best car paint shop in klang valley

After announcing in October 2017 that it would be transferring all its retail operation branches to its dealers and other relevant parties, UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has announced that 3 of its own outlets in Klang Valley, Sabah, and Sarawak will be transferred starting 1-September 2020. The Kota Kinabalu and Kuching outlets will be taken over by Borneo Mobility (Sabah) Sdn Bhd and Borneo Mobility (Sarawak) respectively. In the Klang Valley, PCM Subang Motor Sdn Bhd will take over the Subang Jaya

CY Foong

Sep 1, 2020

The Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) have busted a syndicate specialised in stealing car exhaust parts operating around a housing area in Klang Valley. According to PDRM, the parts are stripped down to later turn into white gold and sold as jewellery. Head of Serdang Police, Assistant Commissioner Razali Abu Samah told the press that 3 men aged between 36 to 54 years old were arrested in separate raids at a hotel in Jalan Imbi, Kuala Lumpur and SS2, Petaling Jaya. They were found in possession of 15

Jerrica

Nov 18, 2020

We’ve all been there, squeezing through a tighter-than-usual spot in a car park and ending up scratching the paint on your car. But before you send your car to be fixed by a professional, did you know that you can attempt to fix it yourself? Depending on the severity of the damage, you may be able to remedy that right at home, without the need to go to a specialist. To remedy your paint problem, first you need to find out how deep the scratches are. Typically, a car’s exterior has four layers –

Eric

Mar 14, 2021

Used car dealers get a bad rep, sometimes justified, sometimes not. Even on WapCar, we tend to recommend buying used cars from a direct owner. Well, Seng Cars World wants to change this perception, all while making your carbuying process as seamless as can be. So, what sets Seng Cars World apart? Why Seng Cars World? Established in 2004, Seng Cars World started from humble beginnings. Today, they have 5 outlets across Klang Valley and actively sell 150 cars per month. More than just selling cars

Jason

Mar 12, 2021

You can now shop for a Mercedes-Benz online. Mercedes-Benz Malaysia now has a virtual showroom that includes both new and pre-owned models. The new online tool allows users to instantly search on stock on availability, calculate financing option and directly request a quote from their preferred dealer. They can also filter the available cars based on their location. Dr Claus Weidner, President & CEO of Mercedes-Benz Malaysia said, “2020 placed great demands on us as a society. Despite the challe

Hans

Feb 8, 2021

With so many stupid people panic buying and hoarding up daily necessities as they prepare up hole up at home for two weeks, where should you go to buy your groceries? Obviously it has to be a place where supply is plentiful, but with less crowd. UrbanMetry is a Malaysian big-data, market intelligence gathering company serving property developers and city planners. It uses artificial intelligence and proprietary algorithms to comb through large amounts of geographical data, extracting trending an

Hans

Mar 18, 2020

Hyundai expands their service coverage to Klang with the opening of a brand new Hyundai Global Dealership Space Identity (GDSI). This is the only other 3S centre Hyundai has in the Klang area. The only other centre is located close by in Port Klang. Like all its other centres, the new centre follows in the footsteps of the global identity design and offers premium services and convenience for all customers. So you can expect a premium customer lounge with free WiFi so customers are allowed to ge

Jerrica

Oct 18, 2019

If you’re a big fan of JDMs, you probably heard of Autobacs, that legendary one-stop Japanese auto parts shop. They even have a couple of stores here, in Klang and Johor Bahru. But this isn’t a history lesson on the formation of Autobacs, but rather one of the most obscure sports cars ever made. But before we dive into it, let’s bring out Tommy. Tommykaira to be precise. The Japanese tuner was founded by Yoshikazu Tomita and Kikuo Kaira in 1968 but it wasn’t until 1987 when the tuner company lau

CY Foong

Aug 30, 2020

Perodua has successfully held its first-ever Body & Paint (B&P) Skill Contest in a move to step up its human capital development efforts and provide higher standards of B&P service to its customers. Established in 2009, Perodua’s B&P business deals with the repair and restoration of vehicles that have been involved in collisions. “Our B&P business aims to take much of the hassle away from the repair of collision-involved vehicles, with work carried out to the highest possible standards of qualit

Robert

Jul 23, 2019

Sime Darby Auto Selection (SDAS) is taking big steps to improve their services with a new collaboration. To further improve the car trading experience, SDAS has now signed on with myTukar! MyTukar is an online car bidding platform. Collaborating with the platform will allow SDAS to expand their network nationwide. SDAS hopes this will enable them access to a wider procurement grid to present more choices to customers. Collaborating with myTukar is also expected to help improve SDAS’s management

Jerrica

Oct 9, 2020

After the collapse of a temporary structure at the Klang LRT project site earlier today, authorities have announced that they will close the roads around the area for debris clean-up. The incident happened within the LRT3 work area opposite the TM Point outlet near the Meru wet market. Among the roads that will be closed is Jalan Meru from Klang Town centre heading towards Meru and Jalan Kedah junction heading towards Jalan Meru. Sunway Construction issued a statement that the 5am incident was c

Jerrica

Jun 17, 2020

Toyota owners in Klang can look forward to one more conveniently located service centre to go to for their vehicle maintenance. Operated by PS Otomobil (Bukit Tinggi) Sdn. Bhd., the new 19-bay service centre is located at PT 7420 Jalan Kim Chuan, Pandamaran, 42000 Klang. The facility is an extension of PS Otomobil’s showroom in Bukit Tinggi, which has been an authorized dealer for Toyota since 2015. Commending PS Otomobil on their commitment to provide Toyota customers with high quality aftersal

Robert

Jul 30, 2019

A knight in shining armor is a man who has never had his metal truly tested. Likewise, a pristine looking car is a car that hasn’t been driven much. While the former may be an inspirational phrase, the latter is a sign of a good used car. When shopping for a used car, it is normal to see dings, scratches, or the occasional putty. Small damages are good for bargaining, but a used car with major damage is much better avoided. Whether or not to go on with the purchase is entirely up to you. This en

Arif

Aug 21, 2020

After a couple years of using your car, the time will eventually come when you will need to sell it off. And when that time comes, how do you ensure that you can sell it off at a higher price? Selling your car? Get the best offer here: Trade in User's Car Form An oil change and servicing would be good First things first, when it comes to selling your old car, it’s crucial to fix it up. Start with giving the car a service, replacing all the necessary oils and fluids. Whether or not you want to se

Eric

Mar 30, 2021

In response to the Movement Control Order, Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has quickly launched an online showroom to offer an alternative way for Malaysians to shop for their VW cars online. Interested customers who have postponed their VW purchases due to the MCO can still make their pick on the Volkswagen eShowroom as all VW models currently on sale are available on the online platform. The eShowroom also has a set of special online deals to offer any who purchase a car via the onli

Jerrica

Apr 1, 2020

Cycle & Carriage Bintang Berhad (Cycle & Carriage) has achieved a remarkable feat, scoring a perfect score of 100% for the second time, in Daimler AG’s stringent ‘Centre of Competence’ certification for its Batu Caves Body & Paint (B&P) Facility. Cycle & Carriage also achieved 98% and 96% for its Johor Bahru and Bukit Tengah facilities respectively. “Our network of body and paint repair facilities scoring above the global median is the result of Cycle & Carriage’s investment into our people, sit

Eric

Sep 11, 2019

Whenever you install a fresh set of tyres, your tyre shop operator will most definitely perform wheel balancing and alignment. Of course, it always comes at an extra cost. Your question would be, is it necessary to do balancing and alignment? Or is it just a gimmick for your tyre shop operator to make a quick buck? Before you make a conclusion, let’s first understand what is balancing and alignment. You know how your tyre operator puts your wheel onto a machine and stick some weights onto your r

Adrian Chia

Sep 27, 2019

Remember the viral Facebook video of a white Kia Cerato speeding in the wrong direction and narrowly avoiding other vehicles on a Klang highway? The Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) has finally tracked down and arrested the driver. Northern Klang police chief, Assistant Commissioner Nurulhuda Mohd Salleh reported that PDRM arrested the 28-year-old driver at around 5.30 pm in Petaling Jaya yesterday. According to the police, the driver was on his way back to Petaling Jaya after a meeting with friend

Jerrica

Jul 10, 2020

Flash floods and heavy rain are causing a lot of damage to the roads. Last week, photos and videos of the sinkhole surrounding the LRT 3 construction project near Johan Setia started surfacing. Now Prasarana has released an official statement along with an announcement that repair works might take at least a week. Bernama reported that the road damage at Jalan Klang-Banting was caused by soil erosion and sedimentation due to the combination of frequent rainfall over the past two weeks and the pr

Jerrica

Jul 23, 2020

MyTukar Sdn. Bhd. launched the first of their chain of myTukar Retail Centres at major shopping malls in Klang Valley. The Retail Centres is part of the platform’s new used car purchasing experience The newly launched myTukar Retail Experience Centres is one of the many initiatives in the business pipeline to bring a complete car ownership experience to all car buyers. Also read: EON appoints MyTukar as new trade-in partner to improve customer experience The myTukar Retail Centres are located at

Jerrica

Apr 17, 2021

Mitsubishi Triton According to Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia, the Mitsubishi Triton was the top-selling double-cab pick-up truck as of January 2020, in four states namely Klang Valley, Melaka, Penang and Kedah, overtaking the Toyota Hilux. Overall, the Toyota Hilux remained as the No.1 bestselling pickup truck in the country, owing to its dominance in East Malaysia. In its segment, the Mitsubishi Triton was the only brand in the pick-up segment that successfully achieved positive growth and expande

Zamil Syaheer

Mar 2, 2020

Car manufacturers are taking new measures to carry out new car sales by bringing their brand experience online as their physical showrooms are closed due to the Movement Control Order (MCO) imposed. The latest brand to do so is BMW Group Malaysia, which just launched its BMW Shop Online - a digital showroom to view and place a booking for a brand-new BMW. BMW Shop Online allows customers to get to know specific models entirely online. Besides that, there will also be online exclusive offers such

Adrian Chia

Apr 24, 2020

UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has announced that they will be transferring two outlets in Klang Valley previously owned and operated by them to its dealers effective today. Laser Motor PJ Sdn Bhd will take over the Section 19 Petaling Jaya outlet while Fokus Sentral Sdn Bhd will take over the Cheras outlet accordingly. This follows the company's announcement back in November 2018 that UMWT will be transferring ownership of majority of its outlets to its dealers. The dealers will be focusing on sales w

Brian

Jul 1, 2020

Remember the Seremban Honda dealership that was briefly turned into a Type R museum? Well, did you know that it has been running for three generations? Yes, Ban Lee Heng Motor has been Seremban’s sole distributor for Honda cars since 1976. Also read: Out of new Hondas to sell, this Seremban dealer is turned into a Type R museum! But before it sold Honda cars, it had very humble origins as a bicycle shop. Eventually, Ban Lee Heng Motor’s founder, Dato’ Ng Chee Peng grew it to become the sole dist

CY Foong

Mar 18, 2021

Good news to Mercedes-Benz owners from Kedah and Perlis! Cycle & Carriage has just expanded the Mercedes-Benz Star Mobile Service to the Northern Region, which includes the aforementioned states. The Star Mobile Service offers best-in-class maintenance services all within the comfort of their homes. First introduced within the Klang Valley in 2018, the mobile service offers the convenience of maintenance literally in your own backyard. The service offers on-site maintenance services including ba

CY Foong

Dec 2, 2020

Kia’s popular A-segment hatchback, the Kia Picanto is no longer on sale in Malaysia. This has been confirmed by multiple dealerships around the Klang Valley. Naza Kia introduced the Picanto in 2013, but it wasn’t until 2015 when Naza Kia Malaysia introduced a new generation before the car’s nimble drive and spunky 1.2-litre engine gained widespread attention. The Kia Picanto has always been a sleeper hit as, to many small car buyers, the Picanto was the only non-national option when shopping in

Jerrica

Mar 13, 2020

The car that the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) is currently looking for speeding against traffic in Klang, Selangor yesterday, is not a Hyundai but a white Kia Cerato. PDRM uploaded the video onto their official Facebook page a day after the incident stating that they are looking for a white Hyundai. But based on the video, we can immediately tell that it is a white Kia Cerato that everyone should be looking out for. The incident happened at around 10.50 pm on 6/7/2020. The Kia Cerato drove agai

Jerrica

Jul 7, 2020

Recently, Sin Chew Daily ran an exposé on unscrupulous car detailers that have been scamming Malaysian motorists. These scammers pose as full-fledged detailers, offering car wash and other high-end detailing services such as coating and waxing at unbeatable prices. Too good to be true? Definitely, as the only thing these syndicated ‘detailers’ do is wipe unsuspecting buyers’ wallet clean. How do they operate? These scammers know the part - they start by taking over long-operating, legitimate det

Sanjay

Aug 8, 2020

You might have come across this scenario while sending your car to your neighbourhood tyre shop – after the job is done, whatever it may be, the tyre shop will try to upsell you nitrogen gas inflation for your tyres. You will mostly be shown some materials or be told that it is better to fill your tyres with pure nitrogen rather than regular air. You will also be told that nitrogen-filled tyres will save you fuel, prolong the lifespan of your tyre, require lesser maintenance, and are better for

Hans

Sep 6, 2019

A pothole on Jalan Tengah heading towards Mid Valley has caused the unfortunate death of a motorcyclist on Sunday around 7.30 am. Preliminary investigations by the Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) showed that the motorcyclist was riding over a pothole when he was thrown off his motorcycle. JSPT chief Asst Comm Zulkefly Yahya added that the rider, identified as 75-year-old Ho Yan Yee, died at the scene of the accident. Since the accident yesterday morning, the

Jerrica

Jan 4, 2021