I posted this as a reply to another thread, but forgive the new topic. For years I've been trying to find a repair shop in Bangkok that specializes in Mazdas (and maybe other brands - but specifically Mazda). Anyone know of one? I'm sick of the dealers who only want to sell new parts rather than just fix things (e.g. take it apart, fix what's broken, no need to buy an entire assembly, buy a used part if necessary). I used to have a Volvo and found a really good Thai guy near Asoke for that. Don't have that car anymore.

Sometimes even the dealerships can be a bunch of thieves and cheats. Always a hit or miss as for many things. I shifted to public transport, trains, planes to move around and avoid the hassles., 

Try looking on a Mazda facebook group or on pantip.

On 8/14/2025 at 6:35 PM, Middle Aged Grouch said:

Sometimes even the dealerships can be a bunch of thieves and cheats.

That's why I don't want to take my car to a dealership for service. I don't think they'll cheat me, it's their Service/Parts Department business model I don't like. They are in the business of selling brand new parts - like a full power mirror assembly - as just an example - rather than taking the mirror assembly apart, and replacing the worn out bit inside (which they could order if they wanted to). But instead of paying 500 baht for the smaller part + labor (which isn't much here), they'll charge you 5,500 baht for the new mirror assembly plus the labor. A mom/pop auto repair shop would just 'fix' your problem, rather than try to sell you expensive brand new packaged-assemblies like the dealer.