Car advice please

[ratcliffe]

Hi expats and forum readers,

I am looking for some advice about my car.... to cut to the chase I need new brake pads and possibly my disks 'skimmed' or whatever its called... basically I wore down my brake pads until death. Before anyone gives me crap about how dangerous that is.... I have not been in a financial position to get them fixed.

Currently my car is off the road, so don't panic!

I just need to know where I can take my car which is a Honda City (2013) to get sorted. I want a trustworthy place but don't need the expense of a dealship.

Can anyone recommend a suitable mechanic or garage where they have had work done that was not too harsh on the pocket? Can anyone give me a realistic price of what I should expect to pay. 

I also need an oil change. Any ideas on what that would cost?

I live in the city near CM gate....

Any advice will be highly appreciated

I would also like any recommendations on insurance companies as mine has run out. I paid 18k last year for class 1.  Does anyone know if you can pay monthly rather than yearly. Who has got good insurance and has positive experiences?

Thanks

 

[chingmai331]

Don't most tire shops offer brake service?  That's where i would try first, and of course those shops are very common in town as every car/truck needs tires.

[transam]

B-Quik do all that..Google B-Quik promotions, on the page you will find the cost of pads for your ride, they do "on car" skimming too...

[cmsally]

Streetview

 

This place deals with only Honda, very reliable and reasonable.

 

[pgrahmm]

ProAuto is about the best & most conscientious you will find...

Pricing is honest & fair....

Modern shop & equipment with good technicians....

Ton speaks excellent English....We service 3 cars there & the service is outstanding... 

I have horror stories about the chain store suggested earlier....

On the 108 not far from Macro....

Plus a great place to grab a great burger just across the street behind the gym - Wild Hog Saloon.....

Check out the good comments on the TVF thread about them or their FB page....You won't find better....

[taotoo]

I'd go to Honda - things like brake pads are surprisingly cheap and they'll do it right first time.

[pgrahmm]

2 hours ago, pgrahmm said:

ProAuto is about the best & most conscientious you will find...

Pricing is honest & fair....

Modern shop & equipment with good technicians....

Ton speaks excellent English....We service 3 cars there & the service is outstanding... 

I have horror stories about the chain store suggested earlier....

On the 108 not far from Macro....

Plus a great place to grab a great burger just across the street behind the gym - Wild Hog Saloon.....

Check out the good comments on the TVF thread about them or their FB page....You won't find better....

Sorry - should have also mentioned...Once known with them they will pick up & deliver/roadside calls within a 9k radius @ no additional cost (also drop you off).....If you have a Line or Messenger app & leave the vehicle they will report to you including pics of work/needs + of course have any discarded/changed out parts held for your review.....

I'm retired from automotive industry management (Toyota/Lexus/BMW/Dodge) & it's a pleasure to deal with these people.....

I waded through a lot of substandard service shops here (including 1 Honda & 1 Mits dealership) until I finally found ProAuto....

[Thailand]

Pro Auto 100%

[naboo]

Another Pro Auto fan boy here. Recommended him to others, everyone happy with work and price. 

[Samuel Smith]

OP, go to your nearest B-Quick, & ignore all the other hype ? 

[pgrahmm]

5 minutes ago, Samuel Smith said:

OP, go to your nearest B-Quick, & ignore all the other hype ? 

Bad choice.....FMOE.. 

[vinegarbase]

7 hours ago, ratcliffe said:

my disks 'skimmed'

Do you mean have your rotors turned? B-Quick and Pro Auto will be comparable for a job like yours. Brakes and oil change isn't hard work. Get a quote from both and see who is cheaper.

[Thailand]

Last month at Pro Auto.

Front brakes changed,skimmed all around.

Wheels/tyres  rotated, balanced re aligned etc.

Oil and filters changed. New bulb fitted rear brake light.

Free coffee and Internet if required.

Total 3,600 baht.

[silverhawk_usa]

Pro Auto.........the owner speaks perfect English and can explain/understand any concerns you may have.  To me, that alone is priceless.

[elektrified]

A very good Honda mechanic is located on the narrow little soi across from the soi that goes to the Dara Dhevi Hotel. There is a sign just as you turn into the soi. He used to work at a Honda dealer. Very reasonable prices and will not try and sell or replace anything that is not 100% necessary, but very busy small shop so you may have to go and make an appointment for 3-4 days in advance. He does not speak a word of English. Only uses Japanese Honda synthetic oils.

 

But you can get brakes done everywhere...