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
** 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
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
Mar 30, 2021
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
We’ve seen a few interesting updates on electric cars in Malaysia this year. A new addition to the electrified news this year would be this Polestar 2 electric car in Malaysia (the one and only?). We have officially welcomed the MINI Cooper SE electric car and Porsche Taycan to our shores. We’ve also seen glimpses of an MG electric car. Now for something Sino-Swedish - the Polestar 2 in Malaysia. If we’re not mistaken, this is the only Polestar 2 in Malaysia right now and it is for sale at Visio
Nov 13, 2020
** 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
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
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
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
While we wait for Perodua to announce details on prices and specifications of its upcoming Perodua D55L compact SUV, Indonesia’s tax office’s website has uploaded its latest Motor Vehicle Sales Value (NJKB, Nilai Jual Kenderaan Bermotor), which includes the Toyota Raize and Daihatsu Rocky, both are donor cars to the Perodua D55L. NJKB is basically a car’s gazetted before tax value used by their Customs. It is not a car’s selling price but it does provide a rough indication of what’s the Perodua
Feb 16, 2021
Following Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yasin’s announcement last week with regard to the Short-Term Economic Recovery plan, Volvo Car Malaysia today released its new price list for all Volvo CKD (Completely Knocked Down) models to exclude sales tax, effective 15 June to 31 December 2020. Nalin Jain, Managing Director of Volvo Car Malaysia, said: “We fully welcome the introduction of the sales tax holiday and are grateful for the opportunity to pass on the full benefits to our customers. The
Jun 12, 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
** 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
UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) kicks off 2021 by introducing the 2021 Toyota Innova facelift in Malaysia. Prices for the locally-assembled (CKD) 7-seater MPV now starts from RM 111,622, a slight increase from the previous price range of RM 110,034 (E), RM 117,364 (G) and RM 127,126 (X). The E variant is also available for taxi fleet, and that one starts at RM 97,978.00. The Innova breaks cover alongside the 2021 Toyota Fortuner facelift. Mildly refreshed exterior As expected, the exterior largely mirro
Jan 4, 2021
BMW Malaysia has released the updated price list for 2021 with a few notable changes. Prices have fluctuated for some models while some remained the same, like the BMW 218i Gran Coupe and BMW X1 sDrive 18i. Here’s the interesting part – the prior 5-year warranty and service package is now optional; standard is a 2-year warranty without free service. This means prices have dropped across the board with the standard 2-year warranty, but goes back to the same price as before should customers opt fo
Jan 18, 2021
Naza Euro Motors has quietly launched its 2020 DS7 SUV which is now fully imported (CBU) from France. The CBU unit replaces the previously locally-assembled (CKD) units that were introduced to the local market in June 2019. The DS7 SUV CKD was priced at RM 199,888 however, now that it is CBU, it gets slapped on with hefty duties which skyrocketed the selling price to RM 259,888 (OTR without insurance). That is a RM 60,000 increase. Specification on the CBU remains identical to the CKD you get th
Apr 28, 2020
Alongside the BMW price revision announcement, MINI Malaysia has also updated the price list for 2021. Like new BMW models, standard is a 2-year warranty without free service package. But customers can opt for the 4 Years Unlimited Mileage Warranty with Free Scheduled Service (“Extended Warranty & Service Package”) at the same cost as before. For example, the MINI JCW Hatch can be purchased at a recommended retail price of RM 294,861 (OTR without insurance, with SST exemption) with the standard
Jan 18, 2021
Malaysia welcomed the Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace, the 7-seater counterpart to the regular Volkswagen Tiguan last year. There's two variants here, the 1.4-litre Highline and this tartier 2.0-litre R-Line. Seven months since then, VW has updated the R-Line with new infotainment features. Also read: RM 2k for extra space? 5-seater VW Tiguan vs 7-seater Tiguan Allspace What's new outside? This round of updates is a subtle one, with only one small exterior enhancement and a few interior improvements.
Mar 29, 2021
** 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
(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
** 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
The price of the 2020 Kia Grand Carnival with 11 seats has been revealed to be RM 175,088 on the road without insurance. But what’s more surprising is that the 11-seater will replace the Grand Carnival with 8-seats entirely so there is only 1 variant. As predicted, the 11-seater Grand Carnival will be powered by the same 2.2-litre diesel engine that dispenses 200 PS and 440 Nm of torque. The engine is mated to an 8-speed conventional automatic gearbox. This means that the Grand Carnival will sit
Apr 20, 2020
You are not the only one who think that cars are getting a little bit too expensive. Malaysians have long complained about high car prices due to our lopsided tax structure but actually, this is a question asked by consumers from all over the world. Data from USA’s Edmunds.com show that the average transaction price for a new car has gone up from USD 23,900 in year 2008 to almost USD 39,000 in 2019, the last available pre-pandemic level data. This flies against conventional logic. You would thin
Jan 20, 2021
Sime Darby Auto ConneXion (SDAC), Malaysia's sole distributor of Ford vehicles, has revised the pricelist of the 2021 Ford Ranger. There is an RM 1.5k - RM 2k increase across the board. This update comes after the company introduced a new 5-year/160,000 km warranty for Ranger line-up earlier this week. Here's the new pricelist in Peninsular and East Malaysia: 2021 Ford Ranger prices in Malaysia Variant Price 2.2 XL Single Cab (MT) RM 92,388 (Pen. M.) RM 97,888 (E. M.) 2.2 XL Double Cab (MT) RM 9
Feb 4, 2021
Bookings for the Proton X50 are opened but the obvious question on every prospective buyer’s mind is, “How am I supposed to book for a car when I don’t know the price?” Proton dealers nationwide are ready to accept a RM 500 booking fee for the Proton X50 but you can’t view the car at any showroom yet. Instead, Proton is organizing closed-door preview sessions to selected customers but if you are not on their preferred customers list, you’ll have to wait longer. With no clear indication on when w
Sep 20, 2020
If you’re reading this, you would know by now that the fifth generation GN series 2020 Honda City has just been launched in Malaysia. The 2-motor i-MMD e:HEV RS variant also made its world debut in Malaysia, and yes it’s locally-assembled too, with locally-assembled high voltage battery pack that Honda refers to as IPU (Intelligent Power Unit). Prices start from RM 74,191 for the entry S variant, which is cheaper than the previous generation model by about RM 1k, both SST-exempted prices. The gl
Oct 13, 2020
Shell is proud to drop the new Shell Helix HX8 0W 20 lubricant into the market for all modern passenger car engines and that’s not the only thing they drop! All motorists can now enjoy the benefits of the new Shell Helix HX8 0W 20 lubricant at a retail price of RM199 for the 4-litre pack while the smaller 1-litre pack will go at RM53.90. Shell promises that the new engine oil will deliver maximum performance while improving fuel economy. The low viscosity oil is also said to help better protect
Nov 5, 2019
After India and most recently Thailand, it is now Malaysia's turn to launch the 2021 BMW 330 Li (G28), the long-wheelbase (LWB) counterpart of the regular 3 Series. Locally assembled (CKD) in BMW's Kulim, Kedah plant, only one variant is offered - the 330 Li M Sport. The 2021 BMW 330 Li (G28) has an estimated price of RM 300,800 (OTR excluding insurance, inclusive of SST and extended warranty + service package). Dimensions - G28 vs G20 The price tag puts the G28 right in between the 330i M Sport
Apr 9, 2021
Talk about sitting on the backburner: the fully-imported (CBU India) 2021 Kia Seltos, first previewed in Malaysia in February last year, finally gets a price list. Confirmed prices start from RM 115,888. Two variants of the B-segment SUV are offered here, and bookings have been open since September 2020. Prices are as below: 2021 Kia Seltos Price in Malaysia Variant Private Registration Company Registration 1.6 EX RM 115,888 RM 116,088 1.6 GT Line RM 133,888 RM 134,088 All prices are on-the-road
Jan 7, 2021
After dismaying news of RON 95’s weekly price hike starting January 2020, we have good news that there will be no changes to RON 97 for next week. RON 97 will maintain at RM 2.66 per litre for the next 7 days. The fuel price list for 30th November 2019 to 6th December 2019 will be as below: RON 95 - RM 2.08 per litre (unchanged) RON 97 - RM 2.66 per litre (unchanged) Euro 2M Diesel - RM 2.18 per litre (unchanged) Euro 5 Diesel - RM 2.28 per litre (unchanged) As you know, the RON 97 petrol price
Nov 29, 2019
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