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In Topic: Kfc

2011-06-20 17:41:10

View PostSteeleJoe, on 2011-06-20 01:32:49, said:

Might as well use this space since I accidentally double posted (and can't sleep):

Starbucks is in Nongkhai, Korat, Krabi, Rayong, and KonKaen.


Any real Thais live there?


McDonald's are even more widespread, I believe.

Sorry...there are no real Thais in Korat....hehehe

In Topic: Local Mazda Dealer Wants To Cancel My Warranty

2010-08-31 13:15:01

View PostJohnLeech, on 2010-08-31 00:29:06, said:

If you did the oil change yourself, rather than at the dreaded Somchai Bloggs garage, it may help those others here that like to do the same to know where you found to dispose of your old engine oil legally.


.....and if you were able to explain the technicalities of  "must" and "should", hopefully you were honest enough to explain that they can both have consequences - for example "you must get your oil changed at Mazda, etc, or your warranty will be cancelled" and "you should get your oil changed at Mazda, etc, or your warranty may be cancelled".

To dispose of the oil, simply give it away to any local car repair shop. They will sell it/recycle it.
Regarding warranty statements...very very clear.

1: You MUST use parts which meets or exceeds OEM requirements.
2: You MUST have warranty work done by authorized serviced center.
3: You SHOULD have scheduled maintenance done by an authorized service center.

and of course here are other "MUST" but the manager knew that servicing the car yourself (not repairing)will not void the warranty. That's why he quickly capitulated.

In Topic: Local Mazda Dealer Wants To Cancel My Warranty

2010-08-30 16:23:12

All's well that ends well.Just got back from meting with the Mazda manager. He admitted that his staff made a mistake. I received 6 coupons for free oil change (which I probably won't use). How did I do it?

I took the warranty booklet and we sat down and read it together. It clearly states

1: You must....blah blah blah
2: You must ...Blah blah blah
3: YOU SHOULD get your car serviced by the dealer/authorize service center.
4: You must...blah blah
5: You must.....

As I informed him about the difference between MUST and SHOULD were quite great and that the person or committee that review the warranty statement were probably pretty smart.....therefore the warranty statement is most likely correct. He smiled, offered me 3 free oil change coupons and I countered with 6.....and I got t.

For all you Mazda owners. Look at page 12 of your warranty booklet. You should have the same book if you bought your car recently.

In Topic: Local Mazda Dealer Wants To Cancel My Warranty

2010-08-30 11:34:07

View Postonnut, on 2010-08-30 11:17:43, said:

Not only that but I would not buy your car without it being regulary serviced by Mazda. It only costs 1500 baht to go for an oil change, I don't understand why one would do it at home!

Because I enjoy working on my car. Well...I hope Mazda put a decent engine in my Mazda3 so I will never need an engine repair. I've own several cars and I've always did normal maintenance myself or with family. Luckily I've never had a bad engine so here's hoping the trend continues.

P.S to person that stated their warranty specifically stated they must have regular service done by an authorized center, please scan and send it to me if possible. I can't find anything in my that says that. It only suggest/recommends-no formal requirements.

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