According to HCMC traffic statistics, 200 vehicles in the city hit a snag on the road on average each day.
Vehicles are an integral part of our everyday life, without which we cannot travel to work or navigate the city conveniently. So whenever – touch wood – your vehicle conks out on the streets or at home, these 7 mobile mechanic and vehicle repair services in Saigon can rush to your side to help get them back in working order.
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Vehicle repair companies in Japan are known for their flawless workmanship and high integrity. You can expect the same standards here in Saigon with ZuttoRide, one of the few repair shops in Saigon that uses rescue vehicles for roadside motorbike repairs.
What sets ZuttoRide apart is that it offers 24/7 repair service and is available in all parts of the country. This means that if your vehicle conks out in the middle of nowhere, on the mountains or in the valleys, you can make a call and ZuttoRide can still come to your rescue.
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Services they provide include flat tire patching or replacements and engine repair. In case your vehicle can’t be repaired on the spot, technicians will use a rescue vehicle to transport your vehicle to their shop.
Besides common repairs, ZuttoRide also offers a gasoline purchase and delivery service for drivers. It means that if you accidentally run out of gas, you can give ZuttoRide a call and its technician will bring gasoline over and fill up your tank.
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For cases that require rescue vehicles, service fees range from VND100,000 (~USD4.32) to VND1,000,000 (~USD43.24).
Nighttime services, available from 10PM – 6AM, will be charged with an additional amount of 50% on the original service fees.
Opening hours: 24 hours, Daily
Telephone: 1900 969612
Website
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If your motorbike has a problem on the streets or at home, call 0902 623 186 for fast service from Trung tâm Sơn Sửa Xe Sài Gòn, which offers roadside repair services in Saigon.
After you make the call, wait for about 15-20 minutes for the technicians to arrive at the scene.
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The store’s technicians can tackle all types of motorbike problems for you, be it fixing flooded oil dipsticks or clogged petcocks.
Nobody wants their vehicle to be repaired only to break down again the next day. For extra protection in case of that happening, Trung Tâm Sơn Sửa Xe Sài Gòn offers a repair warranty of 6-12 months, so that you can hit the road with more confidence.
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Repair fees, excluding replacement costs, are from VND100,000-VND200,000 (~USD4.32-USD8.65).
Address: 495 Le Trong Tan, Son Ky Ward, Tan Phu District, Ho Chi Minh City
Opening hours: 8AM-7PM, Daily
Telephone: 0902 623 186 I 098 182 9039
Website
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For those living in Saigon’s most flood-prone areas such as the southern District 7 and Nha Be District, you should save 3MP’s Telephone at 1900 6080 in your phone for your own safety.
Possessing a team of skilled, resourceful, and well-mannered staff, 3MP is one of the most trusted auto repair shops in the southern area of Saigon.
After you make a call, the staff will enquire about the problems you are having, some basic information on your motorbike, and will let you know the time they can arrive at your spot.
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The technicians will then diagnose your vehicle’s problems, then report to the shop’s accountant, who will let you know the cost before they start work.
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In case they cannot get your vehicle running on the spot, they will bring it to the shop for more advanced repair work, and return it to you at the appointed time and location.
Note that the shop has only one outlet in District 7, so you might want to call other mobile mechanics if you’re in areas further away such as District 1 or District 2 to save time.
Telephone: 1900 6080
Opening hours: 7AM-7PM, Daily
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Primarily dealing with motorbike issues such as alternator failure, contaminated fuel, and flooded engines, Phát Thành Vinh offers roadside repair services for motorbike drivers in Ho Chi Minh City.
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With 15 outlets across District 1, District 2, District 9, Tan Binh District, Binh Thanh District, Phu Nhuan District, and Go Vap District, you can rest assured that Phát Thành Vinh’s technicians are able to rush to your assistance quickly.
Repair service fees, which do not cover replacement costs, range from VND100,000-VND200,000 (~USD4.32-USD8.65).
Telephone: 0967 076 091
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Not only does Vpcar provide mobile repair services in Saigon, but the shop also offers vehicle repair services in neighboring counties such as Binh Duong, Dong Nai, Tien Giang, and Long An.
Vpcar has a team of experienced mobile technicians who’ll come over any time, 24/7, when you make a call and help you get on with your day.
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The types of vehicles that Vpcar repairs include cars, trucks, vans, and containers.
Address: 562B Bui Dinh Tuy Street, Ward 12, Binh Thanh District, Ho Chi Minh City
Telephone: 0922 4576 39 I 0366 582 853
Website
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Situated in Thao Dien, one of Saigon’s most vulnerable places during the rainy season, Vien Auto offers 24/7 free towing and repair services for cars that break down along the road.
If you live in the area of Thao Dien, An Phu, or Binh Thanh District nearby, you might want to save the contact of Vien Auto just in case your vehicles get caught in a flood and give up the ghost during a downpour.
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The well-trained technicians here can do auto repairs and maintenance for all types of cars and vans, from fixing broken starter motors to alternator failures to dead batteries.
Address: 10 Road 66, Thao Dien Ward, District 2, Ho Chi Minh City
Telephone: 1900 966 949
Website
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Nothing’s more annoying for a driver than to have a tire go flat or their vehicle conk out in the middle of a commute. Vá Xe Lưu Động’s 24/7 service will come to your rescue no matter where you are in Ho Chi Minh City’s urban and suburban areas.
From patching flat tires to making complete replacements to jump-starting cars, Vá Xe Lưu Động is always ready to save your day.
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For drivers who want to save costs on replacements, the shop can offer used but up-to-par tires.
Some of the tire brands used by the shop include Dunlop, Yokohama, Continental, Michelin, Bridgestone, Hankook, and Kumho.
Technicians will diagnose your vehicles’ problems first, come up with repair solutions, and let you know the costs beforehand. Only when both of you agree on the repair costs will the technicians start the actual vehicle repair services.
Address: 294 Ly Thai To, Ward 1, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City
Telephone: 0937 277 199
Website
When it comes to riding vehicles on the street, nobody knows what awaits us out there. Even when we have done what we can to keep our motorbikes or cars running in prime condition, accidents such as gas tanks that suddenly empty or engines affected by flood water can still happen.
For this reason, the only way for a Saigon driver to hit the streets with confidence is to save the contacts of auto shops that offer roadside vehicle repair services – you never know when you’ll need their help.
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Cover image adapted from: Vien Auto, CỨU HỘ XE MÁY – XE MOTO PKL 24/24 TOÀN QUỐC – ZuttoRide, Google, and Google
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