Final bill on Mira repair

Sawadee Khrap

Just to give you a idea about costs for repair and services here in Chiang Maicar repair - Mira – this is my bill for repairing the Mira – a new front axel, new rear brake drum, special coolant hose from pump to radiator, new dipstick (one of the highest cost),  misc. fittings and clamps and service charge:    complete    4120 Baht  @  35.7 baht/dollar =  $115.50    Took a full day to repair and they had to completely remove the front fender assembly to do the water hose work – in at 8 AM  picked up at 4:30 PM —–   Can you imagine the cost in the States to do the same thing – I was just charged $22 for labor  —–    I can’t guess what it would cost anymore, but I know I couldn’t handle it.   Retirement living here is GOOD and affordable.

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Car problems again

Sawadee Khrap

Had a water pump start leaking – was on my way to Lampang to get a set of dishes from the local Ceramic Factory, actually there are 3 in Lampang.  But only got to Lamphun before I started to notice the temperature climbing – turned around and just made it back to the condo.  Alas another day to go – will have to make due with the dishes I already have.  Getting ready now to go pick up the car and see how much it’s going to cost – I also had them check out the brakes  while it was there – Next post will tell the full story.

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