East Africa eg Dar Es Salaam
 

having spent the day trying to find stuff in Dar, I've been talking with Hussein (top fellow) at Tuk-Tuk about taking pre-orders for tyres, chains etc so he can get the bits before arriving here. it seems that it takes 2-4 weeks so its worth giving him plenty of notice, but he's keen to provide a service halfway from Cairo to Cape Town. if you're planning to pass this way and need tyres etc etc call him on 0222110304 or fax 0222119742 or email tuktuk ((at)) raha .dot. com

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[This message has been edited by Grant Johnson (edited 06 October 2003).]

Repairs in Dar es Salaam
 

Personally I wouldn't recommend using Tuktuk for repairs but rather only for getting pre-orders like Rich suggests. Hussein is a good guy but his mechanics work in a filthy workshop on a sandy dusty road, not good for an open engine. Try Hussein's TukTuk shop for your quick spares, it's down town and anyone will be able to help you find it if you say Tuktuk.

For repairs I would recommend a german mechanic named Frank Carbort (sp?). His number is (255) 22 - 0756443940. He has many mechanics working for him in a huge workshop about 10 km west of downtown dar, on the road to morogoro (and zambia).

I hope this helps.