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Can the Perodua Myvi that the Waja rammed into claim insurance? 

While the internet is still raining praises on the Royal Malaysian Police’s (PDRM) swift arrests of both suspects in the Proton Waja drama that happened last week, others were impressed by the Perodua Myvi’s composure in the video when the Waja was doing its best to ram it aside. But, the question remains, what of the Myvi’s repairs? Can the owner claim insurance? From what we can see in the viral video, the Myvi sustained the most damage when the Waja was desperately trying to squeeze between t

JerricaJerrica

Mar 3, 2021

Perodua Myvi in sinkhole: Insurance claim might be difficult

Yesterday, news of a Perodua Myvi plunging into a 3 metre deep sinkhole in Jalan Maharajalela in Kuala Lumpur broke the Internet. It didn’t take long before Dr. Strange-inspired memes flooded social media. The memes were funny, but the driver of the Perodua Myvi could have been seriously injured by the sinkhole. Fortunately she was unscathed but surely it must have been a traumatic experience. We now learned that although there was absolutely nothing that the driver could have done to avoid the

HansHans

Nov 26, 2019

Nak 'claim' kerosakan kemalangan tapi pelanggar tiada insurans? Ini caranya

Kemalangan sememangnya mengecewakan semua pihak yang terlibat. Malah ia turut menyusahkan orang ramai apabila berlaku kesesakan lalu lintas. Walau apapun, pihak yang terlibat dengan kemalangan boleh menyelesaikannya sekiranya kedua-dua pihak mempunyai butiran dan dokumen yang lengkap. Namun begitu, bagaimana pula sekiranya kereta si pelanggar tidak mempunyai insurans atau lesen memandu? Adakah anda akan menanggung sendiri kerugian atas kerosakan kereta anda? Usah risau. Tuntutan tetap boleh dibu

FaisalFaisal

Dec 5, 2020

70 percent of Perodua owners still return to an authorised service centre, even after warranty

Nearly 70 percent of Perodua owners prefer to have their cars maintained by an authorised Perodua service centre, making one of the highest, if not the highest for any automotive brand in the country. Speaking at a press conference yesterday for Perodua's 2019 business review, President and CEO Dato' Zainal Abidin Ahmad said the figure is two percent higher than the Perodua’s forecast. Last year, Perodua’s network of service centres received over 2,347,000 cars, an 8.3 percent increase over last

HansHans

Jan 22, 2020

Cash strapped car owners are burning their cars to claim insurance

A 35-year-old insurance agent has been arrested on suspicion of conspiring with vehicle owners in multiple insurance scams. The suspect is linked to 3 cases involving 8 vehicles burnt to the ground worth RM 190,000. According to the Head of the Crime Investigations unit, Senior Assistant Commissioner Nik Ros Azhan Nik Ab Hamid, the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) believe that the cars were intentionally set on fire after they were doused in kerosene. The first case was reported on 9 June 2020 invo

JerricaJerrica

Nov 23, 2020

Covid-19: Honda Malaysia announces 30-day warranty extension due to MCO

Honda Malaysia has announced that they will offer a 30-day warranty extension for cars whose warranties are expiring during the Movement Control Order (MCO) period. The 30-day extension will come in effect from the last day of the MCO as determined by the government. UMW Toyota also announced the same warranty extension programme. As for other Honda owners, they will not have to worry about missing their scheduled service and having their warranty voided during the MCO period. Honda Malaysia wil

Adrian ChiaAdrian Chia

Mar 28, 2020

You can’t turn off Eco Mode on the Perodua Myvi because…

It doesn’t have one. The new Perodua Myvi does not come with an active ‘Eco Mode’ which alters the powertrain to be more fuel-efficient. Unlike the ‘Eco Mode’ you find in Hondas, Toyotas and BMWs which changes the transmission and engine mapping, the Perodua Myvi only has an Eco indicator. What Eco indicator does is tell you whether you’re driving in a fuel-efficient manner. It takes into account your speed, throttle input and the gear selected to determine whether you’re driving efficiently or

Adrian ChiaAdrian Chia

Nov 27, 2019

Volvo Car Malaysia extends its factory warranty for free

Volvo Car Malaysia has revised its warranty programme to a factory five-years/unlimited mileage for all privately owned Volvo cars registered from 1 January 2021 onwards. This comes after the announcement of the hybrid battery warranty extension. In previous years, Volvo car owners were entitled to the standard three-year/100,000km factory warranty with a combined two-years/20,000km Extended Warranty Programme (EWP) provided by an external insurance partner. Now with the introduction of the exte

ShaunShaun

Feb 4, 2021

Owner Review: Half-Happy Half-Sad Experience - The Story of My Perodua Myvi

** This article is the personal experience of a 2018 Perodua Myvi 1.5L Advance owner and does not necessarily reflect the views of WapCar. Facebook: William Fui About my Perodua Myvi My car is a 2018 Perodua Myvi 1.5L Advance version, the purchased price was at RM53, 904.60 with insurance during the GST tax holiday. That time I was trading in a 2006 Honda City 1.5L VTEC for the Myvi. After trading in, the price was only RM40, 100. (I am buying a full spec 1.5L Myvi with a monthly instalment of a

Owner ReviewOwner Review

Jul 17, 2020

ETCM extends your Nissan warranty by 30 days

Worry no more current Nissan owners, as Edaran Tan Chong Motor Sdn. Bhd has announced a 30 days extension to your respective vehicle warranty from the last day of Movement Control Order (MCO). Your current warranty will not be affected, even if the scheduled service gets skipped during this period. Moving forward, owners are advised to reschedule their service appointment within 30 days after MCO ends to keep their warranty intact. To reschedule your service appointments, please do it so via Dri

Zamil SyaheerZamil Syaheer

Apr 8, 2020

Own a recon Audi? Here’s how you can get a warranty from Audi Malaysia

Parallel imported or recon (reconditioned) cars have been a part of (read: plagued) the Malaysian automotive industry for as long as the industry existed. Many have turned to these unauthorised and unofficial distributors for their significantly lower car prices – it’s not unusual to see grey import cars being 30 to 40% cheaper than officially imported cars. A small number of consumers turn to the grey market to secure a particular model variant, for example, an Audi RS6 Avant that’s not sold by

Adrian ChiaAdrian Chia

Nov 19, 2019

5-year warranty for 2021 Ford Ranger, upgrade available for current owners

Sime Darby Auto ConneXion (SDAC), the sole distributor of Ford vehicles in Malaysia, introduced a new 5-year manufacturer’s warranty for all 2021 Ford Ranger. This is a 2-year extension to the original 3-year manufacturer’s warranty. The new 5-year manufacturer’s warranty or 160,000 km (whichever comes first) is part of SDAC’s efforts to offer owners of the Ranger line up with added value. But existing Ranger owners are not left out. SDAC has 2 new warranty extension plans on offer known as the

JerricaJerrica

Feb 2, 2021

Engine cooling: maintenance tips for your car’s cooling system

A heatstroke can cause escalate your pulse, make you dizzy, and can be fatal. It takes 1 hour of sitting in a closed hot car (parked under the sun) to kill an adult human being. Just like us, car engines too can be severely damaged if operated in overheated conditions. The engine can warp, swell, expand, or even crack in case of overheating. Overheating is bad for both human beings and engines. To keep engines cool, cars are equipped with a cooling system. In this article we will share some easy

ArifArif

Jul 29, 2020

Hyundai service centres now fully operational; warranty extension announced

Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors (HSDM) announced today that they have obtained approval from MITI to resume operations in their service centres in stages starting 20th April. As of today, all Sime Darby Auto Hyundai (SDAH) service centres have resumed operations. Like all other service centres officially resuming operations, SDAH will continue observing MCO protocols and will only be accepting customers with service appointments only. As part of their crowd control practice, only a minimal number of s

JerricaJerrica

Apr 23, 2020

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia won’t follow BMW’s move to cut warranty for lower prices

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) will maintain its current 4-year / unlimited mileage warranty, and will not follow archrival BMW Group Malaysia’s move to make extended warranty optional. Speaking at a virtual meeting with the media earlier last week, Dr. Claus Weidner, President & CEO of Mercedes-Benz Malaysia explained that MBM’s direction is to offer the best customer service and the best customer offers, and the company is not interested in tinkering around with its terms of service so it could

HansHans

Feb 22, 2021

Perodua Alaza Received The Facelift Again

Perodua has announced the update of 2018 version for Alaza seven-seater MPV, this update includes a few cosmetic additions as well as new equipment. The MPV will be offered in four variants(all prices are on-the-road (OTR) without insurance for Peninsular Malaysia): Perodua Alza Standard (MT) - RM51,490 Perodua Alza Standard (AT) - RM54,290 Perodua Alza SE (AT) - RM56,890 Perodua Alza Advance (AT) - RM62,690 the redesigned instrument panel graphics, redesigned centre cluster, and a two-motion re

GemmaGemma

Jul 20, 2019

Volvo cars now get 8-Year hybrid battery warranty at no extra charge

From 1 January 2020 onwards, all Volvo plug-in hybrids sold in Malaysia will be covered with an 8-Year warranty for the hybrid batteries with no extra charge. Volvo Car Malaysia (VCM) is now the leader in hybrid battery warranty coverage for PHEVs in the premium segment. BMW Malaysia and Mercedes-Benz Malaysia offer 6-Years/100,000 km warranty for their hybrid battery. According to Marketing and PR Director of VCM, Akhtar Sulaiman, this is their assurance to customers on Volvo’s electrified powe

Adrian ChiaAdrian Chia

Jan 23, 2020

Perodua Axia: How much does it cost to maintain over a 5-year period?

The Perodua Axia is an A-segment hatchback, which is the entry point into Perodua's line-up. Let’s take a closer look and see how much does it cost to maintain a Perodua Axia over a 5-year period. Unlike other manufacturers, the Axia does not require a service or inspection at the 1,000 or 5,000-km mark; instead, the first service is at 10,000 km, which costs RM 142.90. The next service is at the 20,000-km mark, in which the owner needs to fork out RM 240.63 for a service. Perodua also offers it

EricEric

Apr 17, 2020

BMW Malaysia upgrades hybrid battery warranty to 8-year/160k km, also available for existing owners

BMW Malaysia extends its current PHEV battery warranty programme for BMW and MINI vehicles by an additional 2 years and 60,000 km, bringing the programme to 8 years or 160,000 km, whichever comes first. The new warranty programme applies to the hybrid battery only, the rest of the vehicle is covered by the 5-year unlimited mileage warranty. From now until 31 December 2020, existing BMW PHEV customers are able to purchase the new hybrid battery warranty as an extension for the BMW 330e, X5 xDrive

ShaunShaun

Jun 2, 2020

Volvo Car Malaysia extends hybrid battery warranty to 8 years or 160,000 km, free of charge

Volvo Car Malaysia has announced an extension of the warranty for its PHEV range to 8 years or 160,000 km (whichever comes first), now covering models registered after 3-December 2015. Earlier this year, the extended warranty was only offered for Volvo cars registered from 1 January 2020 onwards. Volvo Malaysia has now decided to offer the extend warranty for its PHEV range that were purchased since the launch of the Volvo XC90 T8 PHEV on 3 December 2015. Nalin Jain, Managing Director of Volvo C

ArifArif

Dec 21, 2020

Sime Darby has a new service centre for cars that are out of warranty!

Sime Darby Auto Selection has opened its first-ever service centre for multi-brand vehicles in Glenmarie, Selangor. This is part of the company’s strategy to offer a new after-sales service alternative, at a price point competitive with independent workshops, for post-warranty vehicles. Meant to complement existing after-sales service of all car brands, owners with vehicles past their warranty period will be able to enjoy the same quality of service provided by brand-specific authorised service

JerricaJerrica

Dec 20, 2020

Should you buy a new Perodua Myvi or a used Honda City?

If you’re a fresh grad looking for your first car, chances are you’re looking at the Perodua Myvi. It offers great value for money and is packed with features, some of which aren’t even offered in cars twice its price. But then someone said you could buy a used Honda City for about the same price. So how should you decide? Before we continue, we'd like to note that this isn't strictly limited to the Honda City. Other options can include the Toyota Vios, Honda Jazz, Volkswagen Polo, etc. Likewise

ShaunShaun

Apr 30, 2020

Which is cheaper to maintain over a 5-year period, the Proton Saga or Perodua Bezza?

Earlier, we've compared the maintenance costs between two of Malaysia’s cheapest sedans, the Proton Saga and Perodua Bezza. Perodua Bezza gallery Now, let’s throw periodic maintenance, road tax, and insurance into the mix and see which entry-level sedan is cheaper to run and maintain. Proton Saga gallery From the table compiled, it is clear that over a period of 5 years, the Proton Saga is RM 910.64 cheaper than the Perodua Bezza, but that is not the full story. It is worth noting that Proton ha

EricEric

May 6, 2020

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia extends service and warranty grace period for customers

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has announced that they will be providing an extended service and warranty grace period beyond 14 April 2020, in view of the extension of the Movement Control Order (MCO). If you’re a customer and your vehicle’s service period falls between 18 March and 28 April, a period of 60 days will be given from the expiration date of the MCO and it will not be counted as a missed service during the period. All warranties expiring between 18 March and 30 June 2020 will be honoured, w

ShaunShaun

Apr 14, 2020

Extended 6-year/120k km warranty and free maintenance for Mazda buyers until 31 December

Good news for potential Mazda owners as Bermaz is offering a six-year/120,000-km warranty and free maintenance (including labour, parts and lubricants) package for new Mazdas (except the BT-50) purchased from now until December 31, 2020. This limited offer ties well with the sales tax exemption period, which sees savings of up to RM 17,100 across Mazda's range. Further sweetening the deal are complimentary official Mazda merchandise as sign-up gifts. Note that after the promo period, it's back t

SanjaySanjay

Jul 22, 2020

Perodua issues fuel pump recalls for 2018/2019 Perodua Myvi

Looks like the Perodua Myvi is affected by the global fuel pump issues as well. Following the recalls issued by UMW Toyota (UMWT) for Toyota and Lexus vehicles and Honda Malaysia in June, Perodua has also issued a recall for their third-generation Perodua Myvi. The global fuel pump recall exercise was first issued by Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) in March 2020. The recall affected over 3.2 million vehicles under the corporation and looks like this includes Daihatsu as well. TMC first started lo

JerricaJerrica

Aug 7, 2020

Deal Breaker: We love the Honda Jazz but we just can't live with the infotainment system!

The 2017 Honda Jazz is, hands down, the must-have car if you’re looking for a B-segment hatchback. It is practical, spacious, fuel efficient and its steering is nicely weighted for city dwellers to easily squeeze into tight spaces. But there is one thing that stops us from gushing over the hatch and it is the Jazz’s poor infotainment system. When the Honda Jazz was updated in 2017, not only did the touchscreen unit shrunk in size (from 7-inch to 6.8-inch) but the system itself seem to have downg

JerricaJerrica

Apr 14, 2020

Are "lifetime" transmission fluids a SCAM?

If you found a genie in a bottle and wished for enough money to last an entire lifetime, things could turn out several ways. He could give you a billion ringgit to let you live lavishly for a good 50 years. He could also not give you anything at all, but make you die the moment your money runs out. The point is, “lasting an entire lifetime” is only as good as how long a lifetime is. With that, lifetime transmission fluids also depend on the definition of what a lifetime is. You’re probably famil

ArifArif

Sep 13, 2020

Proton launches Certified Pre-Owned programme, used Proton car with warranty!

Interestingly, one growth seen through this whole coronavirus pandemic is the rise in used car sales. According to data by the Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA), used car sales grew by 100% in the first six months of 2020. Seeing this, Proton decides to expand and improve its used car management (UCM) department to help streamline sales and distribution of used cars in support of new car sales. Proton’s UCM division began in 2019 with 8 outlets located in various dealerships. In 2020, Proto

CY FoongCY Foong

Jul 29, 2020

2020 Range Rover Evoque launched, starting from RM426,828 with ClearSight System

Jaguar Land Rover Malaysia (JLRM) has launched the all-new 2020 Range Rover Evoque, 9 years since the release of its predecessor. Prices Two variants of the Evoque are offered. The entry variant is priced at RM 426,828 and the range-topping variant, the Evoque R-Dynamic is priced at RM 475,398. Prices here are stated with the inclusion of the 50 per cent sales tax exemption from the government, and excludes car registration, insurance and road tax. Exterior Dimension wise, the Evoque has a lengt

BrianBrian

Jun 26, 2020