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See How Nigerian Mechanic Brought A Smashed 2003 Toyota Highlander Back To Life (Photos)
See how Oshogbo-based Nigerian mechanic “Wanjohn D-Mecho” brought a smashed and near totaled 2003 Toyota Highlander SUV back to life.
Mechanical works done on the car includes changing the shock absorbers; tie-rod heads and sockets; AC system as well as full servicing.

Moment the near totaled Toyota Highlander SUV was towed into the automobile workshop in Oshogbo, Osun State



A Nigerian with the Twitter handle “Wanjohn D-Mecho” has wowed online users after the COREN certified mechanic brought a smashed Toyota Highlander SUV back to life.
In a series of tweets, the engineer shared the pictures of the ride, right from when the smashed 2003 SUV was brought from Lagos to Osogbo to the fully revamped car.
According to him, some of the mechanical works that brought this car back to life includes changing the shock absorbers; lower arms with Bushings; Linkages, tie-rod heads and sockets; the AC system as well as full servicing.




The smashed 2003 Toyota Highlander SUV undergoing reconstruction




Nigerian Mechanic brought a smashed 2003 Toyota Highlander back to life
His works got much reception on Twitter. As at the time of writing this report, his tweet has close to 11,000 likes.
Here are some of the reactions : A user @aladazious said: “Nice job. You sure say that Osogbo no dey dull you? Obe dey Lagos o.”


Another user @divergentscout said: “Guy wetin you de wait for. Men dem de, but make una start pimp my ride bro.”
“Wanjohn D-Mecho” is one of several Nigerian auto mechanics that are experts in bringing back dead cars to life. A similar transformation was performed on a totaled C300 by Nigerian Car Tuner, Khaz Customs.
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