If you have a car that’s been parked for a little bit too long, you will start to notice rust forming on the brake discs/rotors. Some of us are able to look past this, while some of us can’t stand the sight of it. Is rust on the brake discs harmful? Brake discs wear out over time either by thinning, warping, or rusting. So, if you’re wondering whether rust on the brake disc is harmful or not, the answer is yes, but only if left unattended for way too long. Rust can corrode the discs and damage t
Mar 7, 2021
Kalau anda ada kereta yang lama tersadai, anda akan mula perasan karat terbentuk di cakera brek (brake disc) atau di pemutarnya. Ada yang boleh buat-buat tak nampak karat tersebut, tapi ada juga pemilik kereta yang tak keruan dibuatnya. Adakah cakera brek berkarat membahayakan nyawa? Cakera brek lama-kelamaan akan menjadi lusuh disebabkan oleh geseran, meleding, atau karat. Oleh itu, jika anda tertanya-tanya jika cakera brek berkarat bahaya atau tidak, jawapannya “Ya” – tapi, hanya bila ia ditin
Mar 20, 2021
All variants of the Perodua Myvi have rear drum brakes. The same goes for the current line-up of the Honda City. The Toyota Vios, on the other hand, has rear solid disc brakes for the “G” variant, but the remaining “E” and “J” variant come with rear drum brakes. Often seen as a “poverty spec” feature, drum brakes are still prevalent in modern cars of today. Before we start calling drum brakes ancient, it is important to note that ideas for both drum and disc brake types were conceived in the ear
Jul 7, 2020
Antara komponen keselamatan yang paling penting untuk setiap kereta adalah sistem brek. Jika pemandu tidak boleh memberhentikan kereta secara efektif, memang tak heran jika terjadinya kemalangan. Sistem brek adalah sebahagian daripada servis penyelenggaraan pencegahan yang menyeluruh bagi memastikan kecekapan keseluruhan sistem brek kereta anda. Terdapat pelbagai komponen untuk sesebuah sistem brek seperti kaliper brek, pad brek, piston brek, pin, dan sebagainya. Tapi tahukah anda komponen brek
Nov 11, 2020
Parking brake is a safety mechanism that prevents a stationary car from rolling away. Parking brake is also commonly referred to handbrake because of its hand-operated lever. However, there are also different types of parking brake such as foot-operated pedal (footbrake) as well as the increasingly common electric parking brake (EPB). Each of these parking brakes has its benefits, but which is the best? First, we will explain how each parking brake works. The manual handbrake and footbrake work
May 22, 2020
We previously reported that used car sales are hitting an all-time high and the favourite choice among second-hand car buyers is the Perodua Myvi. If you’re looking to buy a used Myvi as well, then here’s what you need to know before you purchase one. It is understandable why the Myvi is still a crowd favourite even in the used car market. Whether it is the first generation or the second-generation car, the little hatch offers an interesting package with its spacious cabin, small vehicle size, a
Oct 17, 2020
Good news for owners of older Mazda models with the MZD Connect infotainment system, as you can opt to upgrade the system to support both Android Auto and Apple CarPlay. The upgrade costs RM 1,055, though for Mazda Privilege Card holders, the price is just RM 908.40 - 15% cheaper. Both prices are inclusive of labour. Which models are applicable? This upgrade is applicable to these Mazda models: 2015 to 2019 Mazda 2 (DJ generation, Pre-facelift) 2014 to 2018 Mazda 3 (BM generation) 2015 to 2018 M
Jul 1, 2020
When it comes to car maintenance, we often give more emphasis on the car’s engine and transmission. After all, most of our visits to the local service centre are either to change the engine oil or the transmission fluid. While the engine and transmission are important to move the car, brakes are equally important to stop the car. So how do we take care of them? Sometimes you may hear funny noises coming from your brakes, but don’t really know what they mean. Should you get your brake pads replac
Jul 9, 2020
Honda BR-V Honda BR-V telah menerima facelift pertamanya sejak model ini dilancarkan pada tahun 2016. Facelift baru itu telah dilancarkan di Indonesia dan kini telah ditawarkan di Malaysia. Bagi mereka yang mencari MPV 7 tempat duduk terbaru, Honda BR-V kini tampil dengan rekaan yang ‘garang’ dan juga dilengkapi dengan ciri paddle shifter. Sebagai sebahagian daripada usaha Honda Malaysia untuk membantu tragedi pandemik COVID-19, sebahagian daripada hasil penjualan BR-V akan disumbangkan untuk pr
Jun 3, 2020
The Perodua Myvi is Malaysia’s most popular car but in Indonesia, the Myvi does not enjoy the same popularity. However, the car might have scored a new generation of fans. The King, which is badged as the Daihatsu Sirion in the archipelago, was awarded the best city car award in the Marketeers Youth Choice Brands of the Year 2020. This was a result of a survey conducted by Marketeers with 1,300 Generation Z respondents all over Indonesia within the age of 18 to 25 years old. The majority of the
Dec 14, 2020
It costs RM 3,095.22 to maintain the Myvi over 5 years/100,000 km Price does not include optional items Proton Iriz is marginally cheaper to maintain The Perodua Myvi is one of Malaysia’s best-selling models right now, as it offers great value for money, encompassing an extensive list of passive and active safety equipment at an affordable price point. Priced from RM 54,090, the Perodua Myvi 1.5 AV is feature-packed to the brim, as the model includes a range of segment-first features, such as th
Aug 30, 2019
Images of a white Perodua Myvi sitting on a fish stall has gone viral on social media recently. The fish seller claims to have suffered RM 1,000 worth of damages though nobody was hurt in the incident that happened in Ketereh, Kota Bharu. According to the owner of the fish stall, Zulkifli Ramli, 44, the white Myvi was driven by a 60-year-old woman who had mistakenly stepped on the throttle pedal instead of the brake, causing the car to shoot forward and land on top of the stall’s counter. The ow
Apr 24, 2020
Brek merupakan komponen keselamatan yang paling penting ketika anda memandu. Tanpa brek yang berkesan, anda tidak mampu memperlahankan kereta dengan selamat dan tepat. Walaupun jenama kereta yang berlainan menggunakan talaan yang tersendiri (pedal brek yang perlu ditekan dalam atau sebaliknya), yang pastinya kereta sepatutnya berhenti mengikut kehendak pemandu. Untuk itu, adalah penting untuk sistem brek berada dalam keadaan baik supaya keselamatan anda sentiasa terjamin. Salah satu komponen tun
Dec 13, 2020
The B-segment hatchback is a pretty popular segment in Malaysia, being the first choice among fresh grads and those looking for an upgrade from a small city car like the Perodua Axia or an older car. It’s also the segment where Malaysia’s most popular car resides in, the Perodua Myvi. The Myvi has always been an icon in the hearts of Malaysians. We’ve seen memes or even witness first-hand how the infamous Malaysian supercar charges up and down Malaysian roads without missing a beat. Which got us
Sep 10, 2020
First car is like your first love; you’ll get excited about it, make mistakes along the way, discover your likes and dislikes, but you’ll always remember it and depending on the situation, you’ll realise that money seems to be flowing out rather quickly. Which is why it is important to know what you’re getting into when you buy your first car, because it's not as simple as merely paying the monthly installments and refueling the car. Let’s start with maintenance and take the top selling brands i
Oct 14, 2019
The TNGA-platform Toyota Camry is one of the best cars we’ve driven in recent times. It has the handling that’s better than many recent BMW models but more important than that, the Camry’s excellent handling didn’t come at the expense of ride comfort. Truly a pleasant surprise. So what’s the weakest point of the Toyota Camry? Critics will be quick to say it has to be the aging naturally aspirated, port fuel injection 2AR-FE 2.5-litre Dual VVT-i engine. But our test drive with the Camry tells us
Apr 21, 2020
Honda City Pada tahun 2014, Honda City telah dilancarkan di Malaysia. Ditawarkan dengan fungsi Stability Control dan 6 beg udara, Honda City laku keras dan sinonim sebagai kereta pilihan anak muda. Sedikit mengecewakan apabila Honda City menggunakan transmisi CVT berbanding kotak gear 5 kelajuan automatik sebelum ini. Selain itu, penggunaan drum brake pada tayar belakang berbanding disc brake juga merupakan satu lagi kekecawaan pada Honda City. Honda City tidak lari dengan perbandingan dengan pe
Jun 5, 2020
Semua varian Perodua Myvi mempunyai brek dram di belakang. Sama juga seperti barisan terkini Honda City. Toyota Vios pula mempunyai brek cakera ‘solid’ di belakang untuk varian “G”, tetapi varian “E” dan “J” didatangkan dengan brek dram belakang. Selalunya digambarkan sebagai spesifikasi murah, brek dram masih lagi lazim digunakan pada kereta-kereta moden masa kini. Sebelum kita menggelarkan brek dram sebagai 'purba', perlu diingatkan yang idea penghasilan brek jenis dram dan cakera sudah muncul
Jul 14, 2020
2020 will be an interesting year for car buyers in Malaysia, as manufacturers are gearing up to introduce a long list of new models. The 2020 Perodua Bezza kicked things off in early-January, followed by the updated Volkswagen Passat, BMW X1, BMW 320i, and Mazda CX-30. But what’s coming next? 2020 Nissan Almera The upcoming all-new Nissan Almera is an important model for Nissan Malaysia, as it has been quite a while since the company has introduced a brand-new model. This all-new Almera made a r
Jan 29, 2020
Volkswagen is not the only car mainstream car maker that’s culling its sedans line-up. The current generation 2021 Lexus IS, which made its global preview earlier in June and will go on sale later this year as a 2021 model, will be the last Lexus IS sedan. This is according to a scoop by Japan’s Mag-X. The Japanese publication went on to say that the 2021 Lexus IS was originally meant to be developed on the rear-wheel drive TNGA-L platform that currently underpins the Lexus LS, Lexus LC, and Toy
Nov 30, 2020
The infamous Jeremy Clarkson once said “Nothing turns a 17-year-old girl on more than a well-executed handbrake turn.", whether that is true or not, we will leave it up to your imagination (or testing?), but one of our Wapcar readers recently asked an interesting question of whether a cool handbrake turn is possible with the electric parking brake (EPB), and the short answer is - yes and no. Before we get into detail, the EPB is more compact than their mechanical counterparts, can automatically
May 12, 2020
Hyundai’s first-ever proper hot hatch has been given a facelift since it was introduced in 2017. Over 25,000 units of the Hyundai i30N have been sold in Europe and since then the N-badge have been proof of Hyundai’s commitment to performance. The i30N is available in 2 body styles, a hatchback and a fastback. Both updated models feature a wide, mesh centre grille which has been optimised to allow efficient engine cooling. The outer bumper corners are dominated by aerodynamic side fins which inco
Sep 25, 2020
For those shopping for a B-segment hatchback, the default option for many Malaysians is the Perodua Myvi. The other alternative is the Proton Iriz, but we’ll get into that later. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the Perodua Myvi’s pros and cons, as well as the estimated monthly payment to see if it’s the right car for you. Pros and Cons Headlining the Perodua Myvi is its value-for-money preposition. For a car that costs less than RM 53k, the potential buyer does get a fair bit of equ
Sep 11, 2020
UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has announced a recall involving 12,997 units of the Toyota Hilux and Toyota Fortuner made between July 2018 and January 2019 for brake booster inspection and replacement. Models not listed here are not affected by this recall. The affected models are as below: UMWT Recall for brake booster Model Units affected Toyota Hilux 11,517 Toyota Fortuner 1,426 The condition involves the resin pistons in the brake booster of said vehicles which could cause compromised braking perf
Dec 2, 2020
As much as we like to have many, many cars in our lifetime, sometimes dreams remain just that - dreams. Case in point is the Toyota GR Yaris - from RM 286k, it's a bit out of reach for most of us. But a Perodua Myvi though? It's something most Malaysians can afford, with the most expensive variant topping out at RM 52k. Unless several thousand Ringgit is poured into one, the Myvi isn't the closest thing to what one terms as a road-going rally car. But JW Bodykit Accessories will at least make Ma
Jan 11, 2021
Bukit Aman Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) announced today that they issued at least 9,000 summonses against the use of ice blue light bulbs as rear brake lights and the misuse of fog lights in between January to June of 2020. It seems the use of ice-blue light bulbs as brake lights is a returning trend as JSPT noted there has been an increase in the number of cars spotted on the road with the ice blue lights. Although the use of ice blue light bulbs as brake lights are a
Jul 7, 2020
Dalam satu muatnaik di laman Facebook Art of Speed Malaysia, sebuah Perodua Myvi telah diubahsuai menjadi ‘camper car’ dimana kerusi belakang diturunkan untuk memuatkan beberapa keping papan lapis yang dijadikan asas tilam lengkap dengan lampu liplap, bantal dan langsir Beliau dilihat memandu Perodua Myvi generasi pertama (2005 – 2008) yang memang terkenal dengan ruang dalamannya yang sangat luas bagi kereta hatchback nasional. Tempat duduk belakangnya boleh diturunkan dengan betul-betul rata -
Jul 29, 2020
Kita baru-baru ini dikejutkan dengan berita Perodua memperkenalkan Perodua Myvi S-Edition 2020 di Brunei seiringan model biasa. Jangan terkejut kalau anda dengar Malaysia bukanlah negara pertama untuk menerima model ini. Digelar Myvi S-Edition, ia diinspirasikan oleh Myvi GT yang ditayangkan di 2018 Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show (2018 KLIMS). Walaubagaimanapun, tidak seperti Myvi GT yang dibina berdasarkan Myvi 1.5 AV, kereta Myvi S-Edition pasaran Brunei adalah berdasarkan Myvi 1.3G spe
Jul 6, 2020
In a rather surprising move, Perodua unveiled the 2020 Perodua Myvi S-Edition in Brunei, alongside the regular model. Nope, Malaysia isn't the first to receive this model. Called the Myvi S-Edition, it is heavily inspired by the Myvi GT that was shown at the 2018 Kuala Lumpur International Motor Show (2018 KLIMS). However, unlike the Myvi GT that is based on the Myvi 1.5 AV, the Brunei market Myvi S-Edition is based on the entry-level Myvi 1.3G. Let’s take a closer look and compare both the Myvi
Jul 5, 2020
Jeremy Clarkson pernah menyebut, “Tiada yang lebih mengujakan makwe berbanding pusingan drift yang dilaksanakan dengan baik.” Oleh itu, seorang pembaca ada bertanyakan mengenai soalan menarik ini. Macam mana nak drift kalau guna EPB (Electric Parking Brake)? Jawapan adalah ya dan tidak. Sebelum itu, EPB adalah sistem yang menarik brek tangan anda ketika parkir secara automatik. Sistem ini membolehkan brek tangan konvensional (jenis tombol) dikeluarkan dari kereta, menjadikan konsol tengah lebih
Jun 27, 2020
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