Good car mechanic in Colombia or Venezuela

[kingkurt]

Hi guys

I am doing a trip around South America and trying to get a list of good auto mechanics in all the different countries just in case I need one, Ive got alot so far but still nothing for Colombia or Venezuela

Any infor would be appreciated

Cheers

[Toyark]

Spend a little time* reading the appropriate section, locate the addresses of those recommended, use GM or GE to obtain geo-coordinates.
Go to your manufacturer's website, pick up the addresses ( and other data like phone/email/website) of dealerships and do the same along your intended route.
Use Google, Bing etc to search other trip reports all over the web and when you are done, create .gpx file to hold all the data in one easy place to put onto your satnav- Easy but time consuming

I do this for places to visit/accom, fuel,mecs, parts, tyres, medics, embassies, campsites, borders, friends, UPS/DHL, transport points etc.
It provides information instantly on your sat nav ( in addition to whatever is in your mapping) without the need for an internet connection. Inevitably, some info is gets out of date or not there- so you just go onto the next one.

* read a long time!

[gunt86]

What you are asking for is extremely hard to find.
First you must narrow down the problem by looking for mechanics which specialize in your model of vehicle. Then you have to find recommendations from other owners (locals are for more trustworthy on this than foreigners). Then you will also have to source parts locally.

It has taken me many years to compile a South America gpx file of mechanics and parts suppliers for my make of vehicle.

The easiest solution to your problem is when you arrive in a country, look for vehicles similar to yours. Approach the owners and ask for a recommendation. Do this regardless if you have problems or not.

[kingkurt]

Originally Posted by gunt86

What you are asking for is extremely hard to find.
First you must narrow down the problem by looking for mechanics which specialize in your model of vehicle. Then you have to find recommendations from other owners (locals are for more trustworthy on this than foreigners). Then you will also have to source parts locally.

It has taken me many years to compile a South America gpx file of mechanics and parts suppliers for my make of vehicle.

The easiest solution to your problem is when you arrive in a country, look for vehicles similar to yours. Approach the owners and ask for a recommendation. Do this regardless if you have problems or not.

whats your make of vehicle Gunt - mines a Mitsi Pajero

[Toyark]

Yes I mean use the search function on the Hubb-
Is this does not produce any result, search the web and your manufacturer's website-
Look at Travel blogs
Search the web

My 4 legged friend is a Toyota.

For example- look at this- it has an email - maybe you can write and ask-
also look for 4x4 enthusiast sites

Mitsubishi central & latin america

Mitsubishi Columbia they should be able to give you a list of their dealership network.

usted tendrá que hacer una investigación a mi hombre buena suerte en su búsqueda

[kingkurt]

Thanks for the info Bertrand

Hopefully someone with some personal experience will see this post aswell

[kingkurt]

Originally Posted by Bertrand

Spend a little time* reading the appropriate section, locate the addresses of those recommended, use GM or GE to obtain geo-coordinates.
Go to your manufacturer's website, pick up the addresses ( and other data like phone/email/website) of dealerships and do the same along your intended route.
Use Google, Bing etc to search other trip reports all over the web and when you are done, create .gpx file to hold all the data in one easy place to put onto your satnav- Easy but time consuming

I do this for places to visit/accom, fuel,mecs, parts, tyres, medics, embassies, campsites, borders, friends, UPS/DHL, transport points etc.
It provides information instantly on your sat nav ( in addition to whatever is in your mapping) without the need for an internet connection. Inevitably, some info is gets out of date or not there- so you just go onto the next one.

* read a long time!

Hi Betrand

what do you mean about ' reading the appropriate section,' - you mean on the Hubb? - I have done searches on here and found nothing for 4x4 mechanics in colombia or venezuela, its all been bikes and as for google and bing, ive just spent hours looking for 4x4 mechanics and found very little which is why I posted here