Leaving your car parked under the hot sun seems like a harmless thing to do. What’s the worst that could happen? Just a hot cabin, right? The truth is, the sun can damage your car after extended periods of exposure and this hurts the resale value of your car. Just like our skin, the car’s paint, rubber parts, and upholstery can only withstand that much sun. Things dry up and age faster when exposed to UV rays. Visible effects of sun damage are: Oxidation and fading of automobile paint Discoloura
Apr 7, 2021
Filem penapis haba (window tint) adalah salah satu aksesori utama kereta anda. Ia dikhususkan untuk memantul haba dan sinaran ultraviolet (UV) oleh matahari. Dengan cuaca yang panas di Malaysia, ia menjadi satu kewajipan untuk pengguna jalan raya. Sesetengah pihak menggunakan tinted atas dasar estetik atau privasi. Walaupun dengan pelbagai pilihan kualiti dan julat harga, tinted tetap akan haus dan lusuh apabila sampai waktunya. Antara tanda mudah untuk anda mengenal pasti keadaan ini ialah cala
Nov 15, 2020
Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) today launched the limited edition UNITED range, consisting of the Passat and Tiguan models. The range celebrates the strength of unity, a trait deeply embedded in the Volkswagen brand. Two new unique Volkswagen Original Accessories are introduced in the UNITED models; dynamic wheel hub caps with a self-levelling logo that stays upright while the car is in motion for the Tiguan and Passat; and LED door lights that projects the Volkswagen logo when the fr
Jun 12, 2020
** This article is the personal experience of a 2020 Proton x70 new owner and does not necessarily reflect the views of WapCar. Detail about car Car info: 2020 Proton x70 Premium X CKD Order date: June 2020 Delivery date: August 2020 (on Merdeka Days) Price: RM122,800. However, due to the current Government direction of SST rebates of RM7k of this model, plus additional rebates thrown out by SA, the ODR price of this is even cheaper than 2020 HRV 1.8L V Spec. Reason to buy Basically, I owned a H
Oct 9, 2020
The concept of buying a car on Lazada is still foreign to most of us, but now Volkswagen Malaysia has taken yet another unconventional step with an Instagram-exclusive car sale in conjunction with the 12.12 sale. 12 units of the VW Polo with JOIN accessories and 12 units of the VW Beetle with free spoiler and VW Tint will be up on sale on Volkswagen Malaysia’s Instagram profile with a RM 12,000 discount. Like the 12.12 sales on online shopping websites, VW’s 12.12 sales only run for 24 hours, st
Dec 11, 2019
** This article is the personal experience of a 2020 Mazda CX5 new owner and does not necessarily reflect the views of WapCar. About My Car -Car info: 2020 Mazda CX5 2.0 High spec -Order date: September 2020 -Delivery date: September 2020 -Price: RM157k (incl. premium colour surcharge and ‘optional’ accessory package) -Promo, offer: 0% SST Reason to buy Exterior The exterior aspect of the vehicle that I will be driving everyday is one of my top priorities as I would want one that I would take a
Oct 16, 2020
** This article is the personal experience of a 1997 BMW E38 728i owner and does not necessarily reflect the views of WapCar. Facebook: Joseph Lau The BMW E38 728i is the 5th car that I have purchased with my wife; with the 1st being a: Perodua Myvi 2009 1.3A (Sold), 2nd: Proton Inspira 2.0E (Sold), 3rd: Toyota Vellfire ANH20 2009 (In current ownership), 4th: Honda HR-V (in current ownership). Ever since the bond movie, ‘Tomorrow Never Dies’ & the Transporter, the BMW E38 7-Series had then been
Jul 18, 2020
** This article is the personal experience of a 2018 BMW 318i owner and does not necessarily reflect the views of WapCar. Fazrul Aziz I bought this BMW 318i LCI recently from my sister as she bought a new Toyota Alphard. The mileage clocks at 25k only! Even though she sold it to me at the market’s price, the conditions & maintenance is top-notch. Also, the car is still under BMW warranty programme and free scheduled service for the next 3 years. How everything started Back in my university days,
Aug 22, 2020
** This article is the personal experience of a 2017 Honda Accord 2.4 VTI-L owner and does not necessarily reflect the views of WapCar. Facebook: Fahruddin Najumudeen ↓↓↓Press Here To Share Your Story↓↓↓ Intro I love cars. Among the first cars I loved as a kid was the K.I.T.T. from Knight Rider, the 1983 DMC DeLorean from the Back to The Future trilogy, and the M.A.S.K. cartoons and toyline (I even had a Razorback model once). Going into my teenage and young adult years, I grew to appreciate WRC
Jul 13, 2020
When you buy a brand-new car, you have to go through a run-in (or break-in) period for the first 1,000 km. Unfortunately, you can’t just gun it right after taking delivery from the showroom. As such with our new Perodua Ativa, the first thing in order is to run it in. How to run in the car? Drive the car carefully without exceeding a certain rpm and speed limit. In every car’s owner manual, the instructions for the run-in period are explicitly stated. And for the case of our Perodua Ativa, the r
Mar 19, 2021
** This article is the personal experience of a 2016 Toyota Camry 2.5 Hybrid Luxury (XV50 Facelift) owner and does not necessarily reflect the views of WapCar. Facebook: JJ Chang Introduction The Toyota Camry nameplate holds a special place in the automotive world. One of the most popular D Segment sedans best known for its comfort, space, and reliability. The Toyota Camry also happens to be one of the most favoured cars in my household. It all started back in 2003 when my dad got his first Toyo
Jul 16, 2020
** This article is the personal experience of a 2020 Proton X70 Premium X owner and does not necessarily reflect the views of WapCar Andy Chin Woon Fook Shopping For the Car I Need 12th February 2020 was a historical date for Malaysian to witness the launching of Proton X70 CKD. Before decision was made and due to competition of SUV market, I did step my foot on Mazda CX5, Peugeot 3008, Honda CRV 1.5T and Nissan X-Trail Hybrid. Based on my personal opinion, there are pros and cons for every mode
Jun 21, 2020
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
Mar 12, 2021
The range topping 2020 Mitsubishi Triton Adventure X (RM 137,900) has now been upgraded with several new features, including a 360-degree parking camera that utilizes multiple cameras around the truck to create a bird’s-eye-view of the surrounding, aiding parking and maneuvering. Next, it gets a Driving Video Recorder (DVR) and on a side note, we encourage everyone to have one in their vehicles to record every driving moment on the move. Going on the road is often times unpredictable. And import
Nov 14, 2019
The Japanese usually jump at the chance to spice up fairly normal cars, and it's especially true for the men and women at Gazoo Racing. Yes, the team behind the Toyota GR Yaris raided their parts bin and dumped some good stuff on a 2020 Toyota Hilux. Lots of tough love GR’s styling package beefs up the Hilux’s already-tough exterior by a notch. For an additional JPY 305,800 (~RM 11,950), buyers will get a silver bumper guard, striking red skid plate, steel side steps and matte-black sports bars
Sep 2, 2020
(Harga & Spesifikasi VW Vento 2020 | Galeri) Volkswagen Vento ialah sedan Segmen B yang bersaing dengan Toyota Vios dan Honda City. Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) telah menaiktarafkan Vento beberapa kali sepanjang kitaran hidup kereta tersebut, termasuklah memasang lampu LED dan unit kepalanya dengan sokongan Android Auto dan Apple CarPlay. Berapakah harga VW Vento? Harganya bermula daripada RM 85,430 untuk Comfortline, manakala Highline pula berharga RM 92,045. Jika anda memilih edis
Jul 7, 2020
** This article is the personal experience of a 2019 Proton Saga Premium owner and does not necessarily reflect the views of WapCar. Facebook: Shahrul Nizam Finding a New Daily Driver In March 2020, I was looking for a new daily driver to replace my ageing first car, the Honda Civic Ferio EK3 (M) which is having various mechanical problems. I’m not fancying for Honda City, Jazz or even Toyota Vios because of high monthly instalment rate over MYR500. This led me to only have 3 option the Perodua
Aug 7, 2020
From now until the end of January 2020, Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia is offering cash rebates for the Triton, Outlander and ASX. For selected variants of the Triton, customers are entitled to either cash rebates or interest rate as low as 0.88%. Below is an overview of the promotion. Existing Mitsubishi owners and pick-up owners who purchase selected variants will be entitled to cash rebates of RM 3,000 and RM 2,000 respectively, on top of the promotions. Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia recently gave t
Jan 6, 2020
(2020 VW Vento Price and Specs | Gallery) The Volkswagen Vento is a B-segment sedan that competes against the Toyota Vios and Honda City. Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) updated the Vento a couple of times over the car's lifecycle, including fitting the model with LED headlights and a head unit with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay support. How much is the VW Vento? Prices start from RM 85,430 for the Comfortline, while the Highline costs RM 92,045. Opting for the Join edition bumps the
Mar 18, 2020
Last month, Honda Malaysia launched the 2020 Honda CR-V facelift. While it may look largely identical, there a few revisions worthy of note. Firstly, the revised model lineup with only three variants available to choose from compared to four previously. Prices (OTR without insurance and SST, valid until 31 December 2020) start from RM 139,913 to RM 162,910 for the range-topping 1.5 TC-P 4WD variant. Interestingly, the 2020 Honda CR-V facelift is actually cheaper across the range than the pre-fac
Dec 15, 2020
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
Dec 8, 2020
** This article is the personal experience of a 2020 Proton X70 Executive owner and does not necessarily reflect the views of WapCar. Facebook: Norazam Manan Proton X70, C-segment For Under RM100K I had been waiting for the launching of the Proton X70 CKD for the longest time, when it finally came on 12th February, and booking for the Standard model was made the very next day after a test drive. I had also tested Mazda CX-5, Honda CR-V, Nissan X-Trail and not forgetting the CBU model. The shortl
Aug 5, 2020
So, we’ve bought a Perodua Ativa for a long-term review. Having booked the car in January 2021 (way before the virtual launch), we’re one of the early customers to receive the car. All along, we've been pestering the showroom to expedite the delivery, and we're very happy that it's finally here. What did we order? We’ve opted for the AV variant with a two-tone paint job, featuring the “Pearl Delima Red” body colour and black roof. No “Gear Up” kit here, since we prefer to keep things simple and
Mar 19, 2021
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
Jun 24, 2020
The Mitsubishi Triton has overtaken the Ford Ranger as Malaysia’s second best-selling pick-up, as of October 2019, according to brief business update by Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia earlier today. Both models still trail behind the Toyota Hilux, which is holding strongly onto its top spot. The Malaysia Automotive Association no longer provides sales breakdown by model due to compliance issues with Malaysia’s Competition Act 2010 so we don’t know the exact volume sold. However sources tell us that
Nov 14, 2019
It has been 6 years since the global debut of the NP300-generation Nissan Navara. And now, the 2021 Nissan Navara facelift is finally unveiled after several teases. As seen in the previous teaser, the headlamps are LED units with daytime running lights (DRL). Taillamps are LED units as well, with new signature graphics. It also wears the new V-motion family face. There's a new PRO-4X grade that comes with black Nissan emblem, a black front bumper and black grille, door handles, roof racks and ru
Nov 5, 2020
(2017 Volkswagen Tiguan Price and Specs | Gallery) Volkswagen Tiguan The Volkswagen Tiguan is a crossover that competes in the hotly contested C-segment SUV market against the like of Proton X70 and Honda CR-V. Locally assembled here at the Volkswagen Assembly Plant in Pekan, the Tiguan has been on sale since 2017, certified as Energy Efficient Vehicle (EEV) SUV. It underwent a minor update in 2019 with full-LED taillights and digital Active Info Display (AID). How much is the Volkswagen Tiguan?
Apr 15, 2020
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
Jun 4, 2020
** This article is the personal experience of a 2020 Toyota Vios new owner and does not necessarily reflect the views of WapCar. Detail about car - Car Info: Toyota Vios 2020 1.5 AG(AT) - Colour: Dark Metallic Blue - Order Date: 1 September 2020 - Delivery Date: 26 September 2020 - Price: RM 86,132 - Cash Rebate: RM 5,400 - Accessories Rebate: RM 2,800 Reason to buy Exterior: Headlamps Projector Halogen Read Combination Lamps LED Front Grille Color + Plating Front Fog Lamps With Daytime Running
Oct 5, 2020
If you don’t believe in coincidence, then perhaps this incident might change your mind. A 27-year-old man in Oregon, USA was trying to escape the police when he conveniently crashed into another stolen car. According to Fox-affiliate KPTV, the police were able to locate the Toyota Land Cruiser after it was reported stolen. A car chase ensued when the police spotted the stolen SUV in the town of Newberg driven by the car thief. In an attempt to escape, the car thief raced through the town only to
Jul 8, 2020
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