tyre pressure monitoring system

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

Eric

Oct 12, 2019

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 Syaheer

May 14, 2020

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

Hans

Sep 6, 2019

An increasingly prevalent practice for carmakers nowadays is to sell buyers a car that comes without a spare wheel (wheel, in this context is tyre + rim). In its place could be run flat tyres, a tyre pressure monitor system, or a more agricultural solution like a tyre repair kit. Many buyers are up in arms because of this, grumbling that carmakers are shortchanging them, or putting more expensive solutions in place. But let's dig deeper and ask ourselves, is this a valid argument? Do you really

Jason

Mar 3, 2021

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

Sanjay

Jul 12, 2020

Prices went up across the board 1.6-litre turbo petrol with 167 PS with 240 Nm Top-spec Allure gets advanced driver aids Naza Automotive Manufacturing (NAM), which Groupe PSA acquired a majority stake in 2018 began exporting left-hand drive versions of the Peugeot 3008 SUV in July 2019. It was only a matter of time before Malaysians get the made in Malaysia French SUV. Prices of the locally assembled 3008 SUV have gone up across the board but so are the equipment levels. Like before, the 3008 ra

Adrian Chia

Aug 27, 2019

Those who have always longed for the new Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 4MATIC Coupé can now order one through Mercedes-Benz Malaysia. Prices of the CKD car start from RM 498,722.77 (OTR without insurance, until the end of the tax-free incentive period). From the outside, the AMG-specific radiator grille makes it obvious that this car belongs to the AMG family. Flanking the grill are Multi-beam LED headlamps with Adaptive High beam Assist Plus. The wheels are 21-inch light alloy wheels. High performance is

Arif

Nov 11, 2020

7-seater SUV is also now pricer 1.6-litre turbo petrol with 167 PS & 240 Nm Powered tailgate & panoramic sunroof for 5008 Allure Launched alongside the Peugeot 3008 SUV is the locally assembled Peugeot 5008 SUV – essentially a 7-seater version of the 3008. Nasim Sdn Bhd, the official distributor of Peugeot vehicles in Malaysia has also introduced an entry-level variant with prices now starting from RM 166,888 for the Peugeot 5008 Active SUV Plus. As for the range-topping Peugeot 5008 Allure SUV

Adrian Chia

Aug 28, 2019

How many of you are aware of the warning lights on your car's meter cluster? You're not alone if you don't have a slightest clue at all. Unsurprisingly, some of us choose to ignore the warning lights entirely until the car eventually breaks down, and by the time that happens, it is a little too late to cry. While some warning lights may seem unimportant, it’s good to know what they mean and how to react next. Usually, warning lights illuminate whenever there is a problem with one or more of your

Zamil Syaheer

May 22, 2020

You're driving in traffic, minding your own business when suddenly a box falls out of the lorry in front of you. Reflexes take over, you brake hard, but realise you can't stop in time. You then swerve to avoid the rogue box. That evasive action wouldn't have been possible if your car wasn't equipped with Anti-lock Braking System, (ABS). Even though many, if not most new cars are now equipped with ABS, most car owners don't know how it works or how it benefits them. I've had friends come to me an

Jason

Aug 6, 2020

** This article is the personal experience of a 2019 Hyundai Elantra owner and does not necessarily reflect the views of WapCar. Facebook: Vijay Saravanen I always loved the sleekly, sexy, and sporty design of Hyundai Elantras I see on the road. I told myself my next car change would be a Hyundai Elantra. I was already driving the Hyundai Accent 1.5 (Aeroback) 2007 Model. Over the years, I have owned Proton Saga 1.3 (Aeroback), Proton Wira 1.5 (Sedan), Proton Satria1.3, Exora 1.6(MPV), and befor

Owner Review

Sep 7, 2020

Hyundai Malaysia has announced that the 2021 Hyundai Elantra is due to launch before the end of 2020. The new Elantra which will be sold at an estimated price of RM1XX,888 is now open for booking with a fee of RM777. Customers can visit www.hyundai.com.my for more information or walk in to at any Hyundai showroom nationwide to secure their bookings. The new Hyundai Elantra is expected to excite the market with a distinctive and unconventional design that has not been seen before in an automobile

Arif

Nov 27, 2020

Honda Thailand is also jumping into the fray to fight against the Covid-19 pandemic by donating equipment worth 40 million bahts (RM 540,000) to various medical facilities in Thailand. The Honda Khiang Khang Thai Fund was started when the company discovered that various hospitals across the country are in need of help to fight against the pandemic. But instead of just donating funds to the hospitals, Honda Thailand has decided to build medical equipment instead. With help from the Vajira Hospita

Jerrica

Apr 20, 2020

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 Chia

Sep 17, 2019

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

Jerrica

Oct 20, 2019

Bila 'start' enjin kereta, perkara pertama yang kebanyakan kita akan lihat dulu ialah lampu amaran kereta. Kadangkala kita nampak tanda amaran kereta menyala, tapi tahukah anda apa maksud simbol pada meter kereta anda? Jika anda langsung tak tahu maksud simbol pada meter kereta, jangan risau, kita tolong. Tak mengejutkan bila ada yang selalu abaikan saja bila lampu amaran kereta dah berkelip atau menyala. Bila kereta rosak tiba-tiba, barulah nak kelam kabut. Walaupun ada beberapa lampu amaran ke

Mersita

Jun 29, 2020

Following its global debut in Thailand late last year, India is set to be the second market to introduce Honda’s latest B-segment sedan. As expected, the Thailand market Honda City’s 1.0-litre three-cylinder VTEC Turbo engine is not offered. Instead, India will get a regular 1.5-litre naturally aspirated i-VTEC engine, an engine which we are more likely to get. The new petrol engine adds Double Overhead Cam (DOHC) valvetrain. The current outgoing (Malaysian market) Honda City uses the familiar,

Hans

Jun 18, 2020

We get it - you’re hungry for the Proton X50. It shows in the many dozen posts in our WhatsApp and Facebook groups as well as in our recently-created forum (which you should check out!) There's been a lot of buzz, but do you know the buzzwords? Sit up and take notes - by the end of this post, you'll be quite the expert! Let's start with the powertrain: What’s MPI, T and TGDI? T means turbocharged. Every X50 gets a three-cylinder turbocharged mill. Standard, Executive and Premium get MPI engines,

Sanjay

Sep 30, 2020

Apart from insurance and maintenance, another big ticket item that we have to spend on our cars is fuel. Sure, fuel price is at the lowest now due to the Covid-19 pandemic, but that doesn’t mean you are permanently immune from rising fuel cost, or you can't improve things further. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read through your car's owner’s manual and look for the recommended grade of fuel required, as well as recommended driving/maintenance habits. Here are 10 top tips from us

Zamil Syaheer

May 22, 2020

UMW Toyota (UMWT) baru sahaja melancarkan Toyota Harrier 2021 serba baru sebentar tadi. SUV premium yang diimport dari Jepun ini ditawarkan dengan varian 2.0 Luxury yang bermula dari harga RM 249,706. Selain pasaran Jepun, Toyota Harrier hanya dijual di Singapura dan Amerika (dikenali sebagai Toyota Venza). Kini, giliran Malaysia pula untuk mendapat SUV yang premium ini. Eksterior Pada bahagian luar, Toyota Harrier baru (XU80) tampil dengan imej yang lebih kemas tetapi masih dengan siluet sebuah

Faisal

Apr 8, 2021

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

Arif

Jun 9, 2020

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

Jerrica

Oct 30, 2019

ABS stands for anti-lock braking system which as its name suggests, is a system that prevents the wheels from locking up (stops spinning) while the car is still moving. If the wheels are locked up and there’s an object in front, the car would just plow straight ahead regardless of how much steering input it receives. If you’ve ridden a bike with well-functioning brakes and just brake really hard, chances are you’ll notice the wheel stopping/locking up especially the rear but the bike is still mo

Shaun

Oct 15, 2019

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

Daniel

Oct 9, 2020

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

Sanjay

Apr 2, 2021

A little over a couple of weeks ago, Edaran Tan Chong Motor (ETCM), gave the media a preview of the new, updated imported from Thailand (CBU) 2021 Nissan Navara NP300 (D23). Its tough looks certainly bring back the return of the Mother Trucker name to Nissan's pick-up in Malaysia. 2021 Nissan Navara Facelift prices Variant Price 2.5L Single Cab Manual RM 91,900 2.5L SE Manual RM 110,900 2.5L SE Auto RM 116,900 2.5L V Auto RM 125,500 2.5L VL Auto RM 137,900 2.5L Pro-4X Auto RM 142,200 With 6 vari

CY Foong

Apr 16, 2021

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

Daniel

Sep 24, 2020

Satu langkah yang semakin lazim diambil oleh pembuat kereta masa kini ialah menjual kereta lengkap dengan tayar ganti atau ‘spare tyre’ dengan rim sekali. Kadangkala kalau tak ada tayar ganti, pembeli akan dapat tayar ‘run flat’, sistem pemantauan tekanan angin tayar, ataupun solusi lebih DIY seperti kit pembaikan tayar. Juga baca: Jenama & model tayar kereta terbaik mengikut jenis untuk saiz 13 hingga 17 inci! Ramai pembeli yang tak puas hati jika kereta tidak didatangkan dengan tayar ganti dan

Mersita

Mar 28, 2021

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia (MBM) has launched the all-new 2021 Mercedes-Benz GLA-Class (H247 generation) in Malaysia. The fully-imported (CBU) GLA is available in two variants with prices ranging from RM 244,200 to RM 285,337 (without SST, valid until 31-December 2020). The all-new GLA competes with the BMW X1. What are the prices and variants? The two variants are: GLA 200 Progressive Line: RM 244,200 GLA 250 AMG Line: RM 285,337 Both prices shown are on-the-road, sans insurance, and are exempted f

CY Foong

Dec 15, 2020

Setelah beberapa intipan, gambar kabin yang dispekulasi, dan video acah pada Hari Merdeka yang lalu, Proton X50 2020 akhirnya dipertontonkan. Selain menjadi antara kereta yang terhangat untuk dilancarkan pada tahun ini, ia juga merupakan model yang bakal mengikuti kejayaan Proton X70. Perbezaan varian pada Proton X50 adalah seperti di bawah: Perbezaan Proton X50 dengan saudara Geely Binyue/Coolray? Pada bahagian luar, Proton X50 menampakkkan perbezaan melalui rekaan gril Infinite Weave dan logo

Faisal

Sep 15, 2020