Scammed in Thailand... & it was my own fault

[@thenakedguru]

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[@jaideedave]

I've bought 3x 2nd hand cars for my daughter here over the years. Every one of them have had many issues. Locals never ever maintain their cars. Not changed the coolant from new. Water in the radiator was super rusty for example. Buy new if at all possible. Or at least buy from a farang.

[@JMgmkh]

Not a scam. Incompetence and lack of knowledge.

[@fireshadow3459]

actually, its hard to say which it was... as we cant read his mind. long story short, ALWAYS go to the people you KNOW are good before you go to an outside place even if its just for a couple questions. insight can be effective to learn what something needs, because they can tell you how to figure out what oil/filters are needed along with other problems

[@Lohse_dos2]

More incompetence than being scammed

[@mickeyp5122]

Agreed

[@kathyhirsch379]

that is a problem if they not shore or don't know something they will tell something .like not to lose fait you cant trust them 100 percent you need to check and recheck

[@thenakedguru]

i hope so but we have heard a number of other stories that make us question this

[@Ned88Man]

incompetence is a national pastime..

[@paulbrend6541]

Iam an ex mechanic living here in Thailand and on advice from many Thais would not risk buy a second hand car , many ex flood cars or smashed repaired cars , also many Thai owned cars are not serviced correctly just fixed when gone wrong , buy new and trucks are best for bad roads , most have long warranty.

[@JJLock]

I also live in Thailand, I've bought new and these days I only buy secondhand, in fact I run my 10 year old rental business on them 😊 But I thank all the people buying new cars, it let's me buy low milage 5 year old cars at half price 😂

[@sumdude4281]

Good honest mechanics are gold any where in the world. Hold on to them tightly and take care of them like a good Thai girl.

[@R-sn1ty]

my first car was an old Toyota. That thing was bulletproof

[@Mikomido5]

Toyotas are one of the most reliable cars esp. if they were manufactured in Japan.

[@thenakedguru]

hearing this alot

[@AmbientWanderer]

I own a 2008 Toyota Vios. It’s absolutely bulletproof. I’ve only had to change the shocks, alternator, basic oil changes and tires.

[@alanrobinson7866]

The most problematic car I've had in Thailand was a Camry Hybrid.

[@brad180564]

I have the same car, 7 years old. I get it serviced annually by main dealer, a bit of a cost compared to somchai mechanics, but they do it by the book. All other fixing I get done at somchai garage. My background is an aircraft technician superintendent retired. I think all conversations you had that were heard in the background were spot on. As a final thought, I would recommend a hot oil change, drain and flush, within a couple of thousand miles. Because the seals and bearings could be affected by the wrong oil you had in it.

[@thomasjohnrobinson4658]

I have a friend who bought a new Mazda from the dealer,it was serviced by the book but when it was out of warranty the Mazda dealership in Chiangrai told him they didn't want to service it any more.

[@nimblemonkey]

Your patience and overall calm demeanor are amazing, mate, just like you were on that overnight train trip from Chiang Mai a few weeks ago 😅 Finding a good mechanic that you can trust is priceless.

[@R3DPR]

It´s one of the biggest headaches out there to find people who are competent and you can trust they know what they are doing

[@Walk-retirement-travel]

True the world over

[@natelong6582]

Pay someone to professionally check out your car before you buy it. I did and it saved me a lot of headache later. The cost was around 3-4 thousand baht. Well worth it though.

[@ajarnsteve1958]

Never trust them. They may work in a garage, but that doesn’t mean they’re machanics !!! I recently bought a motor bike and added a side car to it. The side car had no lights, so I took it to a shop for them to fit some. I said I would wait and I watched them do it. I could’ve done the work myself, but they said they could do it straight away and they had the lights. Anyway, the guy cut the wires too short and had to put a join in the wiring. He literary found the wiring plastic junction box under the side panel of the bike and inserted the wires to the new lights into this and forced the box back together, then wrapped loads of insulation tape around it !!! It only cost me 600baht including supplying the lights. I forgot to say he used secondhand wire also !!! At the end of the day it worked, but what a shit job !!!! So I payed, took it home, went out the next day and bought proper connectors and wiring, and did it myself, the right way. Which is what I should’ve done in the first place !!!

[@anthonycampbell5483]

Unfortunately having a car will always have access to your bank account

[@robor88]

You can buy an OBD2 scanner for around $7 and connect it yourself - bluetooth and an app on your phone will show you any fault codes stored in the vehicle's computer. A mechanic may have a more accurate diagnostic tool, but it's worth investing in your own basic one. Out of interest is your Mazda built in Japan or Thailand? Check the VIN - if it starts with J it's built in Japan, or if it starts with M it's built in Thailand.

[@AmbientWanderer]

Those older Mazdas are built on a Ford fiesta platform. The newer Skyactive series of Mazdas a built solely by Mazda and are far more reliable

[@TenBearsTravel]

I left there after over a decade. Surely you know you can be sent to prison for "defamation" in Thailand. Defamation in Thailand can mean anything at all, and the CRIMINAL defamation law reads, "The truth shall be no defense". This was one of the main reasons I left Thailand.

[@johntheaccountant5594]

I researched into buying a pickup truck for transport in Thailand for over a year. I concluded buying new made sense as vehicles are generally not maintained/serviced properly and a lot have been in accidents. Had the Toyota Hilux Double Cab diesel for 7 years, driven 58,000 kms and trouble free.

[@galdessa1]

How much did you pay for it ?

[@johntheaccountant5594]

@@galdessa1 Retail price for the Toyota Hilux Revo Double Cab PreRunner 2.4 diesel MT transmission was 810,000 baht but paying cash paid 738,000 baht with 3 years warranty and labour on service and included one years premium insurance. I look at it lasting +20 years as so 738,000 baht/ 20 years => 36,900 baht per annum.

[@MickeyMishra]

Its amazing how cheap a car is to have when you can do all your own work.

[@hobo1704]

Yep, I always do everything on my cars.

[@marcusaurelius9123]

Exactly. Easy to change oil & spark plugs.

[@graemeaylward8313]

What a nightmare Ryan! Like you, I have no idea about modern cars. When I was younger and the engines were more accessible, I used to be able to sort out simple problems including fuel pumps, oil changes, windscreen wiper vacuums and ignition and light problems. I also changed cylinder head gaskets, carburettors and ground in new valves. This was on a 1946 Ford Prefect and the old trusted Morris Minor of which I had several over the years. However, now you can't even see the engine to change a spark plug, because everything is covered in. I have to say that servicing in and around Khon Kaen has always been first class even in little local garages. On the subject of the oil, after a change, the mechanics always put the empty container in the boot, plus the old filter, so I should check that it is the right oil, but never have until now. I will do so in future. In addition to our car we have an 34 year old Toyota Mighty X for our land. We also had a rat nesting in the electrical system, which there is very little that you can do to prevent, when you live in an area where rats are prevalent. Put it all down to experience now Ryan and let it go as there is little you can do about t due to the inadequacy of the Consumer Protection laws here. God bless you and the family 😀❤🙏

[@doggydoggywoowoo1233]

Sad but in Thailand, 2 rules. Only buy new and service at main dealer. Even if you have to get finance you will save big in the long term. A car may look great but dodgy thai shortcuts and patching together wrecked cars 😮

[@peterward9755]

So true I brought a new Toyota in Thailand I will keep it for life

[@_Alfa.Bravo_]

... service at "Cockpit" or "B-Quick" is much cheaper and also good and professional

[@JohnMarkwick-t3v]

New every 5 years , no stress , save over time , mg cheap ,

[@rexnex277]

The way people are not allowed to criticize bad work in thailand is one of the most frustrating things about that country ,It seems to me it is just a way of controlling people so the people with power can continue to do whatever they like .if you dont know much about cars then start by doing your reserch and buying a vihicle that is known for reliability a toyota would be a good start.

[@ronniew3229]

Sorry to hear about this kind of stuff Ryan. Lots of big rats in Thailand. My 70 year old landlady and I were run over by a car while crossing the road on the pedestrian crosswalk with a green man showing. Then the car was hit by a tourist bus pushing the car further over the top of us. Broken hip, 3 ribs cracked and massive bruising and contusions. Thai roads are dangerous, I ride my mountain bike very defensively but still the reckless and carelessness ( mai pen rai ) of local drivers is astounding. Crappy people sell crappy goods. I do like the look of the new MG3 or 4 but BYD have some good cars to look at too. All the best Lad. 😉

[@garysmith2137]

I drive a 12 y-o Mazda 2. It's been very reliable. Guess I've been lucky.

[@mcb00m]

Not at all they are great cars that will last for many years with only routine servicing

[@geoffharvey1268]

My lady says buy new car alot of flood damage cars on sale ect your true about liable laws hard to get any redress such is life in thailand I've had 3 Mazdas 3 Second hand each one lasts 5 years or more go get another

[@mariettathornton5924]

Ouch……! Sorry to hear this Ryan😱 Good luck with everything!

[@andrewshinegold6988]

Sounds more like total incompetence. Glad you are all safe especially as the front shock absorbers could have gone at any time.

[@senianns9522]

Just watch the eyes as they are telling you!! A dead giveaway something is not correct!

[@PaulRLight]

I ended up buying a brand new truck. I sold trucks and cars for 11 years in Texas and my Dad is a very good mechanic.Too many potential problems with a pre-owned car. My plan is to keep my truck for at least 10 years. It came with a 3 year warranty and I financed it for 4 years at a VERY good rate.

[@LonnieKlinkenberg]

This was a great video, real life adventure in Siam. Thanks.

[@kevhall4802]

Hard to imagine they got the wrong oil for the service - they would know straight away when opening the bonnet that it is a petrol engine. The mind boggles. When we get a service in Thailand they put the old parts and the empty oil container in the boot in a plastic bag to prove what was replaced and what oil was used. If that happened in Oz you would have a claim against the mechanic to either refund you the cost or replace the incorrect items. Not sure if that would apply in Thailand or if you could be arsed going back to them to complain. For the air cond to be over pressure that them overfilling it when they replaced the gas. WOrse case it blows a seal or a pipe and you lose all the gas. Its not a hard job to remove some of the gas - no reason to have to replace anything or change all the gas. The car seems to be a lemon - for me now that its been fixed up and running well I would be selling it ( before it give you more grief) !!

[@galdessa1]

Oil for the engine has nothing to do with the gas for the car petrol or diesel it does n' matter.

[@ras9875]

The best thing you can use KZbin for is fixing things. Not knowing is no longer an excuse. All the information you need is at your finger tips!

[@thenakedguru]

I’m not sure I could have changed the shocks or pulled out the dashboard and replaced the aircon, nor would I wish to try 👍

[@ras9875]

You need to let your brother-in-law take the car alone. As soon as they see your face the price is at least doubled

[@gharkun]

hi ryan, looks like you've got it sorted now mate. the car'll be feeling and sounding a bit better i bet. the old garage might be worth giving a miss, your new mechanic seems like he's on the ball and can look after you.

[@bobm9784]

I was investigating 2nd hand cars in Bkk about 2 yrs ago. Minefield Main problem is lack of servicing/maintenance and unknown accident history/no means of checking. I bought new.

[@jay.rhoden]

Once you have replaced most of the consumable parts (the things that wear out) in an older car, then your all set to drive it for quite some time. You know what has been done to it, so it's harder to be ripped off again because you know what has already been replaced. For example, next time someone says "You need new shocks in the front" you'll know straight away they are lying to you.

[@pmj50]

always check for drive belts and radiator hoses, fuel and oil hoses…check tail pipe( not while it’s hot) to check for oil , indicates pistons failures …. good luck, happy you found a good mechanic finally…

[@michaelj2528]

Sorry to hear of the continuing problems with your car . Those of us who know very little or nothing about cars we are in the hands of these garages and trust they know what they are doing and what they tell us . Hopefully now you have sorted out the problems thanks to the new garage and mechanic As you say may be better to buy new next time. . Hope things will now be much better , will Damo travel in the car knowing that a rat has been or still is in the car . Always interesting and informative and entertaining

[@STARRUNNER45-e4z]

Thank god nothing serious happened 🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🙏🏼🤍

[@darrenbadger6814]

Adam from "Keis one" on KZbin had to search high and low to find 2 stroke oil for his bike, almost all of the bike shops said that 4 stroke oil is fine, but it's most definitely not fine for a 2 stroke😂😂

[@Joe-mz6dc]

Yikes.

[@justso1823]

That's because 2 stroke oil is no longer mineral based and now synthetic pretty much identical to 4 stroke oil

[@darrenbadger6814]

@@justso1823 lm no expert but Adam says he is

[@colmhaughey7001]

I’ve followed your Chanel on & off for a while I’m a qualified technician & currently a fleet manger of international company should you need any further advice I’ll support you as your a genuine guy…!!!

[@bzaps]

A mechanics tale as old as time itself! Time to cut your losses on this one! For where you are something hardy with a bit of clearance would be perfect.

[@JJLock]

Mechanics love customers like you mate, you keep the fans turning and the lights on 555

[@peterjackson3084]

Sadly you cannot trust any of these so called tradesmen. They have no qualifications and little knowledge, Only the dealerships are backed by guaranteed training and genuine parts. The faulty shocks would have made a wheel alignment pointless . Check your ball joints as they may have been damaged by the faulty shocks. If everything is okay you dont need to change vehicles but if you do get a Toyota.

[@Sanman1212]

Rather than by new consider 1-2 year old with low mileage, Save lots with the depreciation.

[@michaellivingston1823]

I also live in Buriram. I have a Ford Ranger. No problems in now five years from new. Get your sell a pick-up. Also stronger for the pot holes

[@alanrobinson7866]

No problem with my Everest either.

[@EddypattyThailand]

Sell it use for down payment on 4 x 4 because your roads are rough you want big strong wheels. I like the ford everest but its a tank! Izuzu are very popular have a huge following, Toyota will be expensive but most reliable. A pickup is gonna be the best workhorse and you will love the high seating position. You will also feel much safer driving. Hope to see some test drives.

[@fhorst02]

Sadly, driving a 4x4 as a daily driver will set you back a lot per driven km in gasoline or diesel. Especially compared to this car. Yes, shocks and wheel bearings will go faster on bumpy roads, that isn't much different for a truck. True, the truck will last longer with the same shocks and bearings, also cost twice as much to replace (and won't last twice as long)

[@retire_recharge_roam]

We've had a similar experience with a second-hand Isuzu Trooper we bought in Laos. Since buying, we've replaced most every suspension component, the brakes, clutch, steering column, gearbox, and to top it off found a rat nesting in our air conditioner! It was suggested to leave mothballs in the engine compartment and other areas while it's parked (rats can't stand the smell?). Vehicles just don't seem to be maintained very well in SE Asia, so second-hand can be a crap shoot (and finding a dependable mechanic can be tough). Best of luck!

[@ericwithey1275]

I live in rural Southern California for decades, and the rats were a constant problem, one friend actually had a brand new car burn to the ground after only having it for a week, as the rats chewed through part of the wiring harness. There is one cheap preventative measure that I’ve learned and it works great, and is cheap. If you place dryer sheets (think Bounces here in America or something similar there) inside the interior panels, such as the one where your nest was found, it’ll keep the rats out. Seems they HATE It helps smell. You don’t need to take your car apart to do this, just tick them out n as best you can so that they are not unsightly or in your way. I changed mine out about every six months and never had another problem. Hope this helps. Best of luck to you.

[@YuMiGO2023]

I wouldn’t be too concerned with the oil. I use 5W 40 in my Daihatsu and it says right on the container gas or diesel. It is a full synthetic oil from Toyota. New tires would always go in the front, BUT if you have a wheel alignment problem, it would be good advice to not put them there. Until you correct the wheel alignment.

[@dropattieramsammy1462]

It happened every where in the world in the US is the same if you don't have a good and honest mechanic you end up the same like you ot good you honest and let everyone know what to do God bless you always 💖 😘 🙏

[@robertdunn3734]

Yes, here in Thailand, I agree with most of the other posters. Toyota is a great vehicle. Bought a used vigo that was already 10 years old, and kept it for 10+ years. No major problems, did regular maintenance on it and replaced a couple of batteries. Wife wanted to buy a brand new vehicle so we went with the next generation Ford Ranger. Absolutely love it. We adhere to the maintenance schedule and so far no problems. Thing actually gets very good gas mileage. It will get over 1,000 km/tank full.

[@thenakedguru]

We are seriously looking at a Toyota now - was going to be a ford. Ranger but ppl are telling me bad things Robert 😳

[@hobo1704]

​@@thenakedgurustick with Toyota

[@peterward9755]

@@thenakedguruToyota all the way maintenance is cheap at main dealership

[@robertdunn3734]

I would highly recommend a Toyota truck as well. Very reliable vehicles and parts and mechanics that really know the vehicle are available everywhere here in Thailand. This is my 3rd Ford Ranger that I’ve owned over the years. The other two were back in the states. The last being in Alaska. I put that little guy through some pretty rough stuff heading back to a secret fishing spot. Never had any problems with them. I keep up with the maintenance of them, don’t abuse them, but will put them to use. Currently have the Sport 4x4, and love it. It does the best on the highway, (we can drive BKK and back, make another trip to Buriram and drive to Prakhon Chai before having to fill up. I’ve also had it out on some trails around Phanom Rung in 4WD and a few other spots that I wouldn’t even think about taking my 2 wheel drive Toyota. Living on a farm here in rural Thailand I wouldn’t consider anything but a truck. Oh yeah, I also got an engine spray to clean and protect the engine from rat infestation. They recommended to use every two weeks. Easy to use. Just spray the cold engine wait 15 minutes and wipe her down.

[@sam20736]

Buy a new toyota or isuzu truck .but wait 6 to 9 monhts so you have it much cheaper in btc price .... my wife bought a new isuzu truck 7 years ago now 175000 kms and stil drives like new. Dealer in buriram city is good with service. We wil drive ouer isuzu at least another 200.000 kms. Most racing trucks are isuzu as well..... don.t buy a new ford ranger .new engines not long lasting. Guru but not for cars 😂

[@curtchesnutt4992]

Did you check the other rear light/wheel well for mice? If you've got mice on one side, you may want to give the other side a quick look. The ol "once of prevention".

[@Joe-mz6dc]

You are definitely a very smart and still very young fellow so I would suggest you learn the basic stuff and do it yourself especially since you have a good place to work on your car. Changing the oil and filter for example is actually quite easy. Also the air filter and there are a list of other easily replaceable parts that you can do on a regular basis and save yourself a ton of money and give yourself peace of mind.

[@jamesneedham805]

Toyota is the way forward, preferably a new one.

[@thenakedguru]

Lots of people telling me this

[@TrevorCunningham-o1y]

Hi Ryan, having just returned to Christchurch NZ after our 5 month winter escape to BKK and Lop Buri,I will briefly tell you my experience of car shops in Thailand.Having decided to replace all 4 tyres with top quality Michelin at a cost of 15000 baht the garage then decided to gazump the job by saying he would not guarantee the tyres unless we had a 2 page list of other repairs totaling 36000 baht also done.This is not the first time we have had this gazumping behaviour from car repair shops in Thailand.Pick your repair shop carefully and if you find a trusted dude stick with him.Also my advice about looking into a more suitable vehicle for your environment still stands.Think Toyota,think double cab Ute or SUV,they are number one in the world for a reason.Wishing you all the best Trevor ps,your youngest is quite the dancer I see from the main blog

[@wendy-0101]

Sorry to hear that Ryan. Im lucky both my boys can fix my car. 💞💞💞💞

[@ivorscruton5121]

For someone who knows nothing about cars, particularly in Thailand, take it to the dealer. They are at least trained and are provided with the proper tools that the roadside mechanics either do not have or can not afford. As a farang myself in Thailand, and also a mechanic, my best advice is be weary of secondhand vehicles if you dont possess the ability to spot lipstick on a pig. Rodent damage is commonplace. In the six years I've owned my Mitsubishi Triton since new, all the faults were related to mice and rats, my repairs were professionally done by myself. Diesel oil would likely not be a problem as most are compatible with petrol engines, only containing added detergent, which can be beneficial in the short term. Shock absorbers, tyres, brakes, batteries, filters, and so forth are regular consumables, not to be confused with reliability. Remember this, whether measured in milage or hours, Thai values are about 5× what the equivalent would be in a Western country? Routine maintenance isn't routine. it's generally get fixed when it breaks.

[@waldopepper1572]

Humbled, it’s a good Trait.😊

[@dand822]

Sorry to hear about this. If they left the worn shocks on the front. Your front tires are going to wear out much faster.. Just for future reference anytime they are replacing a suspension part an alignment should be standard operating procedure.

[@johnpaulriva5827]

For a truck... get a Toyota or an Izzu. Toyota you can't kill it. But have it inspected first! Or get through Toyota Sure.

[@bartrandsnappy]

Luckily my Dad was a good self taught mechanic and I always watched and helped him which means I understand how cars work. Sadly most people have little to no knowledge and fall victim to the unscrupulous. Best of luck. 👍

[@MarkFerguson-e6d]

When you buy tires here in Australian you need to ask for a wheel alignment. The balance comes free with the tires but the alignment is an extra cost. If you watch them do the alignment it will go onto a machine that that does the job. You will see them get under the car and adjust the rods. I don’t imagine most tire shops in Thailand would have one. They are a very expensive machine. It’s a good idea to take the oil you want with you when you get an oil change. Most shops will have very basic oils in house. Most cars have a recommended oil.

[@seedamontrek]

As someone who doesn’t know shit about cars we bought a used Toyota from a Toyota dealer. It has worked out well for us. Depending on the issues we take it to a local (trusted) mechanic or the dealership. Don’t feel too bad, this sort of thing happens everywhere. You just have to factor out as many bad things as could happen. The next car we buy here in Thailand, it will be new or again certified used from a dealer. We’ll expect to have it for 10-15 years.

[@Yolo942]

Don’t buy a new car , buy a used Toyota , check it first and you will be fine

[@ericlambert9899]

When you get the new vehicle maybe try to put it in your company name as well so you can write off the depreciation I love watching your Channel

[@peterward9755]

If your front shocks are no good it will also wear your tyres out

[@armunro]

Things wear out especially in Thailand and its something to bear in mind when buying a 2nd hand car. If its any consolation my 3 month old ac compressor just suffered black death. No more Chinese compressors so just bought an original Valeo compressor for 7k baht and a new evaporator for 1k. Lots of fun fitting it and then regassing. I do my own maintenance because of the problems you experience.

[@seekhearts]

oil is a big one, and different oils for different climates and temperature ranges. the viscosity to keep it lubricated is so important. probably did it to save time and money, didn't have the right oil or needed to clear through excess batches of other oils. i learned the hard way when i was younger, A$7500 later.... time for a new dmax mate! that's what id be getting in Thailand, endless parts and knowledge over there, and seem to last in the Australian climate too.

[@_Alfa.Bravo_]

I drive a 2nd hand Nissan in Thailand. Bought it from a Nissan dealer, six years old with 65k kilometers on the clock. Dealer gave 20000km / 2 years warranty on everything. These have passed. No issues at all. So happy with it.

[@donxz2555]

Hindsight is great, the comments added are valid, a good mechanic is like the proverbial ‘Rocking-horse shit’ and you bought a Mazda, well it could have been worse you could have bought two Mazda’s But look on the bright side of life that you’re not down to driving a buffalo cart.

[@luboszima_orig]

From this reason I study my motorcycle and what i need to do or replace, then when i come to unknown service i give them instructions without soace to do mistakes. I hope in future will never happend situation like this to you or your family. 🙏

[@philmcleod111]

when you pay the bill do you get a print out of the repairs and parts replaced, if so you can check the parts online, also just look at the new parts to see if they are clean .

[@Joe-mz6dc]

That diagnostic device that he's using is called an OBD2 scanner. It's getting to the point where lay people should be buying those themselves to connect and check their own cars before going in for service so they don't get ripped off.

[@BenMhs]

It's something that I learnt in Thailand. It's easy for thai do set up a business. He wants to do that, he just does it. Don't need any qualification, or experience so mostly it ends in inferior quality job done. If you really want a superior quality, you do it by yourself, or you know someone who works well but mostly they are busy, or you pay a premium price (but this is possible in cities otherwise in rural area you must go far to find the premium garage) Moreover, many Thai don't do the mechanics on their vehicle because it cost money. They will do the strict necessary then when they feel it's getting not good, they sell it...

[@stuartballantyne2358]

Also the diesel engine oil should not have d damaged ur engine. Diesel oil has a detergent to help clean the inside of the engine. My friend alwsys used diesel eng oil in his audi quattro turbo 20 valve to clean inside.

[@jaideedave]

@@stuartballantyne2358 You are correct sir. All they did was probably put in high detergent oil. Recommended for diesel engines, but should not harm your engine if you had it changed out.

[@vsp2801]

I feel you it happened everywhere even here I. States everytime u take the care in they always said this wrong that’s wrong or need to be repaired week ago I took my car in for oil change only it was free oil change right so 30 mins in they told we found 2 problems need to be replaced right away otherwise going damage other parts of engine then the bill came fking almost $500 😮WTF. Cost that much ? Well I look at receipt parts only cost $20 fking labor cost $475 I told my self I will never going to take my car to the fking shop anymore they fking money sucker scam whatever u want to call them . Well I hope in Thailand labor cost ways better in USA

[@3801heavy]

Mazda 2 is bulletproof. If the problems from the less than competent mechanic have been solved then it should last another twenty years. New oil and oil filter every 10kKm is vital. Have had my second hand one for 8 years and it's up to 260,000km and still runs sweet.

[@JoeKyser]

Pressure too high from a scan? Yeah bro yeah

[@colinb8512]

Ryan, of course, I only see the roads that you drive on that you've shown in your vlogs, but when you showed us the Mazda that you were buying, I commented to the effect of 'ohh no, not a tiny car like that for dirt roads'. Perhaps economy was in your mind when buying the Mazda, but it's the wrong car for where it's driven imo. My Thai fiancee lives on a small family farm on the edge of her village. She has an Izuzu Dmax that's almost 20 years old, I think. She has had very little done to it in the two years I've known her... new battery when I was there 2 years ago, I think a minor A/c issue, but nothing much else. It's built for rural roads. I'm like you too... I have very little mechanical knowledge beyond checking fluid levels and tyre pressures. While the problems caused by shoddy mechanics aren't your fault, with the tyre wear, depending on how much distance you're driving week to week, or month to month, it's been recommended for donkeys years to check tyre pressures and signs of wear at least monthly, if not more often. Doing that simple thing could have avoided having to buy new tyres. Definitely buy a vehicle more suited to the terrain on which you drive next time. Good luck. BTW... If you've been able to get Damo to eat more food on a regular basis, it definitely looks to be working. Your lovely wife is looking a lot better in the past few vlogs across both your channels.

[@nikkimclay5474]

I’ve had my Mazda for 15 years with not a single repair or issue !

[@TTWZN]

Di nit wait six months, you will get less foe it and maybe once again other issues will come in. Sell it quickly or trade it in at a dealer for a good price and rebate on a double cab pickup. Do not wait just commit and do it and will reduce the stress about a car.

[@Swizzenator]

Sell it knowing you've made it whole as best you can.

[@brettandsamthailand]

I have Honda vehicles and always take it to the Honda dealer. Buying a new car has the benefit of warranty.

[@alancurtis9155]

Forget local garages, pay extra but get the right job done by only using a main dealer for your brand.

[@AntiTheismForever]

Always a risk dealing with small mechanic shops. Mazda's are generally reliable, use a Mazda dealer to maintain your car service intervals. If the dealer gets the service wrong they should fix free of charge. Never buy a used car without a good mechanic looking it over first.

[@TechnoRiff]

It takes a lot of guts to present your unfortunate situation on YT. Rats can be a problem even in urban areas of the US as they can crawl inside and cause all sorts of issues. A new car isn't going to help this problem, so recommend researching solutions like regularly spraying a strong essential oil solution regularly around accessible areas, especially the engine compartment. Also would recommend spending a bit of time to understand the main components of a car to at least be somewhat knowledgeable. IMO, looks like that suspicious shop took advantage of your trust; very disappointing.

[@unclecraigbaannawk]

I had a rat chew into my main fuse box under the hood and had to change out the entire wiring harness….bummer..

[@ytxmak]

Yes, a new car may lose 20-30% off the lot, but you'll not be shelling out 20-40,000 baht on repairs, and you're going to hang onto it for many years, maintained properly. Sorry, but you cannot lose.

[@smileoften-ft3hq]

Agree if you are going long term ownership and do proper maintenance the cost averages well over the years.

[@mixalis6168]

I doubt they would put front shocks (struts) in the rear, as they would be complexly different! Wheel alignment so far out, you should have noticed car was not tracking correctly ?? I think you should also check tires at least fortnightly, worn tires are bad, especially wet season !

[@Hoxton66]

Wrong oil, Wrong shocks what kind of garage is that, what about other customers cars there.

[@MrTolotony]

Good job it wasn’t a hospital. Wrong leg amputated etc stay safe m8. Know where you’re coming from 😎🙏🙏

[@erlendoelnes7154]

I have a 2018 MG5 for sale here in Buriram. It is on marketplace and it can be seen at Lava Coffee Song Chan Krasang. I bought the car from an American couple in Bangkok that was going back to US and had to sell it in a hurry.

[@byt290]

Being a former mechanic myself. The new vehicles with all the high-tech gear require diagnostic equipment that cost the repair shop a fortune. In some ways its great, in other ways is very bad. (1) How often does the mechanic use the expensive equipment? (2) is the high-tech equipment cost to the mechanic worthwhile or a bourdon? (3) how many models does that equipment work on? (4) how soon will it be superseded or require an expensive software upgrade!!?? Note - just a charge lead on an upgrade will cost a fortune for something that looks no different top your mobile phone charger! Worldwide mechanics get a bad rap. How often did I get a vehicle that had not been serviced well since new. Many cars & motorcycles are driven till they fail, presenting the mechanic with numerous issues to resolve. He now has a customer who a - hopes it won't cost much b - how long before I get it back..."of course" If the news isn't good, then often all hell breaks loose (drama). Are the parts available is the first issue When will the parts arrive Did it cost How much!$? Oh for joy" Note mechanics world-wide are a dying breed. In some countries it's not uncommon to wait months for repairs, & you bet it all cost a lot more than ever before 30 years ago, an engine would be up for a engine overhaul at 50,000ks Now engines are doing 500,000ks and still running. It still costs a lot to own & operate a small workshop. NOTE - insurance repairs can take many months!!!!

[@ex0148]

Did they put a laser on the front and rear tyre to align them with the new front tyre? Cause if they didn't, same problem, just going to wear the shoulder out fast.

[@thenakedguru]

Yea it was all done with lasers 👍

[@WalkingmanPattaya]

Glad you got it all sorted for now guys. Unsafe is never a good thing....am sure you miss Betty Blue in a way. Ahhh...life in rural Thailand is filled with amazing things, yet along with that you are having automobile/saleng transportation disasters ... glad you are keeping your cool because of defamation laws. Rats...oh my that is surprising/ Keep calm and carry on. Peace and Love Y'all

[@boxcartwilly]

The problem with Thailand is a lot of people don't like to say that they do not no something, so if you don't no and they don't no they will just try and bluff it and hope for the best. If you can afford it buy a Toyota Hilux or land cruiser , get it serviced regularly and keep it forever you will be able to pass it down to the children it will still be going stong when you are not.

[@nospaces2]

I used to work for a company that uses Hi-lux and Land Cruisers as the base to build armoured vehicles and they are supplied to at least 2 countries' special forces and also many country's embassies. They use Toyotas for a good reason!

[@nospaces2]

Sorry for all the problems you have been having, I bought a SurfShark VPN via your link yesterday btw😊

[@fredmidtgaard5487]

I don`t want to appear as a wanna-be smart type, but you should always think about what they might think and double-check everything. I have a garage in Tanzania that I always use. I know little about cars, but I normally ask an uncle to do it. He knows them, talks to them, and stays and follows what they do. It is quite common that good parts are being changed with old parts... so you need to have someone there to watch them. And we always use the same garage, if possible.

[@StaffanLiback]

Oh man. That is rough. Should never have sold those buffalos.

[@InTransitGaming]

He is using a launch scanpad. I used them back in New Zealand when i was an apprentice. When trying to find a problem in a modern car a scan tool should be used as a first point of contact.

[@drdr76]

I Just spent 16000 baht for a Thai to install new cement counter tile and sink. It should've been a two day job. After 8 days and having to keep buying tile because of his mistakes, I told him to go home and not come back (I had already paid him). Now my kitchen water pipe drips (after he changed it). I will do the job myself. What I've learned is that Thais often don't know what they're doing. This guy was a cousin of a friend who said he knew how to do this work.

[@glennamyhotspur]

If the garages messed up, then they should be liable for fixing it!

[@fhorst02]

Sorry, not in Thailand. There is no liability. And publicly complaining about it will give the company a bad name. Doesn't matter if it is true or not, doesn't matter how obvious and bad they fcked-up... Going public, you need to pay a hefty sum, or spend time in jail. Defamation laws... Heck, even tourists aren't safe, placing a negative review on Tripadvisor did land one in jail!!! (Wesley Barnes, 2020, google it) So be aware, there is no liability and no way to publicly shame a company for their bad work.

[@djnor1979]

New battery should be around 2000, if you leave your old one with the shop. This is a small engine. I've just repaced my battery in my Kia minivan, and it costed 2300 baht ... Front shocks should cost around 1500-3000 baht / pair. The high pressure can be caused by overcharge or faulty regulator valve at the compressor. (As well as not correctly working fans at the radiator, for example clogged up with dirt) Fixing the A/C overcharge is simple, just connect the gauge set and check the high and low pressure, if the high side is too much, release some gas from the system ... IF your radiator is clogged, you should give it a thorough rinse with high pressure water, and it will be good as new.

[@Brutish1]

I will give them the benefit of the doubt - inept not evil. Also possible language issue if you didn't have Damo or her brother along.

[@douglaswilliams4274]

This is shocking ! Very frustrating Ryan.. I would tend to believe this is incompetence.

[@thenakedguru]

I think you are right Douglas 🙏