Pathum Thani – “Yai,” owner of a renowned auto repair shop, responds to the controversy by explaining every case in detail, including the “Tesla skeleton” issue, and appeals to society for fairness in judgment.Tags: [auto repair, controversy, Tesla, Pathum Thani, consumer dispute]
At 10:00 a.m. on 19 June 2026 at V10 Garage in Ban Mai Subdistrict, Mueang District, Pathum Thani Province, Mr. Chatchawan Khaelin, known as “Yai V10,” owner of V10 Garage, along with his girlfriend, held a press conference to respond to allegations made on a popular TV program, especially regarding the Toyota Alphard of influencer couple “Mos and Jia,” which faced complaints about substandard repairs, parts swapping, and overcharging.Tags: [press conference, V10 Garage, Toyota Alphard, influencer, complaints]
“Yai V10,” the garage owner, stated that the vehicle was repaired at his shop as an independent garage outside the insurance company's network. The initial repair estimate was 1.72 million baht, while the insurer approved a limit of 850,000 baht, later negotiated up to 1.3 million baht. The customer chose to repair at this garage and a clear repair contract was signed.Tags: [repair estimate, insurance, contract, Toyota Alphard]
The owner further confirmed that using either new or used parts was a condition approved by the insurance company. The customer was informed of this from the start with supporting documentation for price consideration, since using all new parts would significantly increase costs.Tags: [insurance policy, parts usage, pricing, repair conditions]
After the issue aired on the program, the vehicle was taken for inspection at a third-party garage. He then requested inspection documents from that garage but received no documents; the third-party garage replied that it could not provide inspection results. After repairs, the car passed inspection by the insurance company, which paid the claim. Additional inspection at a Toyota service center in Rangsit confirmed the vehicle was safe and operational, with only some paint touch-ups before the customer took the car back and used it normally, including trips to Chiang Rai and Rayong.Tags: [vehicle inspection, insurance claim, Toyota service, vehicle safety]
Regarding allegations on a program that only 11 parts were replaced out of over 80 damaged parts, and that only one shock absorber was replaced, he presented nearly 100 removed parts to the media and stated the claim about replacing only one shock absorber was false, also showing inspection clips from the third-party garage as confirmation.Tags: [parts replacement, shock absorber, evidence, media presentation]
“Yai,” the garage owner, also played a recorded audio clip from the vehicle inspection, claiming it proves more suspension parts were replaced than alleged. He added that some publicly disseminated information does not match the facts.Tags: [audio evidence, suspension repair, misinformation]
On payment issues, the owner revealed that after the customer resumed using the vehicle normally, payment of the agreed 1.3 million baht was not made. Instead, via lawyer, the customer offered to pay only 531,516 baht and deposited that amount at the Enforcement Department. The garage refused this payment as it did not conform to the prior agreement, and the third-party garage released the vehicle to the customer without the garage’s consent.Tags: [payment dispute, legal action, enforcement department]
“Yai” said the opposing party insisted on paying only that amount and that if the garage wanted the remainder, it could pursue legal action in court. Currently, the payment dispute remains unresolved with no full payment made to the garage.Tags: [payment dispute, legal recourse, unresolved conflict]
He presented evidence, documents, and video clips to the media to clarify all allegations, affirming that the garage conducted repairs according to agreed procedures with the customer and insurance company.Tags: [evidence, transparency, repair process, media briefing]
Case 2: “Yai” responded to claims by a woman involved (who is not the real owner of the white Porsche) and presented official police reports and video clips confirming the vehicle’s condition from the true owner.Tags: [Porsche case, ownership dispute, police report, evidence]
“Yai” also addressed another complaint aired on television, explaining that the woman involved was not the direct victim nor the actual owner, but had made accusations alleging parts were removed, dismantled, or procedures done beyond normal repairs.Tags: [false claims, repair allegations, ownership clarification]
The garage owner stated that he had previously filed a defamation complaint against the woman and viewed her media statements as attempts to have the case withdrawn.Tags: [defamation, legal action, media statements]
“Yai” presented official daily log documents to the media showing that the true owner allowed a knowledgeable mechanic to inspect the vehicle and parts thoroughly, was satisfied with the results, confirmed all parts remained intact before taking the car, and paid part of the repair cost (200,000 baht), affirming no problems arose from repairs.Tags: [inspection report, owner satisfaction, partial payment]
The garage recorded photos and videos on the vehicle handover day as evidence and shared them with the media to verify facts regarding the allegations about parts removal or swapping on the vehicle.Tags: [handover evidence, media disclosure, parts integrity]
Case 3: Regarding the Tesla “skeleton,” the garage owner insisted repairs could be done if parts were complete, noting the problem was the customer’s failure to pay for parts consistently. “Yai,” owner of V10 Garage, explained the Tesla electric car case widely discussed online as a “skeleton” car.Tags: [Tesla, repair issues, parts payment, online controversy]
During the press conference, Mr. Chatchawan “Yai V10” presented another recently repaired Tesla to the media to demonstrate that repairs on such vehicles are not complicated when parts are available, citing an example of a car repaired within just four days after all parts arrived, inviting media to inspect the vehicle.Tags: [Tesla repair, demonstration, media inspection]
Regarding the Tesla called the “skeleton” car, “Yai” explained it suffered severe accident damage and water immersion, requiring dismantling many parts to thoroughly check the frame, electrical systems, and components.Tags: [accident damage, water damage, detailed inspection, Tesla]
The garage owner confirmed that dismantling parts was part of the contract repair process, not arbitrary, and led the media to inspect the actual vehicle at the garage, showing that without dismantling, identifying further damage from accident or water would not be possible.Tags: [repair process, media tour, damage assessment]
“Yai” claimed the main obstacle to completing the Tesla repairs was not the garage’s ability but the owner’s stopping payment for parts and related costs after signing the repair contract, preventing orders and further work.Tags: [payment stoppage, repair delay, contractual issue]
He also noted that after the owner appeared on TV claiming to be a victim and demanding refunds and vehicle return, the garage viewed the car as still under repair per the ongoing contract.Tags: [owner claims, repair status, dispute]
Finally, “Yai V10” affirmed the vehicle could be repaired once parts and costs were supported as per agreement, emphasizing that the dismantled state shown publicly was part of necessary damage inspection, not abandonment as alleged. The garage still awaits parts payment to complete repairs.Tags: [repair completion, damage inspection, payment pending]
Case 4: The garage refuted claims that a Mercedes-Benz GLA had no real airbags and had fake devices installed, confirming the system works and showing inspection clips before media.Tags: [Mercedes-Benz, airbag system, false claims, inspection]
“Yai,” owner of V10 Garage, addressed another online allegation about a black Mercedes-Benz GLA repaired by the shop lacking genuine airbags and having “dummy” devices installed instead.Tags: [online allegation, Mercedes-Benz, airbag authenticity]
He denied these claims, attributing the misunderstanding to an inspection by another garage lacking vehicle expertise, leading to inaccurate results.Tags: [misunderstanding, inspection error, expertise]
At the press conference, “Yai V10” played video footage of the vehicle’s inspection conducted in front of the owner near Pak Khlong Rangsit Police Station to prove the airbag system’s authenticity.Tags: [inspection footage, police station, evidence]
The inspection video showed the vehicle’s airbag system functioning normally, with no evidence of fake devices or absence of airbags as alleged.Tags: [airbag function, video evidence, false allegation]
“Yai” said this case exemplifies misinformation damaging the garage’s reputation, affirming all repairs follow professional standards and vehicle systems remain functional with original service warranties intact.Tags: [reputation, professional standards, warranty]
Case 5: The garage revealed the Mercedes-Benz SLC legal case concluded with the prosecutor declining to press charges, noting the owner had already received 1.2 million baht insurance payout but had not paid for repairs.Tags: [legal case, prosecutor decision, insurance payout, unpaid repairs]
“Yai,” owner of V10 Garage, discussed the black Mercedes-Benz SLC owned by a woman, which was previously featured on a TV program concerning compensation disputes and conflicts between the owner and garage.Tags: [Mercedes-Benz SLC, dispute, compensation, TV coverage]
He stated that although the owner filed embezzlement charges related to the vehicle, prosecutors have now declined to prosecute, ending the criminal matter.Tags: [criminal case, prosecutor decision, embezzlement charge]
However, the owner claimed the vehicle owner has received approximately 1.2 million baht insurance compensation but has not paid the garage for completed repairs.Tags: [insurance compensation, unpaid repair fees]
“Yai” added that the garage cannot currently contact the owner, raising concerns about the vehicle’s status, suspecting it may still be under hire-purchase or financial obligations.Tags: [contact issue, vehicle status, financial lien]
The garage owner warned that if a finance company repossesses the vehicle without the repair fees being paid, the garage could suffer losses, having invested labor, materials, and parts without reimbursement.Tags: [repossession risk, financial loss, investment]
He affirmed the garage still wants the opposing party to negotiate and settle payments fairly to resolve the dispute promptly, avoiding further litigation.Tags: [negotiation, dispute resolution, litigation avoidance]
He also countered allegations from a former employee claiming “AI repaired cars,” denying it is possible and rejecting claims of 11 victims amounting to 35 million baht.Tags: [former employee claims, AI repair, denial, fraud allegations]
“Yai” addressed a case where someone, claiming to be a garage manager, alleged the use of AI-generated images for repairs and insurance claims.Tags: [false manager claim, AI images, insurance fraud allegation]
He confirmed that the individual was never a manager but only a temporary employee responsible for driving and filming, with “Yai” himself being the sole manager and administrator.Tags: [employee status, management, clarification]
Regarding the accusation of using AI-generated images for insurance claims, he denied it, citing strict insurance verification processes involving damage assessments, pricing, vehicle inspections, and parts checks.Tags: [insurance verification, claim process, AI denial]
He further noted that insurance companies often reclaim damaged parts with full documentation, making it impossible to use AI images alone as claim evidence.Tags: [insurance procedure, evidence requirements]
Additionally, he presented some documents to the media suggesting the individual had previously requested money loans.Tags: [document evidence, loan request, credibility]