LC Concept. Its swoopy style and spindle grille kicked off a big design revolution for Lexus, and we saw a number of LF-LC design elements work their way onto production cars. But now, rumor has it a full-on production version will see the light of day, and soon.

Motoring.com.au says the LC 500 coupe will show its face at the 2016 Detroit Auto Show in January, and we have little reason to doubt this. In fact, it's kind of been a long time coming. The LC was reportedly approved for production in 2... Read more

Porsche turns up boost on 911

Porsche turns up boost on 911 range with new Turbo and Turbo S

You didn't honestly think Porsche would stop with just a turbocharged Carrera and Carrera S, did you? No, that'd be silly. Of course Stuttgart had to follow up those two smash hits with a new Turbo and Turbo S. Naturally, both cars build on the 370-horsepower Carrera and 420-horsepower C2S.

The base Turbo offers 540 horsepower and starts at $160,195, while the Turbo S packs 580 horsepower and demands an extra $28,900. Adding a folding fabric top to either model will drive the cost of entry up by $12,300, regardless of o... Read more

AC COMPRESSOR PROBLEMS, PRICE AND BRANDS

AC COMPRESSOR PROBLEMS, PRICE AND BRANDS

AC Compressor troubleshooting
The air conditioning compressor is one of those parts of the car that are typically used for long hours and typically gets a lot of usage. It has been seen that AC compressors are generally reliable and don't fail easily. 
If it does, it is often because of some other reasons. The point is, never replace a compressor in a hurry without detecting the full problem. Otherwise it is quite likely that the new one will also fail. 

Why AC Compressors fail
Before we go on pinpointing the r... Read more

Safety Tips

Three Car Safety Tips for Toddlers

With a toddler on board, even a quick trip to the store can sometimes seem like a hairy rollercoaster ride. Keep your pint-size passengers protected and secure on the road with these tips:

1. Avoid car seat mistakes
Most new parents admit that installing a car seat can be perplexing. Even experienced mommies and daddies don’t always get it right. In fact, some disturbing statistics show that 73 percent of parents fail to either set up a car seat correctly, or get their kids properly strapped in.
Let’s face it: getting a petulant toddler buckled up ... Read more

5 startups chosen

5 startups chosen at DEMO Africa to pitch in Silicon Valley

One of the continent’s most-talked about startup events, DEMO Africa 2015, recently concluded with five startups chosen as the winning teams to pitch in Silicon Valley.

Out of a total of 650 applications received from startups across the continent, 30 startups made it<... Read more