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Toyota opens new service centre in Pandamaran, Klang

Toyota owners in Klang can look forward to one more conveniently located service centre to go to for their vehicle maintenance. Operated by PS Otomobil (Bukit Tinggi) Sdn. Bhd., the new 19-bay service centre is located at PT 7420 Jalan Kim Chuan, Pandamaran, 42000 Klang. The facility is an extension of PS Otomobil’s showroom in Bukit Tinggi, which has been an authorized dealer for Toyota since 2015. Commending PS Otomobil on their commitment to provide Toyota customers with high quality aftersal

RobertRobert

Jul 30, 2019

Cycle & Carriage Bintang Malaysia resumes service centre operations

Cycle & Carriage Bintang, one of the authorized Mercedes-Benz dealers in Malaysia, has announced on Facebook that they have resumed service centre operations. This suggests that they have received approval from MITI to resume its service centre operations, like UMW Toyota Motor did. As stated in their post, they will be operating strictly on an appointment basis only, which means walk-in requests will not be entertained. For the list of the service centre locations, click here. To book an appoin

ShaunShaun

Apr 22, 2020

UMW Toyota announces recall for 2017-19 Toyota Avanza, 3,923 units affected

UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has just announced a recall campaign on Toyota Avanza models manufactured from October 2017 to June 2019. This recall campaign, which UMWT calls a Special Service Campaign (SSC) affects 3,923 units of the Avanza. The recall is an extension of a previous announcement affecting the vehicle’s fuel pump. Models not listed here are not affected in this latest campaign. According to Toyota, the affected vehicles are equipped with a fuel pump that may stop operating. If this wer

CY FoongCY Foong

Mar 4, 2021

Hap Seng Star resumes service centre operations

After ceasing operations to observe the movement control order implemented by the government, Hap Seng Star announces that their workshops are now back in operation. Hap Seng Star is one of many service centres that have received approval from MITI to resume operations just like Cycle and Carriage Bintang. On their Facebook page, Hap Seng announced that though they have started operations as of 23rd April, they will still be practicing crowd control during this time and will only accept services

JerricaJerrica

Apr 23, 2020

Selected Toyota service centres to re-open for business – for urgent jobs only

UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd (UMWT) has received approval from MITI to re-open selected authorised Toyota service centres and will operate selected outlets for emergency and urgent service requirements, at minimum capacity. Under Phase 3 of the Movement Control Order, car service centres can apply for exemption from the mandatory business closure. At the moment, the company is unable to provide the list of service centres that will be re-opening (some outlets are still pending the necessary approval

HansHans

Apr 21, 2020

Volkswagen Malaysia reopens majority of service centres

Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) announced on their official Instagram that majority of their service centres nationwide have received MITI’s approval to reopen for business. Volkswagen is one of many brands that announced that service centres are now open for appointment. Amongst others are Mercedes-Benz’s Cycle & Carriage Bintang and Hap Seng Star, Hyundai, UMW Toyota, and Lexus Malaysia. The service centres will be putting the safety of their customers at the forefront by practicing

JerricaJerrica

Apr 23, 2020

Lexus Malaysia’s service centres resume operations

Starting 22nd April onwards, selected Lexus Malaysia centres will resume after-sales operations. Lexus Malaysia is one of many car brands that will be resuming operations, including UMW Toyota centres, Cycle Carriage & Bintang, Hap Seng Star and Sime Darby Auto Hyundai. Like all other service centres that have received approval to resume after-sales operations from MITI, Lexus Malaysia will continue to observe MCO protocol so services are strictly appointment base only. Operations are still at m

JerricaJerrica

Apr 23, 2020

Special Service Campaign Announced For Selected Toyota Models

UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd (UMWT), distributor of Toyota and Lexus vehicles in Malaysia, today announced a Special Service Campaign (SSC) that involved replacement of the airbag inflator of certain Toyota models sold by the company. UMWT assures that the safety of its customers is always a top priority. The vehicles involved in this campaign were subjected to a previous Takata airbag inflator recall and repaired between 2014 and 2019, where certain number of vehicles were replaced with a non-desic

JackJack

Aug 30, 2019

Covid-19: UMW Toyota announces 30 day warranty extension

Due to the extension of the Movement Control Order, UMW Toyota Motor has released a statement that all dealerships and service centres will remain close until the end of the period. All authorised UMW Toyota dealers will be shut down for business until the end of MCO but their dedicated hotlines will remain active for any enquiries. Meanwhile, all service appointments will be rescheduled until operations resumes, UMW has also stated that they will also be extending any existing warranties that a

JerricaJerrica

Mar 27, 2020

Sime Darby has a new service centre for cars that are out of warranty!

Sime Darby Auto Selection has opened its first-ever service centre for multi-brand vehicles in Glenmarie, Selangor. This is part of the company’s strategy to offer a new after-sales service alternative, at a price point competitive with independent workshops, for post-warranty vehicles. Meant to complement existing after-sales service of all car brands, owners with vehicles past their warranty period will be able to enjoy the same quality of service provided by brand-specific authorised service

JerricaJerrica

Dec 20, 2020

UMW Toyota Motor recalls 12,997 units of Hilux and Fortuner for brake booster replacement

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

SanjaySanjay

Dec 2, 2020

Toyota Malaysia introduces unique Toyota Service Savers package

Regular service is part and parcel of car ownership, UMW Toyota (UMWT) aims to make servicing Toyota cars easier with the introduction of the Toyota Service Savers package. Toyota Service Savers (TSS) is a maintenance package that new Toyota owners can opt to purchase when they collect their new cars. UMWT has also made the package part of the Toyota EZ Beli Plan as an option. The TSS package covers all costs of the service in advance for the first 5 years from the time of purchase. This means a

JerricaJerrica

Aug 4, 2020

Sanitise your Renault at the Renault service centre in PJ

In line with the government’s call for a new normal where sanitisation and disinfection is the norm, TC Euro Cars (TCEC) has introduced the special Renault Sanitisation Campaign. The service is a free complimentary sanitisation package available to all Renault owners who sends their cars to the Renault 4S Centre in Petaling Jaya for their scheduled service. The package will cover sanitisation of high-touch contact points, fogging of the cabin, and air-conditioner evaporator as well as disinfecti

JerricaJerrica

May 19, 2020

Attention Toyota and Lexus owners! UMW Toyota Motor announces recall for 13,500 unit of cars - possible fuel pump issue

UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT), distributor of Toyota and Lexus in Malaysia has issued a recall to replace the fuel pump units on selected models. Affected vehicles equipped with said fuel pump may stop operating, where warning lights and messages will appear on the instrumental panel, engine power drops, stalling and end up being unable to start. This situation may increase the chance of an accident at high speed. Based on information received from Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC), there are around 12,0

Zamil SyaheerZamil Syaheer

Mar 6, 2020

Majority of authorised Toyota/Lexus service centres to resume operations from today onwards

UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd (UMWT) today announced that authorised Toyota and Lexus Sales and Service Outlets in its network that are located in areas observing the conditional Movement Control Order (MC), will be open for business from today Monday, 4 May 2020. Customers and public are advised that the opening of the Sales and Service Outlets will be based on approval and regulations by the respective local State Governments and they should call in advance to check on the operating days and hours

HansHans

May 4, 2020

This Toyota dealership in Taman Mayang just upgraded to 3S status

Unitedstar Corporation Sdn Bhd, an authorised Toyota dealership located in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, has upgraded its outlet to ‘3S’ status, offering both sales and aftersales services. Previously only providing sales of new vehicles, the upgrading process sees the facility extending its range of services available to customers. “Unitedstar Corporation has been an authorised Toyota dealership since 2005, with just a showroom for sales at Aman Suria, Damansara followed by the new 3S centre at Tama

JerricaJerrica

Sep 19, 2020

Toyota Service Savers – kenapa kena bayar dahulu?

UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) kini memperkenalkan Toyota Service Savers (TSS), sebuah pakej penyelenggaraan yang boleh ditambah ketika membeli Toyota idaman anda. Pakej ini juga boleh dimasukkan sekali dalam pelan Toyota EZ Beli. Menurut Toyota, kos barangan yang terlibat telah dikira dan dimasukkan sekali dalam servis mengikut jadual tanpa membayar apa-apa lagi dah. Anda hanya terus ambil kereta anda sahaja selepas selesainya penyelenggaraan. Sebagai manfaat tambahan,semua pelanggan TSS juga layak un

Zamil SyaheerZamil Syaheer

Aug 3, 2020

70 percent of Perodua owners still return to an authorised service centre, even after warranty

Nearly 70 percent of Perodua owners prefer to have their cars maintained by an authorised Perodua service centre, making one of the highest, if not the highest for any automotive brand in the country. Speaking at a press conference yesterday for Perodua's 2019 business review, President and CEO Dato' Zainal Abidin Ahmad said the figure is two percent higher than the Perodua’s forecast. Last year, Perodua’s network of service centres received over 2,347,000 cars, an 8.3 percent increase over last

HansHans

Jan 22, 2020

UMW Toyota Motor to relocate head office out of Shah Alam?

UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT), the sole authorized distributor of Toyota and Lexus vehicles in Malaysia, will be moving out of its current head office building in Persiaran Raja Muda in Shah Alam, according to sources familiar with the matter. The relocation has been planned several years earlier so the decision is not directly related to the current poor market outlook, although the Toyota’s falling market share over the last 5 years was probably a motivating factor in right-sizing the organization.

HansHans

May 14, 2020

Audi Centre Setia Alam officially opens

Audi Centre Setia Alam is officially open. Located in the central region, the Centre is designed as a “4S” facility to house multiple functions under one roof – Sales, Service, Spare Parts, Body and Paint shop. With nearly 60,000 sq ft of space, Audi Centre Setia Alam features the Audi Terminal architecture concept. Inside, the four-storey building carries the current corporate identity, furnishing and equipment that comply with the standards set by Audi AG. The investment follows the appointmen

ShaunShaun

Oct 3, 2019

New Proton 3S centre opens in Kuantan

Pesat Auto CTM Sdn Bhd (Pesat Auto) officially opened its new Proton 3S centre here today. It is the third dealer outlet to be opened in Kuantan which carries the company’s new corporate identity. Consisting of 6 bays, 4 hoists and a built-up area of 750 square meters, this new outlet with a total investment of RM2.3 million, is centrally located along the town’s main road. Pesat Auto is confident that this outlet will boost sales by about 30% and service throughput could possibly increase by 40

EricEric

Sep 13, 2019

UMWT recalls 10,350 units of Toyota and Lexus models for potentially faulty fuel pump

UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd (UMWT), distributor of Toyota and Lexus vehicles in Malaysia, announced a Special Service Campaign (SSC) to replace the fuel pump on certain units of Toyota and Lexus models. This SSC is an expansion of earlier campaign. Based on the information received from Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC), there are 9,500 new units of Toyota (Alphard, Vellfire, Camry, Corolla, Fortuner, Innova, C-HR and Harrier) and 850 new units of Lexus (ES250, GS200t, GS350, IS200t, LC500, LS500, LX5

ShaunShaun

Oct 31, 2020

UMW Toyota teams up with Bank Rakyat to introduce new financing scheme

UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has a few new financing schemes to offer all car buyers who are taking advantage of the recent SST exemption to buy cars. The new financing schemes are a collaboration with Bank Rakyat and will offer attractive financing packages to all Malaysians aged between 18 to 65 years old. The new financing packages are arranged to follow Islamic financing principle and consist of 2 types of financing options; An-Naqlu 1 and An-Naqlu 2. An-Naqlu 1 offers 90 percent financing and fo

JerricaJerrica

Aug 12, 2020

UMW Toyota Motor resumes vehicle assembly operations

Assembly Services Sdn Bhd (ASSB), UMW Toyota Motor Sdn Bhd’s subsidiary involved in manufacturing Toyota vehicles, has resumed its assembly operations. This follows approval given by the Selangor State Government in relation to the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) that was announced on 4 May 2020. ASSB suspended all operations from 18 March 2020 when the Movement Control Order (MCO) was activated nationwide as a measure to break the transmission of the COVID-19 coronavirus and will re-c

HansHans

May 11, 2020

Hyundai service centres now fully operational; warranty extension announced

Hyundai-Sime Darby Motors (HSDM) announced today that they have obtained approval from MITI to resume operations in their service centres in stages starting 20th April. As of today, all Sime Darby Auto Hyundai (SDAH) service centres have resumed operations. Like all other service centres officially resuming operations, SDAH will continue observing MCO protocols and will only be accepting customers with service appointments only. As part of their crowd control practice, only a minimal number of s

JerricaJerrica

Apr 23, 2020

Nissan service centres resumes operation during MCO

Nissan owners in Malaysia, you are now able to give your Nissan its much-needed service, as Tan Chong Ekspres Auto Servis (TCEAS) has received approval from the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI) to partially resume their operations. Do note that services are limited by MITI's approval to just: service maintenance, minor repairs, and vehicle breakdown services. Owners can set an appointment either by calling their nearest service centre, DriveOn mobile app, TCEAS website or Niss

Zamil SyaheerZamil Syaheer

Apr 30, 2020

Waiting Time Been Slahed For Harrier By UMW Toyota

Toyota Harrier has been in high demand since its introduction in Malaysia in January this year. Up to now, UMW Toyota Motor (UMWT) has delivered over 500 units to customers throughout Malaysia, but the need is still very high and the waiting period has reportedly risen to over a year according to sources familiar with the matter. Since been corporated with Toyota Motor Corporation, UMW Toyota aims to increase the supply of the Harrier SUVs from the production lines in Japan. Hence the customers

GemmaGemma

Jul 21, 2019

New look for Mitsubishi Motors’ new 3S Centre in Melaka

Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM), the official distributor of Mitsubishi vehicles in Malaysia, together with authorised dealer Sing Kwung Jidosha unveils a new visual identity (VI) for its Mitsubishi Motors 3S Centre in Melaka recently. Sing Kwung Jidosha is the first showroom in Melaka with Mitsubishi Motors’ new corporate brand identity that embodies its global tagline ‘Drive Your Ambition’. With Sing Kwung Jidosha’s latest VI upgrade, there are now 20 showrooms nationwide with the new VI. Spa

JerricaJerrica

Jul 8, 2020

JD Power Ranks Mitsubishi Highest In After-Sales Service Satisfaction

For the second consecutive year, Mitsubishi has been ranked the best in terms of after-sales service satisfaction. According to JD Power, Mitsubishi ranks highest in overall satisfaction with a score of 791. In second place is Toyota with a score of 788, while Mazda ranks third with a score of 785. The JD Power 2019 Malaysia Customer Service Index (Mass Market) Study is based on responses from 2,644 vehicle owners who received their new vehicle between February 2016 and June 2018 and took their

JackJack

Aug 8, 2019

A recond Toyota Alphard/Vellfire is nearly RM 44k cheaper than UMW Toyota's official import, should you buy the recond?

There's no doubt that the Toyota Alphard (and its Vellfire twin) is the best luxury MPV on the market. Few other cars can match the Alphard/Vellfire's spaciousness and ease of entrace/exit. Compared to a Mercedes-Benz S-Class, the Alphard's sliding doors allow you to step in/out of the car as if it's a room, rather than a car. The only question left is whether to buy a cheap reconditioned (recond) unit or pay up for an officially-imported unit by UMW Toyota Motor? Let’s take a closer look at the

EricEric

May 2, 2020