DanCarr Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 Chevrolet have closed their dealerships and service centre in Phuket. HQ tell me if you need something fixed or a service then take it to your nearest dealership in KRABI. That's right, a short drive to Krabi! They plan on opening a new dealership in Phuket sometime this year but couldn't say where or when exactly, just that it will be somewhere in the centre. Great after care as usual. Sent from my iPhone using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajarnmarc Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 In Samui Chevrolet moved to a new showroom as well, though it's hardly an improvement. The after sells service is far from superior, and certainly not worth my purchase in the future. Chevrolet showrooms around Thailand are normally very small in comparison to other dealers offering similar models. Little to no detail appears to be placed on after sells service, and with the Chevrolet models being behind in features to the competition, it's a bit disappointing and surprising that the showrooms are so unappealing, and lacking on the service side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinot Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 Chevy plans to stop selling cars in LOS. Trucks I believe will still be available. Poor service has been a long term issue here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seabear Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 Does anybody have news about the service of Subaru, in Phuket? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiangMaiLightning2143 Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 Daft business buying anything other than big three Japanese brands in LOS, maybe also Mazda. Subaru parts are crazy.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinginKata Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 (edited) 15 minutes ago, ChiangMaiLightning2143 said: Daft business buying anything other than big three Japanese brands in LOS, maybe also Mazda. Subaru parts are crazy. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I bought a Mazda 11 years ago (was 2 years old). First service went OK. Then an engine light came on, Mazda diagnosed as some exhaust sensor, ordered part and fitted for over 10,000 Baht, naturally the 3 year guarantee period had just expired the month before. Next service dropped off the car, told to come back in an hour, came back, car not touched indeed there was not a single mechanic in sight in the workshop. I drove away and have never been back to the Mazda in Phuket Town. Gone to my local mechanic for years. I'm thinking of getting my next service in the new Mazda place off Chaofa West behind Honda. Any reviews to offer ?? Edited July 4, 2017 by LivinginKata typo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
everett kendall Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 been pleased with Chevy Chonburi for 5 years now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiangMaiLightning2143 Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 I have driven Subaru in the past and like their products. I get a new car about every three years now but have been mostly driving Honda in America and Asia, since 1992. The Yaris I had stated falling apart after 36 months. Civic Si, Civic, CR-V, FIT. I never had a mechanical problem/sudden breakdown, not once. In an HR-V now, no issues. The comparable Mazda CX-5 is a bit more car, very nice, but alot more money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFishman1 Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 Chevrolet in Chiang Mai is Great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belzybob Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 1 hour ago, ChiangMaiLightning2143 said: I have driven Subaru in the past and like their products. I get a new car about every three years now but have been mostly driving Honda in America and Asia, since 1992. The Yaris I had stated falling apart after 36 months. Civic Si, Civic, CR-V, FIT. I never had a mechanical problem/sudden breakdown, not once. In an HR-V now, no issues. The comparable Mazda CX-5 is a bit more car, very nice, but alot more money. No problems with Subaru either, but their parts are very expensive. Not just in Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phuketjock Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 4 hours ago, Pinot said: Chevy plans to stop selling cars in LOS. Trucks I believe will still be available. Poor service has been a long term issue here. I find it hard to understand why anyone would purchase any vehicle made thousands of miles away and expect the same service as good as Toyota gives, and they build much superior machines IMO. They are not the worlds number one for nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 4 hours ago, LivinginKata said: I bought a Mazda 11 years ago (was 2 years old). First service went OK. Then an engine light came on, Mazda diagnosed as some exhaust sensor, ordered part and fitted for over 10,000 Baht, naturally the 3 year guarantee period had just expired the month before. Next service dropped off the car, told to come back in an hour, came back, car not touched indeed there was not a single mechanic in sight in the workshop. I drove away and have never been back to the Mazda in Phuket Town. Gone to my local mechanic for years. I'm thinking of getting my next service in the new Mazda place off Chaofa West behind Honda. Any reviews to offer ?? I moved my service from town to Chao family, and am happy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangkokairportlink Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 5 hours ago, ChiangMaiLightning2143 said: Daft business buying anything other than big three Japanese brands in LOS, maybe also Mazda. Subaru parts are crazy. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk No problem with any German cars dealer :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phuketjock Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 1 minute ago, bangkokairportlink said: No problem with any German cars dealer :-) You mean Volkswagen? They still don't know how much they have to pay for fiddling the emissions tests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaZa9 Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 3 hours ago, phuketjock said: I find it hard to understand why anyone would purchase any vehicle made thousands of miles away and expect the same service as good as Toyota gives, and they build much superior machines IMO. They are not the worlds number one for nothing. Chev Thailand is made in Thailand. In the same factory as Isuzu apparently. Lots of parts are interchangeable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mansell Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 3 hours ago, stevenl said: I moved my service from town to Chao family, and am happy. Where are they located? Getting a used Mazda this week and need a good place for servicing. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiWai Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 The Chevy Colorado is a re-labled Isuzu D-Max from 2006 to 2014 I think. If I had a Colorado in Phuket I would ask Isuzu if they can get parts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiWai Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 9 hours ago, seabear said: Does anybody have news about the service of Subaru, in Phuket? Does it really matter? Subaru lovers only want Subarus. Service is secondary as there are no other cars really like them. I wish I had that kind of coin. I have wanted a Subaru since the Brat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangkokairportlink Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 3 hours ago, phuketjock said: You mean Volkswagen? They still don't know how much they have to pay for fiddling the emissions tests. No cheap style German cars, only BWM or Benz of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmax2 Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 8 hours ago, bangkokairportlink said: No cheap style German cars, only BWM or Benz of course. really overpriced here for what you get for your money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patong2 Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 Is this the dealership on Thepkassatri Rd that opened about 2 years ago? I took a ute there for servicing just before they finished the showroom but had the workshop ready. Absolutely useless. 3 things to fix, written down, and then got the English speaking girl to translate to the "mechanic" what each was and then tell me what she had told him. Each job was done one job per visit. First visit 4 days, then each subsequent visit 2 days in workshop. Just hopeless and basic stuff like returned with brake warning light still showing red. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seabear Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 9 hours ago, ThaiWai said: Does it really matter? Subaru lovers only want Subarus. Service is secondary as there are no other cars really like them. I wish I had that kind of coin. I have wanted a Subaru since the Brat Service really matters, if you only have 1 car, and you need it every day. I am not a Subaru fan, but I like the WRX STI. Auto Salon BKK. 5. - 9. July. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seabear Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 1 minute ago, seabear said: Service really matters, if you only have 1 car, and you need it every day. I am not a Subaru fan, but I like the WRX STI. Auto Salon BKK. 5. - 9. July Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reenatinnakor Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 Had a Captiva 2.4 lts for 3 years. Absolutely the shittest car I have ever owned. Started to rattle at 4 months, battery didn't last 18 months and air con and gear stick gone at 4 years. Do not buy Chevrolet in thailand. Ever! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmax2 Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 general motors (chevrolet) and Ford the 2 US makes of vehicles have the most dissatisfied customers/ owners in Thailand, just check the motor forum Both have sold or are selling the different brand names of vehicles they have taken over and owned Both brands are the most unreliable brands of vehicles to buy in Thailand and seem to be losing market share world wide Basically if you want a good reliable vehicle at a reasonable price you have to stick to Toyota,Isuzu, Honda and maybe Mazda, the first three have the best general running costs and reliability from my experience buying vehicles new and used Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonoi Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 I have driven Subaru in the past and like their products. I get a new car about every three years now but have been mostly driving Honda in America and Asia, since 1992. The Yaris I had stated falling apart after 36 months. Civic Si, Civic, CR-V, FIT. I never had a mechanical problem/sudden breakdown, not once. In an HR-V now, no issues. The comparable Mazda CX-5 is a bit more car, very nice, but alot more money. Just to point out the CX-5 is comparable to the CR-V. The equivalent Mazda to the HR-V is the CX-3 and unsurprisingly is in the same price range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChiangMaiLightning2143 Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 You are correct but when I bought HR-V the CX-3 was not available. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gk10002000 Posted July 5, 2017 Share Posted July 5, 2017 On 7/4/2017 at 0:56 PM, ThaiWai said: Does it really matter? Subaru lovers only want Subarus. Service is secondary as there are no other cars really like them. I wish I had that kind of coin. I have wanted a Subaru since the Brat haha yeah, the old subaru brat with the little jump seats in the back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psimbo Posted July 6, 2017 Share Posted July 6, 2017 On 7/4/2017 at 3:17 PM, everett kendall said: been pleased with Chevy Chonburi for 5 years now Fascinating but this is a PHUKET thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moonoi Posted July 7, 2017 Share Posted July 7, 2017 Fascinating but this is a PHUKET thread.But it's only a short drive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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