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Scored a used child car seat? Have you checked the expiry date?

With the Road and Transport Department (JPJ) waiting for the official green light to start issuing fines for not using a child car seat, many parents are rushing to purchase a seat to avoid needing to pay the expensive fine. But unfortunately, many are looking to second-hand child seats or hand-me-downs from friends and families. Did you know that these child car seats have an expiry date? Yes, all child car seats have an expiry date or shelf life as we call it. There are many factors contributi

JerricaJerrica

Aug 8, 2020

Leaked! New pictures of Kia Picanto facelift

Advertising materials of the new Kia Picanto facelift has surfaced on the internet overnight, giving us a closer look at the cosmetics changes on Kia’s entry level car. The facelift Kia Picanto sports a new front bumper, redesigned headlights, and chrome fog light housing. The Picanto’s grille is also slightly different from other Kia models with a chrome strip running across the middle. From the rear-end image, the tail lights were the most significant difference from the current model. Paired

JerricaJerrica

Apr 29, 2020

How many PSI / kPa do I have to pump into my tyres?

Checking our tyre pressure is an integral part of owning a car. But sadly not many car owners perform this check as often as they are supposed to. As my colleague, Eric, has highlighted, your tyre pressure easily affects your car's handling, ride and comfort and even your fuel consumption! So now you know the benefits of checking on your tyres constantly and keeping them well filled, but do you know how much air pressure to pump into your tyres? And where do you find the guide of the air pressur

JerricaJerrica

Oct 20, 2019

Government to introduce OKU number plates to replace OKU stickers

The National Council of Persons with Disabilities (MKBOKU) has approved the plan to change disabled person sticker to a special vehicle number plate instead as is suggested by the Ministry of Transport. According to a press release, applications for the disabled person’s number plate with the Social Welfare Department is now open. Those that are eligible to register for a disabled plate is as listed below: Physical disability A sub-category of learning disability – ADHD Autistic Multiple categor

JerricaJerrica

Dec 23, 2020

Owner Review: Looking for the perfect daily car - Story of my Proton Saga

** This article is the personal experience of a 2018 Proton Saga 1.3L Premium CVT owner and does not necessarily reflect the views of WapCar. Facebook: Xavier Pang First, a huge thanks to WapCar for accepting my request to join the owner group and allow me to share my story, as part of a growing movement on real cars, real story sharing. I have always wanted to do a sharing like this, where real owners share real experiences on their rides. As I myself very much enjoy such sharing, it is right o

Owner ReviewOwner Review

Aug 11, 2020

Driving your car less this MCO? Here's how to keep it running smoothly.

Just like that, we are 2 weeks into MCO 2.0. This most likely means that most of us are working from home, which then means our cars aren't driven much. Nevertheless, there are some things you can do to keep your car in tip top condition despite it being underdriven. Here are some pointers that might be useful to keep in mind in this second MCO season. Don't park under trees You might think that parking your car under trees is a good idea, since the car does get some shade from the sun. Well, if

JasonJason

Feb 14, 2021

Used car shopping: 6 tips for checking the engine

So, you want to buy a used car. Maybe it’s a project car, a unique car model you’ve always wanted, or a car model that’s not sold brand new in Malaysia. If your reason for buying a used car is a tight budget, you might want to consider other options like public transportation or a motorcycle. If you’re still here after reading that, we assume you’re serious about this, regardless of your reasons. Well, there’s a long list of things to look out for when buying used cars. In this article, we will

ArifArif

Aug 15, 2020

Japan too has a problem with cars driving against traffic

The problem of motorists riding/driving against traffic is not unique to Malaysia, although your Facebook feeds will give you that it’s a growing problem confined only to Malaysia. Yesterday, a 35-year old man in Japan was killed when his Honda N-Box was hit head-on by a Toyota Crown driven by a 78-year old man who was driving against traffic. The incident happened yesterday 6-January, at 12.40 am at the Nishimeihan Expressway in Yamatokōriyama city, in Nara prefecture. The younger driver died o

HansHans

Jan 7, 2021

Frankfurt 2019: Volkswagen unveils new logo

At the ongoing 2019 Frankfurt International Motor Show, Volkswagen has unveiled its brand new logo, alongside the new ID.3. “The new brand design marks the start of the new era for Volkswagen,” says Jürgen Stackmann, Member of the Brand Board of Management responsible for Sales, Marketing and After-Sales. “By formulating new content and with new products, the brand is undergoing a fundamental transformation towards a future with a neutral emission balance for everyone. Now is the right time to m

EricEric

Sep 11, 2019

MoF: Tax structure under review, return to GST mulled but only after MCO

The Ministry of Finance (MoF) is currently studying measures to widen Malaysia’s tax revenue base, including the reinstatement of Goods and Services Tax (GST). A report by The Edge quoted MoF Deputy Secretary-general Zakiah Jaafar as saying that tax reforms are necessary as Malaysia currently collects only 17 percent of gross domestic product (GDP) in tax revenues, which is quite low relative to high-income nations. However, she also added that any changes in tax policies will only be implemente

HansHans

Mar 17, 2021

Spyshot: Nissan Navara NP300 (D23) facelift 2021 diintip di Malaysia – pelancaran dalam masa terdekat?

Pasaran Malaysia bakal menerima beberapa pembaharuan di dalam kategori trak pikap. Salah satu daripadanya ialah Nissan Navara NP300 (D23) facelift 2021 yang baru sahaja tertular sebentar tadi. Foto yang dikongsi oleh pembaca WapCar ini memberikan gambaran yang lebih terperinci mengenai Nissan Navara facelift. Dengan gril krom dan roda 18 inci dwi-tona, intipan ini nampak seperti varian VL 4WD. Antara petunjuknya ialah sticker ‘4WD’ di sisi bahagian belakang. Untuk maklumat anda, spyshot sebelum

FaisalFaisal

Mar 9, 2021

The emotional roller coaster of VW ads from the 2000s

Ads are annoying and even some people in ad agencies can attest that (I used to work in one, so I know the feeling is mutual). However, there are still some ads that make you intrigued and wanting to know more. For automakers, probably one that stood out was Volkswagen. The history of Volkswagen’s iconic ads began in the 1950s and 1960s when the German car company hired Doyle Dane Bernbach (DDB) to be their ad agency. What resulted was a series of witty and simple print ads depicting the Beetle

CY FoongCY Foong

Aug 15, 2020

SST discount extension, the 2021 Toyota GR Yaris is now RM 13k cheaper, from RM 286k

UMW Toyota Motor has revised the 2021 Toyota GR Yaris’ price, following the government’s surprise U-turn in extending the sales tax (SST) exemption/discount from the original deadline of 31-December 2020 to 30-June 2021. From now till 30-June 2021, those wanting to get Toyota’s newest pocket rocket can save RM 13k off the original RM 299k sticker price, bringing the final price down to a slightly more palatable RM 286,896. With only 127 units allocated for Malaysia, the Toyota GR Yaris is by far

EricEric

Jan 5, 2021

Owner Review: Stand out or Get out? - FIRST Owner Story of 2020 Proton X50 1.5T Flagship

** This article is published on WapCar Community. Click the link below to enter the community for car enthusiasts in Malaysia https://www.wapcar.my/forum Basic Information Model: 2020 Proton X50 1.5T Flagship Time of Booking: May 2020, way before the official announcement for booking Dealer Name: Proton Cahaya Segambut Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price: Rm 103,300 excluding insurance The price I Paid: Rm 103,000 excluding insurance Vehicle Delivery Time: 30th October 2020 Reasons why I bough

Owner ReviewOwner Review

Nov 10, 2020

Spied: VW Golf GTI Mk8 seen in Putrajaya, to be CKD

Remember the VW Golf GTI Mk8 spyshot we ran a month ago? Well, it's almost certain that VW's next-gen hot-hatch will be locally-assembled (CKD), judging by these pics. The blue Golf was spotted by Facebook user Akmal Azmi doing its rounds - completely undisguised - in Precinct 9, Putrajaya. It's a right-hand drive unit and sorry purists, no stickshift here - the gear lever is the little stubby thing in the middle. If it adopts its Euro-market configuration, the GTI's interior will boast a 10.25-

SanjaySanjay

Oct 5, 2020

Toyota Hilux anda nampak biasa? Dijual di Malaysia, masuklah kit Modellista!

Pemilik Toyota Hilux yang ingin memberi rupa baru kepada trak pikap mereka ataupun ingin menambah sedikit elemen agresif, anda boleh membeli kit Modellista yang ada dijual di Malaysia! Di bahagian depan, sentuhan kit Modellista merangkumi satu set hiasan lampu kabus, spoiler depan, dan hiasan gril. Beralih ke sisi pula, terdapat kemasan ‘overfender’ berwarna hitam kilat, rekaan roda baru,dan juga sticker jalur dengan logo Modellista. Tiada perubahan di bahagian belakang melainkan penambahan embl

Zamil SyaheerZamil Syaheer

Apr 15, 2021

Should you buy engine oils from hypermarkets?

One of the very prevalent questions I get all the time on car maintenance, is about engine oils. This isn't surprising, seeing that it is the one thing we cannot avoid changing after a fixed interval. Often times you'll see hypermarkets selling brands like Shell, Castrol or other branded engine oils for a far cheaper price than it usually retails. Engine oils sold at hypermarts are cheaper, but its authenticity is hard to verify. If it's the real deal, you save some money. If it's not, you will

JasonJason

Jul 14, 2020

Check these four fluids before you drive

Car care isn't daunting. It pays to do these simple checks and avoid repair bills and headaches in the end. Got it? Simple concept for a simple topic, so let’s go! 1. Check your coolant level See the radiator cap? Some cars have it placed differently, so if you can’t find it on your car at that position, look for the boat shape and bright sticker up top. All you have to do is unscrew it and add plain water (nothing else) to it. Engines heat up while driving, and if there’s not enough water in yo

SanjaySanjay

Jul 19, 2020

Jentera Mercedes-AMG A 45 S 4Matic+ dan CLA 45 S 4Matic+ dikemaskini di Malaysia

Bagi menyambung kehangatan kereta-kereta kompak Mercedes-AMG yang dilancarkan tahun lepas, Mercedes-Benz Malaysia hari ini memperkenalkan Mercedes-AMG A 45 S 4Matic+. Untuk maklumat anda, model ini menggantikan Edition 1 yang didatangkan sebagai varian sulung sebelum ini. Apa yang berbeza pada A 45 kali ini ialah Edition 1 terdahulu datang dengan pakej Aerodynamic dengan skirting depan yang lebih besar. Di samping itu, hothatch ini tampil dengan sisik di bampar depan, spoiler belakang yang lebih

FaisalFaisal

Mar 26, 2021

Malaysia Boleh – Proton Wira 'Teksi' takes on the Nurburgring

I remember the first time I heard of the Nurburgring was on Top Gear when Clarkson tried to make a lap time of under 10 minutes in a diesel Jaguar. He barely made the time but was outclassed by Sabine Schmidt. Needless to say, I always imagined how fast a Proton would go round the famous “Green Hell”. Well, a pair of Dutch twin brothers did just that with their taxi-liveried Proton Wira! The Gravemade brothers from Dutch DIY Mechanics (DDM), Jochem and Ruben turned a regular Proton Wira into a t

CY FoongCY Foong

Aug 7, 2020

Spied: 2021 Nissan Navara NP300 (D23) facelift spotted in Malaysia

With the outgoing Nissan Navara NP 300 (D23) almost sold out in Malaysia, it is only a matter of time before we get the facelifted 2021 Nissan Navara. Well, a spyshot that was posted in the Navara NP300 Malaysia Club (Official) Facebook group might prove that notion. In the photo, we see the rear quarter of the refreshed Mother Trucker and it appears that there are at least two locked up behind a gate. According to the post uploaded by Raymond Lok Twe, the photo was taken at the Semenyih Hi-Tech

CY FoongCY Foong

Feb 8, 2021

Save money and drive safe with these three tyre care tips

They’re the only part connecting you to the road yet so easily forgotten. Tyres are one of the most important parts of your car, so take care of them through these three simple steps and they’ll take care of you. 1. Don’t forget to inflate! It’s a simple tip but one of the most important things you’ll need to know - inflate your tyres! It’s super simple - just know the basics of your tyre size and follow the correct pressure guide, usually located on the driver’s door pillar. It’s just a matter

SanjaySanjay

Jul 12, 2020

WapCar Morning Insiders (Oct. 9, 2019)

Today is Wednesday, October. 9 local News Proton and Bank Rakyat are offering special financial packages Fresh graduates and government employees can get special financial packages on specific Proton cars. This special package will be available until 31 December 2019. The packages consist of two special financing rates: the An-Naqlu 1: 90% financing starting at an attractive rate of 2.88% per annum An-Naqlu 2: 100% financing starting at 3.30% per annum. New graduates aged between 20-30 and gover

TasiaTasia

Oct 9, 2019

Court says car park operators liable for car thefts!

The Court of Appeal has upheld a lower court ruling that the management of a car park is liable of negligence rendering disclaimers of exemption clauses posted by the car park non-viable. Sunway Parking Services Sdn Bhd was ordered to pay about RM 117,000 of damages to Euro Rent A Car Sdn Bhd in the case where the rental car company’s vehicle was stolen from the premises. This means that car park disclaimer notices posted at various locations of a parking lot informing visitors that the manageme

JerricaJerrica

Dec 8, 2020

In Brief: Toyota Alphard – Luxury on wheels

(2020 Toyota Alphard Price and Specs | Gallery) (2020 Toyota Vellfire Price and Specs | Gallery) The Toyota Alphard and Vellfire twins are hugely popular in Malaysia. Say what you want about its looks, but few other cars can match the Alphard/Vellfire's road presence and it's a favourite among well-heeled customers. Both the Alphard and Vellfire first received their mid-life update back in 2018, in which the Alphard received a new 3.5-litre V6 engine and equally-new 8-speed automatic. Subsequent

EricEric

Mar 19, 2020

Berbaloi ke 'angkat' SYM VF3i 2021 yang berharga RM 9,338?

Berentap dalam segmen 'Super Moped' yang turut diisi Yamaha YSuku, Honda RS150 dan juga Benelli RFS150, saingan untuk SYM VF3i memang cukup sengit. Tetapi, disebabkan kuasa enjin yang dimilikinya iaitu 183cc, ia akhirnya tetap diberi julukan kapcai paling berkuasa di dunia. Malah, ada yang turut berani menyatakan SYM VF3i sebagai jentera super moped yang paling laju di dunia (Standard kilang). Apa yang pasti, kelebihan paling ketara buat motosikal syarikat dari Taiwan ini adalah kuasa kuda (hp)

KhairilKhairil

Dec 6, 2020

Volvo Car Malaysia launches its official used car programme called Volvo SELEKT

Volvo Car Malaysia today paved a new path for customers with the launch of its 360 total-care used car programme known as Volvo SELEKT. The programme is created for the discerning customers in mind, who want the same uncompromising excellence and quality of a new Volvo car but at a price point they desire. Each pre-owned Volvo car under the Volvo SELEKT programme is guaranteed to be under five years old and has less than 100,000 km in mileage. Once it qualifies under the programme, the car will

BrianBrian

Jun 24, 2020

Priced from RM 141k, the 2021 Mitsubishi Triton Athlete could run rings around the Hilux Rogue

Following last week’s teaser video, Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) has just officially launched the 2021 Mitsubishi Triton Athlete. Replacing the Triton Adventure X, the Triton Athlete is now the flagship variant of the local Triton line-up with prices starting from RM 141,500 (on-the-road, 10% SST inclusive). That's a full RM 3,600 more but what are the extra features you get on the new flagship? Just like the rest of the Triton line-up, the Athlete is fully imported (CBU) from Laem Chabang,

CY FoongCY Foong

Apr 8, 2021

Owner Review: Still an Apple in My Eyes- My Perodua Alza

** This article is the personal experience of a 2014 Perodua Alza owner and does not necessarily reflect the views of WapCar Facebook: Alex Kew About My Car Here is my Perodua Alza SE automatic transmission purchased at the end of 2014. It was priced at RM59,400 including insurance, and I entitled for RM2,000 discount for year-end stock. I chose the unique colour for my car - Mystical Purple, it is like black colour in low light condition but dark purple under sunlight. The reason being black-pa

Owner ReviewOwner Review

Jul 4, 2020

Snake in a car!

Though Kuala Lumpur is now a sprawling metropolis, it still bears signs of the jungle that it was before urbanisation took hold. We’ve often heard about Bomba being called to homes to remove dangerous animals that have broken and entered in, especially snakes. But we’ve definitely have not seen or hear a snake breaking into a car! A few pictures of a yellow snake slithering out of an air-conditioning vent of a Toyota Vios have since gone viral across social media. It is believed that the snake w

JerricaJerrica

Jun 4, 2020