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Is It Safe to Buy & Sell Used Cars On CARSOME?

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Brian Wong

Trust is a rare commodity to come by these days, especially in the used car market. If you have attempted to sell or buy a used car in the past, the market can either be filled with shoddy individuals or you have to deal with gray areas for the paperwork.

Welcome to the lawless jungle. Tune into forums and social media and there will be a stream of horror stories of buyers being ripped off into buying overpriced used cars in poor condition. To add on, the advent of online marketplaces where buyers buy directly from sellers can leave those who are unfamiliar and vulnerable due to the complicated process of the traditional buying and selling of used cars.

So, should you be buying a used car online? Well, that depends. Here are some questions to ask yourself before carrying on with the decision:

Is it from a reputable seller/buyer?

Is the car in good condition as claimed?

Do you know how to get the paperwork and ownership transfer done?

For an established company like
CARSOME
, we aim to dispel these concerns. Here’s why CARSOME has grown to be Malaysia’s favorite when it comes to buying and selling used cars in Malaysia.

323,869 Malaysians Have Bought & Sold a Used Car In Malaysia with
CARSOME

Do you remember the first time you made an online listing and purchase? Finding a reputable seller or buyer on the Internet was a wild west in the early days of e-commerce in Malaysia, and that was purchasing items that are small enough to be shipped to you. What about used cars then?

Unlike the early days of selling and buying a used car, the only way to get reviews from dealers is via word of mouth from friends and family. With the aid of social media, you can now find actual customer reviews on the business online. What better way to get authentication via
vox populi
, the voices of the people. We’d like to let the numbers and words from our customer’s mouths speak for themselves.

Buying a Used Car from
CARSOME

Since the establishment of CARSOME Certified in 2020, we have sold 16,908 cars, a no-easy feat for a few short years. One might be wondering, how did we manage to pull this off?

Quality Assured Used Cars In Malaysia

We don’t just simply take in any car sold to us by every Ali, Muthu, and Ah Chong out there. Before we list our
CARSOME
 Certified cars in our inventory, they are all put through a stringent 175-point inspection that covers the body of the chassis to ensure they are free from major accidents, floods, and fire damage. These selected cars will then go through the
CARSOME Certified Lab
 Refurbishment Process which includes mechanical and general repairs, body and paint, detailing, and a final quality control check. This is to ensure all
CARSOME
 Certified cars deliver safety beyond standards, complete comfort, and refurbished aesthetics.

We Handle The Paperwork For You

If you have dealt with buying a used car in the past, you’ve got two choices – paying a runner to get the job done for you or having to deal with the paperwork yourself. But not with
CARSOME
! Just sit back and relax! We’ll handle all the boring stuff so you can focus on things that matter to you!

Forget About Haggling

If you are unfamiliar with cars in general, it will be quite difficult for you to haggle. We understand your pain point, and we ensure that our prices are fixed with no hidden fees. Our
CARSOME
 Certified car prices are inclusive of the road tax fee, PUSPAKOM inspection fee, ownership transfer fee, loan application fee, and a free one-year warranty!

1-Year Warranty & 5-Day Money-back Guarantee

Buyer’s remorse is one of the worst things one can feel after a purchase, especially for a big-ticket item like a car! A major concern when it comes to buying used cars in Malaysia is the lack of warranty. Should the car break down somewhere down the line, you’re on your own to pay for the repairs. We want to provide a trusted platform for our customers, hence all our
CARSOME
 Certified cars come with a one-year warranty and a five-day money-back guarantee.

With strong after-sales backing, you can count on us to assist you with your car even after your purchase. With strong after-sales backing, you can count on us to assist you with your car even after your purchase.

Selling a Used Car to
CARSOME

CARSOME
 started out with its sell-car business in 2015, and to date, we have 306,961 customers who have sold their cars to
CARSOME
. That’s a lot of customers who have trusted our platform to sell their cars, hassle-free.

What do customers love about selling cars with us? Here are 4 very convincing reasons and what customers say about them.

Fast Payout Within 24 Hours*

The payout process can take weeks, months, or sometimes, not at all in the past! Our customers love us because of our fast payout within 24 hours!* The money will be transferred into your account before you even know it.

High Offer Price

Being in the industry for eight years has its perks. With the data we have collected, we are able to build a pricing engine that allows us to offer very competitive prices to our customers. Coupled with our professional 175-point inspections, we are confident that our offer prices are in accordance with market prices. You can even opt for our easy bidding process to have our large network of dealers bid on your car.

No Paperwork Hassle

We are all about offering a hassle-free experience to you. With fast payment and no paperwork required by you, this is one of the easiest and quickest ways for you to liquidate your used car.

The People Have Spoken

Convinced that
CARSOME
 should be your go-to choice for buying and selling used cars? Our numbers speak for themselves.

A whopping 5,365 Facebook users have highly recommended us. We’re humbled because we’re where we are today because of you, our supportive customers, and our fans.

Today, we have mobilized 323,869 vehicles across the country. That’s enough to fill Bukit Jalil Stadium three times!

Join the
CARSOME
 community and visit our website at
CARSOME.my
 and start browsing your dream car now or visit the nearest
Experience Center
 near you to ask our friendly
CARSOME
 Consultants to test drive a car.

If you’re on the move, you can still browse our inventory on your phone! Download our
free app on the Google Play Store and Apple App Store
 now for all your car-buying needs today!

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Kereta EV Kini Bukan Lagi Untuk Golongan Kayangan

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Amarnath

Kalau anda nak pakai kereta elektrik (EV) kat Malaysia, anda boleh berangan sajalah terutama sekali jika pendapatan anda tak banyak. Memandangkan harga EV boleh mencecah ratusan ribu ringgit, anda boleh lupakan saja impian anda itu dan teruskanlah memandu apa saja kereta yang anda ada.

Tapi kan, apa anda rasa jika impian nak guna EV kat jalan Malaysia bukan lagi angan-angan dan ia mungkin boleh direalisasikan tak lama lagi. Tak, anda tak perlu nak keluarkan belanja sampai beratus ribu ringgit semata-mata nak pandu EV.

Dan lagi best? Anda tak perlu beli kereta baru tapi anda boleh pandu kereta elektrik. Dah pening? Hah! Mari kami perkenalkan sebuah syarikat tempatan yang boleh menjadikan EV ni bukan lagi satu angan-angan.

Sebuah syarikat teknologi di Malaysia, EV Innovations memulakan satu inisiatif untuk menjadikan EV ini bukan lagi hanya boleh digunakan oleh golongan atasan tetapi juga untuk semua golongan.

Dan untuk permulaan, EV Innovations ini telah memperkenalkan projek MyKar, projek menukar kereta yang menggunakan petrol kepada EV. Dan antara model kereta yang ditukarkan ialah si kecil Perodua Axia.

Bukan EV Yang Pertama

Sebenarnya Axia Elektrik yang dihasilkan oleh EV Innovations ini bukanlah yang pertama. Axia Elektrik atau MyKar 3.0 ini merupakan model ketiga (sebab itu namanya MyKar 3.0). Sebelum ini mereka telah menukar Honda Jazz untuk model pertama (MyKar 1.0) dan juga Proton Arena untuk model seterusnya (MyKar 2.0)

Oh ya, kalau anda lupa macam mana rupa Proton Arena, ini gambarnya:

Sumber: WapCar

Dan ini pula Honda Jazz yang telah ditukarkan kepada EV. Macam Tesla Model X pun ada, kan?

Sumber: WapCar

Buang Yang Lama, Pasang Yang Baharu

Tapi macam mana EV Innovations ni ubah kereta yang gunakan petrol kepada EV? Secara konsepnya mudah saja. Mereka buang semua komponen yang tak perlu. Enjin, motor, kotak gear, tangki minyak, transmisi dan pasang yang baru.

Apa yang mereka pasang? Motor elektrik, sistem pengurusan bateri (BMS), bateri lithium fosfat, wayar yang berjela-jela panjangnya, dan lain-lain komponen lain untuk membolehkan sebuah EV bergerak.

Dan dah pasti, proses ubah suai ni tak percuma ya. Menurut EV Innovation, mengubah suai kereta ini menelan kos sebanyak RM50,000. Mungkin agak mahal tetapi dengan pengeluaran massa, EV Innovation memberitahu kemungkinan kos ini boleh dikurangkan hingga lebih separuh.

Kelebihan Berbanding Beli EV Baharu

Seperti yang dikatakan sebelum ini, EV Innovation kini sedang menumpukan daripada segi penyelidikan dan pembangunan untuk membangunkan kit EV. Dengan kit EV ini, apa sahaja kereta boleh ditukarkan menjadi EV.

1. Tak Perlu Beli Kereta Baharu

Secara mudahnya begini, dengan adanya kit EV ini, anda tak perlu lagi beli EV baharu. Di. Anda masih memandu kereta yang sama cuma kini ia menggunakan tenaga elektrik. Kos ubah suai juga lebih murah daripada harga EV baharu.

Oh ya, EV juga tak perlukan servis major yang mahal. Jadi, anda perlu belanjakan RM0.00 untuk kos servis kereta. Tiada minyak enjin perlu ditukar. Mungkin sedikit pemeriksaan rutin untuk pastikan semua bahagian kereta dalam keadaan baik. Itu saja yang diperlukan.

2. Stesen Minyak? Apa Tu?

Dan antara kelebihan menggunakan EV ini ialah ia lebih menjimatkan berbanding kereta yang menggunakan petrol. EV Axia Elektrik oleh EV Innovation ini mempunyai kapasiti bateri sebanyak 23 kWh dengan jarak pemanduan sebanyak 220km.

3. Harga Lebih Murah Dari Dinner Plate KFC.

Andaikan kos penggunaan elektrik sebanyak RM0.50 untuk setiap kWh, bermakna setiap caj penuh dengan jarak pemanduan sejauh 220km ini hanya menelan kos sebanyak RM11.50. Cuba anda bayangkan berapa liter petrol boleh dibeli dengan harga RM11.50?

Sama seperti gajet yang lain, kereta ini juga boleh dicas pada waktu malam. Tapi pastikan anda jangan lupa nak hidupkan palam. Kalau tak, mungkin bateri kereta akan ‘kong’ di tengah jalan!

Tapi Selamat Ke Guna EV Ni?

Setakat ini, EV sangat-sangat selamat digunakan kerana ia telah pun dilengkapi dengan pelbagai ciri keselamatan. Kalau anda nak tahu, teknologi EV ni sebenarnya bukanlah teknologi yang baharu.

Ia telah wujud lebih 150 tahun daripada tahun 1832 lagi. Perkembangan teknologi EV merentasi zaman telah menjadikan ia lebih selamat sekarang. Ini termasuklah kit EV dan MyKar hasil inovasi daripada EV Innovation ini.

Menurut
EV Innovations
 , sistem pengurusan tenaga elektrik dalam kit EV mereka sangat efesien dan selamat. Jika kereta dicas dan ia telah penuh, sistem pengurusan bateri (Battery Management system-BMS) akan serta merta menghentikan cas ke bateri kereta.

Pengecasan bateri juga lebih selamat kerana EV Innovation turut akan menyediakan stesen pengecas yang boleh menjadikan proses pengecasan kenderaan lebih selamat. Anda boleh saja cas menggunakan palam kuasa biasa di dinding rumah anda. Tapi lebih selamat kalau anda cas melalui stesen kuasa yang diberikan.

Artikel berkaitan :
Kereta Elektrik Murah dan Berbaloi Bawah RM100,000

Yang Tak Best Tentang EV

Sebenarnya, ada beberapa kekurangan jika anda memiliki EV ini termasuklah kereta yang ditukar menggunakan kit EV daripada EV Innovation ini. Antara yang paling jelas adalah jika pemilik tinggal di kawasan perumahan tinggi seperti apartmen dan kondominium.

Ini menyukarkan untuk memasang stesen pengecas untuk mengecas EV mereka. Kerana apa? Perumahan seperti kondominium dan apartmen ini hanya mempunyai tempat letak kereta komunal yang dikongsi beramai-ramai dengan penduduk lain.

Walaupun pemilik dah ada tempat letak kereta sendiri, ini masih lagi sukar memandangkan tempat letak kereta ini diuruskan oleh pihak pengurusan perumahan jadi, akan ada kesukaran sedikit seperti siapa yang akan menanggung kos elektrik yang digunakan.

Tetapi, benda boleh dibawa bincang. Mungkin pemilik boleh berbincang dengan pihak pengurusan perumahan tentang pemasangan stesen kuasa ini dan mungkin pemilik yang akan menanggung kos elektrik yang digunakan di kawasan tempat letak kereta.

Lepas Ni, Anda Tak Perlu Lagi Berangan Kalau Nak Pakai EV

Dengan usaha daripada syarikat seperti EV Innovation ini, nak pakai EV kini bukan lagi angan-angan. EV kini boleh digunakan oleh semua golongan masyarakat. Dengan ini juga kita boleh mengurangkan pengeluaran karbon daripada asap kenderaan dengan penggunaan EV yang lebih meluas.

Yang paling penting, anda boleh berjimat apabila menggunakan EV. Ucapkan selamat tinggal kepada petrol dan dapatkan penjimatan yang banyak sambil menyelamatkan alam sekitar.

Beli Kereta Dengan Ketenangan Minda Hanya Di CARSOME

CARSOME mungkin belum lagi menjual kereta EV tapi apa yang kami boleh janjikan adalah kesemua kereta kami telah menjalani pemeriksaan 175-titik dan pembaikpulihan yang profesional merangkumi pembaikan am dan mekanikal, termasuklah baik pulih badan dan cat kereta. Sekalipun dikira sekali kos baik pulih, harga kereta CARSOME Certified masih lagi berpatutan dan tidak ada kos tersembunyi untuk pembaikan – ia adalah sesuatu yang kami pastikan supaya kami boleh menyediakan kereta pramilik yang melebihi taraf.

Dapatkan kereta idaman anda di
carsome.my
!

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Proper & Safe Driving Attire: Why Committing a Fashion Faux Pas behind the Wheel Means Being Safer on the Road?

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Amarnath

Dressed to impress might work on that first date or for that job interview but behind the wheel of your car, function always trumps form. That means being dressed comfortably but more importantly, safely,  by paying attention to the clothes and shoes you drive in.

If you’re still scratching your head as to the importance of proper dressing while operating a vehicle, just look back at the dress code strictly enforced during your driving course and the subsequent driving examination you underwent before receiving your “P”
license
.

The Road Transport Department (JPJ) isn’t out to make life difficult for you. The dress code it enforces during the theoretical and practical segments of the driving test does reflect safe driving practices while behind the wheel.

How Your Footwear Affects Your Driving

As an easy example of how your clothes affect your driving, let’s look at the shoes you drive in, specifically the prohibition of slippers or sandals when you take your theory or practical test during the driving course.

Simply put, it’s a lot safer to be operating the pedals with shoes because the correct position of your feet on the pedal should be with the heel resting on the floor and the ball of your feet modulating pressure on the pedal with your ankle functioning as the pivot.

In the case of slippers or sandals, open footwear such as those are able to move around independently of your feet and could get stuck under the pedal or provide insufficient feedback to your feet.

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How to Drive Safely Through a Flooded Road

The same goes for high heels. Driving whilst wearing high heels are dangerous and could lead to a crash. If you’re wearing high heels, your foot’s heel will be elevated from the floor and you won’t be able to properly judge the amount of pressure to apply on the pedal.

Therefore, ladies, it’s highly recommended that you keep a simple pair of slip-on shoes in the car for driving if you’re sporting some high heels for a night out.

Is Driving Without Shoes Illegal?

So, does that mean driving with slippers/sandals or driving without shoes is illegal? Well, yes and no. There’s no real short answer here so let’s delve into the details.

If you’re operating a private vehicle, you can’t be fined for driving with slippers/sandals or barefooted. However, drivers of commercial vehicles as well as e-hailing drivers are not only required to wear covered shoes but long pants as well.

The latter can be fined if they are caught operating commercial vehicles (taxi, bus, lorry, van) or doing e-hailing duties in slippers/sandals or if wearing shorts. Drivers of these vehicles fall under the Goods Driving Licence (GDL) or Public Service Vehicles (PSV) license categories.

It can be quite a
hefty fine
 as well at RM150 if caught without the proper attire.

Just in case you’re curious, the law regarding covered shoes for PSV drivers falls under the Public Service Vehicles (Licensing and Conduct of Drivers, Conductors, and Passengers) Rule 1959.

Read More:
7 Defensive Driving Tips That May Just Save Your Life

So What Are the Best Shoes for a Safer Drive?

This brings us to the fundamental question of “Is driving barefooted dangerous?”

Circling back to the point of “feeling” the pedal to gauge the appropriate pressure, it’s logical that barefooted would be the best method as there’s no extra layer underneath your sole  to desensitize the feedback.

Nonetheless, from a broader perspective, the cons outweigh the pros. Tactile feel apart, there isn’t really anything else going for barefooted driving.

In fact, the reason JPJ recommends not driving barefooted is in the event of an emergency, you’ll want as much protection around your feet in case the footwell caves in or if you need to make a quick exit right after an
accident
. In the case of the latter, you wouldn’t want to jump out on the road with debris and probably shards of glass barefooted, would you?

If you have shoes on while driving, your feet will be protected if the footwell caves in or if you need to hop out. After all, nobody will have time to flail about looking for their shoes or putting them on in the event of an accident.

Furthermore, wet pedals or perspiration from your feet could cause your soles to slip off the pedal or apply sudden jolts of pressure. This could certainly lead to a crash.

However, it’s pertinent to point out that not all shoes are suitable for driving as well. Shoes with thick or stiff soles would make it difficult to modulate the pedal or receive tactile feedback.

The best shoes to drive in shouldn’t have a sole that’s too thick or too thin, have enough grip from the sole and be flexible enough for ample modulation.

Too thick of a sole and you’ll lose that tactile feel, too thin and it might hurt if you have to apply maximum braking force in an emergency. If there’s no grip from the sole, your leg could slip off the pedal, much like driving with slippers/sandals or barefooted. If the sole is too stiff, it’ll be difficult to pivot your foot from the ankle to modulate the pedal.

Other Clothes That Help Promote Safe Driving

Although it might seem trivial from a surface level, there’s a reason behind the encouragement of proper attire while driving by JPJ.

From the footwear, the very same logic can be applied to wearing long pants. It adds a slight layer of protection from scratches in the event of a crash to your calves.

Moving further up the torso, a collared T-shirt would also prevent the seatbelt from causing abrasions on your neck during a hard impact.

Essentially, you’ll want to be well-covered but also comfortable behind the wheel. The reasoning behind the latter is to prevent restrictive clothing from slowing down the movement of your arms or legs if the need for sudden corrective inputs is required.

Similarly, tight jeans without any stretch would hamper movement of the legs. Pants with some stretch in them would be easier to move about, especially if you need to jump out of the car quickly post-impact.

Having said that, a layer of clothing over your legs or arms would be helpful in preventing abrasions, though something like a stiff leather jacket isn’t what we have in mind. It hinders movement of the elbows when executing full turns of the steering wheel. Therefore, something lighter with more freedom of movement is always going to be safer.

Read More:
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Peripheral awareness is another important factor to consider. The area of a blind spot on your side can be reduced with a quick glance to said side before changing lanes or making a turn. Furthermore, while driving in general, it’s absolutely imperative that you be aware of the vehicles or space on your sides. A quick glance would make you aware of what’s there and what isn’t.

Sticking with that, thick scarfs would restrict your neck’s movement in making a quick glance. It almost feels like a neck brace to a certain extent. If you need to wear one, opt for a thin, light scarf that doesn’t constrict neck movement. Additionally, it goes a long way in keeping the skin on your neck safe if a crash happens and the seatbelt holds you back.

All these laws are implemented not only for your safety but for that of other road users as well. It’s definitely not because JPJ wants to make your life difficult.

Therefore, remember that when you’re behind the wheel, it’s better to dress for comfort and safety than fashion and form.

At CARSOME, we put all our cars through a stringent 175-point inspection and professional refurbishment to ensure their safety and comfort.

So if you’re looking for a safe and quality car, visit
CARSOME
 today or download our app from the
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Apple App Store
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Amarnath


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Sakit Belakang Semasa Memandu, Apa yang Perlu Anda Lakukan?

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Ahmad Azwadie Azman

Rear view of Asian business woman having back pain while driving a car. Illness, disease, for overtime working concept.

Duduk terlalu lama dalam posisi yang sama tanpa pergerakan aktif terutamanya semasa memandu boleh meningkatkan risiko sakit belakang. Individu yang berulang-alik bekerja dengan kereta atau menghabiskan banyak masa di jalan raya akibat
traffic jammed
 dan sebagainya terdedah kepada risiko ini. Menurut kajian yang diterbitkan oleh
 International Archives of Occupational and Environmental Health
, individu yang terdedah kepada getaran seluruh badan atau
whole-body vibration
 seperti pemandu kereta berisiko sakit belakang dua kali ganda lebih tinggi berbanding individu lain.

Sakit belakang semasa memandu mungkin tidak memberi impak yang signifikan kepada anda hari ini. Namun jika dipertimbangkan kesan jangka panjang, ia mungkin boleh boleh mengganggu aktiviti seharian dan menyebabkan ketidakselesaan. Tekanan pada tulang belakang semasa duduk dikatakan lebih besar berbanding semasa berdiri.
Tekanan

yang dikenakan pada tulang belakang ketika duduk terutamanya semasa memandu dikatakan lebih besar berbanding duduk untuk makan, bekerja dan menonton televisyen. Ini kerana, semasa memandu anda terdedah kepada daya dan tekanan lain semasa memecut, memperlahankan kenderaan dan sebagainya.

Tips Kurangkan Sakit Belakang Semasa Memandu Jauh,
Traffic Jammed

Faktor-faktor luaran seperti posisi duduk, reka bentuk kerusi yang tidak baik menambahkan risiko sakit belakang lebih-lebih lagi jika memandu terlalu lama. Carsome menyenaraikan tips sebelum, semasa dan selepas memandu yang boleh anda pertimbangkan untuk mengurangkan impak sakit belakang terhadap diri anda.

i. Sebelum Memandu

Sebelum memulakan perjalanan, amalkan langkah pencegahan yang betul untuk mengelakkan sakit belakang sekiranya perlu memandu untuk tempoh yang lama. Pastikan posisi kerusi, pemandu dan komponen lain dalam kereta berada dalam keadaan yang sesuai. Jika aspek sebegini diabaikan, ia boleh meningkatkan risiko sakit belakang.

Sudut Kerusi Kereta

Optimumkan kedudukan kerusi kereta  anda – laraskan kedudukan kerusi secara menegak dengan sudut kerusi yang disyorkan antara 100 hingga 110 darjah. Dengan cara ini, anda boleh menyandarkan belakang badan anda sepenuhnya pada kerusi anda. Elakkan sudut kerusi yang lebih condong daripada sudut yang disyorkan. Ia boleh menyebabkan postur kepala dan leher yang tidak selesa yang mungkin boleh menjejaskan kualiti pemanduan anda.

Laraskan Kerusi Kereta Mengikut Keperluan

Anda juga disarankan untuk mengubah kedudukan kerusi kereta sama ada ke hadapan atau ke belakang mengikut keperluan anda. Namun begitu, pastikan jarak antara kerusi kereta dan pedal kereta adalah ideal (tidak terlalu jauh atau tidak terlalu dekat). Jarak yang tidak ideal boleh menyebabkan ketidakselesaan – pastikan lutut anda sedikit bengkok sekitar 90 darjah ketika menekan klac atau semasa menekan pedal brek.

Kedudukan Stereng, Penyandar Kepala dan Cermin Sisi

Pastikan kerusi kereta berada pada kedudukan yang selesa dan cukup dekat dengan stereng bagi memastikan postur badan bahagian atas tidak membongkok semasa memandu. Anda seharusnya boleh merehatkan pergelangan tangan anda pada stereng tanpa perlu menggerakkan atau membongkokkan badan anda ke hadapan. Selain itu, laraskan kedudukan stereng (tinggi atau rendah) bergantung pada keselesaan anda.

Bagi penyandar kepala atau
headrest
 pula, laraskan kedudukan sehingga bahagian tengah kusyen berada betul-betul di bahagian tengah belakang kepala anda. Cermin sisi juga perlu dilaraskan mengikut kesesuaian sehingga anda boleh melihat pandangan belakang dengan hanya mengerakkan mata tanpa perlu menggerakan badan anda. Cara ini juga dapat membantu anda mengamalkan tabiat duduk yang betul.

Sokongan Lumber atau
Lumbar Support

Selain itu, anda juga boleh mempertimbangkan pembelian aksesori kerusi kereta tambahan seperti kusyen kereta (
lumbar support cushion
). Kebanyakan kerusi kereta hari ini menampilkan reka bentuk yang tidak ergonamik, sokongan lumber yang tidak mencukupi dan tidak sesuai dengan bentuk badan. Penggunaan aksesori sebegini dapat membantu memberi kelegaan dan menanggani masalah sakit belakang terutamanya semasa perjalanan jauh atau lama. Anda juga boleh mendapatkan penyelesaian mudah dengan membuat sokongan lumber anda sendiri – menggulung baju dan meletakkannya di bahagian belakang badan anda.

ii. Semasa Memandu

Duduk dalam satu posisi untuk satu tempoh masa yang lama di dalam kereta boleh menyebabkan sakit belakang dan kekejangan otot. Jika anda perlu memandu jauh atau tersekat dalam
traffic jammed
, rancang perjalanan anda seperti lokasi R&R yang perlu anda singgah. Jika perlu, keluar dari kereta supaya anda dapat melakukan regangan ringkas. Pergerakan sebegini mampu merangsang peredaran darah yang membekalkan nutrien dan oksigen ke bahagian tulang belakang anda.

Kosongkan Poket Belakang

Ini merupakan perkara yang biasa yang sering dilakukan oleh golongan pemandu lelaki. Anda disarankan untuk mengeluarkan item daripada poket belakang anda seperti dompet, telefon bimbit, kunci dan sebagainya semasa memandu. Ini kerana, tabiat duduk dengan item-item ini masih tersimpan di poket belakang boleh menyebabkan kedudukan yang tidak asimetri semasa duduk. Ia sekali gus boleh menyebabkan kerosakan pada saraf-saraf utama di bahagian pinggul.

Item seperti dompet misalnya, jika tidak dikeluarkan daripada poket semasa duduk boleh memberi tekanan kepada saraf. Ketidakseimbangan pada sistem saraf, tulang dan otot ini secara tidak langsung boleh menyebabkan sakit belakang atau sakit pinggang. Ia mungkin tidak memberi impak yang ketara pada peringkat permulaan, namun ia boleh menjadi lebih buruk dari semasa ke semasa yang boleh menjejaskan kualiti kesihatan tulang belakang anda.

Berhenti Seketika untuk Berehat

Ubah kedudukan duduk semasa memandu setiap 20 minit bagi menukar tekanan pada tulang belakang anda. Jika anda perlu memandu untuk tempoh masa yang lebih lama, anda disarankan untuk berhenti seketika untuk berehat sekurang-kurangnya setiap dua jam. Cara ini bukan sahaja dapat membantu menjaga kesihatan tulang belakang anda, malah dapat mengurangkan keletihan dan meningkatkan tahap tumpuan.

Berhenti rehat seketika di mana-mana stesen minyak atau kawasan R&R berdekatan anda. Lakukan regangan ringkas seperti berdiri, berjalan, bongkok ke hadapan, condong ke belakang untuk mengurangkan tekanan pada bahagian tulang belakang anda.

Hidupkan Pemanas Kerusi

Sekiranya kereta anda dilengkapi dengan pemanas kerusi atau
heated seats
, aktifkan ciri ini sepanjang perjalanan anda. Secara amnya, fungsi ciri ini adalah sama seperti pad pemanasan yang tersedia di rumah – memastikan aliran darah berjalan lancar, mengurangkan tekanan pada sendi dan otot sepanjang pemanduan. Kebanyakan kereta moden hari ini dilengkapi dengan kerusi yang boleh dipanaskan yang boleh membantu mengurangkan kekejangan otot dan meredakan tekanan di bahagian belakang badan anda.

Jika perlu, bawa
heat pack
 sekiranya perlu memandu jauh. Balut dengan tuala dan letakkannya di bahagian belakang badan anda untuk memberikan sedikit kelegaan semasa memandu.

iii. Selepas Memandu

Kebanyakan daripada anda mungkin memilih untuk berehat sebaik sahaja sampai ke destinasi setelah seharian memandu. Namun begitu, anda disarankan untuk melakukan regangan ringkas terlebih dahulu untuk mengurangkan risiko sakit belakang setelah berjalan jauh.

Lakukan Regangan

Regangan ringkas seperti
brisk walk, side pull, thoracic rotations, roll downs
 dan sebagainya boleh untuk mengurangkan risiko sakit belakang. Regangan mudah dapat membantu meningkatkan peredaran darah dan mengurangkan impak sakit belakang. Anda boleh cuba senamam untuk sakit belakang seperti berikut:

Genggam sambil menyilangkan jari antara tapak tangan kiri dan kanan, kemudian luruskan kedua-dua tangan ke atas, kiri, kanan dan ke hadapan. Pastikan anda berada dalam keadaan tegak bagi meredakan tekanan pada tulang belakang. Lakukan regangan ini selama 3 sesi, 10 saat setiap sesi.

Tundukkan kepala anda ke bawah, kemudian pusingkan kepala anda dari kanan ke kiri/kiri ke kanan sekurang-kurangnya selama 5 saat sebanyak tiga kali.

Naikkan bahu ke atas dan turunkan semula bahu anda dengan perlahan-lahan. Tarik dan hembus nafas dalam masa yang sama.

Pusingkan badan ke kiri dan ke kanan dan tahan selama 10 saat – jika terdengar bunyi ‘krak’ semasa melakukan langkah ini, ia merupakan sebahagian daripada regangan.

Diharap perkongsian tips ini dapat membantu mengurangkan risiko sakit belakang semasa memandu. Umumnya, sakit belakang, sakit pinggang atau kekejangan otot merupakan perkara biasa yang sering dihadapi setelah memandu untuk tempoh masa yang lama. Namun begitu, jika gejala ini masih berlanjutan selama beberapa hari atau lebih, dapatkan nasihat perubatan dengan segera. Sekiranya anda ingin
membeli kereta
second hand

atau
 menjual kereta terpakai
, layari laman web Carsome untuk info lanjut. Carsome merupakan
platform jual beli kereta terpakai
 yang menawarkan proses perkhidmatan jual beli kereta terpakai yang mudah dengan pembayaran pantas dan tawaran harga terbaik.

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No Escape: How I Saved My Honda Jazz From Extensive Flood Damage

By

Haziq Asyraf

I still remember what happened clearly. Although I managed to survive the disaster and my car also managed to float through it – albeit with some cosmetic damage, it still haunts me even after almost a year has gone by. And now, as the accursed date grows nearer, I am forced to relive the most horrible experience I’ve had to go through in my entire life. Here’s how the story went.

The date was 18 December 2021 and it had rained non-stop since the previous two days. At first I didn’t think too much about it, but when I went out of my house to observe the situation, I realized that the rainwater is stagnating and it’s not flowing anywhere.

My gut was telling me that something bad will happen and boy was I right. As I headed over to check out a nearby drain in the evening, my heart sank. The huge drain was filled to the brim with water and the continuous rain was making it worse. At that moment, there was only one thing I could think of – a flood is coming, and it’s coming very soon.

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I steeled my resolve to face what was coming and I started thinking about all the things I need to save. And then I saw it, my Honda Jazz that was parked in the yard, drenched in the rain. I instantly knew that I needed to save my car first.

So here’s what I did in order to save my car from extensive flood damage.

Grabbed All the Important Items & Documents

First and foremost, I grabbed all the important items and documents that I have in the car such as the service logbook, owner’s manual, tools, as well as all my personal belongings.

The documents are important so it’s a no-brainer that they need to be saved first. As for the tools, I figured that I should take them out of the car since they’re made out of metal and if they’re left to soak in flood water, it might cause them to rust, rendering them unusable.

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Unfortunately that day, I did not have the time to take out the spare tire from my boot. But luckily I immediately took the spare tire out after the flood to wipe it clean and dried it, so it wasn’t really damaged even after being submerged in flood water for more than two days.

Moved My Car to a Higher Ground

As water on the road remained stagnant while the rain continued to pour, I was sure that very soon the water level would start to rise and my car would be flooded. I frantically racked my brain in order to figure out what I should do, but this was my first time dealing in this situation so I wasn’t able to come up with anything.

The rain showed no signs of stopping and a few concerned residents in the area have started to move their car to higher ground. This gave me the idea to do the same as well, since my car was parked by the road.

It was impossible for me to get my car to an elevated parking space as it was already late, so I decided to park my car on top of the raised sidewalk as it is the only elevated surface that I could find nearby. And it’s way better than leaving my car on the roadside.

Later that night, my decision proved to be very effective since although the water level had risen considerably, it only covered the car’s exhaust. Water did get inside the car but it only filled the floor of my car. At least that’s better than having water in the engine.

Disconnected the Battery

In my effort to look for things to do to save a car from being flooded, an advice I found online stated that I should disconnect the car battery. Since this was pretty easy to do, I immediately grabbed the tool required – a small wrench, then went straight to my car, popped the hood open and started disconnecting the negative terminal and the positive terminal from the battery. I then stored the battery somewhere safe and dry.

Source:
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Apparently, disconnecting the battery is important as it helps to prevent the electronic components in the flooded car from short circuiting as well as to protect electronic components like the Engine Control Unit (ECU) if the water level gets too high.

As the water level continued to rise later that night, the other cars that did not have their batteries disconnected started blaring off their alarms, most likely due to the water causing a small short circuit in their electronic systems. It was really hard for me to sleep that night with all the car alarms going off. I’m sure this was the case for everyone in the area as well.

Sealed Everything

Another tip that I came across online was to ensure that every hole or opening on the car is sealed, especially those that are close to the ground, such as the exhaust. This also includes the windows and any forms of vents that are present on the car.

I immediately made sure that all the windows were sealed shut and all the doors were tightly closed and I proceeded to lock my car to secure it. The only opening left to deal with was the exhaust. I then covered the exhaust opening with a few plastic bags that I layered together and wrapped it up tightly using a few rubber bands to prevent water from going into the exhaust.

If too much water gets into the exhaust, it is possible for the water to be sucked into the engine when you try to start your car, causing irreversible damage that will cost you thousands to fix, so it is best to seal everything just to be safe.

After Two & A Half Days, The Nightmare Was Finally Over

Two and a half days later, the flood water finally started to subside. It was a major relief for me and everyone in the area as we were stuck in our homes without any water and electricity the whole time during this incident.

I was one of the lucky ones, since I managed to escape with little to no damage to my car during the flood. Flood water managed to get into my car but only my floors and carpets were affected. It took me one whole week to properly clean it, dry it out, and get rid of the musty smell it left behind after being drenched in flood water for more than two days.

Once things calmed down, I called Wak Mat, our family mechanic, over to diagnose my car and assess if there’s any damage to the car after the flood. He confirmed that there was no water in the engine and it was able to start with no issues. Wak Mat advised me to flush out all the fluids that are currently in the engine to replace them with new ones just as a precaution. It cost me around RM400 to replace the engine oil, transmission fluid, brake fluid, and steering fluid. But at that time I was willing to sell my soul to the devil just to get my car up and running if needed.

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I also sent my car for a detailing service to properly wash off all the mud and grime that was stuck on the car’s body and under the carpets. This was important to make sure the car was thoroughly cleaned so that any parts affected by the flood do not rust. I had to fork out around RM450 for a complete cleaning service that included exterior cleaning, interior cleaning, seat and carpet cleaning, as well as engine cleaning. A small price to pay to keep my car sparkling clean again.

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This year, the monsoon season has been quite subtle for us in Shah Alam so far. But whenever it pours heavily for an extended period of time in the area, I’m sure a small sense of dread creeps up inside of everyone here. But we’ve made preparations this time, and only time will tell if what we did was enough.

Looking back at this incident, there was one thing that I regretted the most. Like I mentioned earlier, I realized that a flood was coming before it happened – I noticed the signs and I was aware of the situation. But somehow, it didn’t occur to me to take necessary precautions until it was too late. There are a few elevated parking spaces nearby that I can park my car at, and if I had made the decision earlier, my car wouldn’t have been flooded.

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Another lesson I learned from the incident was to include special perils in my insurance package. Special perils inclusion used to be the last thing in my mind when I’m renewing my car insurance. I mean, what could go wrong? I have never been involved in any natural disaster before and my car has always been protected at home. But the flood last year changed me. It’s better to be prepared for something rather than not prepare at all.

The monsoon season is far from over. My only advice for everyone is, be alert of your surroundings and make sure to keep up with the latest news, especially when it comes to natural disasters.

Stay safe and take care, everyone.

Haziq Asyraf
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CMCO Travel Ban Lifted: Time for School Holidays!

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Haziq Asyraf

Now that CMCO has been lifted for most of the districts and states in Malaysia and interstate travels are allowed again, it might be time for a holiday again! But of course, while your family and loved ones  are out enjoying a change in scenery during this school holidays, keep in mind to always adhere to social distancing, wash  your hands with soap, and follow the given SOPs to keep everyone safe from the current pandemic.

Thanks to the school holidays and the year end holidays, this is the best time to start exploring the beautiful Malaysia and everything it has to offer! Here are some great school holiday destinations for a breath of fresh air with your loved ones.

School Holiday Destinations in Malaysia

Desaru Coast Johor

If you are a beach person, then Desaru Coast is where you and your family need to be. Beautiful beaches, crystal clear water and breathtaking sceneries are at abundance here. There is something for everyone here at Desaru Coast. This location is the perfect escape for those who want just a little peace and quiet from the hustle and bustle of the city this school holidays. The top 5 things that can be done with your at this endless escape are floating down Malaysia’s longest Lazy River in the waterpark, land with a splash at one their famous water slides, finding the perfect swing at the scenic The Els Club Desaru Coast, host a memorable event at one of their most beautiful event space as well as savour their local delights at The Riverside. This is the perfect destination to spend some quality time with your family. While the cases of Covid-19 in Desaru Coast might not be alarming, you should still follow the given SOPs for your own safety.

Cameron Highlands

Cameron Highlands was one of the famous locations that was not affected by the recent CMCO which might make this destination a much safer destination for the school holidays compared to the rest. If Kuala Lumpur is too hot for you, all you need to do is drive up 2 and a half hours to Cameron Highlands, and voila, cool and fresh weather 24/7! Not only is this place gorgeous thanks to its rolling hills and jungles, but Cameron Highlands is also known for its tea plantations that you can find at every corner of this place. You can also enjoy fresh strawberries, vegetables, and unique succulents here. Make sure to pack something to keep you warm as the weather at night can be really chilly.

Penang

Penang island is located off the western coast of peninsular Malaysia. It is a short flight from Kuala Lumpur or a four-hour drive. The capital city, George Town, is the second largest city in Malaysia and home to a UNESCO heritage listed town centre. Penang is the state to visit this school holidays if you want to know more about Malaysian heritage or if you want to go on a food hunt. People do not mind driving for hours to Penang for its food because the food here is like none other. The Char Kuey Teow, Asam Laksa, Rojak, Nasi Kandar, Pasembor are among some of the mouth watering dishes you can find here. If you are not a food person, you can still enjoy everything Penang has to offer by taking a funicular ride up Penang Hill, enjoy the sunset in Batu Ferringhi or visit the award-winning ESCAPE park where you can zip line, rock climb, climb around in trees, enjoy the water park and much more. Cases in Penang are on the moderate side so always maintain your social distancing with others and follow the given SOPs to keep you safe.

Ipoh

Ipoh is the capital state of Perak and is the home to some of the best hawker food in Malaysia. If you haven’t tried the famous Ipoh Taugeh Chicken Rice, then you definitely need to make a road trip here this school holidays. Ipoh is also surrounded by some of nature’s best limestone caves and in these caves you can find famous temples like the Sam Poh Tong Temple and the Kek Lok Tong temple that
exudes a mystical air as the bronze statues and religious decorations surround the stalagmites and stalactites.
 You can also enjoy British’s colonial legacy with the beautiful structures such as the Railway Station, Birch Clock Tower, Ipoh Town Hall, and the Old Post Office. While the colonial architecture is not as strong as in Penang, it does offer an insight into the city’s prosperous past. The cases in Ipoh are also not at an alarming stage but to be safe, wear your mask wherever you go and maintain proper social distancing.

But before you embark out on your road trip, you should check your car to make sure you have a safe trip to your destination.

Check Your Car Checklist

Change your car’s engine oil

It’s always best to check your engine oil level before you go on a trip and if it needs to be changed, its best to change it before the trip itself as long trips can be stressful on your vehicle.

Check your car’s fluids

Make sure to check the various fluid levels in your car and make sure they are all topped off, including the oil, coolant, windscreen wash levels and brake fluids. This is an efficient way to avoid unnecessary breakdowns that could lead to possible accidents.

Check your car’s battery

If the battery has not been changed for many years, check whether it can work well or not. If the sound of your starter is sluggish, it may indicate corrosion or a dying battery. Go change it as soon as possible.

Check your tires’ air pressure

The number marked on the tires is the maximum amount of pressure that tires can contain. If this capacity is exceeded, it may cause a tire blowout. On the contrary, low tire pressure may lead to wasted fuel and hotter tires.

Check your tires’ wear and tear

Apart from air pressure, checking whether your
tires
 can last the whole journey is also important. Ensure the tread is 1/16th” or 1.6mm because worn-out tires may blow out during long trips.

Check your car’s air filter

The car’s performance and efficiency will be improved if the supply of
clean air
 to the engine is plentiful.

Make sure your car’s lights and signals are working

It is important to make sure all the signals are functional to avoid the accidents. Ask for another person’s hand to finish this check. Sit in the car and turn on all the lights and signals and ask him or her if the lights are functioning properly.

If your car does not fulfill these requirements before you set out on our roadtrip, it’s time for an upgrade, and there is no better time to do it then now because you won’t ever see a discount for a car like the one we have at Carsome!

Carsome’s  Exciting Year End Sales!

Enjoy a new used car at a price you have never seen before! From Myvis to family friendly SUVs, we have it all, and the BEST NEWS, it comes at a SLASHED price!! Continue reading to know more about how you can get your hands on these
exclusive year end deals
!

Even if you are not thinking of changing your car, this price might just change your mind, because it is that enticing! Why a used car you might ask? Read all about the benefits of driving a used car
here
. Travelling in a new used car comes with a different joy all together and we understand that which is why our cars are at a slashed price of up to RM 10, 000.

All our cars at Carsome are Carsome certified and have gone through a vigorous check before it is ready to be sold out! Not only that, each car goes through 175 inspection checkpoints to make sure it is perfect for you and your family. Here are some of the cars that are on sale! Better snatch one up before it slips through your fingers!

Car Model

Price Before Discount

Price During Sale

Honda Accord Vti-l 2.4 Auto

RM98,800

RM88,800

Nissan X-trail 2.0L CVT 2 Auto

RM73,900

RM71,400

Proton X70 TGDI PREMIUM 1.8

RM96,800

RM94,800

Honda City V 1.5 Auto

RM54,500

RM52,700

Perodua Myvi 1500 AV 1.5 Auto

RM45,300

RM43,800

To accompany you on your road trip, we’ve also prepared great playlists that will surely put you in the mood, so check it out
here
. Remember to check out our sale before it ends here so that you do not regret anything which might make you cry to sleep every night. For any other used car related topics and news, you can always check
Carsome
’s website to know more. Remember to stay safe and follow the given SOPs to help in flattening the curve. #CarsomeCares.

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School Holiday Destinations for your Year-End Road Trip!

By

Haziq Asyraf

Now that CMCO has been lifted for most of the districts and states in Malaysia and interstate travels are allowed again, it might be time for a holiday again! But of course, while your family and loved ones  are out enjoying a change in scenery during this school holidays, keep in mind to always adhere to social distancing, wash  your hands with soap, and follow the given SOPs to keep everyone safe from the current pandemic.

Thanks to the school holidays and the year end holidays, this is the best time to start exploring the beautiful Malaysia and everything it has to offer! Here are some great school holiday destinations for a breath of fresh air with your loved ones.

School Holiday Destinations in Malaysia

Desaru Coast Johor

If you are a beach person, then Desaru Coast is where you and your family need to be. Beautiful beaches, crystal clear water and breathtaking sceneries are at abundance here. There is something for everyone here at Desaru Coast. This location is the perfect escape for those who want just a little peace and quiet from the hustle and bustle of the city this school holidays. The top 5 things that can be done with your at this endless escape are floating down Malaysia’s longest Lazy River in the waterpark, land with a splash at one their famous water slides, finding the perfect swing at the scenic The Els Club Desaru Coast, host a memorable event at one of their most beautiful event space as well as savour their local delights at The Riverside. This is the perfect destination to spend some quality time with your family. While the cases of Covid-19 in Desaru Coast might not be alarming, you should still follow the given SOPs for your own safety.

Cameron Highlands

Cameron Highlands was one of the famous locations that was not affected by the recent CMCO which might make this destination a much safer destination for the school holidays compared to the rest. If Kuala Lumpur is too hot for you, all you need to do is drive up 2 and a half hours to Cameron Highlands, and voila, cool and fresh weather 24/7! Not only is this place gorgeous thanks to its rolling hills and jungles, but Cameron Highlands is also known for its tea plantations that you can find at every corner of this place. You can also enjoy fresh strawberries, vegetables, and unique succulents here. Make sure to pack something to keep you warm as the weather at night can be really chilly.

Penang

Penang island is located off the western coast of peninsular Malaysia. It is a short flight from Kuala Lumpur or a four-hour drive. The capital city, George Town, is the second largest city in Malaysia and home to a UNESCO heritage listed town centre. Penang is the state to visit this school holidays if you want to know more about Malaysian heritage or if you want to go on a food hunt. People do not mind driving for hours to Penang for its food because the food here is like none other. The Char Kuey Teow, Asam Laksa, Rojak, Nasi Kandar, Pasembor are among some of the mouth watering dishes you can find here. If you are not a food person, you can still enjoy everything Penang has to offer by taking a funicular ride up Penang Hill, enjoy the sunset in Batu Ferringhi or visit the award-winning ESCAPE park where you can zip line, rock climb, climb around in trees, enjoy the water park and much more. Cases in Penang are on the moderate side so always maintain your social distancing with others and follow the given SOPs to keep you safe.

Ipoh

Ipoh is the capital state of Perak and is the home to some of the best hawker food in Malaysia. If you haven’t tried the famous Ipoh Taugeh Chicken Rice, then you definitely need to make a road trip here this school holidays. Ipoh is also surrounded by some of nature’s best limestone caves and in these caves you can find famous temples like the Sam Poh Tong Temple and the Kek Lok Tong temple that
exudes a mystical air as the bronze statues and religious decorations surround the stalagmites and stalactites.
 You can also enjoy British’s colonial legacy with the beautiful structures such as the Railway Station, Birch Clock Tower, Ipoh Town Hall, and the Old Post Office. While the colonial architecture is not as strong as in Penang, it does offer an insight into the city’s prosperous past. The cases in Ipoh are also not at an alarming stage but to be safe, wear your mask wherever you go and maintain proper social distancing.

But before you embark out on your road trip, you should check your car to make sure you have a safe trip to your destination.

Check Your Car Checklist

Change your car’s engine oil

It’s always best to check your engine oil level before you go on a trip and if it needs to be changed, its best to change it before the trip itself as long trips can be stressful on your vehicle.

Check your car’s fluids

Make sure to check the various fluid levels in your car and make sure they are all topped off, including the oil, coolant, windscreen wash levels and brake fluids. This is an efficient way to avoid unnecessary breakdowns that could lead to possible accidents.

Check your car’s battery

If the battery has not been changed for many years, check whether it can work well or not. If the sound of your starter is sluggish, it may indicate corrosion or a dying battery. Go change it as soon as possible.

Check your tires’ air pressure

The number marked on the tires is the maximum amount of pressure that tires can contain. If this capacity is exceeded, it may cause a tire blowout. On the contrary, low tire pressure may lead to wasted fuel and hotter tires.

Check your tires’ wear and tear

Apart from air pressure, checking whether your
tires
 can last the whole journey is also important. Ensure the tread is 1/16th” or 1.6mm because worn-out tires may blow out during long trips.

Check your car’s air filter

The car’s performance and efficiency will be improved if the supply of
clean air
 to the engine is plentiful.

Make sure your car’s lights and signals are working

It is important to make sure all the signals are functional to avoid the accidents. Ask for another person’s hand to finish this check. Sit in the car and turn on all the lights and signals and ask him or her if the lights are functioning properly.

If your car does not fulfill these requirements before you set out on our roadtrip, it’s time for an upgrade, and there is no better time to do it then now because you won’t ever see a discount for a car like the one we have at Carsome!

Carsome’s  Exciting Year End Sales!

Enjoy a new used car at a price you have never seen before! From Myvis to family friendly SUVs, we have it all, and the BEST NEWS, it comes at a SLASHED price!! Continue reading to know more about how you can get your hands on these
exclusive year end deals
!

Even if you are not thinking of changing your car, this price might just change your mind, because it is that enticing! Why a used car you might ask? Read all about the benefits of driving a used car
here
. Travelling in a new used car comes with a different joy all together and we understand that which is why our cars are at a slashed price of up to RM 10, 000.

All our cars at Carsome are Carsome certified and have gone through a vigorous check before it is ready to be sold out! Not only that, each car goes through 175 inspection checkpoints to make sure it is perfect for you and your family. Here are some of the cars that are on sale! Better snatch one up before it slips through your fingers!

Car Model

Price Before Discount

Price During YES Sale

2018 Toyota C-HR 1.8

RM119,800

RM116,300

2016 Honda HR-V V 1.8

RM74,900

RM72,900

2019 Perodua ARUZ AV 1.5

RM67,800

RM66,300

Honda City V 1.5 Auto

RM54,500

RM52,700

2019 Perodua Myvi H 1.5 Auto

RM45,500

RM44,000

To accompany you on your road trip, we’ve also prepared great playlists that will surely put you in the mood, so check it out
here
. Remember to check out our sale before it ends here so that you do not regret anything which might make you cry to sleep every night. For any other used car related topics and news, you can always check
Carsome
’s website to know more. Remember to stay safe and follow the given SOPs to help in flattening the curve. #CarsomeCares.

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Score Your Dream Car with the Cantona Spirit

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At CARSOME, our goal is to go above and beyond in setting new standards when it comes to buying pre-owned cars. Now, with the legendary Eric Cantona on board, we are delivering a car-buying experience that is Cantona Certified.

Read:
United by a Relentless Spirit: Setting New Standards with the CARSOME x Cantona Connection

Standing by our side as the trusted way to buy a car, Cantona has joined forces with us in ensuring you have complete peace of mind in the CARSOME Certified car buying journey.

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Cantona’s relentless spirit has led Manchester United to victory as their captain, and now, he is one of our captains to make sure you are victorious in buying a pre-owned car. We do this by emphasizing trust, transparency, and choice with CARSOME Certified.

The New Standard of Buying Pre-owned Cars

The values shared by CARSOME and Cantona are what drive us to deliver the best solutions and services to customers. You deserve the best when it comes to buying pre-owned cars, so we do our best to give you complete peace of mind with a best-in-class experience – CARSOME Certified.

We do that by giving you trust, transparency, and choice.

Trust

Besides ensuring quality in CARSOME Certified cars, we push our standards further to elevate our promise of peace of mind. Every car is professionally refurbished with the CARSOME
 Certified Refurbishment Process, an end-to-end solution that begins with a stringent 175-point inspection to ensure all cars are free of major accident and flood damage.

Additionally, all cars come with a one-year warranty and five-day money-back guarantee to give you further assurance. Like Cantona, our relentless spirit to go above and beyond for you is what drives us to provide pre-owned cars of the highest quality that you can purchase with confidence.

Transparency

We strive to provide transparency to our customers at CARSOME. All cars are listed with fixed prices, inclusive of road tax, Puspakom fees, loan processing fees, and ownership transfer fees. You also get to view the full 175-point inspection report, close-up images, and a 360-degree view of the car on our website so you can assess every car as you browse with full clarity.

CARSOME’s desire to break the status quo and set new standards means that we’ll continue building a trusted ecosystem for our customers. When it comes to transparency, there is no compromise.

Choice

We not only have up to 30 car brands to choose from but we give you the choice to shop the way you want, from browsing to delivery. You can browse for cars on our app, website, or visit a nearby CARSOME Experience Center if you prefer a more personal touch.

You can even choose how to test drive your car. Can’t come to us? No problem, just get a home test drive or a virtual tour of the car from our friendly CARSOME Consultants who will help you with everything from handling the paperwork to answering all your questions. While you’re welcome to collect your car in person at your nearest
CARSOME Experience Center
, we can also deliver your car straight to your doorstep.

Buying Your Car with CARSOME Certified

Scoring your
dream car
 with CARSOME is as easy as browsing for your car, booking it, and finalizing your purchase – as Cantona shows it in the video. CARSOME Certified is with you throughout your shopping experience and even after you get your car.

Here’s how easy it is to buy a quality car on CARSOME.

Browse for a car:
 Browse on our website or app. You can filter cars by brand, model, body type, year, budget, and more. Each listing comes with close-up photos of the interior and exterior, a complete inspection report, and a 360-degree view of the vehicle.

Book the car:
 Once you have an eye on the car you want, just click on “Get Started”.You can then either book and secure your car, get in touch with us to answer your questions, or schedule a free test drive. Whichever option you choose, a CARSOME Consultant will guide you through the whole process till you receive your car.

Buy and collect your car
: If you’re happy with your choice, you can proceed to finalize your car purchase. Whether you choose to purchase your car in cash or finance it with a loan, our CARSOME Consultant will guide and handle all the paperwork for you. After your payment is confirmed or your loan is approved (which may take up to two weeks), you can collect your car at our Experience Center, or have it delivered to you, the choice is yours.

The CARSOME and Cantona team-up spells a new phase for the used car industry as we provide a trusted way to buy and sell pre-owned cars. And like Cantona, we’ll lead the industry from the frontlines to deliver quality assured cars and complete peace of mind.

If you’re looking for trust, transparency, and choice in your car-buying journey, check out
CARSOME
 today. We’ll do our best to help you secure your dream car!

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7 Car-Buying Tips to Score the Right Car for You

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Devan S

When it comes to getting great value for money, choosing pre-owned/used cars is often a great choice. However, purchasing a car involves more than just selecting one that you like and paying for it. To get a car that’s right for you, you need to consider several factors and do your research. After all, you wouldn’t want a car that doesn’t fit your needs or is riddled with problems.

That’s why we’ve compiled a list of seven car-buying tips to help you score the right car according to your needs.

1. Determine Your Budget

The first thing to do when buying a used car in Malaysia is to determine how much you are willing to spend on the car. The rule of thumb is to spend no more than 15 to 25 percent of your income on your monthly car payment. Apart from that, you should also consider the ownership costs which include the fuel, toll, parking, and maintenance costs. Once you are sure that you’ll be able to cover the ownership costs and potential repair costs after the warranty is over, you are ready for the next step.

2. Define Your Requirements

When buying a car, you should list down what you want from it. Things to consider include the passenger and cargo space that you need, the fuel economy of the car, its color, and features that you cannot live without. You should also research the brand, model, and price range of the car that you have in mind before you browse on car marketplaces such as
CARSOME
. By having a list of requirements, you can avoid feeling overwhelmed when you’re presented with the multitude of choices available on the market.

3. Consider Several Cars

If you have a specific car in mind, you can review other vehicles in the same segment so you don’t miss out on better choices. For example, if you’re thinking of getting a sports utility vehicle (SUV), research other SUV choices within your budget. You might even find a vehicle that better fits your needs that you weren’t aware of.

If you need help finding the right car, you can check out the Car Finder Tool right on
our website
. All you have to do is answer three simple questions and the tool will recommend a selection of cars that fits your requirements.

CARSOME’s Car Finder Tool highlighted in red

4. Review the Car’s Service History

When buying a used car in Malaysia it’s important to check the car’s service history. A car that has been regularly serviced is more likely to have its components in better condition. It’ll be easier to plan for major services after you buy the car since you already know its complete service history.

That being said, you should also ask for an accident repair history to get vital information like the number of accidents the car has been in and their severity, if the odometer has been rolled back, or even if the car has been declared a total loss by the insurance company.

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5. Inspect the Exterior & Interior of the Car

Be sure to inspect the whole car and look out for dents, defects, scratches, and rust. While minor damages will not affect the safety and performance of a car, it’s important to catch major defects before finalizing your purchase. Important things to look at include the paint finish, uneven gaps between the body panels, and mold in the cabin.

You should also make sure that all the doors, lights, turn signals, and interior electronics are functioning as they should. If any of the
warning lights
 on the instrument cluster are on, get them checked before you make your purchase. At CARSOME, we have set a new standard in the industry by providing you with the complete 175-point inspection report so you know the exact condition of our cars both inside and out.

6. Inspect the Engine

Another vital car-buying tip is to inspect the
engine
. Check all the fluids, wires, and hoses in the engine and make sure they’re not damaged. Also, look out for leaks, and mismatched screws or nuts and bolts as these could indicate that the engine bay has suffered some damage. If you’re not confident in inspecting the engine bay, bring along a friend or a mechanic who’s more familiar with a car engine to help you.

7. Test Drive the Used Car

This is perhaps the most important part of buying a used car. Spending some time behind the wheels will help you determine the condition of the car. Spend enough time on the road, not just driving around the parking lot. Drive it on the highway to test the speed, and on different roads to check out its handling and comfort. Pay attention to the sound and smell of the car while you drive. If there’s excessive creaking or hissing noises, or burnt odors, the car could have some damage to the engine.

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Score Your Dream Car with CARSOME

By following these car-buying tips, we’re sure you’ll be able to score the right car for you. However, if you want complete peace of mind, just choose
CARSOME
. Much like our brand ambassador, the legendary Eric Cantona, CARSOME is leading the used car industry with our relentless spirit to go above and beyond for you. We do that by delivering trust, transparency, and choice.

Trust:
 All
CARSOME Certified
 cars are put through a stringent 175-point inspection to rule out major accident and flood damage. We then professionally refurbish every car to ensure they meet the high standards you expect in a car. Not only that, all our cars come with a one-year warranty and five-day money-back guarantee for further peace of mind.

Transparency:
 All cars listed on CARSOME come with fixed prices, so what you see is what you pay. Additionally, you can see the full 175-point inspection report and have a complete view of the car on each listing. When it comes to transparency, we don’t compromise.

Choice:
 When shopping on CARSOME, you get to choose how you shop, from browsing to delivery. You can browse the cars on our app, website, or even visit a nearby CARSOME Experience Center. You can even get a home test drive or virtual tour of the car if you can’t come to us for a test drive. And while we welcome you to collect your car in person, we’re also happy to deliver your car straight to your doorstep.

If you’re looking for trust, transparency, and choice in your car-buying journey, check out
CARSOME
 today. We’ll do our best to help you secure your dream car!

Devan S
Devan believes written content is here to stay despite our depleting attention span and the rise of short videos. He loves four and two-wheeled vehicles, and movies of all makes and models.


Sedan vs SUV: Does Size Really Matter?

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Sedan vs SUV: Does Size Really Matter?

Sedan vs SUV: Does Size Really Matter?

By

Brian Wong

Blue suv car in studio photography. 3d rendering and illustration.

It’s a question as old as time. Chunky peanut butter or smooth peanut butter? Does pineapple belong on pizza? Now, Sedans versus Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV), does size matter?

According to an
article
 by Paul Tan, the sales of SUVs are skyrocketing by 43 percent in Malaysia. In fact, take a look at your surroundings –  do you notice that there are more  SUVs on the road in Malaysia these days? It is estimated that soon, 1 in every 3 vehicles sold in Malaysia will be SUVs.

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early 30% of New Cars Sold in Malaysia are SUVs

For those who prefer sedans or smaller vehicles, you may be pressured by your peers and family members to get a bigger car rather than something smaller like a Vios. This begs the question, is an SUV better than a sedan? Or is it the other way around? We break it down for you to make a better decision.

Pros of Sedans

Lower Center of Gravity for Better Handling

Sedans, for starters, have lower ground clearance. Being closer to the ground, anyone who has a medical condition in their knees or has elderly family members will have no issue getting in and out of the vehicle.

In addition to that, since it has a lower center of gravity and is lighter in weight, you can expect the ride to nimble around corners. But how does a lower ride offer good handling you ask? It’s just physics in action.

The center of gravity is where most of the weight of the car resides. It’s what makes your vehicle grip the road. A thumb rule of vehicle design is, that the lower the center of gravity, the higher the stability of the car. Picture this, a taller bottle is easier to tip over than a shorter bottle. When you apply force to the bottle, the weight of the bottle gets transferred towards the direction where momentum is applied.  A taller bottle would have an unstable center of gravity, thus unable to transfer the momentum while gripping onto the surface properly.

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Center of Gravity for Cars

Tires and Wheels

It’s no secret that big tires come at a hefty price. For example, a
used Proton X70
 wears 19-inch shoes. A set of
19-inch Goodyear Assurance MaxGuard
 tires is going for around
RM647
. While a
used Toyota Corolla Altis
 wears 17-inch shoes. Meanwhile, a set of
17-inch Goodyear Assurance TripleMax 2 Tires
 goes for around
RM30
.

See the price difference between the two? A 17-inch wheel costs half of what a set of 19-inch wheels would go for! And we haven’t started talking about the rims and brakes, that’s a horror story for another time to your wallet. For the aficionados of tasteful mods, you’d get more options in wheel choices compared to 19-inch wheels. Now, go ahead and start browsing for your favorite Enkei and Rays sport rims for your new car.

Cost and maintenance

A bigger car means a heftier price tag. A fresh graduate would have a better choice starting off with a used sedan rather than an SUV because of its cheaper price tag. In comparison with a used SUV, you have to be ready to fork out RM80,000 or less.

In addition to costs, having a small fuel capacity has its merits. Getting a tank full of petrol in a
1.5L
Honda City
 will not break the bank compared to a
2.0L

Honda CR-V
. Moreover, it’s extremely fuel efficient as it is lightweight.

When we talked about weight earlier, this also translates to getting good fuel economy on your car. While some car manufacturers may use the same engine, transmission, and drivetrain for their models, we can’t expect the same performance from each other. A lighter car also has better aerodynamics than an SUV and acceleration.

Cons of Sedans

Boot Capacity

Cargo space? A sedan is a less-than-ideal choice when it comes to carrying capacity. While some sedan models do have a large boot space, it still does not compare to the capacity an SUV can carry. Lots of SUV models offer the option to fold the rear seats to increase their boot space. After all, the main purpose of sedans is focused on passenger comfort in mind, not cargo.

Low Ground Clearance

Source: Spirited Away by Studio Ghibil.

Having a lower center of gravity for your cars has its quirks until you start driving on less-than-ideal conditioned roads Malaysia is known for. Potholes, dirt roads, and speed bumps are going to be your arch-nemesis to your wheel arches. If you hit a pothole while going a little faster than usual, you’re gonna feel a huge bump rocking your car, followed by a damaged fender or worse, a broken suspension. An SUV would just brush it off due to its higher wheelbase. What’s more, a lowered car is going to have a bumpy ride if you really have to drive on a non-paved road.

Pros of SUVs

Own the High Ground

These four-wheeled crawlers that started the trend as a status symbol don’t just sit there and look pretty (and expensive). Having a higher ground clearance does provide better visibility around the road. An SUV has better odds of absorbing sudden bumps and impacts due to a taller ride height.

Ideally, a higher ground clearance makes an ideal ride for regular and city drives daily. Therefore an SUV will be less forgiving towards damages done to the car by potholes and speed bumps than a sports car or a sedan.

Mobile Tank at Your Service

SUV’s chassis are usually heavier and reinforced. With the aid of its unibody design present in modern SUVs, its construction helps to absorb more impact towards the body in the unfortunate events of an accident. A unibody design consists of a cage-like frame with all the chassis components merged together in a single piece. On top of that, unibody cars have more crumple zones built into them to absorb impact better.

Compared to traditional body-on-frame designs prevalent in older SUVs, this eases the manufacturing process and saves weight. Body-on-frame designs have fewer crumple zones than an SUV. A
study done by the Washington State Department of Health
 found that occupants in a unibody SUV have a higher chance of surviving a crash than a traditional body-on-frame SUV.

Better Power Train

SUVs used to be called four-wheelers (4×4).The design and concept date back to the 30s for military use. They were once rigid, tough, and off-road-ready vehicles, ready to take on the rugged terrains of the desert and jungle. If some of you here are old enough and had a family member owning an old Mitsubishi Pajero, Toyota Land Cruiser, or Perodua Kembara, that was the template for SUVs we know today.

Fast forward to the present, it is seen as a symbol of luxury that earns the delight and approval of your family members for every festive holiday. While people don’t usually take SUVs for off-roading anymore, some elements of its 4×4 predecessors still remain. For example, modern SUVs still have the generational turbocharged engine and offer All-Wheel-Drive (AWD) options. These amenities, combined with a myriad of driver assistance options, make it a torquey machine to drive.

SUV Cons

Big Cars, Big Crashes

A
study
 by the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) says that SUVs are prone to hit more pedestrians during turns. While having higher ground clearance for better visibility may be a good thing, an SUV will have plenty of blind spots for drivers at close range.

The
Canadian Broadcasting Company (CBC)
 has also tested this theory by ramming a poor test dummy with a sedan and an SUV. Results? The dummy only suffered body damage below the waist due to the lower ground clearance of sedans. On the other hand, an SUV managed to damage the dummy’s body that houses our vital organs after the crash. As ironic as it sounds, an SUV can keep its passengers safe, but not those around it.

  Reckless and Dangerous

As the saying goes, one man’s pleasure is another man’s poison. Despite plenty of research showing how much danger an SUV poses to others, people still buy them for – ironically – safety reasons. The
U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports
 that an SUV is three times more likely to kill a pedestrian on impact than a regular car.

Furthermore,
CNN reported
 that people who own SUVs are more likely to behave recklessly since the higher price tag and extra ground clearance of their SUVs make them feel superior on the road. This lulls drivers into a false sense of security that the rigidity of an SUV will give them more stability on the road. Another report by the
University of Helsinki

concludes that drivers of large and expensive vehicles are more likely to break traffic rules.

Price Tag

It’s no secret that a car with a bigger size does come with a hefty price tag, even on used ones. Those looking to buy an SUV may have to fork out a minimum of  RM80,000. But fret not, there are actually CARSOME Certified pre-owned SUVs going for under RM80,000
here
.

The good news is that the value of SUVs depreciates more over time so maybe snagging a pre-owned one could be a better bargain.

Sedan or SUV, Find Your Dream Car with
CARSOME
 Certified

At
CARSOME
, we offer a wide selection of
CARSOME
 Certified pre-owned cars of up to 30 brands – you will find a myriad of choices ranging from Sedans to SUVs.
CARSOME Certified
 is the new standard for buying pre-owned cars that have passed a stringent 175-point inspection and come with an all-inclusive price, as well as a five-day money-back guarantee and a one-year warranty.  All CARSOME Certified cars are also refurbished beyond global standards with our
CARSOME Certified Refurbishment Process
.

Find your car with
CARSOME
 today.

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Nak Balik Mengundi? Selenggara Kereta Anda Sebelum & Selepas Perjalanan

By

Haziq Asyraf

19 November ini, lebih 21 juta rakyat Malaysia yang layak mengundi akan pulang ke kampung halaman untuk memilih pemimpin yang yang layak sebagai wakil mereka untuk memacu masa hadapan negara.

Kami tahu ramai yang seronok nak balik kampung untuk mengundi, tetapi sebelum anda mulakan perjalanan, kami harap anda dapat selenggara kereta anda terlebih dahulu untuk memastikan perjalanan yang selamat dan lancar untuk anda dan juga keluarga.

Jadi, di sini kami senaraikan perkara-perkara yang perlu anda semak semasa melakukan penyelenggaraan sebelum memulakan perjalanan dan juga selepas perjalanan anda selesai.

Senarai Semak Penyelenggaraan Kereta Sebelum Memulakan Perjalanan

Pemanduan jarak jauh akan memberi tekanan kepada enjin kereta anda, ditambah pula dengan keadaan jalan yang sesak, risiko untuk kereta anda mengalami kerosakan atau anda terlibat dalam kejadian yang tak diingini semasa memandu akan jadi lebih tinggi.

Kalau kereta anda ada sebarang masalah mekanikal atau bahagian yang sudah haus dan lusuh, anda mungkin akan menghadapi masalah seperti enjin terlalu panas, tayar pancit, lampu hadapan rosak, dan lain-lain semasa memandu di jalan raya.

Perkara ini boleh dielakkan dengan merujuk kepada senarai semak apabila anda menyelenggara kereta sebelum anda memulakan pemanduan jarak jauh.

1. Periksa Minyak Enjin Kereta

Untuk memastikan perjalanan yang lancar, minyak enjin adalah perkara utama yang perlu anda periksa. Kalau masa untuk tukar minyak enjin anda dah dekat, terus tukar minyak enjin baharu. Minyak enjin yang dah lama boleh rosakkan enjin kereta anda, lebih-lebih lagi kalau anda perlu memandu pada jarak yang jauh untuk masa yang lama.

Tapi kalau belum,
periksa takat minyak enjin
 menggunakan pengukur celup dan jika ia berada di bawah paras minimum, tambahkan saja minyak enjin yang baharu. Sambil memeriksa takat minyak, cuba perhatikan keadaan minyak enjin anda.

Calitkan pengukur celup dengan tisu atau kain putih dan lihat warna minyak enjin. Minyak enjin biasanya berwarna kuning atau kuning muda. Jika ia berwarna coklat gelap atau hitam, itu bermakna minyak enjin anda sudah perlu ditukar.

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2. Tambah Cecair Yang Perlu

Selain daripada minyak enjin, ada pelbagai cecair lain yang bertanggungjawab untuk memastikan pemanduan yang lancar bagi kereta anda. Walaupun kebanyakan cecair ini boleh diakses dan diperiksa dengan mudah, ada yang memerlukan kepakaran mekanik.

Rujuk buku manual kereta anda untuk ketahui spesifikasi cecair dan jumlah yang diperlukan oleh kereta anda serta selang masa servis yang diperlukan oleh cecair berkenaan. Berikut adalah antara minyak atau cecair yang perlu anda periksa:

Minyak transmisi:
Memastikan kotak gear kereta anda boleh menukar gear dengan lancar semasa memandu.

Cecair penyejuk:
 Membantu mengekalkan suhu enjin kereta pada tahap optimum, agar suhu enjin tidak menjadi terlalu panas. Tahap cecair penyejuk yang sesuai adalah penting untuk memastikan enjin kereta dapat beroperasi dengan baik.

Cecair brek:
 Memastikan brek kereta anda dapat beroperasi dengan baik, agar kereta anda boleh berhenti serta merta tanpa perlu menekan brek terlalu kuat.

Cecair stereng kuasa:
 Memastikan stereng anda responsif dan melancarkan pergerakan stereng.

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3. Pastikan Tayar Kereta Dalam Keadaan Baik

Tayar kereta adalah satu-satunya bahagian kereta yang menghubungkan kereta anda dengan permukaan jalan raya, jadi ia memainkan peranan yang sangat penting dalam memastikan pemanduan yang selamat.

Periksa keadaan tayar sebelum dan selepas anda memulakan perjalanan. Tayar yang dah botak, terkurang atau terlebih angin bukan sahaja boleh sebabkan pemanduan jadi tak selesa, malah ia akan membahayakan diri anda dan juga pengguna jalan raya yang lain kerana ia tak dapat mencengkam permukaan jalan dengan baik.

Cara paling mudah untuk periksa jika tayar anda dah botak adalah dengan melihat tread wear indicator (TWI) yang boleh dijumpai di kawasan tayar dengan tanda segi tiga (▲). Jika jalur tayar sama tinggi dengan penanda, itu bermakna tayar anda sudah botak dan perlu diganti.

Source:
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Kalau nak pastikan tayar anda mempunyai angin yang mencukupi, rujuk saranan tekanan angin optimum yang biasanya ditulis di pelekat yang berada di bahagian pintu sebelah pemandu seperti gambar yang dilampirkan di atas.

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4. Periksa Keadaan Bateri Kereta

Komponen lain yang perlu diperiksa sebelum anda memulakan perjalanan panjang adalah bateri kereta. Kereta mati di tengah jalan adalah mimpi ngeri bagi semua pemandu, lebih-lebih lagi kalau berlaku di lebuh raya semasa jalan tengah sesak.

Tahap kesihatan bateri kereta boleh diperiksa dengan menggunakan multimeter atau voltmeter. Bacaan bateri biasa ialah 12 volt hingga 12.6 volt apabila enjin dimatikan dan antara 13.5 hingga 14.5 volt semasa enjin dihidupkan.

Lagi satu cara untuk ketahui jika bateri kereta anda perlu ditukar adalah dengan memberi perhatian kepada bunyi yang dihasilkan semasa anda cuba hidupkan kereta anda. Kalau bunyi
cranking
 kereta kedengaran lebih lemah daripada biasa atau ada bunyi ‘klik’, ini bermakna bateri kereta anda sudah terlalu lemah.

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5. Periksa Lampu Kereta

Bagi yang gemar memandu jarak jauh pada waktu malam, lampu kereta perlu diselenggara untuk menjamin keselamatan anda dengan memastikan anda dapat dilihat oleh pemandu lain.

Selain memberi pencahayaan, lampu kereta juga berfungsi untuk memberitahu anda akan menukar lorong, anda sedang membrek, dan juga jika anda sedang memberhentikan kereta.

Lampu-lampu yang perlu anda periksa pada kereta anda adalah lampu hadapan, lampu belakang, lampu brek, lampu brek ketiga, lampu indikator, lampu parkir atau undur, dan lampu kabus.

Jika ada lampu yang rosak, adalah lebih baik untuk gantikan terus satu set daripada cuma gantikan yang mana dah rosak. Sebagai langkah berjaga-jaga, anda juga boleh menyediakan mentol lampu tambahan sekiranya mentol yang sedia ada rosak atau terbakar apabila anda dalam perjalanan.

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6. Sediakan Kit Kecemasan Kenderaan

Bila merancang perjalanan jauh, anda harus menyediakan kit kecemasan dalam kereta supaya anda dapat bersedia menghadapi sebarang kemungkinan yang berlaku dalam perjalanan anda.

Kit kecemasan bukan sahaja merujuk kepada peti pertolongan cemas, tetapi barangan lain yang boleh membantu anda apabila berlaku situasi yang tak diingini semasa di jalan raya seperti tayar pancit dan kereta anda mati di tengah jalan. Berikut ialah senarai semak perkara yang perlu ada dalam kit kecemasan kereta anda:

Peralatan untuk menukar tayar termasuk tayar ganti dan bicu tayar

Kit segitiga keselamatan

Kotak peralatan (Yang mengandungi alatan asas seperti pemutar skru, playar, sepana pelbagai saiz dan lain-lain alatan)

Jumper cable

Pita pelekat yang bersesuaian

Sarung tangan sekiranya anda perlu mengendalikan barang yang kotor, panas atau berbahaya.

Payung dan baju hujan

Power bank
 yang boleh digunakan untuk
 jump start
 kereta anda

Lampu suluh dan bateri tambahan

Botol air

Kit pertolongan cemas

Tuala

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7. Pastikan Brek Kereta Berfungsi

Jalan raya di Malaysia terutamanya jalan di kawasan luar bandar dipenuhi dengan selekoh yang berbahaya. Jika brek anda tidak berfungsi dengan baik, anda akan menghadapi kesukaran untuk mengawal, memperlahankan dan memberhentikan kenderaan semasa memandu.

Berikut adalah perkara-perkara yang menunjukkan brek kereta anda perlu ditukar:

Lampu amaran brek menyala:
 Kebanyakan kereta moden mempunyai sensor yang akan menyalakan lampu amaran untuk memberitahu anda yang pad brek perlu ditukar atau minyak brek perlu ditambah. Perhatikan kalau ada lampu amaran seperti berikut menyala pada dashboard kereta anda –
.

Bunyi bising atau nyaring apabila menekan brek:
Pad brek kereta anda dilengkapi dengan sekeping logam kecil yang dikenali sebagai
brake wear indicator
 (BWI) yang akan menghasilkan bunyi bising atau nyaring apabila pad brek anda terlalu nipis.

Stereng bergegar apabila brek ditekan:
Jika stereng anda bergegar apabila anda menekan brek, kemungkinan cakera brek anda sudah bengkok akibat haba yang melampau. Kalau ini berlaku, cakera brek anda perlu diganti dengan segera.

Kereta ambil masa lama untuk berhenti bila tekan brek:
Ini adalah sesuatu yang sangat berbahaya dan perlu diatasi dengan serta merta. Ia berpunca daripada permukaan pad brek dan cakera brek yang tidak rata atau terlalu kotor, selain daripada menggunakan pad brek yang tak berkualiti atau yang sudah lama.

Cara terbaik untuk menyelenggara brek kereta adalah dengan menghantar kereta ke bengkel yang anda percayai dan dapatkan bantuan mekanik untuk mengetahui keadaan brek kereta anda.

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Senarai Semak Penyelenggaraan Kereta Selepas Perjalanan Selesai

8. Periksa & Bersihkan Bahagian Dalaman Kereta

Selepas perjalanan jauh, jadikan satu kebiasaan untuk periksa bahagian dalaman kereta anda. Anda mesti akan jumpa sampah, kotoran, dan bau yang muncul secara tiba-tiba ataupun yang dibawa oleh penumpang lain di dalam kereta anda.

Jangan tinggalkan sebarang sampah dalam kereta kerana ia akan mengundang binatang perosak seperti tikus, lipas, dan juga semut untuk bersarang dalam kereta anda. Selain daripada memenuhkan kereta anda dengan kekotoran dan juga bau busuk, binatang perosak juga boleh mengakibatkan kerosakan pada kereta dengan menggigit wayar elektronik dalam kereta.

Antara bahagian dalam kereta yang penuh dengan kekotoran tetapi sering diabaikan semasa proses pembersihan adalah bahagian but, siling bumbung, pemegang cawan, stereng, dan juga bahagian kerusi. Kotoran yang melekat pada bahagian tersebut perlu dibersihkan untuk memastikan kebersihan kereta anda berada pada tahap optimum dan anda juga digalakkan untuk menyahkuman bahagian dalaman kereta agar kesihatan anda terjamin.

9. Basuh Kereta

Apabila bahagian dalaman sudah dibersihkan, jangan lupa untuk bersihkan bahagian luaran kereta juga. Kalau kotoran pada permukaan kereta anda dibiarkan begitu sahaja, lama-kelamaan cat kereta anda akan menjadi pudar, badan kereta akan mudah karat, dan segala lapisan perlindungan yang ada akan mula luntur.

Anda boleh pilih untuk basuh kereta sendiri atau hantar ke kedai untuk dapatkan servis pembasuhan kereta secara profesional. Kalau nak basuh kereta sendiri, anda dinasihatkan untuk gunakan produk pembersihan kereta yang bersesuaian seperti syampu kereta, kain mikrofiber, dan juga span yang lembut agar kereta anda tidak tercalar semasa dibasuh.

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Apa Nak Periksa Lepas Memandu Atas Permukaan Jalan Yang Berbeza

Malaysia ada pelbagai jenis muka bumi yang boleh membuatkan pemanduan anda jadi lebih seronok, ekstrim, atau menyusahkan. Bergantung kepada jenis permukaan jalan, kereta anda akan terdedah kepada kotoran yang berlainan dan juga kerosakan tertentu hasil daripada cara pemanduan anda.

Jadi, di sini kami senaraikan tips yang berguna semasa melakukan penyelenggaraan ke atas kereta anda selepas memandu atas permukaan jalan yang berkenaan.

Jalan Berbukit

Brek dan kotak gear kereta anda akan bekerja lebih keras bila anda memandu di jalan yang berbukit. Jadi memang penting untuk anda periksa pad brek dan juga tahap minyak transmisi selepas selesai perjalanan.

Lagi satu, jika anda merasakan pergerakan yang tidak lancar apabila menukar gear kereta atau lampu amaran transmisi menyala pada dashboard kereta, terus hantar kereta ke bengkel untuk diperiksa oleh mekanik.

Jalan Basah atau Berlumpur

Bila anda memandu di atas jalan yang basah atau berlumpur, tayar dan juga sistem suspensi kereta anda akan mengalami rintangan dan juga hentakan yang lebih tinggi. Ini boleh menyebabkan kerosakan kepada komponen-komponen tersebut dan ia juga boleh terkeluar daripada jajaran.

Oleh itu, pastikan anda periksa keadaan dan tekanan angin tayar, bawa kereta anda ke bengkel untuk betulkan semula penjajaran tayar, dan juga bersihkan kereta anda secepat mungkin sebab lumpur yang dah kering dan dibiarkan lama memang susah nak dibersihkan.

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Jalan Berpasir

Memandu kereta di kawasan pantai memang seronok, lebih-lebih lagi kalau ditemani orang yang tersayang. Tapi bila anda memandu di jalan yang berpasir, permukaan kereta dan rim boleh tercalar akibat terkena pasir dan kereta juga mungkin akan dipenuhi dengan pasir bila anda naik turun daripada kereta.

Cara terbaik untuk bersihkan kereta anda adalah dengan pergi ke pusat basuh kereta profesional yang akan menggunakan water jet untuk bersihkan permukaan kereta anda tanpa mencalarkannya dan mereka juga mempunyai pembersih vakum yang berkuasa untuk menyedut pasir keluar daripada kereta anda.

Jalan Berlubang atau
Offroad

Selain daripada jalan-jalan yang disebutkan di atas, anda juga mungkin terpaksa melalui jalan yang berlubang atau jalan
offroad
 apabila pulang ke kampung halaman. Jalan tersebut selalunya selalunya berisiko merosakkan komponen kereta anda seperti rim, tayar, penyerap hentakan, dan juga brek.

Anda perlu periksa keadaan rim anda dan pastikan ia bebas daripada sebarang kerosakan. Jika ada kesan retak atau bengkok pada rim, terus pergi ke bengkel untuk tukar rim anda kerana memandu dengan rim yang rosak adalah sangat bahaya. Begitu juga dengan tayar, periksa keadaan tayar untuk pastikan ia bebas daripada kerosakan pada dinding tayar dan juga kebocoran.

Untuk penyerap hentakan dan brek pula, jika anda perasan kereta anda mula bergegar selepas merempuh lubang di atas jalan, hantar kereta anda ke bengkel untuk diperiksa dan dibaiki kerana komponen tersebut mungkin sudah rosak.

Tengah Cari Kereta Terpakai Berkualiti Untuk Balik Mengundi? CARSOME Certified Kan Ada

Tak ada kereta untuk pergi mengundi? Tempat mengundi terlalu jauh? Atau kereta anda ada banyak masalah? Ini adalah antara perkara-perkara yang sering dihadapi oleh rakyat Malaysia yang ingin menjalankan tanggungjawab mereka kepada negara.

Dengan kereta pramilik berkualiti daripada CARSOME, anda boleh balik mengundi dengan selesa dan selamat kerana setiap kereta CARSOME Certified telah melalui pemeriksaan 175-titik yang teliti untuk memastikan ia bebas daripada kemalangan teruk dan kerosakan banjir.

Di samping itu, kereta CARSOME Certified juga telah dibaik pulih secara profesional untuk memastikan anda akan mendapat kereta pramilik dengan keselamatan melebihi taraf, keselesaan sepenuhnya, dan juga estetik yang dibaik pulih.

Selain itu, untuk ketenangan jiwa anda, kereta CARSOME Certified juga didatangkan dengan jaminan-jaminan yang berikut:

Harga tetap, tanpa bayaran tersembunyi:
 Harga kereta yang anda lihat di laman web dan juga aplikasi mudah alih kami adalah harga sebenar kereta yang perlu anda bayar, tanpa sebarang bayaran tambahan.

Jaminan pulangan wang dalam lima hari:
 Kalau anda ada membeli kereta daripada CARSOME dan anda tiba-tiba berubah fikiran mengenai kereta tersebut, pulangkan sahaja kepada kami dalam masa lima hari untuk dapatkan pulangan wang, tanpa banyak soal.

Waranti satu tahun:
 Setiap kereta CARSOME Certified didatangkan dengan waranti lanjutan satu tahun untuk memastikan ketenangan jiwa dengan pembelian anda.

Dengan ini, kami harap senarai semak ini dapat membantu anda menikmati perjalanan balik mengundi yang lebih lancar dan selesa bersama keluarga atau rakan-rakan anda.

Kalau anda berminat nak dapatkan kereta pramilik berkualiti untuk pakai masa mengundi nanti, layari
carsome.my
 atau muat turun aplikasi mudah alih kami di
Google Play Store
 atau
Apple App Store
 dan cari kereta idaman anda sekarang!

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Leaving For Home? Here’s How To Sell Your Car to CARSOME as an Expat!

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Brian Wong

Spending many years working here as an expatriate in Malaysia may beckon the itch of homesickness. However, the last piece of the puzzle to unpack before you leave for home is the car that you bought in Malaysia. Selling the car online may be a quick way to dispose of it as fast as you can but there are risks of getting scammed and a hassle to deal with in terms of paperwork. Fret not!
CARSOME
 now has a program for expatriates to sell their cars to us to make this an easy process!

To make this easy, we spoke to a
CARSOME
 Consultant, our head of inspection, the head of the seller operation, and an expat to document the experience.

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How to Sell Your Car Fast: Here Are the Steps & Important Documents You Need

Before You Sell to us…

Before we explain the process of selling a car to us, it is very important that loans for the car are all paid off and there is no outstanding summons with the traffic police. If you’re not sure
where to check
 your summons, you can do a quick search via the
Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan
 portal (JPJ)
here.

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The Steps

What Documents to Bring (As An Expat)

The Following Documents are Needed When Selling Your Car:

Seller’s original Identification Card or Passport

Original Vehicle Registration Card

Vehicle’s original and spare key.

B5 PUSPAKOM report (this report is only required if you accept our offer after the car inspection.)

How You Can Sell Your Car to
CARSOME
 (as an expat):

Step 1 – Book a free inspection
: Head over to
CARSOME.my
 or download our mobile app and click on “Sell Your Car”. Then, fill in your contact details as well as the details of the car you want to sell. Our
CARSOME
 Consultant will contact you to confirm your inspection appointment shortly.

Step 2 – Attend the inspection
: Bring in your car for inspection and our certified inspectors will conduct a thorough 175-point inspection on your car — which will only take around 30 minutes, and then we will offer a price for your car on the spot.

Step 3 – Accept the offer
: You can choose to accept our offer right away. If it’s an offer you can refuse and have the time to spare, you can put up your car for live bidding where our dealers nationwide will bid for your car where you may get a higher market value*.

Step 4 – Getting the paperwork done:
Once you accept the price, we will handle all the paperwork and legalities for you, including ownership transfer and PUSPAKOM inspection. For expats, a B5 PUSPAKOM report will be required to officiate the name transfer to
CARSOME
. You can either get the report yourself for this step via our guidance or we can assist you for a small fee.

Step 5 – Receive payment:
 After the paperwork is completed, the transaction of the sale can be done at CARSOME’s office via e-transfer. You will receive the payment within 24 hours.*

Bonus: What is PUSPAKOM?

Puspakom is Malaysia’s national vehicle inspection company that is appointed by the Malaysian government to undertake all mandatory inspections for commercial and private vehicles. The Puspakom B5 report (from the transfer of ownership inspection) is needed to detail the condition of the vehicle and protect the new vehicle owner from illegal purchases.

 Read More:
Puspakom B5 Report: What Is It & How to Book an Inspection

If you are keen on selling your car to CARSOME before going home, contact us today!
CARSOME
 guarantees trust and transparency toward our customers and we offer the best value for used cars. It’s easy to sell! All you need to do is book an inspection
here
, attend it and sell it off in just 24 hours!

(T&C apply)

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