A number of motorists further shared their ugly experiences in the hands of mechanics .
Stealing vehicle parts
A Facebook post by Mahori Guruwe , highlighted some of the challenges motorists face in the hands of mechanics.
Guruwe lamented that a mechanic based in Ngong, Nairobi stole his muffler. A muffler aids in dampening vehicle emissions and engine noise.
After realizing that the muffler was missing, Guruwe reported the issue at Ngong Police Station
Another motorist Eric Bundi, added to the debate stating that his wife had parts of their vehicle removed at Grogon, and would only realise when she was selling the car to another person.
Richard Owino stated that it cost him over 130K to import the same gadget to replace one which was stolen by a mechanic. Actor Abel Mutua also recalled a mechanic who sold nearly every part of his vehicle.
Exchanging motor body parts
Some mechanics exchange legit body parts for fake ones, which will require repair or an exchange later on.
This allows them to accrue benefits as the motorists are forced to return for servicing later on.
Hiking prices of motor parts and servicing
“A friend of mine had just completed her driving scand bought a Vitz. Sometime later on, she began noticing little oil leaks on her driveway. When she approaching a random mechanic, he gave her a long list of parts that require replacement or servicing. Of course this was not necessary. The mechanic took advantage of her upon realizing that she was a new owner who knew nothing about cars,” a friend of victim sated.
Mechanics were accused of mostly targeting women clients for this particular trick.
Vehicle theft and identity
A crackdown by the Directorate of Criminal Investigation exposed a vehicle theft and identity syndicate in Ngara in February 2020.
A group of mechanics collaborating with hackers were apprehended for manipulating data on the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA).
An official from NTSA was also accused of colluding with the hawkers and mechanics to swindle unsuspecting motorists. Fibre laser cutting machines used to cut number plates, and a compressor machine used for painting number plates were recovered.
Vandalizing vehicles
Mechanics were further accused of meddling with vehicles to siphon money off their clients.
They reportedly mishandle breaks and gear linkages to interfering with the workings of the car. They also meddle with the clutch and propose a motorist to buy a new one.
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