Where to get brake light replaced

[stillbornagain]

I live near the Hang Dong road between Tesco Lotus and big C. Is there anywhere near to me where I can get a brake light replaced?

[kaptainrob]

Cockpit is almost opposite Tesco Lotus or ProAuto just south of BigC ... both on western side of HD road.

[worgeordie]

Do you mean bulb,or a whole rear light,if its just the bulb,just

do it yourself,all you need is a Phillips screwdriver,and a new bulb,

regards worgeordie

[Bill97]

Then you need a screw driver and a bulb. Oh right, they are everywhere and the shops that sell the bulbs put them in free in a few minutes.

[CMKiwi]

What type of vehicle? Car/truck or motorcycle? Some bikes can be a bit difficult to get the rear lens off without breaking plastic clips. But most bike repair shops carry bulbs and can change quickly.

Pickup trucks are quite easy to replace their brake lights.

[stillbornagain]

Cockpit is almost opposite Tesco Lotus or ProAuto just south of BigC ... both on western side of HD road.

The thing is I've heard some rather unsavory stories about how this firm does business. I realize that something as simple as replacing a bulb shouldn't leave anyone much scope for mischief, but I'd prefer to avoid the experience if possible.

[CMKiwi]

I just noticed that there is a blog/topic labelled Pro Auto. They are now a sponsor of TV and are located in the Hang Dong area. Might be worth a try......

Edit: sorry OP just saw your reply, not sure which one you are referring to. Cockpit or Pro Auto?

[Oscar2]

I just noticed that there is a blog/topic labelled Pro Auto. They are now a sponsor of TV and are located in the Hang Dong area. Might be worth a try......

Edit: sorry OP just saw your reply, not sure which one you are referring to. Cockpit or Pro Auto?

yikes, how difficult is it to replace a bulb???

as a previous poster said, most of the shops that sell them will put them in for free. you only pay the cost of the bulb (<100 Bath)

[Bung]

It must be difficult and expensive to do because 50% of bikes on the road don't have have a brake light.... Or tail light.... Or headlight.....

[kaptainrob]

Cockpit is almost opposite Tesco Lotus or ProAuto just south of BigC ... both on western side of HD road.

The thing is I've heard some rather unsavory stories about how this firm does business. I realize that something as simple as replacing a bulb shouldn't leave anyone much scope for mischief, but I'd prefer to avoid the experience if possible.

You've heard stories about a Cockpit franchise? So have I, but it wasn't this one on Hang Dong Road which happens to have a very good operator. They've done a few minor jobs at no charge in the past and basic vehicle servicing is thorough and inexpensive.

As others have said, most businesses with bulbs in stock will change at no charge for labour.

[Johnnie99]

"... get a brake light replaced."

Somewhat lacking in skills, are we?

[little mary sunshine]

DIY. Check out You Tube.

[Just1Voice]

Any falang male over the age of 30, who doesn't know how to replace a tail light in a scooter, motorcycle, car or truck, has lead a very insulated and narrow life.

Ok, so I'm from the generation where "shade tree mechanics" were staples in society. Where teen boys didn't pay someone to "fix something", but fixed it themselves. And if it was a major job, like replacing blown pistons, or tranny, we called our buddies, bought a case of beer, and went at it. At 16, me and 3 of my friends dropped a 427 with Ram Air induction into the modified body of a Corvair Monza Spyder. Got it done, took it out on a section of highway that was under construction and let it rip. Woke up 2 days later in the hospital with my dad sitting beside my bed. He nodded and told me: "Smart move reinforcing the firewall with steel plating and adding the fire extinguishers." Ok, so we never tried that one again.

Heyyyy, what's life without some challenging fun sometimes?

[kaptainrob]

I too have re-built performance car engines myself, from age 15, and repaired marine diesels during storms at sea ..... but ...

.... how do all you DIY'ers know the OP isn't a dear old lady of 96, or someone incapable?

Is it too difficult to give HELP without attitude?

[stillbornagain]

Wow, my first posting on thaivisa and I managed to attract so many a**holes. Is this all there are? Or is this truly a representative sample of the english-speaking expat community here? Or maybe this kind of sites just draw sad unhappy old guys who take out their dissatisfaction with their lives on whoever crosses their paths?

Of course, I exempt those who actually offered some useful or at least neutral info.

[TheKnave]

Wow, my first posting on thaivisa and I managed to attract so many a**holes. Is this all there are? Or is this truly a representative sample of the english-speaking expat community here? Or maybe this kind of sites just draw sad unhappy old guys who take out their dissatisfaction with their lives on whoever crosses their paths?

Of course, I exempt those who actually offered some useful or at least neutral info.

Amazing, huh?

Welcome to ThaiVisa. Not much light, but a lot of heat...

[scottiejohn]

Wow, my first posting on thaivisa and I managed to attract so many a**holes. Is this all there are? Or is this truly a representative sample of the english-speaking expat community here? Or maybe this kind of sites just draw sad unhappy old guys who take out their dissatisfaction with their lives on whoever crosses their paths?

Of course, I exempt those who actually offered some useful or at least neutral info.

Maybe you should put a 'brake' on your troll post.

If it is not a Troll post, why don't you explain what your 'serious' brake light problem is! Then maybe we could give you some serious advice!

[ThaiWai]

Do you mean bulb,or a whole rear light,if its just the bulb,just

do it yourself,all you need is a Phillips screwdriver,and a new bulb,

regards worgeordie

Don't jump ahead. He might not have hands. He could have typed this with his tongue or ....

[WinnieTheKhwai]

Wow, my first posting on thaivisa and I managed to attract so many a**holes. Is this all there are? Or is this truly a representative sample of the english-speaking expat community here? Or maybe this kind of sites just draw sad unhappy old guys who take out their dissatisfaction with their lives on whoever crosses their paths?

Of course, I exempt those who actually offered some useful or at least neutral info.

Whatever you think of the people here, nobody used bad language or called others names except you.

Also, you totally disregarded the helpful post that answered your question, and didn't thank the people providing that info.

Others asked for more information: are we talking a bike or car or truck here. Or a bulb or the whole unit. No answer.

Inevitably some banter kicks in; either appreciate that for what it is, or ignore it. None of it is malicious or to be taken personal.

HECK YES is this a representative sample of this forum. If you can't deal with that, then I guess this is goodbye.

Goodbye.

[bristolgeoff]

should you be driving if you can,t change a wheel or a light bulb.it is not rocket science basic mechanic really

[stillbornagain]

Went to an innovation called Facebook. Got the info I needed without the snark.

[ThaiWai]

Went to an innovation called Facebook. Got the info I needed without the snark.

Are you "still born-again" or "stillborn again"?

[Jonathon]

As in most countries, but perhaps particularly here, the best solution is to do it oneself. If you don't have the experience,and assuming that you have the time, then now would be a great time to learn. I'm sure that you could find something on the web, or even find a repair manual for the vehicle in question.

Such failures can happen anytime, anywhere.

[2020]

Wow, my first posting on thaivisa and I managed to attract so many a**holes. Is this all there are? Or is this truly a representative sample of the english-speaking expat community here? Or maybe this kind of sites just draw sad unhappy old guys who take out their dissatisfaction with their lives on whoever crosses their paths?

Of course, I exempt those who actually offered some useful or at least neutral info.

Can't say I totally disagree, but it reminds me of the old joke.....I didn't come here to be insulted!

[NickJ]

Id help you but I just got a new pack of gum and am finding it difficult to walk while chewing.

[billphillips]

For ฿100 you should be able to get the task done virtually anywhere that you ask. A bulb over here costs ฿15 and the time to change it is around 3 or 4 minutes. Easy money for a local.

[bangmai]

A friend's new Corvette headlight cost him 500 usd at the Chevy Dealer...but I've replaced a number of smaller bulbs on Toyotas and didn't need a screwdriver; the wire and mount just screwed out with the bulb in it. That's why more info. was needed. Similar to a lot of the computer crises we get reported, here. Make/model would be a good start.