Man Laments as Engine Knocks after Car Got Stuck in Flood During Rain, Mentions Price For New Engine
- A Nigerian man showed how his car got stuck in a flood during heavy rainfall in an area in Lagos
- He opened up on how much he paid “agberos" and towing vehicles to help him move the car from the road
- The man cried out as he mentioned the price for a new tokunbo engine after his current one got knocked
A Nigerian lawyer cried out as his car’s engine got knocked out due to the heavy rainfall in Lagos.
He showed a video of how his car got submerged and stuck in the flood during a downpour.
Source: Instagram
In a post by @omonilelawyer on Instagram, the man narrated how he got injured while trying to navigate the floods.
The lawyer also opened up on the price for a new tokunbo engine for his car after the current one got knocked.
He said:
“How Lagos Flood finished my car and knocked the engine completely. Watch the slides to the end. This happened at Gbagada road linking the 3rd Mainland bridge opposite Burger King. The flood was so much that when I came down from the Car, the water was almost by my neck.
“I was literally swimming to cross the road and falling into different deep gutters because the floor covered the gutters. I was lucky not to get drowned but got injured in the process. To push the car out of the flood, the Agberos collected ₦20,000 from me despite all the begging.
“They showed Zero Sympathy and said its the only way they can see money to eat, and their prayers have been answered. The towing vehicles made serious money towing numerous cars. I spent ₦95,000 to tow the car back home and this is with serious begging and haggling. Mechanic checked the car and confirmed that the Engine has Knocked.
“I Inquired about a new Tokunbo Engine and I was told between ₦1.8million to ₦2.5million. I am in tears!!! Which kin wahala be this?”
Watch the video below:
In a chat with Legit.ng, the lawyer mentioned the problem with the roads and what the government should do about it.
He said:
"I believe that road does not have enough gutters and canals to channel the water when it rains away from the express road. Those that constructed that road did not make adequate provisions for floods thats why that place always accumulates plenty water whenever a light rain occurs. They need to find a way to channel the water so that it does not affect people's cars like mine when it rains and leads to flooding."
Reactions as man's car engine got knocked
@inflatablestore1 said:
"Can insurance cover this ?"
@nwobodo_7 said:
I deal on cars. Nothing is wrong with your engine bro. Just let the water dry. Drain all the engine oil. Put a black oil and start the engine for a while before replacing with a new oil and filter…. What you should be worried about is electrical problems…."
@nedy_pictures said:
My questions is why not turn back after u meet flood along your way? Why do people keep on driving when they come face to face with flood."
@kerllzmusic said:
"Everybody Dey advice make he sell the car, what about the person wey go buy am?? Y’all are saying “don’t fix it, it’ll have serious electrical issues and can catch fire soon...just sell it” Again I Dey ask, what about the person wey go use him hard earned money buy the car??"
Source: Instagram
In related stories, it was reported that a lady's father's car was stolen while another man showed his parents' reaction to his third car.
Man abandons car for micra vehicle
Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that a Nigerian man had abandoned his car to purchase a Micra vehicle, which consumes less fuel than others.
His decision was due to the recent increase in the price of fuel across different states of the federation.
An expert, who commented on the story, gave conditions for the car to work perfectly with less fuel,
Source: Legit.ng
