Skoda

[triffid]

Does anyone in Chiangmai or nearby have a Skoda? I want info on the viability of owning a Skoda here - service, parts, know-how. Or, if there is a local dealer, his precise location.

Thanks.

[worgeordie]

There used to be a joke going around in UK,

"How do you double the value of a Skoda ?,  fill it with petrol.

 

They had a terrible reputation in UK,BUT after VW took them

over,they are now a very good car,and have some decent

models,but maybe they still have the stigma of the early cars.

regards Worgeordie

 

Yes they have a main dealer,i believe its on the Super Highway

side road,just past Makro, going South,left hand side

[WinnieTheKhwai]

Several European brands got launched over the years, then fell by the wayside, then got launched again, etc.

 

So suppose you're looking at a Skoda Octavia from 1996 or whenever, then there is no relation to whoever currently holds the dealer franchise for the brand.  So it's no different from going to any local car work shop.

 

We're talking Skoda in this topic but it's exactly the same for Opel, Peugeot, Citroen, Renault, Fiat, Seat, Alfa Romeo, Land Rover, etc, etc.    

 

Basically any European brand other than Mercedes and BMW.  (And perhaps Volkswagen/Audi and Volvo)

 

Assuming this is about getting an affordable car and not a specific love for Skoda, I'd go with an older model Japanese brand any day.   Easier parts, easier to get serviced.  Even if it's an ancient Nissan Cefiro or Honda Accord.

[ignis]

http://thailand.skoda-auto.com/

 

just as good and cheaper than VW or Audi, both in Europe and here.

[onthedarkside]

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[triffid]

http://thailand.skoda-auto.com/

 

just as good and cheaper than VW or Audi, both in Europe and here.

 

All the evidence is that you're right and that's why I want to look into it. I wanted to get the opinion of a Chiangmai Skoda owner about local service and access to parts - and any other feedback he may have.

[davehowden]

There is a guy on SECONDHAND CHIANG MAI Facebook trying to sell a Skoda Octavia, so presumably he will know about servicing etc.

 

His name is

Jose Carlos Garcia Tapia

Hope that helps.

[triffid]

There used to be a joke going around in UK,

"How do you double the value of a Skoda ?,  fill it with petrol.

 

They had a terrible reputation in UK,BUT after VW took them

over,they are now a very good car,and have some decent

models,but maybe they still have the stigma of the early cars.

regards Worgeordie

 

Yes they have a main dealer,i believe its on the Super Highway

side road,just past Makro, going South,left hand side

That one now does only Kia, even though he hasn't yet taken down the signboards showing other names. 

I think in Thailand Skoda may attract ignorance as to their name and therefore difficulty in resale, but I doubt the stigma of old ever got here in the first place.

[davehowden]

A bit more info re the Skoda on Facebook.

 

 

Jose Carlos Garcia Tapia added 4 photos from 25 January to the album Skoda Octavia 1.8 Turbo Automatic 2001.

I sell my Skoda Octavia 1.8 Turbo Automatic (LPG and gasoline)
This car has the Audi TT engine!
Building year 2001 and just over 100.000 km on the teller.
Very well-maintained inside and outside! License and registration is up to date. radio/cd/mp3.

Price: THB 210,000.- Call: 08 99539716 or email: <deleted>

 

[johnmcedinghburg]

I purchased an Audi when i came here 6 years ago.
I can promise you that if you want to have lots of problems Then buy an european car, problems with spare parts.
You are better of to purchase an toyota or Honda
I purchased an brand new toyota altis, and THE only problem i had was an new battery after 4 years
JME


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[triffid]

There is a guy on SECONDHAND CHIANG MAI Facebook trying to sell a Skoda Octavia, so presumably he will know about servicing etc.

 

His name is

Jose Carlos Garcia Tapia

Hope that helps.

Thanks for the pointer. I sent him a message and am hoping he'll get back to me.

[triffid]

 

A bit more info re the Skoda on Facebook.

 

 

Jose Carlos Garcia Tapia added 4 photos from 25 January to the album Skoda Octavia 1.8 Turbo Automatic 2001.

I sell my Skoda Octavia 1.8 Turbo Automatic (LPG and gasoline)
This car has the Audi TT engine!
Building year 2001 and just over 100.000 km on the teller.
Very well-maintained inside and outside! License and registration is up to date. radio/cd/mp3.

Price: THB 210,000.- Call: 08 99539716 or email:<deleted>

 

 

Have jus seen this, after my previous reply to your previous post. An audi tt engine!! 2001 body! It looks too complicated for me. I think i'd only want a new, no complications, under warranty car.

[northernjohn]

http://thailand.skoda-auto.com/

 

just as good and cheaper than VW or Audi, both in Europe and here.

 

I checked the address you gave us and it shows no Skoda dealers in Chiang Mai. Being a part of the VW families I would imagine they have pretty good reliability. But the scarcity of parts in Chiang Mai is a factor.

[triffid]

I purchased an Audi when i came here 6 years ago.
I can promise you that if you want to have lots of problems Then buy an european car, problems with spare parts.
You are better of to purchase an toyota or Honda
I purchased an brand new toyota altis, and THE only problem i had was an new battery after 4 years
JME


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Thank you for your response, and I appreciate your sincere advice. I'm guessing your Audi was not a new car.

I too would be wary of buying a european car out of warranty and without a reliable dealer in Chiangmai, hence my query here. 

[johnmcedinghburg]

Yes iT is correct is was an Old Audi as i didnt want to spend to much, I think if you purchase an car of just 3 years Old Then i think you right.


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[uptheos]

 

A bit more info re the Skoda on Facebook.

 

 

Jose Carlos Garcia Tapia added 4 photos from 25 January to the album Skoda Octavia 1.8 Turbo Automatic 2001.

I sell my Skoda Octavia 1.8 Turbo Automatic (LPG and gasoline)
This car has the Audi TT engine!
Building year 2001 and just over 100.000 km on the teller.
Very well-maintained inside and outside! License and registration is up to date. radio/cd/mp3.

Price: THB 210,000.- Call: 08 99539716 or email: <deleted>

 

 

 

4,000 Quid for a 13 year old Skoda.........is he havin a laff?

[ignis]

 

 

A bit more info re the Skoda on Facebook.

 

 

Jose Carlos Garcia Tapia added 4 photos from 25 January to the album Skoda Octavia 1.8 Turbo Automatic 2001.

I sell my Skoda Octavia 1.8 Turbo Automatic (LPG and gasoline)
This car has the Audi TT engine!
Building year 2001 and just over 100.000 km on the teller.
Very well-maintained inside and outside! License and registration is up to date. radio/cd/mp3.

Price: THB 210,000.- Call: 08 99539716 or email: <deleted>

 

 

 

4,000 Quid for a 13 year old Skoda.........is he havin a laff?

 

Same year, same engine same KM reading Audi A4 would be + another 100,000 baht, so for here not expensive for the Skoda..  a non turbo VW would also cost a little more..

 

Just a plain boring 1.7 Honda Civic 2001 or 1.8 Toyota Altis 2001 costs more.

 

For sure in UK £4.000 you would be looking at a 'Superb' around 2009 year.

[triffid]

When I compare England/Thailand prices for Skoda I find a smaller percentage premium added here than for most other imports. Am I mistaken? And this seems a factor in Skoda's favour.