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Fancy a top-less Perodua Kancil? It's on sale!

We’ve seen videos of creative project cars from all over the world and even from the less urban areas of Malaysia, the last thing we would expect to see is someone making a project out of a Perodua Kancil and turn it into a top-less "convertible". But that was exactly what surfaced on a Facebook group dedicated to selling second-hand cars. We have to say, it’s pretty cute. It is impossible to tell what year the Kancil was manufactured, because other than having its roof seared off, the owner has

JerricaJerrica

May 14, 2020

Perodua Kancil vs Proton Saga – Which is the original Malaysian people’s car?

Okay, readers, this has been rattling around my head for the past week. As Malaysians, it is our sworn duty to protect and support all things Malaysian. Our national flower is the hibiscus, the national animal – the Malayan Tiger, and our breakfast of champions – nasi lemak with a side of fried eggs and sambal ikan bilis. But when it comes to cars, it is a bit of a difficult choice with which to award as the Malaysian people’s car? Is it the Perodua Kancil, the city roundabout that gave many Mal

CY FoongCY Foong

Sep 27, 2020

Sejarah Perodua Kancil – 25 tahun yang mencipta kenangan rakyat Malaysia

Sebagai rakyat Malaysia, kita telah menyaksikan peningkatan yang ketara dari segi kualiti dan pembuatan produk tempatan. Dalam aspek pengangkutan, negara kita memiliki jenama kenderaan yang lahir dari tanah air sendiri. Untuk Perodua, model Kancil telah gagah bertakhta dalam membantu kehidupan rakyat jelata walaupun ia kereta pertama daripada syarikat itu. Faktor harga mampu milik juga telah memberikan peluang kepada masyarakat untuk memiliki kenderaan yang boleh diharap dalam merialisasikan pot

FaisalFaisal

Nov 21, 2020

Why is my tyre shop trying to sell me nitrogen gas inflation?

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

HansHans

Sep 6, 2019

Barang Rare: Daihatsu Mira untuk dijual. Original bukan Perodua Kancil yang diubahsuai!

Umum mengetahui bahawa Perodua Kancil adalah kereta kei-car paling seronok di Malaysia. Kereta apa pun yang anda bawa hari ini, segalanya bermula dengan mengambil lesen memandu menggunakan Perodua Kancil. Walaupun pernah dinobatkan sebagai antara kereta paling laris di Malaysia, agak sukar untuk menjumpai Perodua Kancil pada zaman ini. Apatah lagi, di sini kami temui Daihatsu Mira original bukan Kancil yang diubahsuai tersenarai untuk dijual. Daihatsu Mira tersebut mempunyai sedikit modifikasi d

HarisHaris

Jul 8, 2020

J.D. Power study: Michelin is best tyre brand of 2021, outranks Pirelli, Goodyear

Customers are very happy when it comes to Michelin tyres, according to J.D. Power's 2021 Original Equipment Tyre Customer Satisfaction Survey. So happy, that they've voted it to be the most satisfactory original equipment manufacturer (OEM) brand in every category, trumping brands like Pirelli and Goodyear. The U.S.-based study is based on responses from 26,131 owners of 2018 and 2019 model-year vehicles. Metrics of the study factor in the absence of tyre-related issues, as well as appearance an

SanjaySanjay

Apr 2, 2021

Perodua Kancil vs Proton Saga: Yang manakah kereta rakyat yang sejati?

Sebagai rakyat Malaysia, kita telah menyaksikan peningkatan yang ketara dari segi kualiti dan pembuatan produk tempatan. Dalam aspek pengangkutan, kita memiliki dua jenama kenderaan yang lahir dari tanah air sendiri iaitu Perodua dan Proton. Kedua-dua jenama ini telah gagah bertakhta dalam membantu kehidupan rakyat jelata. Model seperti Perodua Kancil dan Proton Saga telah memberikan peluang kepada masyarakat untuk memiliki kenderaan dengan harga mampu milik. Dengan itu, ia digelar sebagai keret

FaisalFaisal

Sep 29, 2020

Run flat tyres, tyre repair kits, or spare tyres. Which is best?

Your car ownership experience isn’t complete without having at least one flat tyre incident. For this, manufacturers have given us full-sized spares, space-savers, run-flat tyres, and even tyre repair kits. What you have in your car has been pre-determined by the manufacturer. The question is, which is the best? The answer depends on the type of driver you are, the type of commute you do, and where you live. Each option offers its own pros and cons. 1. Full-sized spares A full-sized spare is ide

ArifArif

Jun 9, 2020

Perodua kancil mengelak Proton Waja sampai melambung 100 meter akibat dilanggar lori - salah siapa?

Akibat tersalah tindakan, sebuah Perodua Kancil dilaporkan melambung 100 meter di dalam satu kejadian di jalan menuju ke Kuala Krai, Kelantan. Menurut orang ramai, mangsa yang berpasangan suami isteri sedang dalam perjalanan untuk menjual kuih di pasar pagi yang berdekatan. Berdasarkan sumber orang ramai, kemalangan ini berpunca dari sebuah Proton Waja yang yang keluar dari cabang secara tiba-tiba. Perodua Kancil pula bertindak dengan mengelak sehingga ke lorong bertentangan. Apa yang lebih mala

FaisalFaisal

Apr 14, 2021

Here's the top tyre choices for 13- to 17-inches in 2020!

Tyres. It's a longtime topic. Yes, other parts exist, yes they are equally important but tyres are the only parts connecting you to the road. Which is why it's very important to make the right choices, especially in a market that's absolutely flooded with subpar-quality tyres for not much cheaper, really. Recommendations Not all tyres are equal, so in this guide we'll list five main tyre categories and recommend one tyre for each size. The prices are taken from several online tyre shops. For thi

SanjaySanjay

Sep 19, 2020

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

Perodua Kancil drift tunjukkan semangat muhibbah dalam komuniti kereta Malaysia!

Tiada keraguan lagi bahawa rakyat Malaysia adalah rakyat yang sangat kreatif dan mampu mencapai kejayaan yang sangat besar. Tahukah anda, pemacu USB telah dicipta oleh rakyat Malaysia sendiri? Kini anda tahu. Di antara kita, antara ciptaan rakyat Malaysia yang hebat adalah Perodua Kancil drift ini. Jangan tak percaya - apa yang bakal anda saksikan adalah benar! Kereta kompak ini boleh dan mampu menyaingi kereta-kereta besar seperti Cefiro A31. Tidak percaya? Tengok ini: Dibangunkan oleh kru Stre

HarisHaris

Aug 20, 2020

When was the last time you checked your tyre pressure?

I know I haven’t checked mine in a while, to be fair. I also can’t remember the last time I pumped air into my tyres, let alone checking the tyre pressure. It wasn’t until my colleague Adrian pointed out that the ride of my car felt odd, and recommended that I checked my tyre pressure just to be sure. I swung by a nearby petrol station to get my tyre pressure checked, and yes, all four of my tyres had really low pressure, one of them as low as 23 PSI. Yup, 23 PSI. That is much lower than the man

EricEric

Oct 12, 2019

Owner Review: Follow-up story of Proton Waja tyre burst out at 180km/h -Full story

** This article is the personal experience of a 2002 Proton Waja owner and does not necessarily reflect the views of WapCar. Facebook: Sharviin Sasasey Manigam Since everybody was asking about my busted tyre situation... here you go....a brief explanation about that incident. If you haven't read the previous story, here is the link. Okay before that please bear in mind that all my mechanicals were stock. Brakes, engine, gearbox, no e-manage, no fuel regulators and etc etc.... So back then in 201

Owner ReviewOwner Review

Aug 4, 2020

Rejoice because your Small Little Kancil will still have parts!

Good news to old Perodua model owners because Perodua has just made body parts much easier to access! Perodua has recently invested a cool RM 7 million into centralising parts production of past models. The investment goes into a new 1,600 metric tonne press stamping machine placed in their supplier IQM Sdn Bhd’s facility. The new hydraulic press will produce parts such as bonnets, side outer panels, rear outer panels, fenders, doors and roofs for past Perodua models like the first-generation My

JerricaJerrica

Oct 29, 2019

Have you ever wondered what Bibendum on your tyre wall is pointing at?

How do you check your tyre wear? Universally, we are taught to hold a coin within the grove of the tyre to check the depth of the treads. It took quite a bit of digging before I found the Malaysian coin version of the test. If all the alphabets of the words Bank Negara Malaysia on your 10 cent coin is on show when you hold the coin to the tread, it means it’s time to change your tyres. But did you not know that there is an even better fool proof test you can carry out without the use of coins? A

JerricaJerrica

Oct 30, 2019

Tyre blowout while driving: This is how you maintain control and avoid crashing

You’re driving on the highway at 90 km/h, listening to your favourite tune and jamming along to the lyrics, when all of a sudden you heard a loud boom coming from the rear. In that split second, you noticed the rear end of your car and steering doesn’t feel quite right, and your natural instinct is to brake amidst the chaos. It that the right action though? In this article, we’re going to take a look on how tyre blowout occurs, and what is the appropriate response that will either save you and/o

Zamil SyaheerZamil Syaheer

May 14, 2020

Homemade drifting Perodua Kancil shows the best of muhibbah in the Malaysian car community

There is zero doubt that Malaysians are a very creative bunch who are capable of very big things. After all, the ubiquitous pen drive was created by a Malaysian anyway. Somewhere in the veins of awesome Malaysian creations is this drifting Perodua Kancil. Don’t rub your eyes, you read that correctly - this little box can and will go up against big boys like the Cefiro A31. Don’t believe me? Watch this: Built by the multiracial ragtag Streetkilla crew, this kei car has got performance that betray

SanjaySanjay

Aug 20, 2020

How sneaker makers like Nike can teach tyre companies about influencing its buyers

It is amazing how much time and internet juice is spent trying to explain that tyre choices matter. Not too long ago we made a post about why when it comes to tyres you get what you pay for. And it is good to see that for many of our readers, it isn’t news to them. This time around let’s outline a suggestion that may make people care more about the tyres they buy. And for that, we will use an economic theory known as the Diamond-Water Paradox, or better known as the Paradox of Value. The Diamond

DanielDaniel

Oct 9, 2020

A "cheap tyre” is going to kill you, here is why good tyres costs more

I don’t know about you, but tyres are a fascinating subject to me. I spend hours researching on what sort of tyre should I go for next. Full-on performance rubber? Or maybe I should give my back and ears a break and opt for a more comfortable option. One thing is for sure, I will be splashing my cash for one from a manufacturer of repute. And thankfully I’m not alone on that opinion. The responses from our dear fans and readers on WapCar Forum topic of cheap vs premium tyres were very encouragin

DanielDaniel

Sep 24, 2020

Owner Review: Tyre blown out at 180km/h - Near-miss experience in my Proton Waja

** This article is the personal experience of a 2002 Proton Waja owner and does not necessarily reflect the views of WapCar. Facebook: Sharviin Sasasey Manigam ↓↓↓ Press Here To Share Your Story ↓↓↓ It all started when my dad drove home a 2nd-hand bought 2002 Proton Waja. It was bought in 2005, and was in Artic Blue (still maintaining the same colour).... At first, I was excited because it was a Waja man.... And straight away I sat in the Waja and started to touch and feel the dashboard and all

Owner ReviewOwner Review

Jul 30, 2020

Proton X50 vs Perodua D55L; How do they compare in size?

The Proton X50 and Perodua D55L are probably 2020’s most talked-about cars in Malaysia. Though both SUVs have yet made their debut, the comparisons between the 2 cars have started since sightings of the Daihatsu Rocky/ Toyota Raize (Perodua D55L in Japan) started surfacing during the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show. But how do the 2 SUVs compare in size? Here’s a quick size comparison. While there is much talk about the two being the strongest “competitors” in the B-segment SUV market, the 2 cars’ sizes v

JerricaJerrica

Aug 9, 2020

Perodua Aruz, Proton X70. Ke mana hilangnya nama tempatan seperti Kancil dan Saga?

Pada awal pembabitan Perodua dan Proton dalam industri automotif Malaysia, kedua-dua jenama Malaysia ini menggunakan nama yang agak menarik pada barisan model mereka. Siapa yang tidak ingat dengan Perodua Kancil, Kelisa, Rusa yang menggunakan nama haiwan? Perodua mula mengubah strategi nama model mereka sekitar tahun 2005 dengan Perodua Myvi. Selepas itu, nama yang lebih unik dipilih seperti Perodua Viva (Untuk Hidup dalam bahasa Latin), Perodua Axia (diolah dari nama benua Asia, dengan menukark

HarisHaris

Sep 11, 2020

Here’s how to correctly inflate your tyres

Tyre pressure is the easiest yet most neglected car maintenance trick. It requires zero hard work and takes no time at all. You don’t even need to see a mechanic to get your tyres properly inflated. Before you go to a petrol station and start pumping away, firstly you need to identify the recommended tyre pressure for your vehicle. Usually, the recommended tyre pressure can be found on the driver side B-pillars or by the fuel lid. Otherwise, refer to the owner’s manual. Some cars which are avail

Adrian ChiaAdrian Chia

Sep 17, 2019

What do you get when purchasing Mercedes Original Tyres?

Choosing a set of new tyres can be a daunting task to many and understandably so. There are just too many options, both good and bad, out there. For experienced users, you may know how to read your tyre size(s), prefer certain tyre brand and pattern. But there are so much more than just picking the correct size from a reputable brand and slap it onto your car. Details such as installation techniques, balancing requirements, and alignment settings all affects the cars handling performance, comfor

Adrian ChiaAdrian Chia

Mar 3, 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

Owner Review: My Suzuki Swift - What it's like owning the car for 7 years

** This article is the personal experience of a 2007 Suzuki Swift owner and does not necessarily reflect the views of WapCar. Hoo SH Suzuki wants redemption When Suzuki announced their new distributor for Malaysian market back in 2005, they know they are going against the guns of Toyota, Honda and Nissan. Suzuki had launched the new Swift back in 2004 for the European and Japanese market, where it’s praised by media and test drivers. Back then, I was still in my school days and not knowing about

Owner ReviewOwner Review

Aug 14, 2020

What are those hieroglyphs on tyres?

You’ve probably seen it, the numbers and letters etched onto tyre sidewalls. But what do they mean and how does it benefit you to know? Well to answer the first question, it’s the tyre’s measurement and specification. Think of how a tailor measures your size, it's similar for tyres as tyre sizes are rather specific. Let’s use the above's tyre, 255/40 R21 Y XL as example. 255 is the width in millimeters (mm). 40 is the thickness of the side profile using a percentage of the width (in this case is

ShaunShaun

Oct 21, 2019

 Are there any good tyres for 13-inch rims?

Plenty of reputable brands available 175/70 R13 tyres often seen on Proton Saga and Wira Prices range between RM 100 to RM 200 per tyre Small rim sizes are often fitted onto more budget-friendly cars not just for model variant differentiation but also lower costs when it comes to tyre replacement. The last new car sold in Malaysia that came with a 13-inch wheel was the 2016 Proton Saga 1.3L Standard. Since the new 2019 Proton Saga facelift, every new passenger car now comes with a minimum wheel

Adrian ChiaAdrian Chia

Oct 7, 2019

No matter what you drive, you can #AskForContinental

In our previous article, we shared why many carmakers choose Continental as their Original Manufacturing Equipment (OEM) partner. However, what if your current ride is in need of a new set of tyres? Fret not, there’s a Continental tyre model to suit every need. So, which Continental tyre model should you go for? ComfortContact CC6 The Continental ComfortContact CC6 is a comfort-oriented, everyday tyre that is suited to cars like the Perodua Myvi, Toyota Vios, or Honda City. If you’re looking for

JasonJason

Jan 7, 2021