Owning a car in Nigeria is a love-hate relationship. One minute, it’s gliding through traffic like a dream. The next, it’s overheating in the middle of Lekki-Epe Expressway, with you standing by the roadside wondering why you didn’t just order a ride.
And it’s not just about traffic stress or bad roads. Most of the breakdowns we deal with could’ve been avoided if only we paid attention before things got serious.
Cars are like humans. They need regular checkups, quick treatments when something feels off, and urgent care when things spiral. But here’s where many people get it wrong: they wait until their car starts shouting — literally — before doing anything.
This is where understanding the three types of car repairs becomes your ultimate cheat code:
The Preventive Repairs – the care your car needs before it complains, slides into Corrective Repairs – the fix after you’ve noticed a fault and crashes into Emergency Repairs – the “God abeg” level, when your car has had enough.
If you’ve ever spent hours in a mechanic’s workshop on a day you had plans, or watched your car get towed in embarrassment, this blog post is your roadmap to avoiding the same script.
Let’s break it down before your car breaks down: keep your car loyal not just good-looking.
1. Preventive Repairs: Catching It Before It Catches You
Most people only visit a workshop when something is already wrong. But that’s like waiting to fall sick before drinking water and they say Prevention is better than CURE.
Preventive is what you do to keep your car running smoothly before it starts misbehaving. It’s the oil changes, the brake inspections, the battery checks, all the small actions that stop big problems from ever showing up.
At Strongmas Automobile, we don’t just run routine checks. We study your car’s unique pattern and make sure every bolt, belt, and filter are doing what it’s supposed to do.
Key preventive services include:
- Engine oil and filter changes
- Wheel balancing and alignment
- Brake pad and fluid inspection
- AC servicing and gas top-up
- Battery tests and replacement
The best part? Preventive work is far cheaper than repairs. A thirty-minute visit can save you from a two-hour roadside wait.
2. Corrective Repairs: Fixing What You Should’ve Prevented
So, your car starts sending clearer signals. Maybe it’s jerking when you accelerate, making strange sounds, or taking too long to start, the AC is blowing heat, and something’s not right.
Welcome to the world of corrective repairs. This is where your “I can still manage it” mindset starts costing you more. If your car is talking, listen early.
At Strongmas Automobile, our diagnostic tools take the guesswork out of the equation. We find the fault, fix it fast, and get you back on the road with confidence.
Common corrective issues include:
- Failing brakes
- AC no longer cooling
- Check engine light that refuses to go off
- Gear slipping or delayed response
- Electrical malfunctions
At this stage, the repair costs start climbing but you can still save the situation, we use proper diagnostics to find the real issue fast, without guesswork. You bring your car; we bring our tools and expertise. No trial and error.
But here’s the thing: if you ignore this stage too? You’re heading straight into….
3. Emergency Repairs: When You and Your Car End Up in a Tough Spot
Now we’ve entered the danger zone. This is when your car says, “Enough.” No more hints, no more signs. It just stops moving.
Emergency repairs are stressful, unexpected, and always expensive. Whether it’s a dead battery in traffic, an engine that won’t start, or overheating in the middle of nowhere, nobody wants to experience this.
Yes, Strongmas Automobile responds to emergency situations and fast. It’s also when most people finally take car maintenance seriously but by then, you’re paying the price for all the skipped steps.
But we’ll always be honest with you: Prevent it to avoid this stage entirely.
Most emergencies could have been prevented with earlier action. That one funny sound you ignored last month? This is how it ends.
Strongmas or Stress — You Decide
Your car doesn’t need magic. It needs maintenance. And there’s a clear difference between being car-proud and being car-wise.
Preventive care keeps your ride smooth.
Corrective work gets you back on track.
Emergency fixes? That’s what happens when you ignore the first two.
At Strongmas Automobile, we’re not just another car repair center. We’re your partner in smarter, stress-free vehicle ownership. From minor tune-ups to major overhauls, we’ve got your back and your bonnet.
Strongmas Automobile handles emergency repairs, of course. But the real win? Avoiding this stage altogether.
Your car isn’t moody. It’s just tired of being ignored. Show it some love today or pay the price tomorrow.
Keep your car from catching an attitude. Book a preventive check today at Strongmas Automobile and enjoy stress-free driving.
📍 Visit us at Km 49, Olokonla bus stop beside Petrocam Lekki- Epe expressway, Ajah, Lagos or call 09061700051 to schedule your session now.
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