WILD LAOS - Chinese Lady Scams us Big Time

[@spirittaos]

Good job filming this and standing up for yourself.

[@shannonquinn8687]

Worked in China eight years. Price gouging is commonplace. They look for any opportunity to take advantage of people for their own profit.

[@tublisvaj8966]

Best advice… don’t even work for them. Because they treat you like shit..

[@darhornghow8846]

Tats very unfair racist and prejudice remarks!

[@DrThoj]

Thanks for exposing such bad business so people are aware & stay away from it.

[@graemeaylward8313]

Well done to you both for standing your ground against that Chinese woman. I feel so sorry for the Laos mechanics who are forced to work for her, but they have to earn a living for their families and I am sure that mechanic jobs are few and far between in that area. As you so eloquently put it, "They are the filling ing the cheese and scam sandwich". It was good to see Nini laugh at that amidst her anger. Scammers will eventually get caught out and then they will have no customers. You certainly won't get caught out like that again. Hope you get the problem with your rear end sorted out soon. Oops that makes it sound as if you have piles, but you know what I mean. God Bless you both and keep you safe on your travels 😀❤🙏

[@laisaeteurn8434]

😂😂😂😂 they do that in Amerikkka too even worst. Instead of talking about other country fix your own

[@80skid4ever8]

Scams like these are everywhere. Even here in the US, we have car dealerships still scamming people of thousands of dollars. It's sad.

[@laisaeteurn8434]

US is even worst 😂😂😂😂

[@saigongriffin]

The scammers from China have had to go to other countries to avoid the Chinese police. In the region Laos, Cambodia, Thailand, and Myanmar are favorites to avoid the law, and its questionable if they arrived their legally since the borders are porous. But most of time its big money, this is small time but still the same mentality. And they mostly prey on their own but this woman’s a bit greedy and preying on others. Good to stand your ground, she’s in NiNi’s country.

[@CaptainKremmen]

There have been quite a few reports of Chinese criminals being rounded up in Thailand recently, both high-end gangsters and more ordinary ones. While that's great for Thailand, it probably means even more of the criminal types will be looking for soft targets in other countries.

[@txmale5070]

Why you don’t buy american

[@vickwozniak162]

This same Chinese doing in Australia- That way I call them Chinese assholes !!!

[@teoschatz8430]

🤗🙏🏼! So sorry this had happened to you guys, hope it gives everyone awareness of scams being all around us; especially by phone, and usually the elderlies are the unfortunate ones. Thank you for the video. Take care.

[@prescottosegie]

Thank you for sharing this it definitely a reminder for me to be careful overseas

[@chrisperkins7331]

Hi Guy's One of life's lesson's it that money is a drug for some people, the more they have the more they want. I bought a couple of similar bearings recently for one of my projects, and they were around $1 each. Quite often just repacking the bearing with new grease will fix the problem. It is hard to let the anger go when you get scamed., but living in Lao a long time has helped me with the processes. One interesting thing was all those cars out the front had Chinese plates, so that is who is getting scamed mostly.

[@60somethingontheroad26]

I applaud you for staying so calm. I think I would have exploded from anger. Take it as a lesson learned and move on. Nothing you can do about it now.

[@anthonylee6954]

I understood the problem in the first few minutes. Of course they scam. I'm surprised that you were so surprised.

[@kaox44]

Good god I hate people like this. I’ve noticed that there are more and more scammers now in Laos. There are more scammers in the US now too; the worst part is…they are protected by the law under the LLC. Lesson learned.

[@lloydguenther6102]

I've had mostly good experiences in China. I have wonderful Chinese family and friends. There are bad apples everywhere. But, they always bargain for me, don't let me buy.😊

[@daddybob6096]

Hi Todd. Lucky you've got NeeNee there to do the interpreting. Well Todd, you know as well as me scammers are everywhere, Aussie and here across the ditch as well. I'm surprised you had a worn wheel bearing. I thought at first it could have been the drive shaft universal joint, but then, they are not common to fail. Whats the mileage on your ute, Todd? Bob.

[@craiglatham]

After seeing the love you have given to everyone , This has broken my heart. I've unfortunately come across these creatures in Thailand.

[@byt290]

Your correct....if noise goes away when your foot is off the pedal (no load( then good chance is a universal joint in the drive shaft. It's a bit complicated in this circumstance. NOTE: before you leave home & trusted mechanic. Get a full check up. Compression test. Charge system test. All brakes / tyres/brakes / brake fluid/ cooling system / air-conditioning. Then your good to go a great distance with few if any issues. Note - battery life these days is about 2 years. Don't push your luck on that !!$$. All the best mate🇦🇺😎🇦🇺

[@NowinLao]

What it was, no mechanic could've picked up.. Video coming soon about what it is 👌

[@byt290]

@@NowinLao so its just as well they did pick it up.

[@annavannasith5042]

I had the worst experience with the Chinese in Luang Prabang. They are just so rude, no consideration for others.

[@Danny-bl2wk]

Thanks for the warning for all foreiners travelling to Laos mate. 👍

[@familytabrizi76]

In montreal price for press bearings like yours is +/- 55 can $ + 1 or 1 1/2 labor for each side. About 150$ to 200 can$ each.

[@markh2615]

You live and learn Todd ,sorry to see this happening to yous and as you said Scammed by Chinese not Laos , never had any problem myself in Laos ,very good people indeed ,take care guys 🙏🙏☮️

[@James_118]

Politicians , Lawyers, Salesperson , Car Mechanic are considered untrustworthy individual, trustworthy ones are scarce .

[@davidjackson7715]

Learn to repair your own car then

[@buk6199]

What is that song in the background at 3:37? I love it. Can you please give me a link to it? Thanks.

[@antruok4950]

Gday mate I’m just catching up Great to see you both still smiling and laughing - price gauging pretty common - if you are a Farang - then add a bit more ? - Thanks T

[@Bobwa2008]

Unfortunately that’s the way it is many bad Chinese con artists. My wife is from China and I’ve beef many times, when they see a white guy the price goes up,experienced it myself many times.

[@Wilko11]

Went to Boten on the border and it was like the wild west. Lots of crooks, dodgy casinos and it seemed pretty much lawless.Most Lao people I told about going there, didn't understand why I would want to go.

[@johneverett6751]

Todd mate..Get rid of that thing..Toyota..Seriously. you are not a car person. I AM...Toyota..Todd...41 years in the car trade

[@NowinLao]

I have something in mind 😉

[@kclim2631]

Sad that you been scammed. The lady should have quoted a) firstly, for only the investigative job price, and then b) once the fault/s is/are identified, the repair cost (per side or per pair etc). It is fair that they need to charge for the time spent on the investigation and dismantling/rebuilding the car. The lady should not blindly quote you WITHOUT knowing how many bearings need changing, and then CHANGING the price when she realised (or pretended) the job was bigger. It is understandable that she needs to charge for the investigative task, as it is not just a simply look/see assessment, but involved dismantling time. Changing price midway through the job is not right; she needs to improve her quoting process. If she wants to charge a premium price due to her garage isolated location that’s fine - but her quoting process needs to be upfront, clear and fair. WE enjoy your video very much. Keep it up.

[@mikegilyeat3213]

Thanks!

[@mikegilyeat3213]

Hope it helps the front end mate!

[@NowinLao]

It will indeed, thank you Mike 🙏

[@pauljensen421]

I used to be a car painter if the paint is acrylic lacquer it wont overspray but if 2 pack or enamel it overspray's hope that answers your question mate

[@darhornghow8846]

One duck, one chicken! There is 2pcs of parts needed for 1 corner. If 2corners meaning 4bearings needed.

[@mikegilyeat3213]

It happens all the time mate. That said, a bit of knowledge and the right questions, can weed out the BS!. However, in remote areas, such as those, with limited choice, it comes down to "Gut Feeling". Might be time to bite the bullet and replace the road warrior mate. It's been there and back since your channel started, over not so friendly roads. I'd say have a Fosters, but...

[@keithminchin1817]

Keep us posted on what the problem is once you get to a reputable and competent workshop.

[@NowinLao]

We will 👍

[@paulcleary7437]

I never do business with Chinese people in Cambodia for the same reason. Even the Chinese driver who took us to Laos last week showed up with a car full of passengers in an old bongo van when we agreed to pay for the whole taxi for ourselves. The misses got them to remove all the passengers and lower the price

[@costasworldofmusicmemories5792]

Harriet and i had bad experiences with auto repair shops in the past. it does happen very often but when it does You lose your faith in people that repair things. Do let us now in a future vlog what the outcome is when you take your car to your Auto Shop in Vientiane? So sorry for you guys that you were taken. All the best . 🙏❤🙏 Jim and Harriet. Richmond, Va.

[@NowinLao]

Yeah it's not a good feeling Jim. We do find out what the problem is and get it repaired during this trip.. video to come 👌

[@markforrester1888]

I had the same experience in America once. Front end parts for my van cost as much as the damn van was worth but really didn't need all of it. Only the bad part. Sucks to be held hostage like that. Especially from your neighbors.

[@donjordan8174]

Best to keep watching to make sure you got the new parts and not just put back old ones

[@rider660r]

From what you described with the rear sounds like it may be the driveshaft U joints going bad.If it is it'd be best to do them all in that section of driveline. Did the noise in the front go away? When a wheel bearing goes bad it is best to just do them both. I actually have to do the carrier bearings in the front of my vehicle one day it's nice out.The way they design them anymore I have to pull the whole front differential out of it too get to the bolts that holds the cover on to even drain the gear oil.I love my '68 Bronco,it wasn't designed with that sort of idiocy. There's a good many mechanic scammers here in the US and is one reason I try and do all my own work if I have the time.There is a certification that "professional"mechanics must have to work on vehicles here,it's called an ASE Certification. It was started (quote from ASE) " created in 1972 in response to consumers needing to distinguish between potentially incompetent and competent automotive technicians"...... I think the majority of them only get their certs because they paid for the class...there's a lot of them I wouldn't even let change the air in a wheelbarrow tire.Most all of them are just plug and play mechanics,they have no diagnostic skills and only knows what the computer tells them.I just call them part swappers,as that's about all they do till the problem is fixed. I come from a long line of mechanics,my grand father was one of GM's first 25 Master Mechanics and did some R&D for them out of his own garage,his brothers all worked on cars,my father was a M48 tank mechanic in the Army from '57 to late 60's and later a heavy equipment mechanic on a large road construction company for another 40 yrs,and I been wrenching on anything with an engine and/or nuts and bolts tires or tracks since I was 7-8 (about 43yrs). The chinese,I'm so sick of their garbage here in the US breaking so much that I'll never deal with them let alone trust them.

[@mczcz9116]

Such a bummer and evil from the Chinese woman.....I can understand your frustration, but I agree you must up your guard against Chinese people if THIS is HOW they scam and cheat other people, Lao people and workers and foreigners.

[@bobcat2960]

Todd and Neenee, so terrible to hear this, even knowing it does happen to others sometimes, though it still makes it a bad thing when someone is taking advantage of anyone else. If it were truly a miscommunication, then it's understandable, but when it isn't because of that, it just makes it worse to have happen-especially when it's yourself-and you are both familiar with things like that and more experienced what to look for than those less 'aware,' and it still happened. Does prove "it can happen to anyone" just makes it a shame there are 'scammers' everywhere and they look like everyday people. Good news on getting the 4-wheel drive shift fixed at least, and it cost only 2.5mil, ouch! Another good news/honorable thing you did (prior video) to let the ladies browse-take some useful outfits/clothes for themselves due to you/Neenee's kind, caring, sharing hearts that won't be changed due to negative prior event(s). Stay Healthy, Happy, and Safe to you both.

[@NowinLao]

Thanks Bob

[@AiJaiDeeSaMer]

Chinese just being Chinese here. We had seen them worse than this in Thailand and elsewhere. LOL

[@aznprnz2225]

Thanks for lmk! I'll try to remember who she is AND that shop, if I ever go to that area when I'm visiting Laos.

[@First_Emperor]

Sorry you two beautiful people (inside) got scammed by these ridiculous Chinese operators. The good thing is everyone watching your video knows not to support such business.

[@nevillelomas6368]

Hey Todd, It looked like the cars getting the over spray were Chinese registered. Just hope the car owners come back at her for the overspray especially the red car. Keep up the good work. Nev

[@ajiroakomo9163]

Hope such greed doesn't pollute lovely, beautiful and honest LAO people.

[@davidh1927]

They pull that crap in the US too. I hate dealing with them

[@perpetualmoto]

Lots of people will say, "you are getting a great deal bc it cost me XYZ for me in my area" .....but the fact remains it never feels good to be taken advantage of bc of how you look or what someone thinks they can get over on you... understand ur frustration. been there before mysef with bike issues when mechanics think they can get more from me bc of my skin color. I tip mechanics when appropriate for great service.

[@davidmiller1627]

I watched this video and I must say, you have to remember you are a foreigner. The price always doubles when they see farang. I never go to the market with my wife because of this.theres a price for locals and a price for us. happens all the time. We look like atm's.

[@AiJaiDeeSaMer]

Price for Farang and price for the locals? That's not the case here. This is a pure scam.

[@julianshalders6047]

Four wheel drive switch, maybe the problem, will make grinding noise , if defective,

[@nraughmoobyaj8088]

Scammers are wherever: around you and me everyday. I live in America and I recently got scammed for an oil change. The mechanic told me that a synthetic oil change would cost $70. Guess what, after they changed the oil, they said $150(just an oil change) and I paid for it and didn’t argue back because it wasn’t worth it (just don’t go back to his shop). I don’t like to say the skin color, but he was a White man.

[@NowinLao]

I have no doubt he was white. Scammers come in all colors.. but I'm not going to stand by and let them rip me off. That just gives them more confidence to do it to the next guy.

[@julianshalders6047]

Next time physicaly check for bearing adjustment by pushing both ways with your hands, on the tyre , if there is play in the wheel, simply adjust bearings 50 dollar job mate, if you are not mechanically minded😊

[@julianshalders6047]

Chinese own most businesses, Laos, Cambodia, one big corrupt scam, Cambodia has many casinos, no autonomy at all , wild life suffer as a consequence

[@Disgruntled_Ex-Hippy]

Not a wheel bearing. Wheel bearings are easy to replace. But it is NOT a wheel bearing for all the reasons you stated. Not brake pads or rotors either. BTW - I've never gotten away from a mechanic for less than $1,000 in the USA

[@mtnmandeluxe5429]

Not Chevy sealed bearings. You have to change the entire hub. Been that way since at least 1992

[@Disgruntled_Ex-Hippy]

@@mtnmandeluxe5429 Thanks for the information

[@Swaggerlot]

Another example of why to avoid Chinese crooks in any location..

[@DadePomsouvan]

I can totally understand why you are upset, as I would be as well, but to criticize all Chinese are scammers is a little much. Not all of any group of people are bad nor all are good; bad people come in all shapes and sizes and colors. I am saddened to see what had happened to you, but it is a lesson well learned, thanks for sharing!

[@NowinLao]

You right Dade, not all. My emotions got the better of me, it could happen anywhere in the world I know. Thanks

[@vDub_mk5_ndo]

Hopefully, it wasn't just the worn cv joint. Maybe driveshaft joints 😬

[@MrGeckolo]

I’m quite sure it’s everywhere. I got rip off so many times here in U.S. it’s hard to find the honest ones because there might be only one that’s honest out of 50 😆

[@phengcha7472]

Could be the drive shaft or u joint, but from what you described, could it be wheel bearing from the whining. But when you said you left off the gas kind thru me off... i gotta test drive to indicate the issue.

[@phengcha7472]

One way to see if it the wheel bearing is to free spin the wheel, you'll hear it.

[@danieltoo2008]

Often times, making shorter loss if better than fighting back. Smarter move... Just moving on and forget the extra added loss.

[@tengthao6709]

Wow. That’s remote. It is so different from Vientiane.

[@TY-yf2dr]

Nice end

[@davidvalez2256]

Don’t worry about an Aussie dollar ATM. You are so lucky to be doing what you are doing with her ……

[@darrenwilson9549]

I woulda loaded up the back of the Ute with their workshop tools!!

[@_Alfa.Bravo_]

Thanks for the warning. That bosslady looked very hungry indeed. Hope noise does not come back so soon. Auri sacra fames. Much luck on your ways

[@terranceyeo3087]

to be honest todd its suprizing its lasted as long with them road maybe give it a good sevice when you get back

[@mongtkb]

it's probably the nearest shop if the locals don't go to her, they'll probably has to drive hours to the nearest city to get it fix maybe 1/3 of the times bad experience but 2/3 of the times good experience - kinda like someone staying in a abusing relationship😅

[@johntheaccountant5594]

If you thought the noise was from bearings, you could carry on driving as it will only continue to damage the bearings that need changing anyway. You can then take it to a proper garage that use genuine parts and know what you are getting for your money.

[@NowinLao]

This was definitely not the bearings.. as we soon find out 😏

[@donjordan8174]

She I’ve got moto or car repaired in Thailand they’ve put the old parts in car and empty oil containers.. good service

[@homebrandrules]

3 DIFFERENT LANGUAGES + chinese whispers + car mechanic = Dantes hell nevertheless interesting insights Toddmeister

[@jordiking2481]

Oh no guys Charlie Cheap motors...as a labor contractor in the past I always had problems with Chinese....

[@AiJaiDeeSaMer]

Avoid all Chinese is your answer. LOL

[@whocared..1128]

Todd, where is the shop located at..? Must warning people not going to this shop.

[@rryder994]

So let us know what exactly was the problem and has it been repaired?

[@anthonynorth-iw5ih]

Can’t wait till there running world.

[@yajcaivplawv88]

Sadly there are scammers all around us awaiting to take our hard earned money. Hopefully in the end they get what is coming to them. 😡😡😡😡

[@johnbunt4914]

Do you think that if you had car trouble in the aussi outback that you would pay Sydney prices to get the car fixed. Of course the outback garage would take advantage of your desperation and lack of competition. I think you got a bit irrational in this video mate.

[@NowinLao]

It wasn't about the price John, we had already agreed on that It was her trying to squeeze more out of us once the cars pulled apart by pretending a communication error. Even her own staff verified it was a scam.. said she does it all the time.

[@davidjackson7715]

I've repaired cars and tricks In remote areas in Australia for many years , it costs much more to access parts and it costs much more to live there . I'm totally over helping city people out of trouble , I've only tried to help and will never do it again ,,,, ever

[@bradwhite9869]

This tin shack in northern Laos 30km from the Chinese border definitely doesn't have a problem with access to parts or the cheap labour. In comparison a professional workshop in Vientiane with high real-estate shop rental and city wages would have higher overheads than that shed. It's a blatant ripoff scam.. and to compare Aussie city vs remote country prices in parts and transport as it would work in Australia.. you can't compare those two.

[@sonevongkot6046]

True some Chinese are rude. I hate Scammers like that, do not go back to her.. shop

[@KennoRob]

Yep... Lesson learnt there Todd....Good ol China ..I don't even go to a Chinese Restaurant.. any other country...no problem

[@billweis7638]

Google search make, model and the issue. It is amazing how well it works on most things. Not only cars. Used it last weekend on my truck, did not even need to call my mechanic

[@nesmith777]

You should have paid attention to your Spidey sense. If you feel something is dodgy, keep walking. Having your car towed to Vientiane might have been cheaper. LOL.

[@donbrashsux]

Chinese scammers everywhere you go not just in Lao

[@agentmmarts3059]

12:00 There was surely a misunderstanding problem there. Language barrier is an issue but must be critical particularly on Chinese Nationals. Stay safe there Comrades.

[@teebxyooj1987]

Wow!! Painting cars right next to other customer vehicles smh🤦🏻‍♂️

[@NowinLao]

Imagine owning that Range Rover!? 😡

[@teebxyooj1987]

@@NowinLao I'd be furious😡😠🤬. Thank you for always sharing your videos in Laos Todd. Take care🍻

[@killeyx]

the song on the background is good. may i ask who the singer is? Thanks

[@lingdinh4510]

Hi Todd. Was it the uni joints on the tail shaft?

[@maccastime]

Definitely not wheel bearing noise,could possibly be timing chain.or maybe water pump,I had a Isuzu pick up in Hua Hin with similar noises.it was both. Back in Aus now but returning to live in Jomtien in August.safe travels.

[@davepb5798]

Unfortunately, the strong taking advantage of the weak seems to be standard practice in some cultures.

[@arvindkatiyar526]

From what you described the gear shift plate could have worn off,your video shows the gear plate on the floor

[@juans3728]

Todd when ever you take your vehicle to be worked on set your cell phone to record your agreement with the owners asking, when you leave let them know the business will be on KZbin.

[@khamthoun3379]

Report to authorities....Oh never mind there is no authorities to take on the Chinese...So sad

[@russroy6688]

Expensive lesson but still a lesson, AVOID Chinese business anywhere!!!

[@NowinLao]

Lesson learnt 👌

[@unclecraigbaannawk]

bummer...I would of said ok fix it then just give the 2 and say you'll call police....

[@HumbleGolds]

Interesting shop how things just done on the fly. The open air spray paint lol. Yeah bad business practice. Im confuse thought so many cars there. Must be the only place.

[@darhornghow8846]

Simply just communication error. Don't think too much please 😅

[@NowinLao]

That's why her staff admitted to us that she does it all the time.. ok 😏

[@G-Hawks.]

I’ve been saying this for years. We let them come into Laos, and the government keep pocketing the money from them. This was gonna bite them in the arse. Cant really blame the Chinese. Blame the corruption in Laos government .

[@ntsismuaschannel8680]

Next truck, get a Toyota. Chevy in Laos maybe not a s good as Chevy in Montana, U.S.A. We have a few Chevy.

[@wearemysticking]

I'm sorry you both had to go through that, I was really pissed just watching it. I hope you're both doing well other than this bad experience.

[@Macjohn1419]

Wasn’t there any people of authority in the village? I would have told that woman that I will file a complaint with authorities in the next town. Usually they want to avoid investigations and they would rather back down than to be in the sights of local law enforcement.

[@sexygirlove20]

this town is the wild west ....

[@charlesmcdonald8654]

Yeah, right, file a complaint, and then you get in trouble.

[@ayangdidi5524]

Good advice. Chinese in Lao country are very greedy. Perhaps this woman had no official registration and it would have been good to tell her you have relations on high level in Luang Phabang or Vientiane.

[@Macjohn1419]

@@ayangdidi5524, sometimes a simple threat will make her step back if only for awhile. She may be having an illegal business or improper paperwork to be there and could possibly be sent back to China. As long as no one stands up to her, she’ll continue her shady business practices.

[@AiJaiDeeSaMer]

The Lao government is just as corrupted as this Chinese lady. LOL.

[@sandngold8439]

Yep rear drive line probably a uni joint gone dry like you rekin 👍🏼 You wouldn't want to own that Range Rover ay it will be a contract cleaning the screen 😒

[@blocka58]

pretty typical, no surprises there.

[@marvinjacobs7058]

there is a Wombat under the hood mate .........

[@geofferyrobertson6608]

one has to pack those tapered bearings real good , have to really push it in .... takes awhile

[@stanleystuart2008]

Yeah I remember a guy in Thailand tried that on me ah just for one this price for two I said that's your problem not mine

[@thummakhoong]

I try to avoid them as much as possible.

[@simonbarrett9568]

If you was in China and phone the police in China thay I would sort this out. that why the lady is in loas not China . Chinese are very nice people you get scams all the time in all countries the people xishuangbnna are very nice people in China very nice place

[@Tracksidebench]

There is dishonest mechanics everywhere ! Sorry that happened