I'm looking for a general car mechanic to come out and perform some general diagnosis and maintenance on a car that runs well for 4 minutes then suddenly dies. This would be in the southern part of the island.

if you live in Rawai i would go and talk to the owner of S P motors..turn left at 7/11 on VISIT RD near Rawai PIER.....he a very good mechanic and if you explain to him whats wrong he will help you and providing hes not to busy he will come out or send one of his staff,i have known him for years,he understands English and speaks it a little......

Thanks Barka. So it's behind the 7/11 next to Moos and close by Laguna?

Yes,down there 60 mtrs on right and side

turn right directly after 7/11

You can also try Bang Auto. From Chalong circle heading towards Rawai, past the Tesco on the left and he is about 200m (ish!) on the right. No English sign but big red Thai sign in red letters in his garage. He speaks reasonably good English. zero eight four four seven zero six triple four

Cheers, thanks barka and LadyinRed. I'll get in touch with them after the Christmas weekend.

fuel pump/fuel filter or immoboliser problem maybe?????