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Devan S

The Malaysian auto industry has enjoyed exciting growth in the last year as our economy recovers from the pandemic, and this year looks to be even better. With numerous new car launches expected in 2023, Malaysians look set to be spoilt for choice. From
Toyota
 to
Mercedes-Benz
, here are the top new cars in Malaysia for 2023.

1. Toyota

One of the biggest car companies in the world,
Toyota
, has some exciting new car releases in Malaysia for 2023. In February alone, Toyota launched six exciting vehicles with three full-fledged Gazoo Razing (GR)
sports cars,
two vehicles with the GR Sport trim, and the new-generation Toyota Vios.

3 Manual Sports Cars in A Year?!

The GR86 is the successor to the GT86 that was released in 2012 and comes with a host of improvements including a larger 2.4-liter naturally aspirated boxer engine, an overall stiffer chassis, and suspension tuning to make it much more fun.

The GR Corolla, on the other hand, comes with the same 1.6-liter turbocharged three-cylinder engine as the GR Yaris but with 300 horses under the hood. Plus, it’s only available with a manual gearbox. The GR Supra has been in Malaysia for a few years but it now comes with an optional manual gearbox – something that fans have demanded since the car first came out. Finally, the Supra can be driven how it’s meant to be driven.

Toyota GR Sport Vehicles

Coming to the GR Sport line of vehicles, Toyota launched the Hilux GR Sport and
Corolla Cross
 GR Sport. Both vehicles retain their powertrains with The Hilux GR Sport’s being a 2.8-liter four-cylinder engine and the Corolla Cross GR Sport’s being a 1.8-liter naturally aspirated mill. Both vehicles receive more aggressive styling, GR badging both inside and out, and slight tweaks in the chassis to give them sportier handling.

Finally, the All-New Toyota Vios

Lastly, Toyota has announced the all-new
Toyota Vios
 on 24 February. It’s built on the Daihatsu New Global Architecture (DNGA) making it a truly next-generation vehicle. The Vios is called the Yaris Ativ in Thailand, and if what’s offered in Thailand is anything to go by, you can expect a long list of improvements in terms of exterior styling, interior trim, tech, and safety features. Toyota is even developing a hybrid powertrain for its A and B segment vehicles so we can expect to have a Toyota Vios hybrid, though it’s not clear if that will be this year.

Read More:
Used Third-Gen Toyota Vios Buying Guide

2. Honda

Honda
 has released several new cars in recent years with
the
Honda City
,
Civic
, and
HR-V
, but we can still expect some exciting new Honda cars in 2023 for Malaysia. Honda is expected to launch the updated
BR-V
 and an all-new mini SUV – the Honda WR-V possibly in March.

The seven-seater 2023 Honda BR-V will have a more mature, upscale styling similar to the 2022 HR-V. And while it has the same 1.5-liter engine as before, it should come with better fuel economy. Next up, the Honda WR-V is a new SUV that could give the popular
Perodua Ativa
 a run for its money. It has the staple 1.5-liter engine used in other Honda models and if prices in Indonesia are anything to go by, the WR-V could be cheaper than the City when it comes to our shores.

While the Honda Civic Type-R was recently launched in other markets in late 2022, there’s no news if we’ll get it this year. Equipped with the same 2.0-liter turbocharged engine as before, with various other improvements to the powertrain, it puts out 319 PS of power. If we do get the Honda Civic Type-R in Malaysia in 2023, it will probably be closer to the fourth quarter of the year.

3. Perodua

Perodua
 has been pumping out best-sellers in the past few years and this year seems to be no different. In fact, Perodua’s new car for 2023 was just launched in February and it’s the next-generation
Perodua Axia
.

While it still comes with the same 1.0-liter three-cylinder engine as before, unlike the turbocharged engine in the Daihatsu Ayla and Toyota Agya that our neighbor, Indonesia gets, the Axia still enjoys some major improvements. It has a brand new DNGA platform, a new D-CVT (dual-mode continuously variable transmission), larger dimensions with a bigger boot, and better tech overall.

4. Proton

The Geely Haoyue which the Proton X90 is based on

Proton
 has been a little quiet in the last two years when it comes to brand-new model launches, and that’s mainly due to setbacks caused by the pandemic. However, It’s finally going to launch two long-awaited vehicles, namely the Proton X90 seven-seater SUV and the
Persona
-replacing Proton S50 sedan.

The Geely Emgrand which the Proton S50 is based on

Both vehicles have been spotted testing on the road in full camo numerous times over the past year, so we expect their launches to be imminent. The X90 is based on the Geely Haoyue, while the S50 is based on the Geely Emgrand.

If the
Proton X70
 and
X50
 are anything to go by, we can expect Proton’s new cars for 2023 to have upmarket styling, refinement, and be jam-packed with tech features including smartwatch connectivity. With the Proton X Watch, you can remotely unlock your car’s doors, start the engine, turn on the aircon, and more. That said, if you want the X Watch, you’ll have to cough up RM1,499 to purchase it as it’s currently not included with Proton cars.

Read More:
Proton Saga or Perodua Bezza: Best Used Entry Sedan

5. Chery

Chery isn’t a brand many Malaysians pay attention to, but it has recently made a comeback in Malaysia, especially with its preview of the Chery Omoda 5 late last year. The Omoda 5 brings aggressive styling with a one-piece diamond grille, a swooping fastback-style roofline, and sharp edges. Technical specifications for the Malaysian version of this car aren’t available yet but it could come with a 1.6-liter turbo engine paired with a seven-speed DCT (dual-clutch transmission) producing 195 PS and 290 Nm of torque – very impressive indeed. As it’ll be fully locally assembled, it might have an enticing price as well.

6. Mercedes-Benz

A new car that took Malaysia by surprise in 2023 is the
Mercedes-Benz
 EQS500 4Matic CKD. It’s the company’s first locally assembled electric vehicle (EV) in Malaysia and is RM50,000 cheaper than the fully imported EQS 450+, though, at RM648,888, it’s not affordable by any means. The EQS 500 4Matic has two electric motors giving it 443 PS of power and all-wheel-drive capabilities. It also has a huge 107.8 kWh battery pack for a 696 km driving range.

7. Nissan

Nissan
 announced their new car in Malaysia for 2023 over Valentine’s Day with a rather cheeky post and what they’ve revealed is the 2023 Nissan Leaf. The new Leaf will be an updated version of the 2019 Leaf with minor design updates including new colorways, wheels, and tech updates. Although there’s not a lot of information on the updated Nissan Leaf, you can expect it to come in two versions; one with a 148 PS motor and 270 km of range, and a more powerful one with a 215 PS motor and a 385 km range.

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The Rise Of Chinese Made Cars In Malaysia and Around the World

Is 2023 the Best Year to Buy an EV?

In the past, EVs in Malaysia were prohibitively expensive for most people but that has changed with the introduction of affordable EVs in late 2022. Two Chinese EV automakers that have been making waves with their affordable offerings are Great Wall Motor Malaysia (GWM) and BYD.

GWM currently offers the Ora Good Cat electric hatchback in two variants – one with a driving range of 400 km and the other with 500 km. Prices range from RM140,000 to RM170,000 making the Ora Good Cat one of the most affordable EVs in Malaysia.

BYD, on the other hand, has an electric crossover – the BYD Atto 3. It’s available in two variants with driving ranges of 410 km and 480 km respectively. Being a crossover, it’s slightly larger than the Ora Good Cat, offering up to 1,340 liters of boot space with the rear seats folded down. Prices for the BYD Atto 3 range from RM150,000 to RM170,000.

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NIO, Syarikat Kereta Elektrik China Bakal Beri Saingan Sengit Buat Tesla

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Ahmad Azwadie Azman

Di China, pelbagai jenis kereta elektrik mula dilancarkan oleh beberapa jenama besar automotif China antaranya BAIC, Geely, NIO serta beberapa jenama automotif lain. China boleh dikatakan memiliki pasaran pengguna dan potensi pertumbuhan kenderaan terbesar di dunia. Malah, China kini sedang melebarkan sayap dalam usahanya untuk menjadi antara peneraju teknologi kereta elektrik terbaik dunia. Selain China, Norway juga merupakan antara negara yang memiliki paling ramai pemilik kereta elektrik diikuti oleh California, Belanda dan Sweden.

Pelbagai usaha dilakukan oleh kerajaan China untuk menyokong industri kereta elektrik seperti mengagihkan subsidi kerajaan buat pemain industri, sekatan yang lebih longgar dan pembangunan infrastruktur yang lebih baik. Kemunculan pelbagai jenis kereta elektrik di pasaran ini sekali gus memberi lebih banyak pilihan buat pengguna yang ingin memiliki kereta elektrik.

NIO, Syarikat
Start-up
 Kereta Elektrik China

NIO merupakan syarikat automobil yang berpangkalan di Shanghai yang memainkan peranan penting dalam penghasilan dan pembangunan kereta elektrik di China. Syarikat ini ditubuhkan pada November 2014 oleh William Li, Pengerusi Bitauto dan NextEV. Selepas dilancarkan, banyak syarikat menyatakan hasrat untuk melabur termasuk Tencent, Temasek, Baidu, Sequoia, Lenovo dan TPG. Malah, lebih menarik, model pertama NIO iaitu kereta sport NIO EP9 dilancarkan pada hari yang sama jenama ini ditubuhkan.

Teknologi Kereta Elektrik NIO

NIO Pilot merupakan sistem separa autonomi tahap dua SAE yang menawarkan ciri ADAS (
Advanced driver-assistance systems
). Teknologi ini dilancarkan semasa pengenalan model kereta elektrik NIO ES8. Teknologi ini telah dikemas kini beberapa kali sepanjang tahun 2018 dan 2019, malah turut menampilkan beberapa ciri baharu yang ditambah baik seperti kawalan pengekalan lorong, kawalan pemanduan adaptif,
lane departure warning
, brek keselamatan automatik,
highway pilot, traffic jam pilot, auto lane change
 dan banyak lagi.

Suite sensor NIO Pilot terdiri daripada kamera hadapan
trifocal
, 5 radar, 12 sensor ultrasonik dan kamera monitor pemandu. NIO merupakan pengeluar kereta pertama yang melancarkan model kereta elektrik menggunakan cip penglihatan
Mobileye’s EyeQ4
. Selain itu, NIO juga turut membangunkan teknologi kecerdasan buatan atau
artificial intelligence
(AI) yang dikenali sebagai NOMI yang merupakan sistem AI dalam kenderaan pertama seumpamanya. NOMI dikatakan boleh mengaktifkan sistem navigasi kereta, mengawal muzik dan boleh mengambil gambar
selfie
 atau swafoto penumpang di dalam kabin.

Model Kereta Elektrik NIO

Berikut merupakan antara model kereta elektrik terkini, model akan dilancarkan dan model konsep yang dimiliki oleh NIO:

Nama Model

Spesifikasi

Model Terkini

EP9

Jenis Badan: Coupe

Kelas: Kereta
 Sport
 (S)

Pintu: 2

Tempat Duduk: 2

Bateri:
Indirectly Water-Cooled Electric Motors

Pengeluaran: 2016 – sekarang

EC6

Jenis Badan: SUV

Kelas: Saiz Pertengahan (J)

Pintu: 5

Tempat Duduk: 5

Bateri: Bateri Lithium-Ion

Pengeluaran: 2020 – sekarang

ES6

Jenis Badan: SUV

Kelas: Saiz Pertengahan (J)

Pintu: 5

Tempat Duduk: 5

Bateri: Bateri Lithium-Ion

Pengeluaran: 2019 – sekarang

ES8

Jenis Badan: SUV

Kelas: Full-size (J)

Pintu: 5

Tempat Duduk: 6

Bateri: Bateri Lithium-Ion

Pengeluaran: 2018 – sekarang

Model Akan Dilancarkan

EF9

Jenis Badan: Minivan

Kelas: Minivan (M)

Pintu: 5

Tempat Duduk: 7/8

Bateri: Bateri Lithium-Ion

Pengeluaran: 2022 (jangkaan)

ES3

Jenis Badan: SUV

Kelas: Subkompak (J)

Pintu: 5

Tempat Duduk: 5

Bateri: Bateri Lithium-Ion

Pengeluaran: 2022 (jangkaan)

ET5

Jenis Badan: Sedan

Kelas: Kompak (C)

Pintu: 4

Tempat Duduk: 4

Bateri: Bateri Lithium-Ion

Pengeluaran: 2021 (jangkaan)

ET7

Jenis Badan: Sedan

Kelas: Saiz Pertengahan (E)

Pintu: 4

Tempat Duduk: 4

Bateri: Bateri Lithium-Ion

Pengeluaran: 2021 (jangkaan)

Model Konsep

ET Preview

Jenis Badan: Sedan

Kelas: Saiz Pertengahan (E)

Pintu: 4

Tempat Duduk: 4

Bateri: Bateri Lithium-Ion

Pengeluaran: 2019 (
previewing upcoming model
)

Eve

Jenis Badan:
Station Wagon

Kelas: Kenderaan Autonomi Kompak (C)

Pintu: 2

Tempat Duduk: 4

Pengeluaran: 2017 (
previewing a possible upcoming model
)

Rekod Dunia –
 NIO EP9 Supercar
 Elektrik Terpantas di Dunia

Model kereta elektrik NIO EP9 memegang lima rekod pusingan terpantas bagi kategori kereta berkuasa elektrik di trak lumba
Nürburgring Nordschleife, Circuit Paul Ricard, Circuit of the Americas
 dan
Shanghai International Circuit.

NIO
–
Tesla China
 Lancarkan Sedan Pertama, ET7

Syarikat
 start-up
 kereta elektrik China, NIO melancarkan kereta elektrik sedan pertama menampilkan teknologi pandu sendiri yang dikatakan mampu menandingi Tesla. Harga model sedan elektrik ET7 dijangkakan bermula pada harga serendah 448,000 yuan atau RM280,220.95. Model kereta elektrik ini berfungsi dengan sistem pemanduan autonomi baharu yang menampilkan resolusi kamera 8 megapiksel berbanding 1.2 megapiksel untuk Tesla dan cip pemprosesan yang menawarkan pemprosesan kuasa yang lebih besar berbanding Tesla. Model buatan
Tesla China
 ini dijadualkan mula memasuki pasaran pada suku pertama 2022.

Fokus Utama —

NIO melancarkan sedan pertamanya, ET7 dengan harga permulaan serendah 448,000 yuan atau RM280,220.95;

Kereta elektrik ini boleh berfungsi dengan sistem pemanduan autonomi baharu, dikatakan menampilkan teknologi yang mampu menandingi teknologi Tesla;

Model NIO ET7 dijangka memasuki pasaran suku pertama 2022.

Ciri, Spesifikasi Kereta Elektrik ET7

Kereta elektrik
 NIO ET7 dijangka mampu memberikan jarak pemanduan sehingga 1,000 km (621 batu) bagi setiap pengecasan penuh. Sedan elektrik baharu NIO ini juga turut menampilkan bumbung kaca berlamina,
heated seat
 di tempat duduk pemandu dan penumpang serta 23 buah pembesar suara. Pembesar suara ini dikuasakan oleh
amplifier
 1,000W 20 saluran dengan teknologi akustik terkemuka dunia yang menawarkan pengalaman bunyi yang mengagumkan. Malah, kebanyakan syarikat kenderaan elektrik di China turut menjangkakan permintaan yang tinggi untuk model sedan elektrik baharu yang dilancarkan ini. Prototaip sedan elektrik NIO ET7 ini mula dipamerkan semasa pameran
Shanghai Auto Show

pada April 2019.

Interaksi Pencahayaan Pintar |
Smart Lighting Interaction

NIO ET7
 dilengkapi dengan lampu LED
dual-beam
 dengan lampu pencahayaan siang d
ouble-dash
 dengan lampu belakang
heartbeat
.

Pintu Tutup Perlahan dengan Tingkap Tanpa Bingkai |
Soft-Closing Doors with Frameless Windows

Selain itu, model ini juga turut dilengkapi dengan sistem pintu pintar
—
pintu akan terbuka secara automatik ketika anda memegang pemegang dan pintu akan ditutup secara automatik dengan
soft-pull action
setelah anda duduk. Pintu juga akan terbuka secara automatik dengan hanya satu klik semasa ingin keluar kereta.

Ruang Dalaman yang Selesa, Luas |
Spacious, Cozy, Refined

Ruang dalaman ET7 juga turut menggabungkan teknologi canggih serta reka bentuk moden. Paparan infotainmen terapung, stereng
two-spoke two-tone
 dan corong penyaman udara tersembunyi di bahagian depan dan belakang menjadikan ruang dalaman tampil lebih mewah, urban serta memberikan kawalan aliran udara yang selesa. Malah, ia turut dilengkapi dengan sistem wangian dan kualiti udara pintar menjadikan ruang kabin bersih dan menyegarkan.

Pencahayaan Ambien |
Waterfall Ambient Lighting

Ia turut menawarkan sistem pencahayaan kabin dengan 64 pilihan warna yang boleh disesuaikan mengikut keselesaan dan pilihan untuk mewujudkan suasana persekitaran yang unik.

Kemasan Ruang Kabin |
Refined Details

Krom meteorit menyerlahkan sisi sofistikated dengan kemasan mewah. Tempat duduk dengan kerusi kulit Nappa dan
headliner
 mikrofiber yang semestinya memukau dan mempersonakan. Malah, ia turut dilengkapi dengan tempat duduk moden dengan tempat letak tangan dan penyadar kepala, bumbung kaca berlamina, tempat duduk berventilasi,
heated seats
 dengan fungsi urutan dan beberapa ciri standard lain
—
 memberikan keselesaan sepanjang pemanduan.

Teknologi Pintar Mudah Alih |
Smart Mobile Living Space

Kokpit digital generasi kedua NIO turut menampilkan interaksi berbilang skrin seperti NOMI, paparan tengah AMOLED 12.8 inci, kluster instrumen digital HDR 10.2 inci, kawalan tempat duduk belakang pelbagai fungsi dengan skrin sentuh HDR dan HUD canggih. Model ini juga turut menampilkan
Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ Automotive Cockpit Platform
 generasi ketiga dengan kemampuan sambungan dan komunikasi dalam kereta paling canggih termasuk 5G, V2X, Bluetooth 5.2, Wi-Fi 6 dan UWB.

Selain itu, jika anda berminat untuk mendapatkan kereta elektrik, anda boleh melihat senarai
kereta elektrik yang dijual di Malaysia yang paling berbaloi untuk dimiliki

di sini. Anda juga boleh layari laman web Carsome untuk info lanjut sekiranya anda ingin
 menjual kereta lama
 anda bagi mendapatkan kereta elektrik idaman anda.

Ahmad Azwadie Azman


Nissan LEAF VS BMW i3 – The Battle of the EVs

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Nissan LEAF VS BMW i3 - The Battle of the EVs

By

Haziq Asyraf

If you are deciding on a new
electric vehicle (EV)
 to make your daily commute more efficient, we would like to make it easier for you by comparing two famous EVs in Malaysia –
Nissan
 LEAF vs
BMW
 i3. Compared to normal cars, there are just so many things to like about an electric car, the silent engine, the lack of tailpipe emissions, the ease of use and the affordable long-term maintenance fee. So the question to ask here is, which EV should you pick?

Nissan LEAF VS BMW i3

1.
Engine and Performance

Nissan LEAF
 – The standard Nissan LEAF has a 148bhp electric motor that gets its energy from a 40kWh battery, while the long-range Leaf e+ has a 214bhp electric motor with a 62kWh battery. When driven, the standard Nissan LEAF goes from 0-100 kmph in just a mere 7.9 seconds, while the LEAF e+ is way quicker as it goes from 0-100kmph In just 7.3 seconds.

This car has 2 driving modes – ECO Mode and B-Mode.

ECO Mode

Limits the electric motor’s output while slightly increasing regenerative braking to help improve the Leaf’s overall range.

B Mode

Puts regenerative braking into its most aggressive setting that helps to minimize the use of the braking system

BMW i3
 – The BMW i3 has a 181 electric power that gets its energy from a 18.2kWH battery and while driven, this car goes from 0-100kmph in just 6.9 seconds and its top speed is at 160kmph thanks to the 181hp and 270Nm of torque.

This car has 4 driving modes – Comfort, Eco Pro, Eco Pro+ and Sport

Comfort

Default driving mode

Eco Pro

Increases driving rage by 12% from comfort mode by desensitizing the throttle pedal

Eco Pro+

Increase driving range by 24% from comfort mode by putting the car into maximum efficiency.

Sport

Most responsive driving mode

2. Price, Warranty and Color

Nissan LEAF

BMW i3

Price

RM 188, 888 (on the road without warranty)

RM 280,000 (on the road without warranty)

Warranty

3 years /100,000 km warranty

3 years/ 60,000 km maintenance service

8 years/ 160,000km lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery warranty.

5 years unlimited mileage warranty

Free scheduled service

2 years tire warranty program

8 years/ 100,000 km battery warranty for one of its eight modules.

Color Choices

Magnetic Red

Brilliant Silver

Super Black

Pearl White

Blue Pearl

Gun Metal Grey

Mineral Grey (metallic)

Fluid Black

3. Battery and Charging Speed

Nissan Leaf
 – A slightly smaller battery at 40kWh that can travel up to 322 km on a full range. As for the charging speed, via a usual A/C 6.6kW wall plug, fully charging the LEAF’s battery will take about 7 hours or about 1 hour with a quick D/C 50kW CHAdeMo Charging facility.

BMW i3
 – A slightly larger Li-ion battery at
42.2kWh (120Ah) that is capable of travelling up to 260km. As for the charging speed, you can get a BMW i Wallbox at RM 8,897 that can facilitate speed charging at home with 11kW of power (180km electric range) at under 3 hours.

4. Interior

Nissan Leaf – The interior of this car features
cabin sports leather-Alcantara seats, leather-wrapped speed-sensitive multifunction electric power steering wheel, keyless entry with push-start button, power windows with driver one-touch function and automatic climate controls. The entertainment is provided by a 4-speaker sound system connected to a 5.0-inch display with radio, USB, and AUX ports as well as Bluetooth connectivity.

BMW i3 – The interior of this car is made from renewable and recycled materials like

recycled plastics, natural fibers and unbleached eucalyptus that is grown and sourced responsibly for the instrument panel. The car also features Dark Truffle Vernasca leather upholstery and Carum Spice Grey headliner. You will find two screens inside the car; one is a 5.7-inch TFT- LCD digital instrument cluster while the other is a larger 10.25-inch screen for the BMW Navigation System Professional infotainment system and iDrive operating system.

5. Safety

Nissan LEAF – Nissan LEAF is fitted with six airbags, anti-lock braking system, electronic brakeforce distribution, vehicle dynamic control and hill-start assist. It also has Nissan’s Safety Shield technologies which includes forward-collision warning, forward emergency braking, around view monitor with moving object detection, driver alertness ride control and trace control.

BMW i3 – The BMW i3 is equipped with
six airbags, anti-lock braking system and electronic stability control as well as Driving Assistant Plus Package which includes rear-view camera, Park Distance Control (front and rear), active cruise control with Stop & Go function, Collision and Pedestrian Warning with City Braking function and a Traffic Jam Assistant.
 You will also
have access to BMW ConnectedDrive services including Intelligent Emergency Call, Concierge Services and Remote Services.

When it comes to driving the best EV, BMW i3 is the best choice you can make. But that does not make the Nissan LEAF any less worthy because this car is just as great as a competition but at a more affordable price for an EV. It all depends on your budget and choice. If you are not into luxury cars, then the Nissan LEAF is the best car you can pick because of its great functions and practicality.

If you need to make space for your new EV in your garage, you can always
sell off your current car
 to
Carsome
. Carsome is the best platform to buy and sell used cars. Do check the website to know more.

Haziq Asyraf
A self-proclaimed foodie and gamer whose passion for food and games has recently extended to cars.


Nissan Sentra 2020 – Price in Malaysia, Specs and Reviews

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Haziq Asyraf

The Japanese automotive brand,
Nissan
, really knows how to create headlines and they recently made another big headliner when they rolled out the latest generation Sentra, the B18 Nissan Sentra at the Los Angeles Auto Show. The Nissan Sentra, also known as Nissan Sylphy, here in Malaysia, is the brand’s best-selling car of all time.

The last two generations of Nissan Sentra have followed a simple formula: a spacious interior, a smooth ride, great gas mileage, and low prices. For many, this was certainly a winning formula. But the 2020 Nissan Sentra was exclusively designed to compete with Honda’s latest Civic thanks to its new improvements and styles which overrides its previous models in so many ways.

What’s New for Nissan Sentra?

The 2020 Nissan Sentra received a total overhaul so that means new looks, new dimensions, new interior design and materials, new driving dynamics and new performance specs.
 If you were considering a Sentra, this is the one you want. The new platform paired with multi-link rear suspension, and Nissan’s subtle brake-activated Active Ride Control leads to a car that’s much nicer to drive than the one it replaces. The interior design and material quality represent significant improvements over the old car. The cabin is also practical, with ample charge ports and cubbies.  There are three trim levels available which are the Sentra S (base level), Sentra SV (mid-level) and Sentra SR (premium).

Performance and Fuel Economy

The new 2020 Nissan Sentra gets a new 2.0L four-cylinder engine that produces 149 horsepower and 145 lb-ft of torque. The only transmission choice is a CVT and has totally forgo the manual transmission gear. One difference that you will definitely notice is the slow pickup as it drags itself from 0 to 60 km/h in 9.2 seconds, which is 1-2 seconds slower than its competitor.
EPA fuel economy estimates are 28-29/37-39 mpg city/highway, depending on the trim.

Exterior

The new Sentra is about 2 inches wider and 2 inches lower than its predecessor. The changes are instantly evident. Wider, lower vehicles look inherently sportier than taller, narrower ones, and Nissan took full advantage of these proportions. The headlights are low and slimmer compared to the older models and they stretch out towards the centre of the car, where the black and chrome grille reaches down almost to the ground. The grille is smaller, and it integrates more smoothly with the headlights.

Interior

The 2020 Sentra’s interior is an improvement from the previous version, with more inspired design and better materials that give it an altogether more upmarket and sportier feel than before. A lower driver’s seat with more aggressive bolstering makes it more driver focused. We like the mix of materials on offer — which can be complemented by contrasting stitching and orange or charcoal accents — instead of vast, boring stretch plastic. There are cloth upholstery options, as well as a leatherette and even a tan leather option with quilted stitching. Heated seats and steering wheel are also available.

A 7-inch touchscreen is standard equipment in the S trim, while the SV and SR have 8-inch units. This car still features buttons for the important audio and HVAC functions, and all come with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto as standard. In addition to two standard USB ports (one front, one rear), the SV and SL trims gain a USB-C port as well. It still has analog gauges, with a digital information display in the centre of the instrument panel. It offers available adaptive cruise control and can be had with the ultra-helpful “Around View” 360-degree parking camera.

Safety

Just like all the other Nissan sedans, Nissan Sentra 2020 is made with Nissan Safety Shield 360, a suite of six driver-assistance features including blind-spot monitoring, and automated braking assistance.
The base model S comes with forward collision warning with pedestrian detection, forward and reverse automatic emergency braking, and blind-spot monitoring with rear cross-traffic alert. Lane departure warning, automatic high beams, and a rear-view camera are also standard. The SV gets adaptive cruise control, while the SR adds a surround-view parking system and an auto-dimming rear-view mirror.

In conclusion, the new Nissan Sentra is the car that you need as it redefines luxury at an affordable price. If you are looking to upgrade your car, you can always sell off your current car to us at
Carsome
. You can also check out our range of quality used Nissan cars as your next upgrade. Carsome is the best platform that buys and sells used cars, without much hassle. Do check out the website to know more.


Nissan’s 7-Seater Serena S-Hybrid Is The Latest Addition Tailored For Families

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Nissan's 7-Seater Serena S-Hybrid Is The Latest Addition Tailored For Families

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    The All-New Nissan Serena 2.0L S-Hybrid has been launched by Edaran Tan Chong Motor Sdn Bhd (ETCM). As a great addition for families, the all-new Nissan Serena S-Hybrid comes with a completely new design and sporty appearance, not forgetting space! Two trims are available at launch a
Premium Highway Star
 and
Highway Star
.

    Present at the launch was Vincent Wijnen, VP of Marketing and Sales, Asia and Oceania, Nissan Motor Asia Pacific Co. “In many ways, the Nissan Serena is a strong symbol of Nissan itself. It has consistently been one of the most popular passenger cars. In fact, this calendar year, it’s number-one in its class in Japan, with more than 33,000 units sold so far”, he said.

    Locally assembled, the new Serena is powered by a 2.0L direct-injected twin-CVTC four-cylinder petrol engine. It’s power output stands at 148 hp at 6,000 rpm with a torque of 200 Nm at 4,400 rpm. The unit is paired to XTRONIC CVT with Adaptive Shift Control (ASC). Adoption of the new Dual Arm Tensioner (DAT) works to maintain optimal tensile force on the belt to reduce friction, reduce power lost and increase fuel efficiency.

    Improvements have been given to engine, resulting in a 2.8 per cent improvement in power to weight ratio. It also has the best-in-class fuel economy of 14.2 km/ litre which is a 13 per cent fuel economy improvement over its predecessor, thus providing the all-new Serena S-Hybrid an Energy Efficient Vehicle (EEV) status.

    The locally assembled MPV also offers new technologies beginning with
Hands-Free Dual Power Sliding Door
which operates by a simple quick kick below the door to open or close in case your hands are full.
Dual Back Door
 can be opened easily in tight parking space, also
Capless Fuel Filler
 makes refuelling more convenient, and there are
7 USB-Powered Ports
 for each passenger’s electronic device charging needs.

    The modern and premium interior of the vehicle is a plus for both drivers and passengers. It has a
full colour

7-inch Advance Drive Assist Display
 (ADAD) which provides vehicle and driving information. Other than that, there is a
Flat Bottom Leather Steering Wheel with Cruise Control,
an asymmetrical centre cluster housing the
premium 6.75-inch Clarion Advanced Touchscreen Display Audio
, push start ignition with
Intelligent Key
for keyless entry and a
Dual-Zone Auto Climate Control System
.

    For matters concerning safety,
6-SRS Airbags
 are now standard in the all-new Serena S-Hybrid. Other safety features include Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC), Traction Control System (TCS), Anti-lock Braking System (ABS), Brake Assist (BA), Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD), Hill Start Assist (HSA), and ISOFIX Child Seat Restraint system for 2
nd
 row seats.

    The Nissan Serena S-Hybrid Highway Star comes with a fresh new colour,
Cashmere Gold
 along with three current colours;
Diamond Black, Brilliant White and Tungsten Silver
.

    On the other hand, the Premium Highway Star offers a Two-Tone exterior colour design with
Brilliant White (Body) and Diamond Black (Roof), Tungsten Silver (Body) and Diamond Black (Roof), and Cashmere Gold (Body) and Imperial Umber (Roof)
.

    For its prices, the all-new Nissan Serena S-Hybrid is at
RM 147,500
 for the Premium Highway Star and
RM 135,500
 for the Highway Star (OTR price without insurance for Peninsular Malaysia), with a 5-year Unlimited Mileage Warranty. In addition, a 3-year/ 60,000km (whichever comes first) Maintenance Service promotion is offered as part of the launch campaign.

Interested to buy the Nissan Serena S-Hybrid? Perhaps you can fill up the selling form below and get started!

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Buying Cars Online: Here’s Why It’s Here to Stay

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Devan S

With the rise of online e-commerce platforms, we are buying more things online. And since the last pandemic, that’s already becoming a norm, especially among younger shoppers. While many would think that online shopping is limited to smaller items like food, clothes, and electronics, we are also actually buying more cars online than ever before.

So is this just a temporary post-pandemic trend, or is it here to stay? We say 2023 is when buying your car online becomes the norm, and here are reasons it’s not going anywhere.

The Rise of Online Car Platforms

One of the main reasons for the shift to buying cars online is the increasing availability of online platforms. Besides reputable online platforms such as
CARSOME
, car manufacturers and dealerships are starting to have their own online platforms as well. These allow you to browse the cars, compare different models, customize your vehicle, and even complete the entire purchase process without stepping foot in a physical dealership. Safety concerns during COVID-19 also drove more car buyers to shop online and take advantage of the features of these online platforms.

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 Here’s How You Can Buy a Car Without Leaving Your Home

Convenience

The next factor driving consumers to buy their cars online is the convenience it offers. You are now able to shop for cars from the comfort of your own home, so you don’t need to spend hours visiting multiple dealerships, trying to find the right car at the right price.

Instead, you can compare prices, features, and reviews from multiple sources, and make a more informed decision. For buyers who’re looking to buy a used car online, CARSOME has other helpful features and services such as 360-degree views of the car, a loan calculator, and even doorstep delivery. All these can further help to reduce the need for in-person visits.

Access to a Variety of Cars

Another benefit of buying cars online is the easy access to a wide variety of cars and brands. You aren’t limited by geographic location when you buy online and therefore can look at a wider selection of cars from multiple platforms or dealerships. This can be especially beneficial for consumers in rural areas or for those looking for a specific make or model that may not be available at a local dealership. For instance, CARSOME has over 1,000 models from close to 30 car brands, and they’re all available for you to purchase.

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Challenges

Now, online car purchasing doesn’t come without its challenges. Here are some notable concerns that you may have with it and the solutions that online car platforms offer.

Transparency

Some consumers may be concerned about the difficulty in verifying the condition of a car online and are wary of possible hidden fees. Whether you buy a new or used car, you’d want to feel out the car in person and see if it really fits your needs, personality, and lifestyle. Fortunately, most online platforms, including CARSOME, provide detailed information on the car including its specifications and inspection report.

Of course, independent platforms and carmakers still have showrooms that you can visit to view and test drive the car you’re interested in. Most online car-selling platforms also outline what you get with the car and exactly how much you need to pay for it, so you don’t need to worry about hidden fees.

At CARSOME, all the prices listed on our website are fixed and already include the road tax,
PUSPAKOM
 inspection fee, loan processing fee, ownership transfer fee, and one-year warranty. So the price you see is exactly what you need to pay.

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Lack of Personal Interaction

Another concern for consumers who’re buying a car online is the risk of having a cold, impersonal buying experience. The good news is, you won’t need to worry about that. Businesses know how important it is to provide a pleasant shopping experience to their customers, and it’s no different in the auto industry.

Online platforms provide plenty of human support to guide you and answer your questions. In fact, it’s just like having a consultation at a car showroom except that it may not be the first step in your car-buying journey. When you buy a car from CARSOME, our consultants will guide you every step of the way including attending to you during your test-drive, helping you with the paperwork, and finally arranging the delivery of your car.

You can choose to complete the whole car-buying process online or take a hybrid approach and inspect the car in person first. And no matter which approach you take, it’s certain that the online experience is now a big part of buying a car. As online shopping continues to grow among consumers, buying cars online is also becoming the preferred way to own a car.

Visit
CARSOME
 to find the right car today or download our app from the
Google Play Store
 or
Apple App Store
.

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.


Oil Filter Magnetic Trap: Does It Work or Is It Just Attracting a Whole Lot of Bull?

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Oil Filter Magnetic Trap: Does It Work or Is It Just Attracting...

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Amarnath

A fool and his money are soon parted… usually by a snake oil salesman. Similarly, an uninformed car owner and his cash could very well be split apart by an unscrupulous service adviser at a service center.

The latest snake oil being slung in service centers and workshops is an oil filter magnetic trap that’s often recommended by the foreman or service advisers.

What Is an Oil Filter Magnetic Trap?

If you’ve not heard of the device before, it’s a magnet that fits around or under the oil filter on the engine. Purportedly, the magnet will isolate metal particles within the oil as it flows through the filter and keeps said particles trapped within the filter. This keeps the oil cleaner from residue and should therefore improve the life expectancy of the engine.

Now you might be thinking, “Isn’t that the primary purpose of the oil filter itself?” And you’d be right.

Most of the people pushing these oil filter magnets are banking on the fact that it usually costs under RM100 and you’d therefore not think twice about giving it a go. After all, even if it doesn’t function, it’s not going to cause actual harm, right?

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Engine Oil Additives: Do They Really Work?

In theory, the principle behind it isn’t wrong. A magnet powerful enough should hold the metal particles within the oil filter instead of allowing them to flow back out into the engine.

Nonetheless, the chief function of the oil filter is to prevent that from happening anyways. We know redundancy is a good thing but if the oil filter isn’t doing its job, all the oil filter magnets in the world aren’t going to prevent your engine from undergoing catastrophic failure.

Within an internal combustion engine’s block and head is a maze of passageways for the oil to circulate around and lubricate all the necessary moving components to reduce wear and prevent friction.

The oil is picked up from the oil sump at the bottom of the engine and pumped through the oil filter by the oil pump before it circulates and returns to the sump.

Any contaminants within the oil such as metal particles or residue will be trapped within the filter.

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What to Do Before Starting a Car That Has Been Left Sitting for Months

Why a Magnetic Trap Won’t Work

A magnet on the exterior of the filter won’t be contributing anything to the filter’s functionality due to the fact that the impurities will get trapped in the filter element and remain there because of the positive pressure generated by the oil flowing through.

The oil pressure required within the engine to ensure proper lubrication ranges from around 10 PSI at idle to well over 60 PSI as revs approach the redline. That’s almost double the air pressure in the tire.

Additionally, there just isn’t any substantial data on the effectiveness of these magnets. Obviously, the people selling these magnets will conjure up plenty of evidence to back their claims but there’s a distinct lack of evidence from neutral parties to justify the magnets.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2DMoBukc98&t=45s

Among the many pieces of evidence presented by the sellers of these magnets will be similar to the demo above. The magnet on the bottle will attract the metal particles within the oil and hold them in place.

In fact, this very demonstration to showcase its functionality works against it and proves how flawed the device is.

For starters, the oil filter isn’t empty like the bottle on the inside. It’s packed with filter elements and valves that prevent the oil from reverse flowing. This means the oil isn’t free-flowing on the inside like it was in the bottle. Furthermore, as mentioned before, the metal particles will be caught in the filter elements and will not be dislodged.

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5 Habits That Are Actually Damaging Your Car’s Transmission

Conclusion

In conclusion, these oil filter magnets are mostly snake oil. If they really did function, carmakers would seriously look into installing them from the factory but we’ve yet to hear a single one of them speak of it.

If you truly are concerned about contaminants in the oil and improving the longevity of your engine, the best way is to follow the recommended oil change interval by the carmaker and use genuine, original lubricants that comprise the right oil filter and
engine oil
.

Lastly, for the non-believers, if your foreman does find metal particles in your old engine oil, you’ll need to ask why are they there to begin with. If there are metal particles in your engine oil, you will most likely have bigger problems regarding your engine that might even require an
overhaul
.

And trust… no amount of magnets in the world will fix that.

Amarnath


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5 Reasons Your Car Breaks Down & How to Get Help

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Ahmad Azwadie Azman

Car breakdowns are especially stressful if you’re not well-versed with the ins and outs of your car’s components.

But if this happens during a drive, don’t panic. Just turn on your hazard lights, slowly pull over at the road shoulder, pull up your emergency brake and call for help.

But of course, your car may also break down as it stays idle – a situation that we are currently faced with during the pandemic – for many reasons.

So, here are five common reasons that may have caused your car breakdown

Flat or faulty battery:
If you are unable to start your car, this could be due to a faulty or a flat battery. The battery is what charges up the starter motor to turn on the alternator in order to power your car. This could be due to incidents such as accidentally leaving on your lights when your engine is turned off, or it could be electrical problems as your battery may be old and requires a replacement.

Faulty alternator or alternator belt:
The alternator is an electric generator in your car that charges the battery. A tell-tale sign that your alternator is the main cause of your car breakdown is if you are not able to start your car, or your headlights are dim when your car is idling. It could also be your alternator belt, also known as a serpentine belt, which spins around the vehicle to keep components such as the alternator and power steering pump running effectively. If your ignition warning light begins flickering and the temperature of your car’s engine rises quickly, this could be due to a broken alternator belt.

Flat tire:
 This is when your tire or tires lose air, causing it to deflate. Driving with a flat tire is risky as it can cause wheel or internal structural damage that will affect the handling or control over your vehicle. There are many reasons for a flat tire, it could be that you’ve driven over a sharp object which has pierced your tire or even, an over-inflated tire which has blown out.

Engine overheating:
An overheated engine can seriously damage your car. The components that are made to cool your car will fail if the car produces more heat that it can handle. This can cause the cooling system to leak and trigger issues in the radiator. If you continue to drive an overheated car, it can cause components such as the cylinder heads to warp and decrease your car’s power, as well as excessive oil burning. It can also affect the belts, wiring and sensors.

Out of fuel:
This can happen especially if you’re stuck in a long traffic jam without a petrol station in sight. So, just put on your hazard light and pull over slowly to the road shoulder to call for assistance.

There are many other reasons why you may be having car troubles and to pinpoint the actual causes, it’s best you contact a mechanic before you tamper with anything.

Make a Booking on the POMEN App for Car Services & Breakdowns

While you may be scouring the internet for a list of nearby mechanics, there is an easier solution – downloading the POMEN App. POMEN is a roadside assistance service mobile application that connects you to nearby workshops.

The app provides services for car breakdowns, battery problems, tire replacements, as well as car servicing and maintenance – whenever and wherever you need it. It identifies nearby workshops with clear, flat-rate pricing as well as cashless payments to help motorists in times of need. Each workshop is also guaranteed to use genuine car parts and lubricants.

Besides that, they offer car servicing and maintenance services, so you can connect to a workshop near your home and have mechanics come to you.

To book a service is easy. All you need to do is tap the service you need on the app (Breakdown, Battery, Service or Flat Tyre) and it will detect your location to find the nearest workshop. From there, estimated prices will be shown and you can pick a workshop by clicking “HELP ME NOW”. The workshop will get your notification and they will be on the way to assist you.

POMEN has over 700 workshops and is currently available for use in these locations:

West Malaysia:
 Klang Valley, Ipoh, Johor, Melaka and Negeri Sembilan.

East Malaysia:
Sabah and Sarawak.

Carsome Customers Get 10 percent Off a POMEN Service Package

POMEN also offers service packages which you can pay for in advance and redeem it within six months. Remember, your car needs to be consistently serviced and maintained, especially during this lockdown period, to avoid any major costly damages in the future.

Carsome customers exclusively get 10 percent off a POMEN service package, as well as a free POMEN t-shirt for every confirmed and paid booking of a service package
 – just use the code
CARSOME10
when you make a booking to redeem this special discount.

Now
, let’s give your cars some love and book your service package now with POMEN

at
pomenapp.com/carsome
. The POMEN App is available for download on the Google Play Store, Apple App Store and Huawei AppGallery.

Sell Your Car to Carsome for the Best Price

Is your car all spruced up and ready to be sold? Remember to choose a trustworthy platform such as Carsome when you sell your car. We can assure you that we’ll offer you a price at market value. You can even potentially get 20 percent higher than market value if you opt for live bidding.

Here’s a quick run-through of how to sell your car to Carsome:

Book an inspection on our website.
We also offer home inspections where our inspectors will come to you.

Attend your inspection appointment.
 Our inspectors will conduct a 175-point inspection on your car.

Get offered.
We will quote an offer to you on-the-spot, or you can opt to put your car up on our live bidding platform where dealers nationwide will bid for your car.

Accept the offer.
 Take our offer, or accept the offer once the live bidding has been completed. Just let our inspector know and we will handle all the paperwork for you.

So, whether you are looking to trade-in your car for a new ride, or to get some quick cash, sell your car to Carsome at
carsome.my/sell-car
 now!

Ahmad Azwadie Azman


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OPR & Pinjaman Kereta: Cara Tangani Kenaikan Pinjaman

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Haziq Asyraf

Berikutan pengumuman mengenai
kenaikan Kadar Dasar Semalaman (OPR)
 yang meningkat sebanyak 25 mata asas kepada 2.75 peratus tempoh hari, kebanyakan bank di Malaysia seperti
Maybank
 telah mengumumkan bahawa mereka akan menyemak semula kadar faedah asas pinjaman mereka.

Ini bermakna mereka yang mempunyai pinjaman berkadar terapung dengan bank seperti pinjaman perumahan, kereta, dan peribadi akan mengalami peningkatan dalam kos pembayaran bulanan mereka. Manakala, mereka yang mempunyai pinjaman berkadar tetap pula tidak terkesan dengan kenaikan OPR yang diumumkan baru-baru ini.

Jadi, kalau anda nak tahu kenapa OPR perlu dinaikkan dan apa yang anda boleh buat kalau bayaran pinjaman kereta anda terkesan, teruskan membaca.

Apa Itu Kadar Dasar Semalaman (OPR) & Kenapa Anda Perlu Ambil Tahu

Kadar Dasar Semalaman atau
Overnight Policy Rate
 (OPR) merujuk kepada kadar faedah yang ditetapkan untuk pinjaman oleh sebuah institusi kewangan daripada institusi kewangan yang lain dalam tempoh semalaman.

Apabila OPR rendah, kadar faedah juga lebih rendah dan ini akan menggalakkan rakyat Malaysia untuk berbelanja dan memohon pinjaman sekaligus dapat merangsang pertumbuhan ekonomi negara.

Manakala lebih tinggi OPR, lebih tinggi kadar faedah yang perlu dibayar apabila meminjam wang dengan pihak bank. Jadi ini akan menyebabkan rakyat Malaysia lebih cenderung untuk mengurangkan permohonan pinjaman wang dan juga perbelanjaan harian mereka.

OPR dinaikkan atas beberapa sebab, antaranya adalah atas tanda-tanda pemulihan semula situasi ekonomi Malaysia, terdapat tanda-tanda bahawa inflasi di Malaysia akan meningkat, kadar perbelanjaan yang tinggi dalam kalangan rakyat Malaysia – sebanyak 18 peratus, dan lain-lain lagi.

Jadi sebenarnya tujuan OPR dinaikkan bukanlah untuk menambah beban perbelanjaan anda, tapi ia penting untuk memastikan keadaan ekonomi negara kita sentiasa sihat. Ia memastikan kadar perbelanjaan rakyat Malaysia kekal pada tahap yang sihat iaitu tujuh peratus, memastikan kesejahteraan aliran tunai negara dan juga untuk meningkatkan simpanan tunai negara.

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Pinjaman Kereta Naik, Apa Boleh Anda Buat?

Semak Semula Strategi Bajet Anda

Bila bayaran pinjaman dah naik, ini bermakna anda perlu mengawal perbelanjaan anda dengan lebih ketat. Sediakan pelan perbelanjaan bulanan agar anda boleh berjimat cermat dalam perbelanjaan.

Anda boleh gunakan formula perbelanjaan bulanan 50/30/10/10 sebagai panduan:

50 peratus untuk keperluan –
Asingkan 50 peratus untuk bayaran bil-bil penting seperti pinjaman rumah, pinjaman kereta, bil internet, elektrik, air, dan sebagainya.

30 peratus untuk kemahuan –
Hadkan 30 peratus daripada pendapatan bulanan untuk digunakan sebagai bajet perbelanjaan kemahuan anda seperti hiburan dan rekreasi.

10 peratus untuk simpanan –
Walaupun sedang berjimat, simpanan untuk masa hadapan jangan dilupa. Simpan sekurang-kurangnya 10 peratus daripada pendapatan bulanan anda, kalau boleh simpan lebih banyak lagi bagus.

10 peratus untuk kecemasan –
 Sangat penting untuk anda simpan sekurang-kurangnya 10 peratus daripada gaji bulanan anda bagi kegunaan kecemasan.

Kalau anda gemar menaik taraf kereta anda dan anda ada rancangan untuk pasang pelbagai jenis aksesori untuk mencantikkan kereta anda, mungkin lebih baik untuk tangguhkan rancangan anda terlebih dahulu dan salurkan dana yang anda ada kepada keperluan yang lebih penting.

Trade In
 Kereta Anda untuk Kereta Yang Lebih Murah

Salah satu cara untuk kurangkan bayaran bulanan kereta anda adalah dengan
trade in
 kereta anda untuk kereta yang lebih murah. Daripada anda membebankan diri untuk membayar ansuran kereta yang tinggi, lebih baik anda tukar kepada kereta yang lebih mampu milik.

Jika anda trade in kereta lama anda, wang lebihan hasil jualan kereta anda boleh digunakan sebagai bayaran pendahuluan tambahan untuk kereta pilihan anda. Ini boleh mengurangkan lagi kadar bayaran bulanan untuk kereta tersebut.

Selain daripada mengurangkan komitmen bulanan, ini juga dapat membantu anda mengawal perbelanjaan bulanan ke tahap yang mudah untuk diuruskan agar anda boleh bersedia menghadapi kejutan kewangan yang tidak dijangka di masa hadapan.

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Jual Kereta Anda

Bukan mudah nak jual kereta yang dah dipakai sekian lama, lagi-lagi kalau kereta tu ada banyak nilai sentimental yang bermakna kepada anda. Tapi kalau bayaran bulanan pinjaman dah terlalu tinggi, lebih baik anda jual kereta anda sebelum ia jadi hutang yang membebankan.

Anda boleh cuba untuk jual kereta anda sendiri kepada pihak yang berminat ataupun anda boleh juga
jual kereta anda terus kepada CARSOME
. Kami menyediakan proses menjual kereta yang mudah, pantas dan selamat agar anda tak perlu pening kepala nak jual kereta.

Tak perlu susah payah nak periksa kereta di bengkel, kami boleh periksa kereta anda secara percuma dan kami akan terus buat tawaran harga yang berpatutan untuk anda. Jika anda setuju untuk jual kepada kami, CARSOME akan uruskan semua kertas kerja untuk anda dan anda juga boleh dapat bayaran dalam masa satu jam*.

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Dengan ini, kami harap perkongsian ini dapat membantu anda jika anda terkesan dengan kenaikan OPR yang diumumkan baru-baru ini. Dengar cerita, akan ada lagi kenaikan OPR yang akan diumumkan pada tahun 2023 nanti, jadi inilah masa terbaik untuk anda melakukan persediaan sebelum ia berlaku.

Haziq Asyraf
A self-proclaimed foodie and gamer whose passion for food and games has recently extended to cars.


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Apa Cerita Tentang Perodua Tahun 2020 Ini?

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Ahmad Azwadie Azman

Tidak dapat dinafikan lagi, Perodua boleh dikatakan sebagai sebagai ‘cinta pertama’ buat kebanyakan rakyat Malaysia. Kereta pertama yang anda pandu? Kereta pertama yang anda beli? Dan mungkin juga kereta pertama yang diwariskan kepada anda oleh abang dan kakak? Semestinya Perodua. Sejak Perodua Kancil dilancarkan pada tahun 1994,
Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd
 telah menapak dalam dunia automotif tempatan sebagai pilihan utama pengguna bagi kereta tempatan kos rendah. Ia bukan sahaja disebabkan oleh bayaran ansuran bulanan yang murah tetapi turut disebabkan kos penyelenggaraan dan penggunaan bahan bakar yang berpatutan dan menjimatkan.

Lagipun, bukan semua orang membeli kereta untuk ditayangkan kepada bakal mak mertua atau calon kekasih berpotensi. Kereta yang dibeli cukuplah sekadar mampu memudahkan pergerakan ulang-alik kerja, balik kampung, singgah NSK beli barang dapur, hantar anak ke sekolah dan banyak lagilah! Selain itu, Perodua juga turut mempopularkan kereta jenis ‘
super-compact
’ dalam kalangan rakyat Malaysia. Senanglah nak
cilok
 kalau dalam
traffic jammed
 kan? Nak cari parking di ruang yang sempit pun senang! (Secara tidak langsung, memberi harapan palsu buat pemandu lain yang menyangkakan ada petak
parking
 kosong, tapi rupa-rupanya ada Kancil.)

Myvi, Axia dan Bezza mencatatkan jualan membanggakan dan menjadi tiga model utama pilihan pengguna.

Impak Covid-19 Terhadap Industri Automotif

Walaupun tahun 2020 sedikit mencabar buat industri automotif, Perodua nampaknya tidak terjejas teruk dengan keadaan ekonomi yang dilalui buat masa ini. Julai baru-baru ini, Perodua mencatatkan sebanyak 23,203 unit kenderaan terjual, tertinggi setakat tahun 2020. Hal ini sekaligus menjadikan jumlah jualan setakat tahun ini (YTD) kepada 93,373 unit.

Myvi
 merupakan unit paling laris terjual dengan 29,313 unit, diikuti oleh
Axia

sebanyak 28,107 unit dan
Bezza
 sebanyak 25,416 unit. Namun begitu, pengurusan syarikat telah menurunkan unjuran jualan keseluruhan tahun 2020 kepada sekitar 210,000 unit berbanding sasaran asalnya iaitu sekitar 240,000 unit, 15% lebih rendah berbanding sasaran awal. Ia dilakukan setelah mengambil kira impak jualan Ketika
Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan (PKP)
 yang dilaksanakan Kerajaan Malaysia disebabkan pandemik Covid-19 yang bermula Mei lalu.

Myvi mengungguli kedudukan model kereta paling laris di Malaysia sepanjang 2019.

Model Kereta Paling Dinantikan: Myvi 2020

Selain itu, antara perkara seronok dan ditunggu-tunggu buat peminat Perodua ialah pelancaran Myvi 2020. Myvi 2020 dijangka tampil dengan reka bentuk elegan dan sistem Bantuan Pemanduan Selamat (ASA) bagi varian 1.5 AV! Perodua juga dijangka melakukan lebih banyak peningkatan dan penambahbaikan ke atas model-model keluarannya dan dalam masa yang sama mengekalkan julat harga yang berpatutan dan mampu milik. Oleh itu, boleh dikatakan kedudukan jenama ini sebagai jenama automotif pilihan utama di Malaysia tidak akan dicabar dalam masa terdekat.

Apakah kereta pertama anda? Atau adakah anda merancang untuk membeli mana-mana model Perodua selepas ini? Jika anda sedang mencari
kereta Perodua terpakai

idaman anda, anda boleh memulakan carian anda di
CARSOME
 – platform jual beli kereta terpakai terbaik di Malaysia!

Ahmad Azwadie Azman


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Organizations Responsible for Roads & Road Users in Malaysia

By

Devan S

As Malaysians, we are on the road almost every day be it for daily commuting or for weekend road-tripping. However, do you know what are the organizations responsible for building, maintaining, and keeping our roads safe?

From the Ministry of Transport (MOT) to the Public Works Department (JKR), there are numerous organizations that help keep our roads and transport systems running smoothly and safely. Here are the organizations responsible for our roads, what they do, and how you can contact them.

1. Ministry of Transport (MOT)

The
Malaysian Ministry of Transport (MOT)
 is responsible for formulating and administering policies and regulations related to land transport, logistics, maritime, and aviation policies in Malaysia. Before independence, road transport and civil aviation in Malaya were governed by a “Member System”, until a Ministry of Transport was established in 1951. However, the Ministry was renamed several times before it was again renamed as the Ministry of Transport in 1978 which remains to this day.

Besides formulating and implementing policies, The MOT’s main responsibilities also include planning and executing infrastructure projects, enforcing laws, leading the integration of a holistic national transportation system, regulating the transport industry, and promoting safety, efficiency, and sustainability in the transport sector.

Here are the contact details for the Malaysian Ministry of Transport.

Phone number:
03 8000 8000, 1800 88 7723

Email address:

aduan@mot.gov.my

Directory:
https://www.mot.gov.my/en/directory

You can use these contact details to submit complaints on transportation issues, submit feedback or suggestions to the ministry, and enquire about anything related to transportation in Malaysia. Alternatively, you can use the directory to get contact information for the relevant departments within the ministry.

2. Road Transport Department (JPJ)

The Malaysian
Road Transport Department
, better known as JPJ, is the government agency responsible for enforcing laws and regulations related to road transport. This includes issuing driver’s licenses, registering vehicles, and administering motor vehicle safety standards. JPJ also plays a role in educating road users on safe driving practices through public campaigns and outreach programs.

JPJ was established in 1937 as the Road Transport Board under the Traffic Enactment 1937 of the British military law in the Federated Malay States. Later in 1946, it was renamed the Road Transport Department and covered the whole of Malaya, and later, Malaysia.

JPJ offers a number of services at its counters and online including driving license renewal,
summons payment
, registration of foreign vehicle entry permit (VEP), inquiry of blacklist and demerit, inquiry of latest
car number plate
 as well as number plate bidding via
JPJeBid
.

Here are the contact details for the Malaysian Road Transport Department (JPJ).

Phone number:
03 8000 8000

Email address:
aduantrafik@jpj.gov.my
,
aduanintegriti@jpj.gov.my

Directory of JPJ offices:
https://www.jpj.gov.my/en/web/main-site/putrajaya

You can contact the phone number above to make a general inquiry about JPJ offices and services. The “
aduan trafik
” and “
aduan integriti
” email channels allow you to submit complaints regarding traffic offenses you encounter on the road and complaints regarding JPJ staff, respectively.

3. Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM)

The
Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM)
 is a statutory body under the Ministry of Works  responsible for supervising and executing the design, construction, regulation, operation and maintenance of national highways and expressways in Malaysia. It is also in charge of facilities along the highways such as rest and service areas.

While LLM was responsible for collecting
tolls
 when it was first established in 1980, its role changed after the National Privatisation Policy was introduced in 1983, whereby it is now responsible for regulating the development and management of toll highways, ensuring highway concessionaires provide quality, safe, and comfortable highways to users.

Here are the contact details for the Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM).

Traffic info hotline:
1800 88 7752

Phone number:
03 8738 3000

Email address:
korporat@llm.gov.my

Contact Us page:
https://www.llm.gov.my/direktori/contact

Highway directory:
https://www.llm.gov.my/awam/highway

You can use the traffic info hotline to obtain the current traffic conditions on any highway, while the general phone number and corporate email address allow you to make general inquiries and complaints to LLM. You can also obtain the hotline numbers of specific highway operators in the highway directory.

4. Public Works Department (JKR)

The
Public Works Department (JKR)
 is the government agency responsible for planning, designing, constructing, and maintaining public infrastructure in Malaysia. The department was established in 1872 and reports to the Ministry of Works.

JKR’s main functions are to plan, design, construct, and maintain public infrastructure in Malaysia. This includes roads, bridges, drains, and buildings. The department is also responsible for managing the maintenance of government-owned buildings. In addition to these core functions, JKR also works to improve road safety through public education campaigns and outreach programs.

JKR’s Infrastructure Sector is responsible for building and maintaining all roads in Malaysia to ensure they are safe and in good condition. JKR’s jurisdiction, such as in maintaining roads and fixing potholes includes federal, state, and FELDA roads, bridges, slopes, interchanges, and railways. The building and maintenance of municipal and village roads, on the other hand, are the responsibility of the local authorities such as municipal and city councils.

Here are the contact details for the Malaysian Public Works Department (JKR):

Phone number:
 03 2610 8888, 03 2618 9000

General email address:
komunikasi@jkr.gov.my

Complaint channel:

https://aduan.jkr.gov.my/
, or email
aduan@jkr.gov.my

Directory:
https://www.jkr.gov.my/my/page/direktori

You can call the phone numbers listed above and contact the general email address to enquire about general information and official business at JKR, while the complaint channel allows you to submit a complaint about infrastructure conditions and provide general feedback to JKR.

5. Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM)

The
 Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM)
 is the main law enforcement agency in Malaysia and reports to the Malaysian Ministry of Home Affairs. PDRM’s main functions are to maintain law and order, investigate crimes, and enforce traffic laws. In addition to these core functions, PDRM also works to improve road safety by collaborating with other agencies in public education campaigns.

PDRM’s highway patrol unit is responsible for enforcing traffic laws and investigating accidents on the country’s highways. The unit is equipped with a number of state-of-the-art vehicles, including patrol cars and motorcycles. PDRM’s highway patrol unit works tirelessly to keep Malaysia’s roads safe for all users.

Additionally, PDRM also has a traffic police unit that is responsible for enforcing traffic laws in urban areas. They also assist with traffic flow by directing traffic in some urban areas especially during peak commuting hours. There are a number of services on the
official PDRM portal
 including checking your traffic summons and police report status, as well as applying for a post with PDRM (via e-Pengambilan). To check and pay your police summons online, you can do it on PDRM’s
MyBayar Saman portal
.

Here are the contact details for the Royal Malaysian Police:

Emergency phone number:
 999

Directory:
https://www.rmp.gov.my/direktori/direktori-pdrm/bukit-aman

While you can use 999 to contact the police in an emergency, you can also obtain the contact information of your local police station by checking the PDRM directory.

Read More:
Traffic Summon/Compound Rates in Malaysia Infographic

6. Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS)

MIROS was established in 2007 as a research institute under the Ministry of Transport. MIROS serves as a central repository of knowledge and information on road safety. Its mission is to conduct research and provide recommendations on ways to improve road safety in Malaysia.

MIROS conducts research on a variety of topics related to road safety, including road user behavior,
vehicle safety features
, road design, and accident reconstruction. The institute also provides training on accident investigation and road safety audits. In addition to its research and training activities, MIROS also works to raise awareness of road safety issues among the public. It does this by working with the government to create public education campaigns and road safety education modules for school students, to name a few.

The institute’s research has improved road safety in Malaysia, especially through the introduction of new laws and regulations related to road user behavior, vehicle safety features, and road design. MIROS also works with other agencies, providing training programs to help improve the skills of law enforcement officers, engineers, and other professionals who work in the vehicle, road, and transport industries.

Here are the contact details for the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS):

Phone number:
03 8924 9200

Email address:
inquiry@miros.gov.my

You can use this contact information to enquire about public education campaigns, available courses from MIROS, and for general inquiries about the research it conducts.

7. PUSPAKOM

PUSPAKOM
 is Malaysia’s first and only comprehensive national vehicle inspection company responsible for all mandatory inspections of both commercial and private vehicles. It was established in 1994 and is overseen by the Ministry of Transport. PUSPAKOM has a network of 54 full-fledged inspection centers nationwide, complemented by more than 25
inspection-visiting sites
 that provide inspection services in Malaysia’s less populated, rural areas.

PUSPAKOM’s main function is to conduct vehicle inspections which include roadworthy testing, vehicle emissions testing, and vehicle identification number (VIN) verification. A majority of the inspections done are mandatory periodic inspections for commercial and public vehicles. However, PUSPAKOM also inspects private vehicles prior to
transfer of ownership
, for instance, when you decide to
sell your vehicle
 to CARSOME.

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

All these inspections are to ensure the vehicles comply with the government’s safety and emissions regulations. Additionally, PUSPAKOM works with government agencies such as collaborating with MIROS to carry out research on road safety issues to further improve the safety of Malaysian road users.

Here are the contact details for PUSPAKOM:

General phone line:
03 2052 7424

Customer service:
03 5101 7000

Contact Us page:
https://www.puspakom.com.my/contact-us/

Inspection reservation:
https://www.mypuspakom.com.my/

Feedback form:
https://eaduan.puspakom.com.my/

You can contact PUSPAKOM’s general phone line for general inquiries or contact its customer service for inquiries about the vehicle inspection process and your inspection appointment. You can also send your inquiry directly on PUSPAKOM’s Contact Us page or submit a complaint, inquiry, or suggestion about a specific PUSPAKOM branch via the eAduan feedback form. If you need to schedule an inspection appointment for your vehicle, use the MyPUSPAKOM portal.

The organizations we mentioned here work tirelessly to ensure our road networks and infrastructure are well connected, safe, and properly maintained, all so we can travel without hassle.

With our well-developed roads, driving a car is definitely the most convenient way to travel, so if you’re looking for a quality pre-owned car, check out CARSOME. We put all CARSOME Certified cars through a strict 175-point inspection to rule out major accident and flood damage, and professionally refurbish them to ensure safety beyond standards, complete comfort, and refurbished aesthetics.

Furthermore, all CARSOME Certified cars come with fixed prices and no hidden fees, a five-day money-back guarantee, and a one-year warranty.
So what are you waiting for

Visit
CARSOME
 today or download our app from the
Google Play Store
 or
Apple App Store
.

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.


Why You Should Totally Own A Car

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Why You Should Totally Own A Car

By

Haziq Asyraf

In today’s fast paced world, having a car has become more of a necessity than a luxury. You might think that a car is just a mode of transport that takes you from point to point B. But it’s not just that. For some, it might be a hobby while for others a car is seen as a sign of status. But owning a car has become quite common these days in most parts of the world and some people even have more than one car. Are you one of those who’s on the fence about owning your own car? Here are some reasons why we think owning a car is the best thing ever.

6 Advantages of Owning a Car

Independence

When you have your vehicle, it means that you don’t have to rely on anyone else for your travelling needs. If you are using public transportation, there is always that brewing tension in your head whether you will reach on time or you will miss the bus or train all together . But with a car, you won’t have to adjust your schedule to accommodate anyone or anything. You can go anywhere, anytime you want.

Convenience

It is essential to understand that with independence comes satisfaction. Having a car means that you are the only person who knows what to do at the right time and place. For instance, when you want to go, you go. There is no more waiting for others to make plans. Driving your vehicle makes your life more convenient as it is yours to decide.

Freedom

Part of owning your own vehicle is enjoying the convenience but at the same time, you can also experience your own freedom. With ride-shares or public transportation, you don’t have the freedom to travel as far as you want. When you have your own car, you will have much more freedom to apply for new jobs, move or even visit family and friends who live in faraway lands without having to worry about your travel means.

Road-Trips

The biggest advantages of having your own car is planning a trip or sometimes even going on an unplanned trip or long drive. Sure, you may have taken some with friends or family, but now, you do not have to rely on anyone anymore. Having a car at such times is more practical.  You can decide when and where you want to go all on your own.  You can also explore the roads off-the-grid more in your own vehicle.

Road trips will also save you a lot more money if you have a family. Instead of paying for several expensive plane tickets, now you can just load everyone up into your brand-new vehicle and start driving.

You = Your Car

People often describe fashion as a mode of expression. But we express ourselves through our cars too. We all think of ourselves in a certain way and the vehicles we buy reflect that persona. And if you think that a hot pink with Pokemons all over the hatchback is the best way to show people who you are, there is absolutely nothing wrong with that.

Memories

People spend plenty of time in their car during commutes, either getting stuck in a traffic jam, driving long-distance or even just waiting for someone in your car. With that being said, those with cars would definitely have some sweet memories of their car that they really cherish. Think back to getting your first vehicle and all the good (or bad) experiences that you went through with it. Or you can think back even farther, to driving somewhere special with your family or friends.

We make lots of memories in our vehicles, and they become part of our history whether we like it or not.

So, if you are planning on getting yourself a car, why not go down the road of used cars from
Carsome
?
Used cars got their own advantages and you can read about them
here
. Carsome is the one stop center that sells and buys used cars. Do check our website to know more on how you can get your hands on your dream car at a fraction of price.


Own A Used Honda Of Your Dreams

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Own A Used Honda Of Your Dreams

By

Haziq Asyraf

There are many reasons to own a Honda car. The brand ranks as one of
the most reliable and top car manufacturers
 in the world, offering a consistent quality that drivers know they can count on.

Their driving interface is straightforward, with all the buttons as well as gears functioning beautifully in symphony. The interior is comfortable and roomy, and as for the engine and driving experience? Fantastic.

There’s no question about Honda’s credibility. So, the main question should be: what’s the best way to own a Honda car?

Choosing Quality-Assured Used Cars

Say what you want about buying used cars, but it cannot be denied that this option will save you thousands upfront and in the long run. Honda cars included.

The advantage of buying a used Honda is that the brand has credibility and promises quality assurance as well as reliability – as pointed out above. But, just like any major purchase, it’s always best to thoroughly check, check, CHECK before making any forms of payment. Some key things to be mindful of are:

Engine.
 Examine for leaks, oil level, condition of head gasket, and exhaust smoke.

Bodywork.
 Inspect the exterior and underneath of the car.

Interior.
 Thoroughly check the boot, dashboard for mileage and warning lights, as well as electronics.

Gearbox and clutch.
 Have a feel and listen to the smoothness of the gear change.

Wheels and tires.
 Check the tread depth, rubber condition and makes of each tire.

Documents.
 Inspect the service history and MoT status of your future Honda.

And don’t be shy to test drive – drive it until you have checked everything you want to. Remember: the most important factor is
quality
. Brands such as Honda have a good track record for their solid character and reliability, making them a safer bet for when you want to buy used cars.

Need more convincing? Just take a look around, and we’re sure you’d notice older, used Honda cars still cruising the roads and highways, turning heads and receiving good comments with their strong and firm reliability. Find your very own used Honda right
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Wrap VS Paint: A Guide to Refresh Your Car’s Looks

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Haziq Asyraf

Malaysia’s unpredictable weather and rough road conditions can cause the paint job of your car to fade, chip, and even peel off over time. This causes your car to lose its value over time and exposes it to damage and rust.

If you’re planning to give your car an external facelift to make it look like new once again, there’s plenty of options around for you. You can either paint it to look like it just came out of the dealership or you can get it wrapped in a custom design.

There are a lot of factors that you should consider before you decide to refinish your car. Before you decide which option is best to give your car that fresh look it needs, let’s find out the benefits and differences of both options.

Painting Your Car

A fresh paint job used to be the primary option for those looking to spruce up their car. You can choose to fully restore the original color of your car or paint it in a different color with a specific finish such as a solid finish, metallic, or pearlescent to achieve your desired look.

Here are some things you should consider before choosing to paint your car.

Types of Car Paint

Acrylic Paint

For older or antique vehicles, the paint type that it mainly uses is the acrylic paint. This paint is less expensive compared to the more modern urethane paint, is very easy to apply, but it does not last as long as it is prone to fading after prolonged exposure.

There are three types of acrylic paint:

Acrylic enamel:
 A very durable acrylic paint that forms a hard shell as they dry and lasts longer, but it is very difficult to apply.

Acrylic lacquer:
 This paint type is inexpensive and very easy to apply, but it has the shortest lifespan among other acrylic paints and its chemical composition makes it illegal in certain countries.

Acrylic urethane:
 A mix of both acrylic and urethane paint with benefits of both, such as easy application and a long lifespan.

Urethane Paint

A modern paint type that has become the industry standard for most vehicles today, urethane paints are quite expensive but it lasts very long, provides a better looking finish, and is highly durable too.

Read more:
Changing Your Car Paint Color in Malaysia

Paint Finishes

Choosing the next color for your car can be dizzying, especially when you have to consider what type of finish you want to create the desired appearance you want for your car.

Here are a few types of finishes available in the market that you can choose from.

Solid

By default, most cars come in a solid or gloss finish, usually in basic colors like red, white, or black. Solid finishes are easy to produce, inexpensive, and can be maintained easily.

The application process consists of three layers and it begins with a primer, then the paint itself, and finally a layer of lacquer. Although most manufacturers these days opt to use a “two-pack”paint that mixes both the paint and lacquer together.

Metallic

The presence of a small amount of aluminum powder in metallic paint will make your vehicle shine bright under the sunlight. Although it looks great, this paint finish attracts dirt easily and it is also quite expensive.

Pearlescent

Pearlescent paint is similar to metallic paint, but it uses ceramic crystals instead to reflect and refract sunlight to create a unique and spectacular luster that stands out. This paint does not come cheap and it is also costly to repair but the glamorous look that it brings helps to preserve the value of your car.

Matte

This is the most expensive finish that you can get for your car. It will cost you thousands and it only comes in shades of black, gray, or silver. Maintaining this type of finish is also very troublesome. They require regular cleaning using specialized shampoos and cleaners while bird droppings have to be cleaned immediately or you’ll risk damaging the finish.

Wrapping Your Ride

Automotive wrap is a very popular choice among car enthusiasts who are looking to make their car look more dapper. There are numerous types of eye-catching  colors, designs, and finishes that you can choose to wrap your car in, and if you can stretch out your budget, you can even get one that’s custom made just for you!

The main reason why automotive wraps are gaining popularity these days is because they are said to be an affordable alternative to paint. Here’s everything you need to know about automotive wraps.

Vinyl Wrap

A flexible and thin film made from
polyvinylchloride (
PVC) that’s only four
mil
thick, vinyl wraps come in an assortment of colors, textures, and finishes. Vinyl wrap is purely cosmetic and is used to alter the look of your car without damaging the paint job of your car.

Depending on the design, vinyl wrap is typically used to cover the whole car or parts of the car to protect the original paint and maintain the looks of your car without having to go through a laborious process.

Plastic Protection Films (PPF)

Unlike vinyl wraps, PPF are used to add a layer of extensive protection to the surface of your car. Typically eight
mil
 thick, this transparent film will protect your car’s paint from scratches, scuffs, stone chips, bird droppings, and UV damage. PPF usually comes in two options – glossy and matte.

Some high end PPF also has a self healing coating that enables the film to automatically repair very minor scratches caused by stone chips using the sun’s heat or with a heat gun.

Wrap VS Paint: Which Should You Consider for Your Car?

Now that you are aware of the choices available for you when it comes to car paint and wrap, here are a few things you should consider before choosing to paint or wrap your car.

Cost

The average cost to repaint a sedan could reach anywhere from RM2,000 to RM15,000, depending on the size of the car and choice of finish. The more expensive finish requires more time, work, and attention to make sure it comes out perfect.

Meanwhile, the cost to wrap a sedan ranges from RM1,400 to RM2,500 for basic wrap applications. Complex designs will cost more, but it’s a small price to pay if you plan to keep the original paint of your car in mint condition for years to come.

Durability

A car’s paint protects the metal surface of the car from further damage such as scratches, rust, and dents. But after three to five years of being driven, the paint will start to fade and you will also start to notice chips, scuffs, and scratch marks on the paint surface, exposing the metal underneath to further damage.

Wraps add an external barrier to your paint job that protects it from stone chips, scratch marks, and bird droppings, in addition to protecting the original paint of your car from prolonged sun exposure. Unless the wrap tears, your car’s paint will stay protected and it will still display its initial shine after the wrap is removed..

Process

Painting a car involves a lengthy process that includes taking the car apart, stripping off the old paint as well as preparing the surface of the car by fixing imperfections such as scratches, dents, and rusts to ensure the new paint job is able to achieve a smooth look.

Considering the time needed to apply paint, putting on multiple coats, and waiting for it to dry, the whole process of painting a car could take weeks and even months, but the end result ensures that the car looks brand new, like it just came out of the dealership.

Compared to the lengthy process of painting a car, the process of wrapping a car is fairly straightforward. It only involves measuring all the panels that you plan to wrap and cleaning the car’s surface thoroughly before you proceed to wrap it.

Within two to seven days, your car can be fully wrapped and ready to go so you don’t have to wait long to show off the sweet new decals you just got on your car.

Read more:

Fix Dents and Scratches On Your Car

With that, we hope you are now able to decide on the best method to revamp your car’s looks.


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Baju Untuk Memandu Pun Nak Kena Ikut JPJ?

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Ahmad Azwadie Azman

Kalau nak berpakaian cantik-cantik, mungkin sesuai untuk
‘dating’
 atau temu duga kerja tetapi kalau untuk memandu, ia sangat tak sesuai. Maknanya, kalau nak rasa selamat dan selesa semasa memandu, anda kena periksa balik apa baju dan kasut apa yang dipakai.

Kalau tak tahu lagi tentang kepentingan memakai pakaian yang betul ketika memandu, ingat kembali tatacara pemakaian ketika sedang belajar memandu dan melaksanakan ujian memandu yang anda lalui untuk memperoleh
lesen P
 anda.

Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan Raya (JPJ) bukannya sengaja nak menyusahkan anda. Tatacara pemakaian yang dikuatkuasa oleh JPJ ketika sesi pembelajaran dan amali ujian memandu sebenarnya merupakan amalan memandu yang selamat.

Macam Mana Selipar Boleh Ganggu Pemanduan Anda

Jom lihat contoh mudah bagaimana pemakaian boleh menjejaskan pemanduan anda, lihat kasut yang anda pakai, terutama selipar atau sandal yang dilarang ketika anda menjalani ujian amali dan teori untuk kelas memandu.

Sebenarnya, lagi selamat untuk memijak pedal dengan kaki yang berkasut kerana kedudukan kaki atas pedal sepatutnya ialah tumit kaki di atas lantai kereta dan tapak kaki anda yang mengawal tekanan pada pedal dengan buku lali kaki sebagai pangsi.

Kalau anda pakai selipar atau sandal, ia boleh tergelincir dan boleh tersangkut di bawah pedal menyebabkan anda sukar untuk memijak pedal.

Sama juga dengan kasut tumit tinggi. Memandu sambil memakai kasut tumit tinggi berbahaya dan boleh menyebabkan kemalangan. Jika anda memakai kasut tumit tinggi, tumit kaki anda akan terangkat daripada lantai dan anda tak boleh nak mengagak berapa banyak tekanan untuk pijak pedal kereta anda.

Disebabkan itulah, saudari-saudari sekalian, sangat-sangat digalakkan untuk anda menyimpan sepasang kasut sarung di dalam kereta untuk dipakai semasa memandu jika anda ada memakai kasut tumit tinggi ketika keluar.

Memandu Berkaki Ayam Satu Kesalahan?

Jadi, adakah memandu dengan memakai selipar/sandal atau memandu dengan berkaki ayam merupakan satu kesalahan? Sebenarnya, ya dan juga tidak. Tidak ada jawapan ringkas yang sebenar jadi mari kita bincang dengan lebih lanjut.

Kalau anda memandu kenderaan anda sendiri, anda tidak akan disaman jika anda memandu sambil memakai selipar/kasut atau berkaki ayam. Tetapi, pemandu kenderaan komersial dan juga pemandu e-panggil bukan sahaja diwajibkan memakai kasut bertutup tetapi juga diwajibkan untuk memakai seluar panjang.

Pemandu kenderaan komersial (teksi, bas, lori, van) yang ditangkap memakai selipar/sandal atau memakai seluar pendek boleh disaman. Pemandu kenderaan ini dikategorikan di bawah lesen Kenderaan Barangan (GDL) dan juga lesen
Perkhidmatan Kenderaan Awam
 (PSV).

Samannya agak mahal, sebanyak RM150 untuk kesalahan tidak memakai pakaian yang ditetapkan.

Kalau anda nak tahu, undang-undang berkaitan kasut bertutup untuk pemandu PSV jatuh di bawah Akta Pengangkutan Awam Darat (
Pelesenan dan Kelakuan Pemandu, Konduktor dan Penumpang) pindaan 1991.

Jadi, Kasut Apa Yang Sesuai Untuk Pemanduan Yang Lebih Selamat?

Ini membawa kita ke persoalan utama iaitu ‘berbahayakah memandu dengan kaki ayam?’.

Kembali kepada kenyataan nak ‘rasa’ pedal untuk tekan minyak dengan betul, sebenarnya agak logik jika memandu berkaki ayam merupakan cara yang bagus kerana kaki anda akan terasa lebih peka memandangkan tiada sebarang lapisan tambahan pada tapak kaki anda.

Walau bagaimanapun, kalau dilihat kembali, sebenarnya lebih banyak keburukan daripada kebaikan. Selain daripada rasa sentuhan pada pedal, memandu berkaki ayam ini sebenarnya tiada manfaat langsung.

Sebenarnya, mengapa JPJ mencadangkan untuk tidak berkaki ayam adalah kerana semasa kecemasan, anda nak memastikan kaki anda sentiasa terlindung andai kata ruang kaki pemandu hancur remuk atau jika anda perlu untuk keluar segera selepas kemalangan berlaku. Andai katalah terjadi kemalangan, takkanlah anda nak keluar ke jalan yang penuh dengan serpihan besi dan kaca tajam dengan berkaki ayam, betul tak?

Kalau anda memakai kasut semasa memandu, kaki anda akan dilindungi andai kata jika ruang kaki hancur atau anda perlu keluar daripada kereta. Lagipun, tiada siapa yang ada masa nak meraba-raba mencari dan memakai kasut selepas terjadinya kemalangan.

Lagipun, pedal yang basah disebabkan peluh daripada kaki boleh menyebabkan kaki anda terlepas daripada pedal ataupun terpijak pedal secara tiba-tiba. Ini memang betul boleh menyebabkan kemalangan.

Walau bagaimanapun, harus diingatkan juga yang bukan semua kasut sesuai untuk memandu. Kasut dengan tapak yang tebal dan keras boleh menyukarkan pemandu untuk menekan pedal atau untuk merasai respon pedal.

Kasut yang terbaik untuk memandu sepatutnya mempunyai tapak yang tak terlalu tebal atau terlalu nipis, boleh mencengkam dan cukup fleksibel untuk menekan pedal.

Tapak kasut yang terlalu tebal akan menyebabkan anda tak rasa sentuhan pada pedal, kalau terlalu nipis pula, tapak kaki akan jadi sakit apabila menekan brek kecemasan jika anda terpaksa pijak pedal dengan melulu dan kuat. Kalau tiada cengkaman daripada tapak kasut, kaki anda mungkin boleh terlepas daripada pedal, sama seperti memandu memakai selipar/sandal atau berkaki ayam. Jika tapak terlalu keras pula, sukar untuk anda pangsikan buku lali untuk menekan pedal.

Pakaian Lain Untuk Pemanduan Selamat

Walaupun nampak remeh, ada sebabnya mengapa JPJ menggalakkan pemakaian yang betul semasa memandu.

Sama seperti pemakaian kasut, logik yang sama boleh digunakan bagi pemakaian seluar panjang. Ia akan melindungi betis daripada calar semasa kemalangan.

Di bahagian tengah badan, baju berkolar boleh menghalang
tali pinggang keledar
 daripada menyebabkan lecet pada bahagian leher semasa kemalangan.

Keseluruhannya, anda nak badan anda ditutup tetapi kekal selesa sepanjang pemanduan. Kenapa kena selesa? Ini untuk mengelakkan pergerakan lengan atau kaki anda terhalang andai kata anda terpaksa membetulkan kedudukan kereta anda.

Juga, jeans ketat tanpa regang juga boleh menghalang pergerakan kaki. Seluar boleh regang lebih mudah untuk pergerakan kaki, terutama sekali jika anda terpaksa keluar daripada kereta selepas kemalangan.

Disebabkan itulah, melecet boleh dihalang dengan lapisan pakaian pada kaki dan lengan tetapi pakaian seperti jaket kulit keras sangat tidak sesuai. Ia menghalang pergerakan siku ketika memusingkan stereng. Oleh itu, sesuatu yang ringan dan memudahkan pergerakan badan adalah lebih digalakkan.

Kesedaran sekeliling juga sesuatu yang patut anda ambil kira. Kawasan titik buta pada bahagian sisi anda boleh dikurangkan dengan menoleh sekali sebelum menukar laluan atau membelok. Tambahan lagi, semasa memandu terutamanya, penting untuk anda sedar akan kenderaan atau ruang di bahagian sisi anda. Dengan menoleh, anda boleh tahu apa yang ada di sekeliling anda.

Kerana itu, selendang tebal boleh menghalang pergerakan leher anda untuk menoleh. Ia seolah-olah pendakap leher yang menghalang pergerakan. Kalau anda perlu untuk pakai selendang, pilih yang nipis dan ringan yang tidak menghalang pergerakan leher. Tambahan, ia boleh melindungi kulit di bawah leher andai kata kemalangan terjadi dan tali pinggang keledar menjerut leher anda.

Kesemua undang-undang yang dikuat kuasa ini bukan hanya untuk menjamin keselamatan anda, tetapi juga untuk pengguna jalan raya yang lain juga. Jangan risau, JPJ bukannya nak menyusahkan anda.

Disebabkan itu, kalau nak memandu, sentiasa pilih pakaian yang selesa dan selamat daripada mengutamakan fesyen dan gaya.

Di
CARSOME
, kami mengenakan pemeriksaan 175-titik dan baik pulih secara profesional kepada semua kereta kami untuk memastikan keselamatan dan keselesaan.

Jadi, jika anda sedang mencari kereta yang terjamin selamat dan berkualiti, lawati CARSOME hari ini atau muat turun aplikasi kami di
Google Play Store

atau
Apple App Store
.

*Artikel ini merupakan terjemahan daripada artikel asal yang ditulis oleh Dinesh Appavu.

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Apa Pandangan Rakyat Malaysia Mengenai Kereta Nasional?

By

Haziq Asyraf

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - 23 November 2018. Perodua myvi gt concept at kuala lumpur motorshow.

Sempena sambutan Hari Malaysia yang lalu, WapCar telah menerbitkan satu video temu ramah bersama beberapa rakyat Malaysia secara spontan yang dilakukan oleh
Adrian
 dan
Greg
 untuk mendapatkan pandangan mereka mengenai
kereta nasional
.

Artikel ini bertujuan untuk menjelaskan video ini dengan lebih lanjut.

Bila Sebut Tentang Kereta Nasional, Apa Yang Rakyat Malaysia Fikirkan?

Soalan pertama yang ditanyakan oleh Adrian dan Greg menyentuh mengenai pandangan pertama para peserta mengenai kereta Malaysia.

Jawapan yang mereka berikan semuanya sama, masing-masing menyebut jenama dan model kereta buatan Malaysia seperti
Proton
,
Perodua
, dan juga Proton Saga dan Perodua Myvi. Sebagai rakyat Malaysia, tak sah lah kalau kita tak kenal
jenama dan model kereta buatan Malaysia
 kan?

Selain itu, rata-rata daripada mereka setuju yang harga kereta nasional lebih murah dan hampir semua rakyat malaysia mampu memilikinya. Malah, kualiti kereta nasional kini boleh dikatakan setaraf dengan kereta-kereta import, dan ia jauh lebih baik jika dibandingkan dengan kereta nasional yang dihasilkan pada tahun-tahun awal pengeluarannya.

Namun, ada juga yang menyatakan bahawa kereta nasional masih dipandang rendah walaupun pelbagai penambahbaikan dah dibuat.

Adakah Rakyat Malaysia Mahu Memiliki Kereta Nasional?

Untuk segmen kedua pula, Adrian dan Greg bertanya jika mereka mahu membeli atau memiliki kereta nasional. Menurut jawapan yang diberikan oleh peserta mereka semua mahu membeli kereta jenama Malaysia, lebih-lebih lagi jika mereka tidak mempunyai bajet yang banyak.

Antara sebab-sebabnya adalah terdapat pelbagai pilihan yang boleh dipertimbangkan dengan bajet yang kecil seperti
Perodua Myvi

dan
Proton Saga
 untuk mereka yang cari kereta pertama, serta
Perodua Alza
 dan
Perodua Aruz
 untuk mereka yang dah berkeluarga.

Tambahan pula, dalam video tersebut semuanya bersetuju yang kereta nasional kini lebih moden dan lebih tahan lasak, jadi sebab itulah kita dapat lihat lebih ramai rakyat Malaysia memilih kereta nasional.

Komen Untuk Pengeluar Kereta Nasional

Dalam segmen terakhir pula, para perserta ditanya jika mereka mempunyai sebarang komen yang mahu ditujukan kepada pengeluar kereta nasional. Berikut adalah komen-komen yang disuarakan oleh mereka.

Salah seorang peserta menyatakan yang pengeluar kereta nasional perlu cuba untuk menawarkan kereta pada harga yang lebih rendah, ada yang menggalakkan pengeluar kereta nasional untuk
melestarikan proses pembuatan kereta
 mereka, ada juga yang mencadangkan bahawa mereka perlu cuba menghasilkan kereta
sport!

Yang paling penting, seorang peserta memberi komen bahawa pengeluar kereta nasional perlu menambah baik sistem dalaman kereta mereka dengan menambah sistem Apple CarPlay dan Android Auto agar setanding dengan kereta import.

Satu lagi komen yang menarik perhatian kami menyatakan bahawa pengeluar kereta nasional perlu menghasilkan lebih banyak alat ganti agar kereta yang mengalami kerosakan dapat dibaiki dengan segera tanpa perlu menunggu stok alat ganti yang baharu.

Berdasarkan pendapat spontan yang diperolehi daripada orang awam dalam video tersebut, boleh dikatakan yang rakyat Malaysia bangga dengan kereta nasional dan ramai juga yang akan mempertimbangkan kereta nasional jika mereka mahu membeli kereta.

Kereta nasional mungkin ada sedikit ketidaksempurnaan, tapi anda tak boleh nafikan yang Proton dan Perodua telah berusaha sebaik mungkin untuk memastikan mereka boleh kekal relevan dan mampu bersaing dengan jenama daripada luar negara yang menawarkan kereta yang lebih moden dan canggih.

Lihat sahaja pencapaian mereka menerusi
Perodua Myvi
,
Perodua Ativa
,
Proton X50
, dan
Proton X70
. Model-model ini membuktikan bahawa kereta nasional mempunyai daya saing yang tinggi dan boleh dibandingkan dengan kereta import.

Kalau anda tengah cari kereta terpakai berkualiti untuk dijadikan kereta pertama, kedua, ketiga atau keempat, boleh layari
carsome.my
 atau
muat turun aplikasi CARSOME
 untuk pilih kereta yang anda mahukan.

Kami ada model-model kereta nasional yang popular seperti
Proton Saga
,
Proton Iriz
,
Perodua Myvi
, dan
Perodua Alza
 yang telah dibaik pulih secara profesional untuk memastikan anda boleh dapat kereta pramilik berkualiti dengan keselamatan melebihi taraf, keselesaan sepenuhnya, dan estetik yang telah dibaik pulih. Jadi, apa yang anda tunggu lagi?

Artikel ini ditulis berdasarkan video
‘What Do Malaysians Think Of Local Cars?’
 yang diterbitkan oleh WapCar di Youtube pada 16 September 2022.

Haziq Asyraf
A self-proclaimed foodie and gamer whose passion for food and games has recently extended to cars.