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Garage in Ethiopia/Addis Ababa

Anyone know a decent garage or mechanic in Addis Ababa?
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To fix what?
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you can always go to / or contact Wim. he runs the campsite/bar for overlanders and expats in the centre of addis abeba.

this is his site with more information

wimshollandhouseaddis.nl

it is a really nice guy who will help you further
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Yup.. Wims place.

Go to the big (now disused) railway station .. It's a big bus station at the front now.

A dirt track followes the track. Down that track is Wimms place. He has camping/hostel and some good contacts in town.
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Anyone know a decent garage or mechanic in Addis Ababa?
Wim is the man to count on ,he is super cool man
the entry to his camp site is tricky as the gps keeps tell you the wrong side
go to the big train station and when its in front of you ,take 9 a clock direction .
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Just saw the post, It is a bit late but...
Judging from your nick you probably have a Landy, right?
If so your best bet is Mitchell Cotts, N9 00.926 E38 44.677
Accross the street on the second floor you will also find the only independent parts dealer in Addis.
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