Nigerian content creator and skit maker Gilmore has revealed how he ignored his mother and aunt’s advice against buying a Mercedes-Benz CLA, disclosing that he has driven the vehicle for two years without experiencing any major problems.

Speaking during an appearance on the WithChude podcast, Gilmore explained that his aunt warned him against purchasing the car because of its alleged air-conditioning problems, despite never having owned one herself.

He added that his mother also cautioned him about the vehicle’s fuel consumption and possible engine faults.

‘They Were Advising Me Based on What They Had Heard’

Recounting the experience, Gilmore said:

“My aunty told me not to buy a Mercedes CLA because it usually has AC problems, and she has never owned one before. Even my mother too. The two people wey dey advise me never use wetin them dey advise me for, they just dey hear am.”

The content creator argued that people sometimes project their personal beliefs and assumptions onto others, urging individuals to think independently rather than blindly accept advice, even from their parents.

He said:

“People project their own mentality onto others. You have to have a mind of your own, even to your parents. Telling me that it consumes fuel and does have engine problems, but have you ever experienced that engine problem before?”

Gilmore Shares Two-Year Experience With the Car

Gilmore disclosed that he eventually purchased the Mercedes-Benz CLA and had driven it for two years.

According to him, the vehicle had only experienced minor air-conditioning issues, with no major mechanical problems.

He added that he was planning to change the car soon, maintaining that personal experience should be considered when making decisions rather than relying entirely on what others have heard.

His remarks have sparked conversations online about family advice, car ownership and the importance of independent thinking when making personal decisions.