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Correct.

"Truth in advertising" is a joke in Thailand, advertisers seem to be allowed to make any kind of false claims they like.

I had a cheaper model B&W weed whacker previously, it ran faultlessly for 10 years, so I dispute the rubbish claim. Also been using an electric lawn mower for 10 years, also Chinese made.

I'm in Pattaya.

Thai TV is full of ads for products that are obviously false, like vitamins that give you 20/20 eyesight.

If I bought locaI would still have to send to B&W for repair.

I guess no high temperatures, rough roads or sand and dust in Australia.

Rang them, Samat Prakan is the only one.

Rang them this morning, seems I have to courier the item at my expense to Samut Prakan, there is no official service centre in Pattaya. I was hoping that someone knew of a repair shop that serviced all brands, but I think for peace of mind it might be better to send to the dealership.

Virtually next to the bus station.

I'm after a repairer of things like power tools, lawnmowers etc, not small appliances like toasters and phones.

Johng says it's no longer there.

This means nothing to me.

I bought a battery operated B&D weed whacker/whipper snipper/lawn edger on Lazada about 8 months ago, so it's still under warranty. It's developed a problem either in the switch or a faulty battery, I don't know which, but it runs intermittently and then stops. Problem is the B&D main repair centre is in Samut Prakan and it's going to be a hassle to find a box to send it in, arrange for a courier to collect (and pay for it) when I'd just as soon pay some local repairer who service B&D products.

Why would you not want a longer warranty? And if a car can sell for the same price, or cheaper in other countries with longer warranties, then obviously price is not a factor. Same for equipment levels. I think the manufacturer is just giving less because no one complains so they get away with it.

My experience has been the opposite. When my Triton was still under warranty I never paid for anything other than oil change and filter (usually around 1000 baht), they never tried to push anything I didn't need.

A Swift starts from $22,000 in Australia, same price as here, and gets a 5 year warranty.

Many other brands get the same 7 year warranty, not just MG.

But yet pay the same price, or generally more.

A shower cools you very briefly, but then you start sweating again immediately.

It also seems that the Thais get shafted on equipment levels as well. It's not as though the prices are lower, therefore less specs, quite the opposite in fact.

Not 100% sure but I would imagine you'd have to show required service records to qualify for a 7 year warranty, as you probably have to do to even get 4 years.

I see the MG brand (and many other brands) in Australia give a 7 year, unlimited klms warranty on new cars, yet Thailand only gets 4 years. Why?

Can't see any site where subs are available for this series.

Thanks for the heads up, had never heard about this movie, but really enjoyed it.