Any recommendations for Toyota service (OTHER than HuaHin)?

[clinton114]

Can anyone recommend a good Toyota service/maintenance facility, OTHER than the Toyota dealer here in Hua Hin? Today (for 150 baht) I actually watched three of their mechanics look at my engine, scratch their head then tell me I must have bought cheap gas. Really disappointed and underwhelmed with their competence.

tks

[Gregjam]

I used to use Cha Am and was happy with them. I have recently had some issues with Hua Hin and got them sorted but you should not have to push to get grade A service from a main dealer. It was a while ago that I used Cha Am but suspect that being established a lot longer they would hopefully retain their experienced mechanics.

[clinton114]

OK, good recommendation for Cha-Am. I might try them

[STEVE G]

Yes, I've always used Toyota Cha Am and have never had any problems with them for over eight years now, I bought my truck from them before there was a dealership in Hua Hin and have continued to use them.

[centermid7]

Stop it! Stop it right now!! Stop buying cheap gas . . .

[JD]

Cha Am for me also. They keep records of all previous services and works carried out.

When my truck was just into it's 4th year I had a major problem with a broken gearbox, they said they had never seen it happen before, result was that they would supply a new gearbox and any fluids, seals etc.. if I paid for the labour to change it (2,500 baht). Would never use anyone else after such treatment.

[REEM]

I stopped using the Hua Hin dealership some time ago, Ive never had any problems with my 2007 Vigo, and the servicing was OK I suppose, but the customer service was never that great or friendly and left me somewhat underwhelmed.

I also heard they have a high turnover of mechanics there due to disputes with management.

Now I go to the Pranburi dealership, its a bit scruffier than the Hua Hin branch but thats not always a bad thing and the customer service there has always been friendlier and more efficient than Hua Hin.