jippytum Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 I have owned a small Honda motorbike for many years. Yesterday i had a small electrical problem and was advised at three Honda outlets with trained mechanics they could not attend to the problem as each location now did not carry any spare parts .I was directed to minyon service depot on Pattaya Thai soi 10. They fixed the problem that only required a new switch.How come all the Honda outlets can not provide a full service or repairs to a recent 125i other than change the oil ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topt Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Is that the big one on the corner of 3rd and Tai? Mityon I think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ehs818 Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 My understanding is that the servicing of bikes is all referred to this one location as they have a staff of about 10 mechanics, a large warehouse full of parts, and a staff that speaks enough English to get things done properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerryd Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Last year I went to the dealership on Sukhumvit where I'd bought my Click to get the 10k service check done and was informed of the same thing - no mechanics working there anymore and I should take the bike to the service center on Pattaya Tai. You'd think that there'd be too many bikes in Pattaya to have just one "service center". I still haven't gone as I'm not sure where it is and haven't bothered looking for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucjoker Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 As with everything you buy here, there is a big smile when you pay, the moment there is a problem (even warranty ) they try to send you away........we no do repair ,you go to dealer ......... Sadly,you dont have a choice ......100 000 or more scooters and 10 technicians to repair them..... Lucky that 90% of the Thai people never need to repair their scooter , they never need to change oil and their tires last until they burst. Ever seen a 2 year old scooter not farang owned ? lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thailand49 Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 I term it to cut back the Thai way? Mityon has a monopoly especially when it comes to purchasing a bike, when it comes to service it sucks. Not even sure if it is a shortage of trained people? My history with them and I've written to Mityon, is when a owner looks at the service book, it might have six items to check through, but when serviced, barely anything is done, many times just the oil, majority of the time I have to tell them what to change. I wrote them a year ago, that the type of the service they are providing, many items are being missed and thus a lost of revenue is being missed. Mityon, owns a parts and after market store on Pattaya Tai, open a number of years ago, but when it was stocked with some amazing items. As the items were being sold for whatever reason the selves weren't being restocked? Many sections are carrying minimum items nothing new with staff sitting and playing with their phones. When I purchased my first PCX, they had so many items today the selves are empty like they are waiting for the shop to close. Best place for parts and independent service, Sukhumvit Soi 51, that I have found. On the left right after the bus station. They have all the original and copy parts of your choice. Service is quick and inexpensive and they provide you with a printed receipt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deli Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 I am used to tell the mechanic what he needs to do or at least express clearly the problem to be fixed, otherwise most of them unfortunately have no clue. Big lack of training, but not only at Honda. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
recycler Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 They don't make money on the motorcycles let alone on maintenance, most locals don't bother about maintenance. The money is made on the financing side of the business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaiyen Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 We live in Tak and there is a small shop that does all the work while you sit and watch him. Went in there one evening at about 7 and he did new tyres, brake pads, oil change, plug, grease and adjust chain. It was so cheap I went and got him a few beers. He was very happy. Why not look for a place that does this kind of service ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOUTHERNSTAR Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 2 hours ago, lucjoker said: As with everything you buy here, there is a big smile when you pay, the moment there is a problem (even warranty ) they try to send you away........we no do repair ,you go to dealer ......... Sadly,you dont have a choice ......100 000 or more scooters and 10 technicians to repair them..... Lucky that 90% of the Thai people never need to repair their scooter , they never need to change oil and their tires last until they burst. Ever seen a 2 year old scooter not farang owned ? lol. Not true about warranty issues. Our LG washing machine with a 10 year warranty on the motor had problems after 7 years and LG send their people out and replaced the motor for free. Samsung A7 mother board packed up at 10 months was replaced for free under their warranty. Desk top computers CPU broke after 3 months replaced under warranty. Triton's electrical window had problem replaced by them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David in the north Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 I'm not sure how far south GreenWing Honda has dealerships but in the north they all have mechanics & quite a few parts. Some of the mechanics are better than others but getting a service done or repairs has, so far, not been a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dotpoom Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 15 hours ago, topt said: Is that the big one on the corner of 3rd and Tai? Mityon I think? The one I go to has the big Kawasaki sign outside on same So I....does all bikes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Duck Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 (edited) 2 hours ago, SOUTHERNSTAR said: Not true about warranty issues. Our LG washing machine with a 10 year warranty on the motor had problems after 7 years and LG send their people out and replaced the motor for free. Samsung A7 mother board packed up at 10 months was replaced for free under their warranty. Desk top computers CPU broke after 3 months replaced under warranty. Triton's electrical window had problem replaced by them. This comment is a lil off track, but, here goes, I will never buy a Samsung product again. Many years ago I had a Samsung Digital camera. It had drivers & software to connect to a Win XP machine. I upgraded to Win 7 & the software wouldn't work. I called Samsung support the tech told me I needed a new cable. I said the cable was new, and it worked fine on my laptop (Win XP) he replied, "You are stupid" "you need to buy a new cable" I demanded to speak to his supervisor The supervisor got on the phone and explained the drivers and software were not compatible with Win Vista or Win 7 but never apologized for his rude employee. This comment mentioned Samsung & reminded me of this rant. 5555. I buy lots of electronics but never Samsung. I believe that was in 2010 or 2011. Edited June 1, 2017 by Grumpy Duck Correction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topt Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 16 minutes ago, Grumpy Duck said: This comment is a lil off track, but, here goes, I will never buy a Samsung product again. Many years ago I had a Samsung Digital camera. It had drivers & software to connect to a Win XP machine. I upgraded to Win 7 & the software wouldn't work. I called Samsung support the tech told me I needed a new cable. I said the cable was new, and it worked fine on my laptop (Win XP) he replied, "You are stupid" "you need to buy a new cable" I demanded to speak to his supervisor The supervisor got on the phone and explained the drivers and software were not compatible with Win Vista or Win 7 but never apologized for his rude employee. This comment mentioned Samsung & reminded me of this rant. 5555. I buy lots of electronics but never Samsung. I believe that was in 2010 or 2011. You bought a product to work on Win XP and it did. You then updated to Win 7 and even though the technician gave you a solution you ignored it....... And because of one comment from a technician you have held this grudge for over 6 years........... Your moniker seems very appropriate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 My local Honda agent could not even change the back tyre on my PCX when I had it. They sent me across the road to a small one man motorbike repair shop to have it done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kekalot Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 I get that or a different problem when I go to the licensed Honda shop where I bought my bike, I ask them to do oil change AND check everything/maintenance. they say yeah yeah yeah.. they do the oil change and ask me 100 baht half the time i am annoyed and just leave.. once they did it and charged me towards 200.. the last time. I said there was something wrong with the chain or something was making this noise.. they called the mechanic. he took the bike for a little stroll and came back and told me "no problem!" it literally takes like 10 minutes to check everything, and it's not like I am not paying them for it. but they won't do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaiguzzi Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Welcome to Japanese franchised m/c dealers in Thailand... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucjoker Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 10 hours ago, SOUTHERNSTAR said: Not true about warranty issues. Our LG washing machine with a 10 year warranty on the motor had problems after 7 years and LG send their people out and replaced the motor for free. Samsung A7 mother board packed up at 10 months was replaced for free under their warranty. Desk top computers CPU broke after 3 months replaced under warranty. Triton's electrical window had problem replaced by them. You are the most lucky guy i know.....or you are 20y old , blond and have the body of....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janclaes47 Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 13 hours ago, Kerryd said: Last year I went to the dealership on Sukhumvit where I'd bought my Click to get the 10k service check done and was informed of the same thing - no mechanics working there anymore and I should take the bike to the service center on Pattaya Tai. You'd think that there'd be too many bikes in Pattaya to have just one "service center". I still haven't gone as I'm not sure where it is and haven't bothered looking for it. It's almost opposite the rider shop,next to where they build the soccer field, and it is large and well serviced. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Duck Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 18 hours ago, topt said: You bought a product to work on Win XP and it did. You then updated to Win 7 and even though the technician gave you a solution you ignored it....... And because of one comment from a technician you have held this grudge for over 6 years........... Your moniker seems very appropriate. The supervisors information was good. It was the info the technician should have offered in the first place. What really steamed me and made samsung a minor enemy was the supervisor failed to apologise for his rude korean employee who was likely trying to make a commission on a $15.00 cable I didn't need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joepattaya1961 Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 You will find a lot of Honda service spots around town as long as they're not called "Mityon". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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