ZZZ Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 In the case of a break down who do you call for help to fix/tow the car? Looking for something around Pattaya but also if there is a nation wide service like a Thai AAA. Service must be able to speak English. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loytoy Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 Local motor cycle taxi drivers will sort out most problems for you at a slight surcharge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lazeeboy Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 as said people will help for a fee,ive got the local garage number who will come and get me if a problem on the island or if off he calls his nearest friend/garage,maybe someone up there does the same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuban Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 Thai AAA. Service must be able to speak English. There is a 'Thai Automobile Association' - however I believe they are really just an owner's club that organize events rather than offer a break-down service. They have a web-site, mostly in Thai. There is a network of tow & repair providers across the country, I am aware that one means of accessing that service is through an add-on extra availible through one or two (a few?) insurance company's First Class insurance cover. I do not know of any other nationwide organised service like this. My own plans should I require such assistance would be via contact with the local police - they will have the details of local firms that tow away wrecks and these companies will be within the car repair network locally. As for a Gold Star telephone support service with mobile English, French and Latin speaking patrols stationed to be at your side within 20 minutes of an assistance call with a spare Engine Control Unit... I think we are off into the realms of fantasy. Once you leave the first class world of the airport, Thailand itself is a bit more bamboo and bent coat hanger - if you know what I mean. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkinbkk Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 (edited) These guys are a global outfit and have bilingual technicians. http://www.mondial-assistance-thailand.com..._assistance.htm We have signed up, but not had use for their services as yet, so I can't vouch for that! Edited September 15, 2008 by jkinbkk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grtaylor Posted September 15, 2008 Share Posted September 15, 2008 I've been very happy with Car World Club, who have helped me on a number of occasions. They do speak English on their emergency number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 Local motor cycle taxi drivers will sort out most problems for you at a slight surcharge. Best service ever ))) Honda have that kind of service around country. I've used one time in Bangkok because had some problem with the battery. They have English speaking operators and the service guy come by motorbike after 15 min and fix the problem. This service free of charge. I think Toyota and other manufacturers has the same service Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuban Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 I've been very happy with Car World Club, who have helped me on a number of occasions. They do speak English on their emergency number. Great - never heard of this group before (I have Googled for road side rescue before when I was looking for such a service) can you indicate rough costs. Have you called them out when outside Bangkok ? Do they fix road side or just tow away? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BSJ Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 These guys are a global outfit and have bilingual technicians.http://www.mondial-assistance-thailand.com..._assistance.htm We have signed up, but not had use for their services as yet, so I can't vouch for that! If they are connected with travel insurance company of the same name here in Oz they are 'R' soles! Before they settled my claim they did everything to delay paying up. Three months it took! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdechgan Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 I've used CWC before, very good and quick service. I think the first emergency is free. I had a battery gone dead on me. The membership came free when I changed tires at the Goodyear Eagle store. However I didn't renew the fees because I never used them after. If my car does have a problem I just park it and take a taxi back home. In the morning I call my local shop and they will take care of it for me. Usually dealers have onsite service and towing. Just in case check your credit card policies. SCB has a service, I think others do also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grtaylor Posted September 16, 2008 Share Posted September 16, 2008 I've been very happy with Car World Club, who have helped me on a number of occasions. They do speak English on their emergency number. Great - never heard of this group before (I have Googled for road side rescue before when I was looking for such a service) can you indicate rough costs. Have you called them out when outside Bangkok ? Do they fix road side or just tow away? I think the annual cost is about 1,900 baht. For that, as a far as I remember, you get three free tows up to 40Km. I've been towed three times, once off the Bangkok-Chonburi motorway, and twice from Pattaya to Chonburi (before there was a GM dealer in Pattaya). On the third occasion, which was a Sunday, the motorbike rider said "If you had a Toyota I could have fixed it today". I sold my Opel soon after, and bought a Toyota. Since then I've never had to call them out! They fix roadside when they can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jingjoke Posted September 20, 2008 Share Posted September 20, 2008 I was just browsing expatmotors, a TVisa sponsor-see masthead, and at the bottom of their current veh stock listing at http://www.expatmotors.co.th/stock.html they offer the following: 'We can now offer break down recovery from 2,000 Baht per year for any car or truck.' Seems OK. BTW, I do wish they would get around to actually publishing the price list at their page - it's been empty for months (dare I say year) despite their disclaimer that Full updated price list coming soon...... Yes, I know, new cars and ipso prices are only just coming on the market now (Sep '08); but, then they were at this time last year too. Not a complaint...just an observation...after all they are a sponsor and a goode one at that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milo Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 "My own plans should I require such assistance would be via contact with the local police - they will have the details of local firms that tow away wrecks and these companies will be within the car repair network locally." Been informed in the past this is the case, ring the police who will simply call out a local agent. Personally keep Toyota's dealership booklet in the pickup, just in case. Had a flat once, couple of their lads simply passing, changed the wheel for me despite my protestations I was perfectly capable of managing it alone. Then wouldn't accept any kind of payment, ended up pressing 100b into the lad's hand, saying "Happy Birthday...beer!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tpthai2 Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 (edited) Here is one of interest, "Auto Rescue Service" Mobile call to: 1139 This is a free service provided by the Bangkok Social Organization. It is touted as being provided to reduce crimes aghast women although I am not sure if it is solely for women only. We promote this as a public service often on Wave FM88 and it is legitimate. They say: "Uniformed personnel with proper identification will be immediately dispatched night or day to assist with a auto breakdown. This is a free service." Your wife, GF or female friends that drive may wish to put "1139" into there cell phone memory. Edited September 21, 2008 by tpthai2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torrenova Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 I was going for CWC but the insurance from AXA has a similar policy included. Check your insurance ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlKing Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 I've been very happy with Car World Club, who have helped me on a number of occasions. They do speak English on their emergency number. Great - never heard of this group before (I have Googled for road side rescue before when I was looking for such a service) can you indicate rough costs. Have you called them out when outside Bangkok ? Do they fix road side or just tow away? I think the annual cost is about 1,900 baht. For that, as a far as I remember, you get three free tows up to 40Km. I've been towed three times, once off the Bangkok-Chonburi motorway, and twice from Pattaya to Chonburi (before there was a GM dealer in Pattaya). On the third occasion, which was a Sunday, the motorbike rider said "If you had a Toyota I could have fixed it today". I sold my Opel soon after, and bought a Toyota. Since then I've never had to call them out! They fix roadside when they can. Which Opel did you had (year/model). Why did it break down so much? I am considering of getting a 2nd hand Omega. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lancashirelad Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 That CWC looks good if the cost is reasonable. They even offer (with consent) a mobile phone tracking service so that if you are in the boonies and not 100% certain where you are when you break down in the dark & rain, they can pin point you. Excellent idea. Am i correct in thinking that on toll roads (express way) there are regular patrols and a free breakdown service? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torrenova Posted September 23, 2008 Share Posted September 23, 2008 Yes, on tollways there are regular patrols who will assist for free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glassdude007 Posted September 30, 2008 Share Posted September 30, 2008 whats the matter "zzz" your radiator leaking again or something else??? hope you don't miss your tee time.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkofdavid2 Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Some insurance companies, such as Axa, give 24 hour breakdown service to their clients if you buy your car accident insurance policy from them, and if you meet certain criteria (i.e. car is not more than xx years old, etc.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaivisaInsurance Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Quite correct, AXA does offer “Roadside Assist” but Thai Visa can offer the Car World Club service : Thaivisa Car World Club Break Down Service Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nonthaburial Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Had a situation once en route from Bangkok to Hua hin, two tyre blow out, stranded just getting dark, a little lovely stopped her motor cycle saw the situation, borrowed my phone, made a call and then rode on (yes she did give the phone back) within minututes a local body snatcher / rescue pick up turned up, jacked my vehicle up, changed the one tyre with the spare, threw the other in their pick up then disappeared. twenty minutes back again, new tyre fitted on rim. Fitted that on, packed their kit up, gave me the tyre shop receipt for the tyre price ands that was it. I had to force them to take 1K in thanks ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkofdavid2 Posted February 19, 2009 Share Posted February 19, 2009 Had a situation once en route from Bangkok to Hua hin, two tyre blow out, stranded just getting dark, a little lovely stopped her motor cycle saw the situation, borrowed my phone, made a call and then rode on (yes she did give the phone back) within minututes a local body snatcher / rescue pick up turned up, jacked my vehicle up, changed the one tyre with the spare, threw the other in their pick up then disappeared. twenty minutes back again, new tyre fitted on rim. Fitted that on, packed their kit up, gave me the tyre shop receipt for the tyre price ands that was it. I had to force them to take 1K in thanks ! For the benefit of the motor forum members who break down... You wouldn't happen to have her contact number, would you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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