mlmcleod Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 I bought a used Nissan March a while back. I love everything about the car except the rough ride. The problem seems to stem from beaten down rear shocks/struts. My question is where in Pattaya can I find a reliable mechanic to replace them if I provide the parts? The local Nissan dealership is outrageously expensive for all auto service. I see auto repair shops everywhere in Pattaya but I want a recommendation from someone who knows! This is a simple replacement job but I have heard that there are always parts left over at most Pattaya auto repair shops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emilymat Posted August 22, 2017 Share Posted August 22, 2017 Do it yourself if you have the parts. Just need a spring compressor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiBob Posted August 23, 2017 Share Posted August 23, 2017 Give B-Quik on Sukumvit (in front of Big C) a try. They have monthly specials. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaibeachlovers Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 On 8/22/2017 at 11:00 PM, emilymat said: Do it yourself if you have the parts. Just need a spring compressor. I'm not familiar with the car in question, but just about spring compressor- not needed. I just put lots of weight on the car and then wrap it in several turns of wire before taking the weight off. However, if it's in anyway complicated, perhaps a non mechanic should pay someone else to do it. Springs are capable of causing a lot of damage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Techno Viking Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 Rear shocks are about 900b each, no need for spring compressors. Edit; 890 at B-quick. http://www.b-quik.com/en/product/shock-absorber/detail/Rear-Shock-Absorberง-NISSAN-MARCH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emilymat Posted August 25, 2017 Share Posted August 25, 2017 19 minutes ago, Techno Viking said: Rear shocks are about 900b each, no need for spring compressors. Edit; 890 at B-quick. http://www.b-quik.com/en/product/shock-absorber/detail/Rear-Shock-Absorberง-NISSAN-MARCH Thanks. I didn't know that. I have a 1999 Toyota and was considering replacing shocks - but found out they had been done prior to me buying it!. The thing was, I went on YouTube for video's and all of them showed the use of compression tool. I guess things have moved on!. I have not even got power steering, power windows or a clock - but have got used to it. The car is purring at 240,000 km. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlmcleod Posted August 26, 2017 Author Share Posted August 26, 2017 Thanks for all the suggestions! I had the shocks changed at B-Quik. The price was equivalent to what I found for the parts alone. I also got a 1 year warranty for what that is worth in Thailand! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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