Had occasion to use the services of the B-Quik service center next to Big C, South Pattaya. The Retro Escort had been fitted with adjustable suspension, but to align this properly required the use of some hi-tech equipment, plus technicians who were conversant with its use. Having met with B-Quik CEO Henk Kiks, he assured me that the Pattaya outlet had everything we needed.
Having been subjected to dirty workshops in Pattaya in the past, it was a pleasure to drive in and find the floor clean enough to eat lunch on. The alignment equipment featured the latest technology to allow all the variables (toe-in, castor, camber and axle alignment) to be measured all at one time, and Khun Mai, the manager, was confident that his technicians could handle this rather different alignment.
B-Quik being quick.
We drove in and very quickly the car was positioned on the hoist, sensors applied to all four wheels and the visual read-out displayed on the screen. It was then possible to see that the fabricated suspension arms had resulted in the steering arms being too short.
This did not faze the technician, who went into the machine shop end of the building and manufactured the items we needed to complete the alignment. Having this facility, within the workshop, was excellent, making it very much a one-stop shop and the speedy way the problem was handled was impressive.
I was very happy with the way the car was treated (plastic covers on the seat and steering wheel and covers over the mudguards) and delighted with the final result. I will go there again.
You can contact the Pattaya B-Quik to verify my story on 038 374 988.
