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Alternative to Mazda dealer service dept?

5 messages,  Last post on Oct 27, 2006 at 8:58 AM

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#1 of 5 Closest comparable make to a Mazda by zillah

Oct 26, 2006 (5:12 am)

There aren't any Mazda dealers around me and I'd like to take my old '96 626 into a dealer garage for maintenance because they tend to have all the parts on hand. Is there a manufacturer that is comparable to Mazda which may have interchangeable parts like perhaps Honda or Toyota or even GM?

#2 of 5 Re: Closest comparable make to a Mazda [zillah] by backy

Oct 26, 2006 (9:03 pm)

Replying to: zillah (Oct 26, 2006 5:12 am)
Ford is your best bet, but I doubt there are many interchangable parts that a Ford dealer would stock for a '96 Mazda. Do you have an auto parts store in your town? They might be the best place to find parts for a '96 Mazda.

#3 of 5 Re: Closest comparable make to a Mazda [backy] by zillah

Oct 27, 2006 (5:00 am)

Replying to: backy (Oct 26, 2006 9:03 pm)
Hi,
I'm very lucky in that I live just a few miles from NAPA and Advance Auto Parts despite the lack in Mazda dealerships. Thanks for the tip. I wouldn't have thought an America car would be the closest. I just heard that Hondas were very interchangeable with just about everything and that Kias are the same as Hyundai. Didn't realize that.
 
 

#4 of 5 Re: Closest comparable make to a Mazda [zillah] by backy

Oct 27, 2006 (8:58 am)

Replying to: zillah (Oct 27, 2006 5:00 am)
Kia is controlled by Hyundai and some of their newer vehicles do share some engines and chassis pieces, but not much else. Ford has a controlling interest in Mazda.

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