Has anybody got a better alternative to FORDS main garage/showroom in Pattaya for repairs / service,

 

I need the Timing Belt changed 115k Kms and it was advised to do the water Pump at the same time.

 

Very happy with the car for use in Pattaya and area we use the Toyota 4Tuna for Long trips with all the family

I have a 1.6 Focus, had it all done at Fords Phichit, inc water pump and coolant, also needed a new top radiator hose, total cost 10,672bht, that was in June 23.

 

I thought it was cheap for a main dealer, would have been double that in the UK.

 

 

Service Fee = 1375

Fan belt = 1795

Timing Belt = 1180

Timing Pully = 1000

Coolant = 500

Water Pump = 2950

Top Hose = 1305

 

On 3/13/2025 at 9:54 AM, Jeff the Chef said:

I thought it was cheap for a main dealer, would have been double that in the UK.

However labour costs here at a main dealer are probably a fifth/tenth of the UK ones? 

 

On 3/13/2025 at 9:14 AM, SiamJamez said:

Has anybody got a better alternative to FORDS main garage/showroom in Pattaya for repairs / service,

Before Covid I stopped my gf using them after a few questionable services and after discussions with a neighbour who at the time was QC manager at the localish Ford factory. My gf found a local guy for basic services but our mileage is a lot lower.

I would probably look at someone like Sakda? who gets recommended on here.