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Ahmad Azwadie Azman

Syarikat pengeluar kereta premium, BMW Group Malaysia hari ini memperkenalkan dua model baharu untuk pasaran Malaysia. Model serba baharu BMW 430i Coupé M Sport dan X7 xDrive40i Pure Excellence dijangka akan mewarnai segmen kereta premium negara tahun 2021 ini. Pengenalan model baharu 430i Coupé M Sport ini merupakan salah satu usaha untuk mempelbagaikan pilihan model BMW dalam pasaran tempatan yang menepati personaliti pelanggan. Selain model ini, BMW Group Malaysia juga turut melancarkan X7 xDrive40i Pure Excellence sebagai tambahan kepada portfolio kenderaan pemasangan tempatan di Malaysia.

Wajah Baharu BMW 430i Coupé M Sport – Era Baharu Reka Bentuk dan Pilihan

Wajah baharu BMW 430i Coupé M Sport ini mengambil inspirasi daripada reka bentuk ikonik BMW lama. Reka bentuk lama ini diterapkan dalam kenderaan BMW kontemporari dengan sentuhan elemen, gaya, reka bentuk baharu yang lebih moden. Menurut Harald Hoelzl, Pengarah Urusan BMW Group Malaysia, pengenalan model baharu ini merupakan
inquisitiveness manifestation
 yang memacu pertumbuhan dan perkembangan terutamanya dalam aspek reka bentuk.

BMW 430i Coupé M Sport menampilkan rekaan
kidney grille
 yang merupakan penghormatan kepada model ikonik BMW 328. Model ini merupakan penafsiran semula ciri BMW 328 dalam bentuk coupé kontemporari yang lebih dinamik dan
sporty
. Selain reka bentuk estetika yang menarik, model ini juga turut mengekalkan dan mengutamakan aspek keselesaan dan dinamik pemanduan yang diharapkan oleh pelanggan dan peminat model BMW.

i. Reka Bentuk BMW 430i Coupé M Sport

BMW 430i Coupé M Sport menampilkan bahagian depan yang rendah dengan rekaan
kidney grille
 menegak yang menyerlahkan karakter model ini. Bahagian sisi BMW Coupé ini juga turut diserlahkan dengan teknik perkadaran dengan bilangan garis minimum yang digabungkan dengan ciri aerodinamik dan elegan
sport
. Dimensi ukuran model ini sedikit besar berbanding model terdahulu (4,768 mm panjang, 1,852 lebar, 1,383 tinggi, jarak roda 2,851 mm).

Dari bahagian sisi, model BMW 2021 ini terlihat lebih panjang dan dinamik dengan
short overhang
 dan pintu Coupé terpanjang yang pernah ditemui dalam mana-mana model BMW. Rim aloi ringan M bersaiz 19 inci dalam
 double-spoke style 797 M Bicolour
 dengan tayar campuran dan tayar
run-flat
, brek M Sport dengan
 brake calliper
 berwarna biru menyerlahkan lagi sisi
sporty
 kereta ini. Bahagian belakang pula diserlahkan dengan
exhaust tailpipe
 dengan kemasan krom berkilat. BMW 430i Coupé serba baharu ditawarkan dengan
M Aerodynamics Package
,
BMW Laserlights
 dengan
High-beam Assistant
, lampu kabus LED dan
BMW Individual High-gloss Shadow Line.

ii. Spesifikasi Enjin, Ciri Standard BMW 430i Coupé M Sport

BMW 430i Coupé M Sport dikuasakan oleh enjin petrol BMW TwinTurbo 4 silinder yang digabungkan dengan pengecaj turbo
twin-scroll
 dengan
Valvetronic, Double VANOS
 dan
 High-Precision Injection
. Enjin ini berkuasa menghasilkan maksimum output 258 kuasa kuda dan 400 Nm tork, mampu memecut dari 0 hingga 100 km/j dalam tempoh 5.8 saat. Kelajuan tertinggi untuk model BMW baharu ini ialah 250 km/j.

Kuasa disalurkan ke semua roda melalui Transmisi
Steptronic Sports
8 kelajuan yang dipertingkatkan – penggunaan bahan api direkodkan 6.6 liter bagi setiap 100 km, pelepasan karbon sebanyak 151 gram bagi setiap kilometer. Pengendalian lincah ini juga turut dibantu oleh sistem kawalan canggih seperti teknologi ARB (
actuator contiguous wheel slip limitation
) yang menjadikan kawalan gelinciran roda lebih baik dan kemas. Malah, model baharu ini juga turut hadir dengan sistem suspensi, brek
M Sport
 dan
Variable Sport Steering
.

Selain itu, BMW 430i Coupé M Sport turut menampilkan ciri standard seperti Kawalan Kestabilan Dinamik (DSC) termasuk Kawalan Cengkaman Dinamik (DTC), Kawalan Brek Selekoh (CBC), Kawalan Brek Dinamik (DBC). Malah, model ini juga turut dilengkapi dengan Sistem Brek Antikunci (ABS) dengan Bantuan Brek.

iii. Bahagian Dalaman BMW 430i Coupé M Sport

Bahagian kokpit BMW 430i Coupé M Sport direka khusus untuk
sporty driver
. Ia menampilkan ciri standard termasuk tempat duduk
sport
 untuk pemandu dan penumpang, stereng
M leather
, pedal
M-specific
, fabrik tempat duduk
Leather Vernasca
,
BMW Individual

headliner Anthracite – interior trim finisher Aluminium Tetragon with highlight trim finisher in Pearl Chrome.
 Tali pinggang keselamatan menerima sentuhan jalur
M-specific
 di kedua-dua tempat duduk hadapan dan belakang. Selain itu, model ini turut dilengkapi dengan:

Konsol tengah tinggi untuk membezakan ruang pemandu dan penumpang hadapan;

Kluster instrumen dan paparan kawalan maklumat dengan akses mudah;

Stereng dengan butang pelbagai fungsi, ruang kompartmen tambahan dengan tempat letak tangan hadapan;

Pelarasan tempat duduk elektrik dengan fungsi memori;

Cermin sisi bahagian pemandu dan cermin pandang belakang dilengkapi dengan fungsi antisilau automatik termasuk fungsi lipatan (
fold-in functionality
);

Pemanduan dalam hujan dibantu sensor hujan, kawalan pengaktifan
wiper
 kereta dan lampu kereta automatik;

Ambien dalaman
–

welcome light carpet
 dan lampu ambien dengan 11 reka bentuk pencahayaan pratakrif;

Penyaman udara automatik dengan 3 zon kawalan;

BMW Live Cockpit Professional
 dengan paparan instrumen digital penuh 12.3 inci termasuk
BMW Navigation System Professional
 dengan paparan sentuh sensitif 10.25 inci;

16 pembesar suara
Harman Kardon Surround Sound System
 termasuk
Bluetooth
, peranti USB dengan pengecasan tanpa wayar.

iv. Sistem Bantuan Pemanduan BMW 430i Coupé M Sport

Selain
Speed Limit Assist, Cross-traffic Warning, Rear Collision Prevention
 dan
Approach Control Warning
, BMW 430i Coupé M Sport turut dilengkapi dengan
Driving Assistant Package.

Driving Assistant Package
terdiri daripada
Lane Departure Warning, Lane Change Warning
 dan
Front Collision Warning with Brake Intervention
. Malah, model ini turut menampilkan fungsi
Parking Assistant, Reversing Assistant
 dengan kamera pandang belakang. BMW 430i Coupé M Sport boleh didapati dalam warna empat pilihan warna:

Arctic Race Blue Metallic;

Portimao Blue;

Alpine White;

Black Sapphire.

Fabrik tempat duduk
Leather Vernasca
(dengan kemasan jahitan berwarna hitam) tersedia dalam pilihan warna
Black, Tacora Red
 atau
Cognac
.

Model Baharu BMW X7 xDrive40i Pure Excellence Versi Pemasangan Tempatan untuk Tahun 2021

Pengenalan model baharu BMW X7 xDrive40i merupakan bukti sokongan dan komitmen berterusan BMW terhadap landskap automotif tempatan. Selain X7 xDrive40i, BMW telah melancarkan beberapa model kenderaan pemasangan tempatan berprofil tinggi tahun lalu seperti BMW 218i Gran Coupé, BMW 330e M Sport dan BMW M340i xDrive. Langkah untuk melokalisasikan pemasangan rangkaian model terbesar BMW X memperlihatkan keyakinan jangka panjang terhadap potensi Malaysia sebagai hab serantau segmen automotif kereta mewah. BMW X7 xDrive40i Pure Excellence serba baharu ini menawarkan pengalaman pemanduan dan ruang dalaman yang mewah, canggih, selesa selari dengan identiti BMW X.

i. Reka Bentuk X7 xDrive40i

Model ini masih mengekalkan rekaannya yang berani dan ikonik. Bahagian depan model ini dilengkapi dengan
kidney grille
 yang semestinya menjadi fokus utama semasa di  jalan raya. BMW X7 xDrive40i Pure Excellence dilengkapi dengan lampu depan
BMW Laserlight
 yang boleh menerangi sehingga 600 meter di hadapan, lampu kabus LED dan
highbeam assistant
. Di bahagian sisi pula,
near-vertical shoulder line
 memberikan impak panjang secara visual – dilengkapi dengan tingkap besar dan panjang, garis atap dinamik untuk efek ruang dalaman yang luas. Malah, ia turut diserlahkan dengan rim aloi ringan bersaiz 21 inci dalam
Y-spoke style 753 Bicolour
 dengan tayar
run-flat
. Varian ini juga turut dilengkapi dengan
tailgate
 elektrik sepenuhnya dengan ciri
Comfort Access
, dua
 tailpipes
 besar, bersegi empat di sebelah kiri dan kanan.

ii. Spesifikasi Enjin, Ciri Standard X7 xDrive40i

BMW X7 xDrive40i Pure Excellence serba baharu mengekalkan enjin petrol
in-line
 enam silinder. Enjin ini mampu mencapai kuasa maksimum 250kW atay 340 kuasa kuda dan tork maksimum 450Nm. Penggunaan bahan api direkodkan 9.5l/100km dengan pelepasan karbon sebanyak 218g/km. Kuasa disalurkan ke semua empat roda melalui Transmisi
Steptronic Sports
8 kelajuan. Sistem pacuan empat roda pintar SAV (
sport activity vehicles
) mewah ini memaksimumkan cengkaman dan kestabilan pengendalian. Sama seperti varian import, varian pemasangan tempatan juga turut menawarkan
Executive Drive Pro
 dengan
Active Roll Stabilisation
. Malah, keselesaan pemanduan juga turut dipertingkatkan dengan sistem kawalan
Dynamic Damper Control
 yang memproses data daripada sistem navigasi dan kamera hadapan.

iii. Bahagian Dalaman X7 xDrive40i

Elemen mewah bahagian dalaman model ini diserlahkan dengan elemen
handmade diamond-cut trim
 dan pelbagai peralatan standard termasuk stereng balutan
 sport leather
dan tempat duduk dengan kawalan elektrik. Selain itu pengudaraan tempat duduk hadapan aktif, model ini turut dilengkapi dengan:

BMW Live Cockpit Professional
 dengan Sistem Operasi BMW 7.0 – gabungan kluster instrument 12.3 inci digital sepenuhnya boleh konfigurasi pengguna;

Paparan kawalan tengah dengan fungsi skrin sentuh;

Kawalan suara
BMW Intelligent Personal Assistant
 and
BMW Gesture Control;

Welcome light carpet
, penyaman udara dengan 5 zon kawalan;

Harman Kardon Surround Sound System
 dengan 16 pembesar suara;

Bidai tingkap elektrik untuk cermin tingkap sisi;

Rear Entertainment Professional System
dan
Panorama Roof Sky Lounge;

Fungsi pintu tutup perlahan atau
soft-close function for doors;

Ruang kompartmen bagasi versatil 325 liter – ruang boleh dibesarkan sehingga 2,120 liter jika penyandar dilipat.

iv. Sistem Bantuan Pemanduan X7 xDrive40i

BMW X7 xDrive40i Pure Excellence dilengkapi dengan teknologi
BMW Personal CoPilot
 termasuk
Parking Assistant Plus
 dengan pengendalian masuk atau keluar ruang tempat letak kereta secara automatik. Selain itu, ia turut dilengkapi dengan
Reversing Assistant
 untuk membantu memudahkan pengendalian semasa di ruang tempat letak kereta yang sempit. Selain itu, ia turut dilengkapi dengan
Driving Assistant
 pelbagai fungsi komprehensif yang disesuaikan untuk memberi ketenangan fikiran sepanjang perjalanan. Ia merangkumi
Lane Departure Warning, Lane Change Warning
 dan
Front Collision Warning with Brake Intervention.

Selain itu, model ini juga turut menampilkan
Active Cruise Control
 dengan fungsi
Stop & Go
 dan
Integral Active Steering
. Ciri inovatif lain termasuklah
BMW Digital Key
, fungsi pengecasan tanpa wayar dan penyepaduan telefon pintar yang tersedia sebagai standard untuk varian pemasangan tempatan. Varian ini ditawarkan dalam lima pilihan warna dengan kombinasi warna dalaman terpilih. BMW X7 xDrive40i Pure Excellence boleh didapati dalam pilihan warna berikut:

Black Sapphire dan Sophisto Grey, tampil dengan fabrik tempat duduk
Leather Vernasca Cognac
 dengan
Black design perforations;

Phytonic Blue and Manhattan Metallic, tampil dengan fabrik tempat duduk
Leather Vernasca, design perforations
serba hitam;

Mineral White, tampil dengan fabrik tempat duduk
Leather Vernasca
warna Coffee,
Black

design perforations.

Tempahan Bermula 26 Februari 2021

Bagi pelanggan yang berminat untuk memiliki BMW 430i Coupé M Sport atau BMW X7 xDrive40i Pure Excellence, anda boleh melakukan tempahan bermula 26 Februari ini di
 BMW Shop Online
. Malah, pelanggan yang berminat untuk memiliki mana-mana varian ini juga berpeluang menikmati pengalaman pemilikan premium lengkap
.

Premium Ownership Experience
 ini merangkumi:

Waranti Perbatuan Tanpa Had selama 5 Tahun dengan Program Servis Berjadual Percuma

BMW Roadside Assistance
 dan
Accident Hotline

Aplikasi Telefon Pintar
BMW Group Loyalty+
 (Kad Keistimewaan BMW)

Perkhidmatan BMW Secara
Online

Selain itu, jika anda berminat untuk mendapatkan mana-mana

model BMW terpakai
, anda boleh layari laman web Carsome untuk info lanjut.
Carsome
 merupakan
platform jual beli kereta terpakai
 yang menawarkan tawaran harga terbaik dengan cara yang mudah dan pantas.

Ahmad Azwadie Azman


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BMW premiere’s a new short film – “The Small Escape”

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Following up from BMW’s series of short films, the brand is back with another one that tells the story of freedom, ingenuity and engineering skill.

Thousands of exhibits in the Berlin Wall Museum on Friedrichstrasse, Berlin, commemorate the history of the once divided city, the tightly controlled border between East and West Germany and the people who sought their way to freedom. On the upper floor near the window that overlooks Checkpoint Charlie, a BMW Isetta was once used as an escape car.

Klaus-Günter Jacobi (age 79) regularly accompanies visitors through the museum as a tourist guide, but not many know that it was his idea to hide a person inside the tiny bubble car and to cross the border with the unnoticed passenger. This is how his best friend Manfred Koster managed to escape from East to West Berlin, and how similarly converted Isetta’s also helped nine others escape the German Democratic Republic.

While it seems impossible to hide a person inside a BMW Isetta, car mechanic Jacobi cut an opening into the trim behind the seat bench, shifted the shelf upwards and removed the spare wheel, heating and air filter, he also exchanged the 13-litre fuel tank for a 2-litre canister to make space for a hidden passenger.

Behind The Scenes

“The Small Escape” was produced by director Alex Feil, camera man Khaled Mohtaseb and set designer Erwin Prieb. The props, costumes, vehicles and street sets were created in Budapest as a backdrop for 1960s Berlin. A checkpoint complete with wall and border strip was recreated resulting in an oppressive atmosphere which continues to grow throughout the course of the film. “Since their invention, automobiles have brought freedom and self-determination to humankind. Cars bring people together. This is something one should always also keep in mind in the current debate. The movie emphasises this. The moving escape story with the BMW Isetta can also be seen as a symbol of the invaluable value cars and individual mobility can have. It’s all about freedom, independence and dreams. Our movie recognises the drive and courage of the people who made this successful escape possible”, Jens Thiemer, Head of BMW Brand Management said.

You can now get the
locally-assembled G20 BMW 330i M Sport
!

Sell your car to Carsome when you’re ready for that shiny new BMW in your driveway!

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Wise or Foolish? Should You Buy a Used BMW 3 Series (F30) For the Price of a New Honda Civic?

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Wise or Foolish? Should You Buy a Used BMW 3 Series (F30)...

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Devan S

The
6
th
 generation BMW 3 series (F30)
 was launched in 2012 in Malaysia and was
facelifted
 in 2015, also known as
LCI
 or
Life Cycle Impulse
. The
F30 BMW 3 series
 was sold here for seven years before it was replaced by its successor, the
G20

BMW 3 series
.
The
pre-facelift F30

BMW 3 series
 was available in four petrol variants –
316i
,
320i
,
328i
,
 and the range-topping
335i
 but the latter only sold for a very short while. There was also a diesel option –
320d
. On the other hand, the
 F30 BMW 3 series LCI
was also available in four petrol variants but the
316i
 was replaced by the
318i
 while the
328i
 was replaced by the
330i
.

In less than a year, a PHEV or Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle
BMW 330e
 was released, which was the first in a BMW 3 series.

A 2017 BMW 3 30E M SPORT 2.0 Automatic listing on Carsome

In this article, we will be
focusing
 on the
F30

BMW 3 series

LCI
as it adds a lot
more features
 and
improvements
 over the
pre-facelift
model.

All models came with different BMW trim Packages, namely the
BMW

318i
Luxury Line
,
BMW

320i
Sport Line
,
BMW

320i
M Sport
,
BMW

330i
M Sport
,
BMW

320d
M Sport
,
BMW

330e
iPerformance Sport
 (
also known as
Sport Line)
and
 BMW

330e
M Sport
.

The
BMW

Luxury line
 is an executive car aimed at buyers looking for the highest level of comfort available, the
BMW

Sport Line
 is an executive car aimed at buyers looking for a sportier looking car without sacrificing comfort and finally the
BMW

M Sport
 is an executive car with “aggressive” in mind in all respect. Do note however, the
BMW 330e M Sport
 does not get the
Adaptive M Suspension
, which allows you to choose freely between comfortable or sporty driving styles.

The most
notable features
 at the time are as follow:

New Petrol Engine(s)

Improved BMW ConnectedDrive – includes Intelligent Emergency Call, Concierge Services and Remote Services

Brief Recap on Prices

BMW 318i

Luxury Line:
 RM208,800

BMW 320i

Sport Line:
 RM238,800

BMW 330e

iPerformance Sport:
 RM248,800

BMW 330e

M Sport:
 RM258,800

BMW 320i

M Sport:
 RM258,800

BMW 320d

M Sport:
 RM268,800

BMW 330i

M Sport:
 RM308,800

Quick Run-down on BMW 3 Series (F30) Specs

The exterior of the
F30

BMW 3 series

LCI
came with
redesigned headlights
,
redesigned

rear

lights
,
reshaped exterior
,
and
different rims
. The interior was also slightly changed to
improve storage space
 in the center console (the middle compartment where the handbrake is). Moreover, it came with
electric seats (memory function for the driver only)
,
cruise control with braking function
(the car automatically maintains a specified distance with the car in front and slows down the car when needed) and
brake energy regeneration
(when you brake, heat is produced, also known as kinetic energy, which charges the car’s battery) as standard.

A 2019 BMW 3 30E M SPORT 2.0 Automatic on Carsome

Entertainment and communication wise you get an
AUX-IN connection
,
Bluetooth connectivity
,
USB ports, on-board computer with Check Control
,
BMW ConnectedDrive
 and a
 6.5-inch media unit
with
 6 speakers
while only the
BMW 330e Sport Line
and the
M Sport

trim
gets an
8.8-inch media unit
with nine
speakers
.

The
on-board computer with Check Control
 basically monitors vehicle functions and alerts you to any malfunctions in the systems monitored such as when your tire air pressure is low. Furthermore, the
BMW ConnectedDrive
provides a few functions such as
Intelligent Emergency Call
 (it automatically contacts the BMW call center during an accident to activate the chain of rescue as quickly as possible),
Concierge services
(you can connect with BMW Call Center, who will become your “personal assistant” to find the nearest destination of your choice instead of using your smartphone) and
Remote services
 (which allows you to connect to your vehicle using your smartphone and control the functions of your car).

Interior features of a 2017 BMW 3 30E M SPORT 2.0 Automatic on Carsome

The biggest change in the
F30

BMW 3 series

LCI
was the new 2.0-liter turbocharged engine (Codenamed
B48
) found in the
BMW 320i
,
BMW 330i
 and
BMW 330e
 while the
BMW 318i
 gets the new 1.5-liter turbocharged engine (Codenamed
B38
). All models are paired to a
ZF eight-speed transmission
 and power is delivered through the rear wheels only (this means that the rear wheels move the entire car).

Here’s a summary of the power output for all models:

Model

Power

BMW 318i

136 HP, 220 Nm

BMW 320i

180 HP, 290 Nm

BMW 320d

190 HP, 400 Nm

BMW 330i

252 HP, 350 Nm

BMW 330e

252 HP, 420Nm

Recap of BMW 3 Series Used Car Prices

Below are examples of some of the
BMW 3 series (F30)

available on Carsome:

YEAR

MODEL

MILEAGE (
~)

PRICE (
~)

2016

BMW 330e Sport Line

82,530 KM

RM103,500

2016

BMW 320i Sport Line

81,043 KM

RM119,900

2017

BMW 330e Sport Line

78,975 KM

RM121,500

2017

BMW 330e M Sport

61,815 KM

RM135,400

2018

BMW 330e M Sport

65,942 KM

RM158,900

2019

BMW 318i Sport Line

39,973 KM

RM146,900

A Fair Price to Pay

From our website
, the price for a used
F30

BMW 3 series

LCI
 ranges from
RM103,000
 to
RM159,000
 depending on the year, the model, the trim, the condition, and the mileage of the car. The term
“fair price to pay”
 is purely a subjective opinion but we have chosen three models based on our expertise that are considered “fair”.

For what is considered the best of both worlds (
M Sport
 without the
Adaptive M Suspension
 as the replacement costs are higher), you can get a
2017 BMW 330e M Sport
for
RM135,400
 with a mileage of 61,815 kilometers. With a 10 percent down payment, the estimated monthly installment is
RM1,484 per month
.

Alternatively, if that is out of your price range then we recommend the
2016 BMW 330e Sport Line
 for
RM103,500
 with a mileage of 82,530 KM. With the similar loan calculations, you’re looking to pay an estimated sum of
RM1,134 per month
.

Nevertheless, if you are looking for the highest level of comfort available then we recommend the
2016 BMW 320i Sport Line
 for
RM119,900
with a mileage of 81,043 KM. With a 10 percent down payment, the estimated monthly installment is
RM1,314 per month
.

Which BMW 3 Series Model to Buy?

We recommend the
BMW 330e Sport Line
or
BMW 330e M Sport
 as it gets the upgraded
8.8-inch media unit
with nine
speakers
, the equivalent performance of the
BMW 330i
 on paper and better petrol consumption as it is a Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle.

Do note that the
BMW 330i
 is quite rare and therefore the prices average higher than a
BMW 330e
 (around
RM160,000
). This significant price difference does not come close to the replacement costs of the battery pack on the
BMW 330e
.

Pros & Cons of a BMW 3 Series (F30)

PROS

CONS

Great handling
✔

Mediocre rear legroom

Comfortable
✔

Boring interior

More reliable engine (B48)
✔

Exhaust pipes are not split, not even on the M Sport trim

Smoother engine (B48)
✔

Intuitive media unit (BMW iDrive system)
✔

Timeless design
✔

What Are the Common Problems?

Common Problems

Replacement Costs (
~)

Wheel speed sensor Failure

RM300

Steering rack rattle

RM10,000
(replacement at dealer),

RM1,300
(refurbish)

Oil leaks
(Pre-facelift N20 engine)

RM1,500

Timing Chain failure
(Pre-facelift N20 engine)

Up to
RM10,000
(replacement at dealer)

Brittle coolant hose

RM200

Sticky inner door handles

RM250
per handle

Cracking interior buttons

RM350
 per set

How Much to Maintain?

Road Tax

RM 90
(1.5-liter)

RM379
(2.0-liter)

Tires/pc (
~)

RM380 – RM640

Minor service (Engine oil and oil filter) [
~]

RM536

Major service (with spark plugs, various filters, etc.) [
~]

RM1,300

Front brake pads (
~)

RM770

Rear brake pads (
~)

RM642

Money Does Buy Happiness

The
BMW 3 series
 has always been preferred by many car enthusiasts because it has always been in
BMW
’s DNA to produce
“The Ultimate Driving Machine”
 for
“Sheer Driving Pleasure”
.
 The
F30 BMW 3 series
 was and still is relevant even after 10 years since it was launched. With the price depreciation, you can’t go wrong with the
6
th
 generation BMW 3 series
 as it is a well-balanced car aimed at buyers who seek sporty driving without sacrificing comfort.

So, if you are browsing for a quality pre-owned BMW, you can check out Carsome Certified BMWs inventory
 here
.

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.


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BMW X1 sDrive20i M Sport: Harga dan Spesifikasi

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Ahmad Azwadie Azman

BMW Group Malaysia

telah memperkenalkan varian model kenderaan pemasangan tempatan (CKD), BMW X1 sDrive20i M Sport baharu dalam pasaran Malaysia. Model kenderaan utiliti sukan (SUV) ini ditawarkan pada harga atas jalan tanpa insurans bermula RM233,800. Varian baharu ini didatangkan dengan tawaran waranti tanpa had perbatuan selama lima tahun, program servis berjadual percuma dan program waranti tayar BMW.

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Spesifikasi Enjin

BMW X1 sDrive20i M Sport ini dikuasakan oleh enjin petrol empat silinder 2.0 liter. Enjin ini digandingkan dengan transmisi dwiklac tujuh (7) kelajuan dengan Steptronic (
7-speed Steptronic dual clutch
). Ia berupaya menghasilkan 192 kuasa kuda (hp) pada 5,000 – 6,000 rpm dan tork maksimum 280 Nm pada 1,350 – 4,600 rpm. Selain itu, ia juga mampu mencapai kelajuan tertinggi mencecah 224 kilometer sejam (km/j) dan mampu memecut daripada 0-100 km/j dalam masa 7.6 saat. Prestasi yang mengujakan model SUV terbaharu segmen C ini semestinya akan memberikan suatu pengalaman pemanduan yang lebih optimum dengan penggunaan bahan api sekitar 6.5 liter bagi setiap 100 km.

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Bahagian Luaran

Bahagian luaran model BMW X1 baharu ini diserlahkan dengan gril
kidney
 trapezoid yang lebih besar. Ia dikemaskan lagi dengan kemasan krom disekelilingnya yang bercantum di tengah-tengah dan diapit pula dengan lampu LED yang direka semula dengan lampu pencahayaan siang
“corona ring”
 heksagon untuk menyerlahkan lagi reka bentuk model ini. Lampu belakang pula tampil lebih elegan dengan LED penuh dan grafik dalaman baharu.

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Model ini juga tampil lebih agresif dan garang dengan reka bentuk bampar hadapan dengan kemasan hitam berkilat dan lampu kabus LED. Model baharu BMW X1 sDrive20i M Sport baharu ini ditawarkan dalam empat pilihan warna iaitu:

Misano Blue

Black Sapphire

Alpine White

Mineral Grey

Selain itu, ia turut dipadankan dengan upholsteri premium
“Black Leather Dakota”
, ekzos berkembar, rim aloi dwitona Style 570 M bersaiz 18 inci dan suspensi
M Sport
 (
M Sport Suspension
).

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Bahagian Dalaman

Bahagian dalaman kabin model ini tidak mengalami banyak perubahan berbanding model sebelum ini. Model BMW X1 ini tampil lebih menawan dengan kemasan trim dalam warna aluminum dan krom mutiara. Selain itu, ia turut dilengkapi dengan paparan skrin sentuh 8.8 inci dengan sistem navigasi di bahagian tengah papan pemuka. Selain itu, ia turut dilengkapi kawalan suara dan
 iDrive Controller
, entri tanpa kunci dan sistem Operasi iDrive 6 generasi sebelumnya.

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Ciri Standard

Ciri standard yang ditampilkan untuk
model BMW
 X1
 ini ialah kawalan iklim automatik dwizon, kawalan pengendalian, sistem peredupan cermin automatik, Bantuan Parkir, enam pembesar suara dan kamera undur untuk keselesaan dan keselamatan sepanjang pemanduan. Namun begitu, sistem bantuan pemanduan yang ditampilkan dalam model-model sebelum ini tidak disediakan untuk model ini.

Model X1 sDrive20i M Sport ini dijangka memberi saingan yang hebat terutamanya bagi model-model jenama lain dalam kelas yang sama seperti Mercedes Benz GLA-Class 200 Style, Audi Q2 Sport 1.4 TFSI, Renault Koleos 2019 Signature, Toyota Fortuner 2.4 VRZ AT 4×4 dan Toyota Harrier 2.0T Premium. Selain itu, jika anda berminat untuk mendapatkan mana-mana
model BMW terpakai
, anda boleh layari laman web CARSOME untuk info lanjut.
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BMW X2 sDrive20i M Sport review – Boldly Standing Out

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Just over 10 years ago, when BMW launched the first ever X6, the world was introduced to a new type of SUV. Marketed as a Sports Activity Coupe, BMW wanted to showcase the on-road capabilities on top of the off-road nature that are the highlights for vehicles of these type. By doing so, BMW pioneered the coupe-styled SAC, and today we have to thank them for starting a trend that’s being adopted by car companies everywhere.

A decade today, BMW’s X series of vehicles now stand at seven models. Nomenclature for the brand now categorises odd numbered vehicles as the core range, and the even numbers reserved for the sportier and sleeker coupe bodystyle.

Styling

For the first ever BMW X2, the brand wanted to inject some individuality and character that appeals to the young and active. With a mix of heritage and the need to have a vehicle that stands out, the X2 is styled quite differently.

The design highlights at the front showcases the identifying BMW kidney grille. Instead of just furnishing it with the standard grille, designers took to inverting the traditional grille, effectively showcasing a trapezoidal shape that’s wider at the base. The resulting look gives the X2 a broader face and sportier appearance.

A look at the X2’s side profile and this SAV stands apart from even BMW’s own X4 and X6. From the coupe roofline and the BMW swage line that tapers the body sharply towards the glasshouse, the athletic shoulders is met with the beltline that rises towards the rear lamps.

Injecting Heritage

Here at the C-pillars, the hallmark Hofmeister kink is joined with, for the first time, a BMW roundel on an X model. The roundel heralds back to classic coupes like the 2000 CS and 3.0 CSL from the 1960s. The form with function continues to the rear, where the spoiler with side-mounted aero edges is one of the contributing factors to the X2’s coefficient drag figure or 0.28 cd. The lighting signature for the rear is a hybrid of the T-shape in the X models and L in the coupes.

Interior

While the exterior styling is very bold and daring, the interior goes back to the straightforwardness of BMW’s practicality. X1 owners will feel right at home as the dashboard is almost identical to the X2’s. It does feel a little dated as it adopts the previous generation look and feel, but we still do enjoy the legibility and ease of use of the layout. The trim here is the Aluminium Hexagon anthracite paired with black leather Dakota upholstery with sport seats for the driver and front passenger.

The M Sport steering wheel, 8.8-inch touchscreen Professional and ambient lighting rounds off the standard equipment list.

Variant

The X2 we’ve reviewed here is fully imported and BMW’s sole variant sDrive20i M Sport in Misano Blue. Underneath is the brand’s 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbocharged unit that outputs 192 hp and 280 Nm of torque from 1,350 to 4,600 rpm. Mated to a 7-speed dual clutch transmission, power goes to the front wheels. Century sprint from a standstill is achieved in 7.7-seconds while combined fuel consumption is rated at 5.9-litres per 100 km. The M Sport pack also includes a passive suspension that lowers the height of 10 mm over the standard non-M Sport version.

Comfort and Practicality

Those who are looking at a more commanding seating position as is expected with X models might be a little disappointed as the X2 only sits slightly higher. In terms of spaciousness, there’s plenty of headroom for the driver and front passenger, but for rear passengers over six-feet tall, it might get less airy. Nonetheless, legroom is adequate.

Boot space is 470-litres with all seats up, and 1,355-litres with them down. Backrests are a good 40:20:40 split folding.

Safety

There’s airbags for the driver and front passenger, head and side, as well as front to rear curtain systems, ABD, DSC, DTC, Dynamic Brake Control, Electronic Differential Lock Control, and Performance control.

Driving Experience

Those worried that the BMW handling is different with its new front-wheel drive cars need not fret as turn in is just as sharp. There is a little more weight to the steering than what we’re used to, but this adds on to the sporty appeal and gets better with speed. Agility is good thanks to the 10% firmer suspension than the X1 but might prove to be uncomfortable over long drives with really cratered roads as it will be felt through the cabin. Just be sure to avoid potholes with this one. That being said, there’s little noise from the outside as the cabin is well insulated.

The 192 hp is more than enough for most as it picks up speed well, and with the paddle shifters, gear changes are quick and precise. The Heads-up display does its job well and we haven’t had any issues with the drive or how it performed. Cruise control with braking is also included.

Verdict

Is the X2 for you? It depends. If you are looking for a small coupe styled BMW X car that stands out from the others, drives more like a hot hatch, but with a little less power, the X2 could suit you rather nicely. However, at its current price of RM 328,800, those looking to get this would be spoilt for choice as the price sits nicely in the range of the brand’s other offerings like the all-new 330i, 520i Luxury, 530e Sport, X3 and even is a whole RM 108,000 more than the X1.

But if you are really into the styling and want more power, as of publication, you can opt for the more potent X2 M35i with 306 hp and 450 Nm of torque which now can be ordered at RM 398,800. What would you do?

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BMW’s 530e Delivers A Great PHEV Experience That Balances Tech and Driving Performance

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When it comes to PHEVs locally, the BMW Group in Malaysia is leading the plug-in hybrid line-up and is doing its best to keep it there. Out of 10 PHEV models currently available for sale in the country, BMW Malaysia has seven including the Mini Countryman PHEV. Year-to-date, the Group has delivered close to 10,000 of its iPerformance vehicles, with the lion share of 56 per cent accounting for iPerformance vehicles alone. While this doesn’t seem like it’s a large number, globally the brand sold a total 63,197 cars, with Malaysia representing the top three markets for BMW plug-in hybrid deliveries. Yes, you read that right.

At the heart of its current line-up, BMW’s 530e is an important car for the Munich based brand. It is the latest passenger PHEV from them (apart from the new i8 coupé and roadster sports cars), that slots right in the middle of their PHEV offerings. We recently test drove the 530e and this is what we experienced.

Its Styling is More of an Improvement of The Last

In the eyes of many people we’ve heard from, the current generation G30 5-Series “looks like the previous F10”. We somewhat agree with this. The G30 very much retains the F10 lines, however it is significantly leaner and sleeker in shape, one that achieves a drag coefficient figure of 0.22 cd. To get to this figure, BMW stuck their car into a wind tunnel and improved the numbers by 10 per cent compared to the F10. How good is 0.22 cd you say? Well BMW’s very own sleek i8 coupé sports car drag is recorded at 0.26 cd.

It Is Green. Greener Than You Think.

Generally, a car’s green figures are seen in its fuel consumption and carbon dioxide emissions, which usually translates to how efficient the vehicle is able to consume petrol in its cleanest state. Here BMW’s 530e is rated at 2.0-litres per 100 km and CO2 emissions at 46 grams per km, which is admirably very green. Until you take into consideration everything else.

Upon further reading, we found out that the 530e has been recognised via ISO Certification by the TÜV Rheinland inspection authorities. This independent certification in accordance with the ISO 14040 and ISO 14044 standards showed that the global warning potential of the 530e is 15 per cent lower than the 530i. Furthermore, if only renewable generated power is used to charge the battery, the impact reduces to as much as 47 per cent. To explain further, the “global warming potential” is calculated in the form of CO2 equivalents and it takes into account the environmental impact of the entire lifecycle of the vehicle, from the extraction of raw materials and the manufacturing process as a whole to the usage phase and recycling.

iDrive is Still One of The Leading Infotainment Systems Out There

The 530e features the latest-generation iDrive with the live tile layout through the 10.25-inch display. Tile positions here are configurable and has access to main vehicle systems including navigation. However, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto doesn’t come standard, but is an optional software add-on.

The reason why we feel that iDrive shines is through the intuitive system, speed and input methods. Alongside Mercedes’ Comand and Audi’s MMI, iDrive input method’s include the traditional click wheel, touch sensitive pad, physical shortcut buttons accompanying the click wheel as well as the touch screen. While there are similar combinations on both Comand and MMI, placements vary on the manufacturers.

It’s very much an improved PHEV

While the local 330e and X5 xDrive 40e is based on the last generation vehicles, the 530e is riding on the current seventh generation G30 5-Series. In terms of use, everything here is relatively a new experience. Most significant differences include the instrument cluster display and the way eDrive works.

Unlike the early iPerformance vehicles mentioned above, eDrive on the 530e has been upgraded to best suit its electric-fuel economy nature. By default, all driving modes whether it is Eco Pro or Sport charges the battery upon throttle lift off. This extends to the petrol engine as well. When in Sport mode with the combustion engine running, start-stop takes any possible opportunity to cut the engine off when the car is stationary. The one way we realised would stop this, is to engage the transmission into manual mode. But the main highlight here is the addition of Battery Control, where the driver can now set a battery save target up to 100 per cent to use later in the journey.

What we think improves the experience better

One of the most important additions that’s omitted in the 530e’s locally is the Head-Up Display. While we understand that it is due to BMW Malaysia’s positioning of iPerformance vehicles being the entry or sole variants for specific models, the lack of it in the 5 Series is quite significant; making it the only main model in the brand’s current line-up without it.

Something else within the Intelligent Safety section bothered us. By default and active, Blind Spot Detection provides visual alerts through the wing mirrors and vibrations through the steering wheel should the driver move too closely. Although we wanted to disable the steering wheel vibrations through the individual setting, the system actually deactivates Blind Spot Detection entirely (visual and vibrations). While this is great for those who prefer it completely on or off, there should be an option to work the alerts independently.

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BMW’s Concept 8 Series Is Now In KL

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BMW’s Concept 8 Series Is Now In KL

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    Yesterday evening, BMW Malaysia presented the BMW Luxury Excellence Pavilion in Malaysia, one that unveils a new brand presence and fascination for its luxury segment vehicles for the first time locally.

    Located outside Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur, the Pavilion will be there until 7
th
 March 2018 and will be open to those who previously registered their interest online. Visitors to the Pavilion will be able to view the Concept 8 Series along the full range of BMW Malaysia's local PHEV cars including the 330e, 530e, 740Le, X5 xDrive40e and i8.

    At the event, the brand also took the opportunity to reveal the BMW Concept 8 Series for the very first time in South-East Asia (one of three new vehicles selected for the world tour including the Concept X7 and Z4).

    The world tour of the Pavilion first premiered in Berlin, before it headed to St. Petersburg, Sardinia, Toronto and now in Kuala Lumpur

    The Concept 8 Series is a taste of an upcoming BMW model, one that will be the new generation of a coupe that will see an official rebirth later this year.

    Clean lines with more forms provide the Concept 8 Series with a new design language – lower and wider kidney grilles, slim laser headlights and large side air intakes in the front apron intensify the car’s wide, sporting stance.

    Like the new Concept 8 Series, the original first generation E31 8 Series will celebrate its 29
th
 anniversary in September and at the time, represented a demonstration of the Munich-based carmaker’s development expertise that revealed a cutting-edge new design line and technological details. The E31 was the first road car with a V12 engine mated to a six-speed manual transmission, drive-by-wire throttle and one of the brand’s first multi-link rear suspension.

    What do you think? Share with us your thoughts in the comments!

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Step by Step: How to Book a Test Drive at CARSOME

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Buying a CARSOME Certified car has many advantages. Firstly, you get to enjoy a hassle-free process as we handle everything for you. Additionally, all
CARSOME Certified
 cars have passed a 175-point inspection and are refurbished at the CARSOME Certified Lab to ensure high standards in the comfort, safety, and look of the cars.

All our cars are also sold at a fixed price without hidden fees, meaning the price you see on the website is what you have to pay. You will also receive a free one-year warranty and a five-day money-back guarantee in case you change your mind.

Despite the excellent quality of our CARSOME Certified cars, we still encourage you to test drive a car before you buy it. This gives you the chance to inspect the car up close and get to know it better. It’s also a good time to go through the car’s inspection report with our CARSOME Consultants and get your questions answered.

To give you a worry-free experience when buying a car from CARSOME, we provide an easy way to book a test drive online. Here are the steps.

How to Book a Test Drive at a CARSOME Experience Center Near You

Step 1: Find Your Dream Car

With a large selection of both local and international car brands at
CARSOME
, we’re sure you’ll be able to find a car that ticks all your boxes. You can find a wide range of cars to test drive, be it a
Honda
,
Toyota
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Mazda
. While browsing on CARSOME, the cars’ price, mileage, and model year are clearly displayed. You can even filter according to brand, budget, location, and more.

All our car listings come with a complete inspection report, close-up interior and exterior photos, and a 360-degree view of the car. That means you’ll be able to inspect the condition of the car in detail before you even drop by for your test drive.

Step 2: Schedule a Free Test Drive at Your Preferred Carsome Experience Center

Once you’ve picked a car, click on “
Get Started
”. Here you are given three options but since you are trying to book a test drive, click on “
Schedule a Free Test Drive
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You’ll then be shown the location of the CARSOME Experience Center where the car is located. You can proceed if it’s near enough to you, or you can book a home test drive at your location, though this is only applicable if you live within a 35km radius of the Experience Center. Once you have selected, click “
Next Step
”.

Step 3: Select Your Preferred Date & Time

Next, you can select your preferred date and time for your test drive appointment. You can book your appointment as early as seven days prior with four time slots available daily. Just pick the most convenient time for you.

If you see any option that is grayed out, it means that particular test drive slot is not available for booking, and you need to select a different slot. Once you’re satisfied with your chosen appointment slot, simply click on “
Confirm Your Booking
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Step 4: Attend Your Test Drive Session

Congratulations, your booking has been confirmed! All your appointment details including the car model, location, date, and time will be displayed on the booking confirmation page.

After you’ve confirmed your booking, our CARSOME Consultant will contact you to confirm the details of your appointment and help you with any questions you have. Now all that’s left to do is to attend your test drive appointment. Most importantly, don’t forget to bring along your identification card and driving license!

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If you’re happy with your car and decide to buy it after your test drive, we’ll help you handle all the paperwork to help you get the car as soon as possible. You can also choose to collect your car at our Experience Center or have it delivered to your doorstep, it’s all up to you.

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Branded vs Generic Wipers: Are Expensive Wipers Worth the Price?

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The windshield wiper blades on your car play a vital role in keeping your windshield clear in the rain, ensuring good road visibility when you drive. Despite that, many car owners neglect their windshield wipers and continue using them even after they have deteriorated. This can be dangerous as wipers that don’t function poorly can reduce your road visibility, resulting in accidents.

Besides changing your windshield wipers on time, it’s also essential to choose the right wipers for your car. So if you’ve been wondering if you should stick with cheap wipers or splurge a bit more for quality, we’ve got all you need to know.

Types of Windshield Wiper Blades

There are three main types of windshield wiper blades on the market; conventional, beam, and hybrid. Each type has a different frame or support mechanism for the rubber blade which affects the performance of the wiper.

1. Conventional Metal Frame Wiper Blades

Conventional wiper blades are the most common type as they are also the most affordable. A conventional blade has a metal frame that runs along the length of the blade. This frame applies pressure on the rubber blade to contour it to the curve of the windshield ensuring proper contact between the blade and the glass, so the blade can properly wipe off the water and dirt on your
windshield
. The metal frame also gives this type of wiper durability for excellent performance in heavy rain.

Although conventional wiper blades are affordable and do a good job most of the time, they’re not as flexible as other types and may not wipe as well after extended use, due to the lack of flexibility. The metal frame can also rust, though it’s pretty uncommon. Some popular conventional wiper blades include the Bosch Advantage and Denso DCP Series wipers.

2. Beam Wiper Blades

Beam wiper blades have no external frame to keep the rubber rigid. Instead, they have spring steel integrated into the rubber blade. Spring steel is a type of elastic steel that when used in a wiper blade, allows the blade to be flexible and contour to the curve of your windshield more. That’s why beam wiper blades have a cleaner wiping action than conventional ones.

Being a one-piece design, it also looks sleeker on your windshield. Beam wiper blades were initially used on luxury vehicles but are now commonly used on modern cars from almost all automakers. Popular beam wiper blades include the Bosch Aerotwin plus and Hella Cleantech wipers.

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3. Hybrid Wiper Blades

Like its name suggests, a hybrid wiper blade combines the form of conventional and beam-style blades. It’s basically a beam wiper with the blade concealed in a rugged plastic frame. The plastic frame provides additional rigidity, protection, and more balanced pressure on the wiper blade for consistent windshield contact. The frame is also designed to be aerodynamic to reduce the wind and water resistance on the blade when driving at high speeds or in heavy rain.

Hybrid wiper blades tend to be the priciest type out of all blades, though the price ranges widely depending on the brand and size of the blade. Popular hybrid wiper blades you can get include the Michelin Hydroedge and Hella Razor wipers.

How to Choose the Right Windshield Wiper Blades for Your Car?

Buying a set of car windshield wipers might seem like an easy task, but you should take it seriously considering their importance to your driving safety. Furthermore, most car models can only take wiper blades of certain types and sizes. If your car comes with beam or hybrid wiper blades from the factory, you should not change to conventional wipers, though you can upgrade to beam or hybrid wipers if your car comes with conventional wipers as stock.

Choose the Right-Sized Wipers for Your Car

You can usually determine the size of the wiper blades you need to buy by referring to your car owner’s manual, though if it’s unavailable, you can just measure your current wiper blades before buying.  Front windshield wiper blades range in size from 10 to over 30 inches long, though rear windshield wiper blades are usually eight inches long.

So why is it important to buy the right-sized wiper blades? Well, if the blades are too long, they’ll bump into each other with the risk of getting damaged. If they’re too short, they won’t provide enough coverage and can’t clean your windshield effectively.

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Are Cheaper Generic Wiper Blades Worth It?

Another thing to consider is whether to get branded or generic wiper blades. Though original, branded blades provide better long-term performance and generally last longer before deteriorating, cheaper, generic blades should perform just as well when new.

In fact, keeping your blades clean is more important than the price and material of the blades when it comes to performance. Most wiper blades, regardless of brand or price generally last between six months to a year before deteriorating, and if you frequently park under the sun, maybe even less than that.

Avoid going for RM10 wiper blades unless you plan to replace them every few months, but even then, the chances of the rubber on these blades splitting are generally higher than branded wipers.

Silicone vs Rubber Wiper Blades

When shopping for windshield wiper blades, you’ll no doubt come across rubber and silicone options. Silicone blades are significantly more expensive than rubber ones, ranging from RM50 to over RM100 per piece, but are they worth the investment? Here’s a comparison between silicone and rubber wiper blades.

Features

Silicone Car Wiper Blade

Rubber Car Wiper Blade

Material Softness

Softer and more flexible providing a smoother and quieter wiping action.

Harder, so can be noisier and skip during wiping.

Contouring Ability

Contours better to the curve of the windshield, making it great at wiping away water.

Beam and hybrid rubber wipers contour just as well to the windshield, though older, harder wipers will have reduced performance.

Hydrophobic Coating

Leaves a thin silicone coating on the windshield when used. As the coating is hydrophobic, water glides off the windshield easily when the wiper is used.

Only some rubber wipers are designed to transfer a hydrophobic coating onto the windshield.

Heat Resistance

More resistant to hot weather, allowing it to last longer than rubber blades.

Hardens and cracks easier when the car is parked under the sun.

Heavy Rain Performance

Performs better under heavy rain.

Not as effective under heavy rain.

Cost

Expensive – price ranges from RM50 to over RM100 per piece.

Price ranges from RM10 to over RM50 depending on the length and brand.

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Simple Tips to Take Care of Your Windshield Wipers

Your windshield wipers can perform effectively and last longer with some simple care. Here are some quick tips you can use at home to
help your wipers last
 as long as possible.

Raise the wiper blades off the windshield when you park your car under the hot sun. This slows down the warping and hardening process.

Regularly clean your windshield wipers with a cloth dipped in diluted soapy water. Just wipe the wiper blades until you don’t pick up any more dirt on the cloth.

Regularly wash your car, including the windshield, and use a windshield water-repellant coating to reduce the need of using the wipers. The coating also reduces friction on the windshield, reducing the wear and tear on the wipers.

Fill your windshield cleaner fluid tank with the right cleaner fluid or just fill it up with some soap water.

Don’t use the wipers when there’s heavy dirt residue or bird droppings on the windshield as the wipers will just spread the dirt around. Instead, wipe off the debris with some soft towel and water, or better yet, wash the windshield.

Using the right wipers on your car will ensure that you have good visibility of the road even in heavy downpours. While branded wipers will give you better performance and last longer, cheaper ones should still do as fine a job of cleaning your windshield as long as you take care of them. By paying attention to the condition of your wipers and changing them on time, you’ll have a clean windshield to look out of and a safer drive.

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Stuck in Traffic When It’s Time to Break Your Fast? Here’s What You Can Do

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The blessed month of Ramadan is here once again. There are many things to look forward to during this month like breaking your fast with friends and family, Ramadan bazaars, Ramadan delicacies, and many more. But there is one thing that we would all like to avoid, and that is getting stuck in traffic while heading home to break your fast.

We’ve prepared some tips you can follow so you can easily break your fast while you’re on the road. Here’s what you can do.

Time Your Driving Schedule

During Ramadan, it’s common to see changes in the driving schedule of most Malaysians. The normal driving schedule when going to the office is usually between 7am to 8am and 5pm to 6pm when going back home.

This changes slightly during Ramadan – where most people will be driving back home from 4pm to 5pm, in order to make it back before the time to break fast, which is between 7.15pm and 7.30pm.

It’s best to time your driving schedule so that you won’t be stuck in traffic during your race to go back home to break your fast. 5pm to 6pm is usually the peak hour when traffic is at its all-time high. Avoid driving home during this time or you just might end up having to break your fast in the car.

Prepare Snacks

To delay breaking your fast is not a good fasting practice. When you’re stuck in traffic, you will not be able to eat a proper meal when the time comes to break your fast.

This is why it’s important to bring along some light snacks with you when driving. Keep a few energy bars and a bottle of water in your backpack, you never know when they will come in handy.

Breaking your fast with something sweet will give you the energy needed for your drive home and once you arrive home safely, you will be able to enjoy a feast together with your loved ones.

Listen to Azan

The Azan signifies that the time to break your fast has arrived. While it is preferable to listen to your favorite tunes on Spotify when you’re stuck in traffic, you might miss the timing to break your fast.

One way to keep an eye out for the Azan is to tune in to your local radio station, especially when the time to break your fast is near, at around 7pm. Or, you can also use mobile applications on your phone like the Muslim Pro app as it has a feature to notify you of the call to prayer when the time comes.

Get Handy Accessories

When breaking your fast in the car it’s important to keep your car clean and in order. There are various car accessories to help you do this that you can find online at a reasonable price.

You can use a foldable rear seat car dining tray like the one in
this link
 to give you a proper space for your meal or snack while breaking your fast in the car. This ensures your car stays free from crumbs or spills when you’re eating.

Another accessory that is recommended for you is a portable dustbin like the one in
this link
 that you can use to collect the trash in your car after you’re done eating.

But, Make Sure to  Drive Safe When Eating on the Road

Find a Proper Place to Stop

Although some might say that it’s alright to continue driving while you break your fast, it’s better to find a place to stop your car properly so you will be able to have a light break fast session with peace of mind.

If the situation permits, try to find a nearby petrol station or rest area to stop when you are 15 to 20 minutes away from the time to break your fast. This allows you to rest, enjoy your snack, and regain your strength to continue your journey.

Get Drinks in a Proper Container

A drink to quench your thirst after a whole day of fasting is a must, but drinking while driving could distract you from focusing on the road ahead. Imagine going through a pothole and spilling your drink everywhere in the car, that would be a disaster.

It is better to get a drink in a small container with an easy to open lid that you can handle with one hand and can fit in your cup holders. This way, you can keep your eyes on the road and you can also enjoy your drink without having to worry about spills.

Avoid Foods That Require Utensils to Eat

Since you have to drive, there’s no way you’ll be able to properly eat foods that require utensils. This includes food like soups, rice, and noodles – plus soups are easy to spill, and you wouldn’t want to deal with that mess. While chocolate seems like a great snack to break your fast within the car, your hands will be stained and it will leave smears everywhere, which will take away your focus when driving.

Instead, go for simple foods that will not drip, smear, and burn you that can be handled with one hand. A simple burger or sandwich should suffice, or maybe some nuts and dried fruits. What’s important is that it should give you enough energy to continue your drive home.

There are a lot of things you can do to make breaking your fast easier, even when you’re stuck in traffic. These simple tips can also be helpful when you’re out on a
balik kampung
 trip or on a long drive for a holiday trip. Not to mention, a quality car that runs properly is also key to making sure you will be able to arrive home safely in time to break your fast.

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


Brek Kereta Tak Makan? 9 Tanda Brek Kereta Rosak atau Bermasalah yang Perlu Anda Tahu

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Closeup of unrecognizable mechanic replacing car brake pads. The car is lifted with hydraulic jack at eye level.

Brek kereta merupakan komponen penting kenderaan yang kurang diberi perhatian oleh kebanyakan pemilik kenderaan. Sebagai pemilik kenderaan, anda disarankan untuk sekurang-kurangnya mengetahui fungsi dan penjagaan asas sistem brek kereta untuk mengelakkan sebarang masalah ketika memandu. Brek kereta secara amnya berfungsi mengawal, memperlahankan dan memberhentikan kenderaan. Oleh sebab itu, komponen ini disyorkan untuk diselenggara secara berkala bagi memastikan ia sentiasa berada dalam keadaan baik. Brek kereta tak makan, haus atau bermasalah boleh menjadi masalah terutamanya semasa berdepan situasi kecemasan yang tidak dijangka.

Brek Kereta Berbunyi? Tanda-Tanda Brek Kereta Perlu Digantikan

Penjagaan dan penyelenggaraan brek kereta merupakan salah satu aspek penting semasa
servis kereta
 yang perlu diberi perhatian. Keadaan brek kereta yang selamat boleh mengurangkan risiko kemalangan seperti terbabas atau terlanggar kenderaan lain. Carsome menyenaraikan sembilan (9) tanda brek kereta rosak untuk panduan dan rujukan anda:

1. Brek Pad Nipis

Brek pad kereta terletak di bahagian tayar depan – ia memberikan geseran yang berfungsi menghentikan dan memperlahankan kenderaan anda. Jika brek pad nipis, ia tidak boleh menjalankan fungsinya secara optimum. Anda boleh lakukan pemeriksaan visual untuk mengetahui status brek pad kereta anda. Brek pad boleh dilihat melalui celahan rim – jika ketebalannya kurang daripada ¼ atau kurang daripada 3 mm, anda disarankan untuk segera tukar brek pad kenderaan anda.

2. Lampu Amaran Brek Tangan Menyala

Lampu amaran brek tangan menyala pada
dashboard
 menandakan potensi masalah pada sistem brek kereta anda. Biasanya,
lampu amaran brek tangan menyala
 sekiranya brek tangan tidak dilepaskan dengan betul. Namun dalam sesetengah keadaan, ia turut menandakan minyak brek tidak berada pada paras yang disyorkan. Anda boleh merujuk manual pemilik anda untuk lebih kepastian.

3. Brek Kereta Berbunyi

Brek kereta dilengkapi dengan sekeping logam kecil yang dikenali sebagai indikator. Ia berfungsi menghasilkan bunyi sekiranya brek pad haus atau nipis. Ia akan bergesel dengan cakera brek atau
brake discs
, dan brek pad berbunyi nyaring terutamanya semasa menekan brek sebagai amaran kepada pemilik kenderaan bahawa brek pad haus dan perlu digantikan. Dalam sesetengah keadaan, bendasing seperti batu kecil atau karat pada brek pad juga boleh menyebabkan bunyi. Bawa kereta ke bengkel untuk pemeriksaan lanjut.

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4. Bau Terbakar, Kereta Bau Hangit

Brek pad yang terlalu panas boleh menyebabkan bau terbakar. Jika situasi ini berlaku kepada anda, segera berhenti di lokasi selamat dan biarkan brek kereta sejuk buat seketika. Segera periksa brek kereta anda – jika terdapat
asap daripada tayar
, ia mungkin menunjukkan kaliper brek rosak atau terkunci dan tidak berfungsi dengan baik. Sekiranya situasi sebegini berlaku, anda tidak disarankan untuk meneruskan perjalanan tanpa membaiki brek kereta anda terlebih dahulu.

5. Brek Terasa Lembut, Kenyal Ketika Ditekan

Jika anda berasa brek anda seperti span (lembut dan kenyal) ketika anda menekan brek, atau pedal brek anda terlalu ringan sehingga mencecah lantai kereta, ia menandakan:

Brek pad haus dan perlu ditukar;

Terdapat udara atau kebocoran dalam sistem brek kereta;

Minyak brek bocor.

Jika terdapat udara pada brek pad,
bleeding
perlu dilakukan. Apa itu bleeding? Bleeding pada sistem brek merujuk pada proses
 flush
 keluar minyak brek lama secara total untuk digantikan dengan minyak brek baharu. Ia bertujuan untuk membuang gelembung udara yang mungkin telah memasuki sistem brek.

6. Minyak Brek Bocor

Segera periksa brek pad dan paras minyak brek – jika sudah habis atau berkurangan, ia mungkin menandakan kebocoran dalam sistem brek kereta anda. Apabila anda menekan brek kereta anda, minyak brek akan menghasilkan tekanan hidraulik pada kaliper brek. Jika kenderaan anda tidak mempunyai amaun minyak brek yang mencukupi, ia tidak dapat berhenti dengan selamat. Selain itu, pastikan minyak brek tidak terlalu kotor dan sentiasa diselenggara mengikut jadual. Periksa minyak brek dengan kerap dan segera bawa kereta anda ke bengkel jika anda mendapati paras minyak brek berkurangan atau bocor.

7. Stereng Kereta Bergegar Semasa Menekan Brek

Jika stereng atau kereta anda bergegar semasa anda menekan brek, besar kemungkinan ia berlaku disebabkan ketebalan rotor brek yang tidak sekata. Ia merupakan perkara yang biasa berlaku – permukaan rotor cenderung untuk haus dan tidak sekata setelah suatu tempoh penggunaan. Semasa anda membrek, bahan brek pad akan dipindahkan ke permukaan rotor. Jika ia berlaku secara tidak sekata, ia akan menyebabkan getaran semasa membrek.

Jika dibiarkan, bahan brek pad ini akan menghasilkan bintik-bintik yang tidak rata, sekali gus menyebabkan situasi bertambah buruk. Anda boleh meratakan permukaan rotor semasa servis brek untuk mengurangkan gegaran pada stereng semasa membrek. Namun sekiranya rotor sudah haus, anda disarankan untuk menggantikannya.

8. Kurang Cengkaman, Jarak Berhenti Bertambah

Brek pad yang sudah rosak atau haus tidak lagi dapat memberikan prestasi yang optimum – ia sekali gus menyebabkan anda tidak lagi dapat memperlahankan kenderaan dengan cepat semasa anda membrek. Cengkaman yang kurang ini juga mengakibatkan
 jarak berhenti bertambah
. Jika anda mengesan tanda-tanda ini, segera lakukan pembaikan untuk memastikan keselamatan anda dan penumpang sentiasa berada dalam keadaan baik.

9. Kereta Lari ke Kiri atau Kanan Semasa Membrek

Selain itu, tanda-tanda lain yang biasa berlaku menandakan masalah brek ialah kenderaan lari atau senget ke kiri atau kanan semasa membrek. Sekiranya kereta lari atau senget semasa membrek, ia menandakan masalah pada salah satu daripada dua brek hadapan seperti rotor yang tidak sejajar atau isu aliran bendalir. Masalah ini sekali gus menyebabkan satu bahagian brek menerima tekanan yang lebih tinggi berbanding bahagian brek yang lain.

Biasanya, anda tidak mengesan tanda-tanda ini semasa pada kelajuan rendah – ia hanya jelas terasa semasa anda membrek dengan kuat pada kelajuan tinggi. Meskipun isu ini nampak seperti biasa, namun jika dibiarkan, ia boleh menyebabkan kerosakan komponen brek dengan lebih cepat dan menyebabkan brek pad haus secara tidak sekata.

Komponen Brek Kereta: Minyak Brek Kereta, Brek Pad, Kaliper dan Lain-lain

Sistem brek kereta secara amnya terdiri daripada beberapa komponen penting yang memainkan fungsi dan peranan yang tersendiri. Jika komponen ini tidak diselenggara dengan baik, ia boleh meningkatkan kos perbelanjaan anda disebabkan oleh kos pembaikan yang menjadi lebih mahal. Kebanyakan sistem brek kereta dilengkapi dengan dua jenis sistem brek – cakera brek (
disc brakes
) atau brek dram (
drum brakes
).

1. Brek Dram vs Cakera Brek

Tidak kiralah sama ada kenderaan anda menggunakan cakera brek atau brek dram, kedua-dua jenis brek kereta ini mempunyai kelebihan yang tersendiri. Anda boleh rujuk perbezaan brek dram vs cakera brek di bawah untuk info lanjut:

Brek Dram

Secara amnya, brek dram lebih terdedah kepada risiko haus lebih cepat berbanding cakera brek lebih-lebih lagi jika digunakan lebih kerap. Brek dram juga dikatakan memiliki permukaan yang lebih lebar dan biasanya digunakan pada kenderaan berat atau besar seperti bas dan trak. Permukaan yang luas ini juga menghasilkan daya geseran yang lebih kuat yang berupaya menghentikan kenderaan berat dengan selamat. Brek dram direka khusus untuk ketahanan – ia boleh bertahan sehingga melebihi 150,000 km jika tiada masalah serius.

Tidak seperti cakera brek yang menggunakan brek pad, brek dram dilengkapi dengan
brake shoes
 – meskipun brek jenis ini lebih tahan, komponen seperti
 brake shoes
 perlu digantikan secara berkala. Jika anda mengesan sebarang gegaran semasa memandu atau mengesan bunyi yang kuat semasa anda membrek, berhentikan kenderaan anda di bahu jalan. Ia merupakan petanda pembaikan brek perlu dilakukan.

Cakera Brek atau Rotor Brek

Cakera brek atau rotor brek pula biasanya digunakan pada kenderaan yang lebih kecil seperti kereta dan motosikal. Ia mempunyai permukaan yang lebih kecil berbanding brek dram – dilengkapi dengan brek pad yang lebih tebal untuk menghasilkan geseran yang lebih kuat untuk menghentikan kenderaan yang bergerak laju. Biasanya, brek pad yang mula menipis atau haus akan menghasilkan tanda-tanda tertentu. Anda disarankan untuk segera tukar brek pad sekiranya anda mengesan sebarang kerosakan pada brek pad kereta untuk keselamatan anda.

Jika anda mengesan stereng kereta atau kenderaan anda bergoyang atau bergetar semasa anda menekan brek, ia mungkin berlaku disebabkan oleh ketebalan rotor brek yang tidak sekata. Jangka hayat cakera brek adalah berbeza, biasanya sekitar 50,000 km hingga 120,000 km atau mungkin lebih bergantung pada tabiat pemanduan.

2. Brek Pad

Secara amnya, brek pad merupakan salah satu komponen penting dalam cakera brek – brek pad berfungsi memperlahankan atau memberhentikan kenderaan apabila brek pad menekan cakera brek atau rotor brek pada setiap sisi. Brek pad terletak dalam kaliper brek dan diaktifkan oleh piston brek.
Jangka hayat
 brek pad biasanya bergantung pada kualiti brek pad yang digunakan.

Di Malaysia, brek pad organik lebih banyak digunakan. Brek pad jenis ini dijual pada harga yang murah dalam pasaran, namun begitu ia tidak tahan lama;

Brek pad
low metallic
 pula menghasilkan bunyi yang bising, namun dikatakan mempunyai tempoh ketahanan yang lebih lama berbanding brek pad organik;

Selain itu, brek pad
semi-metallic
 dikatakan mempunyai ketahanan yang tinggi, namun masih terdedah kepada risiko haus dalam tempoh masa tertentu;

Brek pad jenis seramik merupakan jenis brek pad paling tahan lama dan paling kurang haus. Namun begitu, harganya lebih mahal berbanding jenis brek pad lain dalam pasaran.

Faktor Mempengaruhi Ketahanan Brek Pad Kereta

Secara purata, brek pad kereta boleh bertahan sehingga 80,000 kilometer atau mungkin lebih bergantung pada tabiat dan jarak pemanduan. Namun begitu, faktor ketahanan ini juga boleh dipengaruhi oleh faktor-faktor lain seperti berikut:

Lokasi Pemanduan – Pemanduan di jalan raya biasa terdedah kepada risiko brek pad haus yang lebih tinggi berbanding pemanduan di lebuh raya. Pemanduan di bandar misalnya menyebabkan kereta perlu berhenti lebih banyak di lampu isyarat, bulatan atau semasa trafik sesak.

Berat Kenderaan – Bilangan penumpang yang ramai contohnya boleh mempengaruhi berat sesebuah kenderaan. Ia secara tidak langsung menyebabkan semakin tinggi tekanan yang perlu dihasilkan untuk kereta berhenti sepenuhnya.

Jarak Perjalanan dan Penggunaan – Brek pad juga terdedah kepada risiko haus yang lebih cepat sekiranya melibatkan pemanduan jarak jauh. Dalam erti kata lain, semakin jauh jarak perjalanan, semakin kerap brek pad digunakan sekali gus semakin cepat brek pad haus.

3. Kaliper Brek

Kaliper brek menempatkan brek pad, piston brek dan minyak brek – ia merupakan komponen penting dalam sistem brek yang berfungsi menghasilkan geseran bagi memperlahankan rotor atau cakera brek kenderaan anda. Jangka hayat kaliper brek biasanya bergantung pada kekerapan penggunaan kereta anda. Namun begitu, ia dikatakan boleh bertahan lama asalkan aspek penyelenggaraan brek sentiasa diberi perhatian. Anda disarankan untuk sentiasa memeriksa kaliper dan keseluruhan sistem brek kereta anda setiap 20,000 km.

4. Piston Brek

Piston brek menekan brek pad untuk menghasilkan geseran pada rotor brek atau cakera brek. Ia terletak dalam kaliper brek dan diaktifkan oleh minyak brek. Jangka hayat piston brek adalah sama seperti kaliper brek – ia boleh bertahan lama asalkan aspek penyelenggaraan tidak diabaikan. Brek kereta melekat atau minyak brek kereta bocor merupakan antara tanda piston brek kereta rosak dan perlu digantikan.

5. Minyak Brek

Secara amnya, minyak brek mengaktifkan piston brek yang kemudiannya menekan brek pad bagi memperlahankan kenderaan. Jika minyak brek tidak mencukupi, piston brek tidak akan diaktifkan sekali gus menjejaskan prestasi brek pad. Minyak brek direka untuk bertahan dengan suhu enjin yang panas. Namun begitu, paras minyak brek boleh menurun dari semasa ke semasa. Anda disarankan untuk menggantikan minyak brek baharu setiap setiap dua tahun, bergantung pada keperluan anda. Anda mungkin perlu menyelenggara minyak brek jika terdapat sebarang masalah kebocoran pada
brake line –
 rujuk manual pemilik untuk info lanjut.

Harga Minyak Brek Kereta

Kebanyakan kereta moden menggunakan minyak brek DOT 3. Namun begitu, penggunaan teknologi moden dalam kebanyakan kereta moden hari ini seperti kawalan kestabilan, brek kecemasan automatik dan sebagainya, minyak brek DOT 4 kini semakin banyak digunakan. Minyak DOT 5 pula mengandungi silikon yang tidak menyerap air – sesuai digunakan oleh pemilik kereta klasik untuk memanjangkan jangka hayat kereta.

Umumnya, DOT yang lebih tinggi boleh mengawal kelembapan dalam suhu tinggi dengan lebih baik. Oleh sebab itu, kebanyakan kereta berprestasi tinggi dan lebih lasak menggunakan minyak brek DOT 5.1. Harga minyak brek DOT 3 dijual pada harga RM10, manakala minyak brek DOT 4 dijual pada harga RM12 (350 ml) dan RM21 (800 ml) dalam laman web jualan dalam talian. Namun begitu, harga ini mungkin berbeza bergantung pada jenama dan jenis minyak brek yang digunakan.

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Perkara Mempengaruhi Jangka Hayat Brek Kereta

Secara amnya, tabiat pemanduan mempengaruhi secara langsung jangka hayat brek kereta anda. Carsome menyenaraikan tips yang boleh membantu meningkatkan tempoh penggunaan brek kereta anda:

1. Pemanduan di Bandar vs Pemanduan di Lebuh Raya

Pemanduan di jalan raya boleh memendekkan jangka hayat brek kereta dengan lebih cepat berbanding pemanduan di lebuh raya. Ini kerana, penggunaan brek adalah lebih kerap semasa pemanduan di jalan raya biasa disebabkan oleh trafik, lampu isyarat dan sebagainya. Jika boleh, lakukan
carpool
 atau elakkan melalui jalan dengan lampu isyarat yang banyak. Malah, anda juga disarankan untuk sentiasa periksa kereta anda secara berkala untuk mengelakkan kerosakan dan kos pembaikan yang lebih tinggi.

2. Elakkan Menekan Brek Secara Mengejut

Tabiat menekan brek secara mengejut akan menghasilkan lebih banyak haba untuk anda memberhentikan kereta anda. Haba yang tinggi akan menipiskan atau menghauskan brek pad dengan lebih cepat. Selain itu, anda juga mungkin terdedah kepada
risiko kemalangan langgar belakang
. Amalkan jarak pemanduan yang selamat semasa memandu, tekan pedal brek dengan perlahan sebaik sahaja anda melihat kenderaan di hadapan memperlahankan kenderaan.

3. Tabiat Pemanduan yang Agresif

Memandu secara melulu dan terburu-buru juga boleh menyebabkan brek kereta rosak dengan lebih cepat. Ini kerana, anda cenderung untuk menekan brek secara kuat dan mengejut lebih-lebih lagi sekiranya anda mengekori kenderaan di hadapan dengan rapat. Tabiat menekan brek dengan kuat dan tidak cermat perlu dielakkan. Perbuatan ini juga boleh memberi kesan terhadap tayar kereta dan boleh meningkatkan penggunaan bahan api.

4. Tidak Alihkan Kaki dari Pedal Brek

Tidak mengalihkan atau meletakkan kaki pada pedal brek sepanjang perjalanan merupakan salah satu tabiat buruk yang perlu dielakkan. Tabiat ini boleh menyebabkan brek pad lebih cepat haus. Selain itu, ia juga menyebabkan brek menghasilkan lebih banyak haba tambahan yang berpotensi merosakkan brek dengan lebih cepat.

5. Keluarkan Kasut, Barangan Tidak Perlu daripada Kereta Anda

Di Malaysia, selain untuk memudahkan pergerakan, kereta juga digunakan untuk menyimpan barangan seperti kasut, buku, peralatan sukan dan sebagainya dalam bonet kereta. Jangan bebankan kereta anda dengan barangan-barangan yang tidak perlu – keluarkan daripada bonet kereta jika tidak digunakan. Berat kenderaan yang berlebihan boleh menyebabkan penggunaan petrol yang lebih tinggi dan meningkatkan tekanan pada brek. Ia sekali gus menyebabkan brek pad haus dengan lebih cepat berbanding penggunaan biasa.

Penjagaan dan penyelenggaraan brek kereta secara berkala penting bagi memastikan persekitaran dan pemanduan yang selamat semasa berada di jalan raya. Malah, pengetahuan sebegini boleh membantu mengurangkan risiko kerosakan brek dan menjadikan pemanduan anda lebih selamat dan selesa. Selain itu, sekiranya anda merancang untuk
beli kereta
second hand
 yang selamat dan selesa untuk anda, layari laman web Carsome untuk info lanjut. Carsome merupakan
 platform jual beli kereta terpakai
 yang menawarkan rangkaian pilihan kereta terpakai yang berkualiti, terbaik dan selamat dengan harga yang berpatutan.

Ahmad Azwadie Azman


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Baru saja masuk kereta, hidung anda dah kembang kempis. Anda mula cari punca yang buatkan hidung anda berasa tak selesa hari itu, bau busuk. Bau busuk dalam kereta ini jangan dibuat main, ia boleh rosakkan mood seseorang pada hari itu!

Puas dah anda cari – bawah kerusi, celah kerusi, atas lantai, dalam but kereta. Tapi anda langsung tak jumpa. Kadang-kadang bau itu bukanlah bau bangkai tapi bau hapak yang tidak menyenangkan.

Sebenarnya ada banyak punca yang menyebabkan kereta anda berbau busuk. Puncanya mungkin datang daripada punca yang paling anda takkan sangka! Oleh itu, kami akan berkongsi tips dan cara untuk elakkan bau busuk dalam kereta.

1. Bersihkan Atau Tukar Karpet Kereta

Mungkin antara punca kereta anda berbau busuk dan tidak menyenangkan adalah berpunca daripada karpet kereta anda. Tanya diri anda sendiri. Bila kali terakhir anda cuci kereta anda? Lagi sekali, sambil pandang karpet kereta anda – bila kali terakhir anda tukar karpet anda?

Karpet yang jarang dicuci boleh mengumpulkan kekotoran daripada kaki mereka yang memasuki kereta anda. Termasuklah anda sendiri! Juga, apabila anda makan, sisa makanan akan terjatuh ke atas karpet. Kalau tidak dicuci, sisa makanan tersebut boleh menyebabkan bau busuk.

Sangat-sangat disarankan untuk anda mencuci karpet kereta anda sekurang-kurangnya seminggu sekali. Keluarkan daripada kereta anda, kibas-kibaskan untuk buang segala kekotoran yang ada dan basuh dengan air yang bersih. Jemur hingga kering dan karpet anda boleh digunakan kembali. Atau anda boleh pergi ke mana-mana pusat cucian kereta untuk cuci karpet kereta anda.

Untuk penukaran karpet pula, anda boleh tukar karpet kereta setiap tiga hingga lima tahun.

2. Servis Penyaman Udara Mengikut Jadual

Kadang-kadang kereta berbau busuk ini terjadi apabila anda pasang penyaman udara anda. Bau yang keluar daripada saluran udara tu, fuh! Pastinya perjalanan anda tidak akan selesa dengan bau sebegitu.

Oleh sebab itulah, servis penyaman udara adalah perkara yang anda jangan lupa untuk buat. Setahun sekali saja dan jadual servis juga telah ditetapkan oleh pengeluar kereta.

Kenapa kena servis penyaman udara? Dalam saluran penyaman udara, ada bermacam unsur dan benda kotor yang terkumpul kerana ia menyedut udara daripada luar. Unsur seperti spora kulat, habuk, dan bendasing lain boleh menyebabkan kereta anda berbau busuk.

Tetapi kalau kereta anda berbau busuk jika penyaman udara dipasang, adalah lebih baik untuk anda terus ke pusat servis untuk diperiksa. Takut lama-lama kalau dibiarkan, bau itu akan diresapi oleh kerusi kereta anda.

3. Pasang Perangkap Lipas

Tipulah kalau anda kata anda tak pernah makan dan minum di dalam kereta anda. Lagi-lagi dalam perjalanan yang panjang, snek itu wajib. Tak salah kalau anda nak makan dalam kereta tetapi anda kena berhati-hati.

Kalau dah makan, mestilah akan meninggalkan sisa. Walaupun satu habuk, ia akan terbiar lama sebelum dibersihkan. Sisa makanan ini sebenarnya boleh menarik perhatian serangga untuk masuk ke dalam kereta. Serangga apa? Lipas.

Lipas ini serangga yang cukup licik. Ia akan bersembunyi dalam ceruk yang anda takkan boleh jumpa atau capai. Kadang-kadang anda dah puas cari tapi tetap tak jumpa. Paling teruk tentang lipas selain daripada apabila ia terbang? Ia boleh mengeluarkan bau yang busuk apabila ia membiak di dalam kereta anda.

Cara mudah? Anda boleh beli perangkap lipas. Anda cuma perlu pasang dan biarkan di dalam kereta untuk semalaman hingga beberapa hari. Buat untuk beberapa kali hingga semua lipas telah berjaya dihapuskan.

Anda boleh dapatkan atau beli perangkap lipas di mana-mana pasar raya ataupun klik saja
DI SINI
.

4. Jangan Merokok

Tabiat yang biasa dilihat dalam kalangan pemandu Malaysia, tanpa mengira kaum dan jantina adalah merokok di dalam kereta. Merokok boleh meninggalkan kesan buruk, bukan sahaja kepada badan anda tetapi juga kepada kereta anda. Bau rokok yang kuat boleh meresap ke dalam fabrik kerusi kereta anda.

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Tak cukup dengan itu, asap rokok juga boleh menyebabkan bahagian dalaman kereta anda menjadi kotor. Kalau anda nak merokok sekali pun, berhenti dahulu di mana-mana untuk merokok di luar kereta anda.

5. Jangan Simpan Kereta Lama-lama

Ada di antara anda yang memiliki lebih daripada dua buah kereta dan anda simpan kereta anda di dalam garaj atau tempat letak kereta. Awas, apabila anda masuk semula ke dalam kereta ini, bau busuk hapak dan kurang menyenangkan akan menyapa anda dahulu!

Oleh sebab itu, tidak digalakkan untuk anda menyimpan kereta anda dalam tempoh masa yang lama. Lagi-lagi kereta tersebut tidak dibersihkan dengan betul sebelum disimpan. Segala sampah dan sisa di dalam kereta tersebut akan membusuk sepanjang ia disimpan.

Sesekali, keluarkan kereta anda untuk dibersihkan sekalipun tiada sampah yang ada di dalam kereta anda.

Kalau anda ada kereta yang tak lagi digunakan lagi-lagi kalau kereta moden, jual saja kepada CARSOME. CARSOME menawarkan nilai tertinggi bergantung kepada keadaan dan perbatuan kereta anda. Daripada dibiarkan tidak digunakan, lebih baik dijual. Anda juga yang untung mendapat hasil! Klik
DI SINI
 untuk mula menjual kereta anda.

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Tips Bonus Untuk Hilangkan Bau Busuk Kereta!

Ada beberapa cara mudah yang anda boleh gunakan untuk hilangkan bau busuk daripada dalam kereta ini. Antaranya:

1. Daun Pandan

Mudah. Murah. Mesra alam. Daun pandan ini adalah pewangi semula jadi yang bukan hanya boleh digunakan untuk membuat pencuci mulut dan kuih, tetapi juga boleh dijadikan sebagai pewangi kereta.

Cuma perlu beli daripada kedai runcit atau minta (bukan curi ya!) daripada mana-mana jiran yang menanam tumbuhan ini. Ikat kemas-kemas dan letak di dalam kereta – seperti di dalam but, celah kerusi atau di dalam laci papan pemuka dan lain-lain tempat.

Oh ya, jangan lupa untuk buang daun pandan tersebut jika ia telah kering dan gantikan dengan daun baharu.

2. Soda Bikarbonat

Bau busuk dan hapak dalam kereta ini berpunca daripada kerusi kereta yang telah menyerap bau. Jadi, antara tips yang mudah dan murah anda boleh gunakan adalah menggunakan soda bikarbonat.

Caranya? Taburkan saja soda bikarbonat di atas kerusi kereta anda. Biarkan seketika dan bersihkan soda yang telah ditabur. Anda boleh gunakan penyedut hampagas untuk membersihkan soda bikarbonat.

3. Cuci Perinci atau
Detailing

Untuk sesiapa yang tidak tahu apa itu cuci perinci atau
detailing
 ini, ia adalah satu proses mencuci kereta tetapi proses mencucinya lebih terperinci. Setiap ceruk kereta anda akan dicuci dengan teliti oleh pakar.

Setiap habuk akan dipastikan tidak wujud lagi selepas proses cuci perinci ini. Kereta anda kelihatan seperti baharu! Tetapi cuci perinci ini kebanyakannya agak mahal. Bergantung kepada jenis kereta dan pencucian yang macam mana anda mahukan, harganya lebih kurang RM200 hingga RM900. Tapi jangan risau, sekali setahun anda cuci perinci kereta anda pun dah cukup.

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Cuci perinci ini adalah cara terakhir kalau anda dah tak tahan sangat dengan bau busuk dalam kereta anda dan anda dah cuba semua tips yang anda tahu.

Pastikan Kereta Anda Bersih, Luar Dan Dalam!

Antara punca utama kereta berbau busuk adalah kerana kebersihan kereta tidak dijaga dengan baik. Ada sesetengah orang cuma mengambil berat tentang penampilan luaran kereta tetapi mengabaikan kebersihan kereta.

Ubah tabiat anda supaya kereta anda kekal bersih dan berbau harum!

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Budget 2022 Roundup: Rejuvenating the Automotive Industry

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Devan S

Malaysia’s Budget 2022 was tabled by Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz on 29 October 2021, with the theme “Keluarga Malaysia, Makmur Sejahtera (A Prosperous Malaysian Family)”.

The Budget is designed to stimulate the recovery of the Malaysian economy after the damage wrought by the Covid-19 pandemic. The government has allocated a total of RM332.1 billion for Budget 2022, the largest in history.

In line with the theme of recovery and stimulus, the automotive sector is also included in the raft of initiatives to incentivize and strengthen the industry, as well as encourage demand from consumers.

Electrifying Malaysia’s Roads: EVs to be Tax Free

The big automotive headline in Budget 2022 is the focus on electric vehicles (EVs). The Government is focusing on EVs as a means to minimize air pollution and be carbon neutral by 2050, while encouraging development of the local EV industry.

The Tesla Model 3

The following items apply to EVs under Budget 2022:

Full exemption on import duty, excise duty and sales tax for EVs (both imported and locally assembled).

Road tax exemption of 100% for EV owners.

Tax relief of up to RM2,500 for purchase, installation, and rental of EV charging facilities (including subscription to EV charging).

This means that fully imported EVs like the
Tesla Model 3
, the Nissan Leaf, and even Porsche’s monstrous Taycan will be import tax free and road tax free starting next year. With this, it is expected that EV adoption will rise, as well as spurring EV manufacturers to set up manufacturing operations in Malaysia.

The EV incentives will run from 1 January 2022 to 31 December 2023 at the earliest.

Revitalizing the Automotive Sector: SST Exemption on New Cars Extended

With the automotive sector grinding to a halt during the lockdowns this year, the Government is looking at rejuvenating this key sector of the Malaysian economy.

To that, it has also proposed that the sales tax (SST) exemption on passenger cars (including MPVs and SUVs) be extended to 30 June 2022.

The SST exemption extension uses the same terms
as those first introduced
 under the PENJANA and PEMERKASA+ stimulus packages, which are as follows:

100% exemption for locally-assembled and completely-knocked-down (CKD) cars.

50% exemption for new and reconditioned completely-built-up (CBU) cars.

Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) president Datuk Aishah Ahmad
told the New Straits Times
 that the SST exemption is a welcome move to stimulate the sector, helping total industry volume (TIV) to bounce back to the pre-Covid level of 600,000 units. Nevertheless, these efforts could be hampered by the worldwide semiconductor shortage that has caused production delays.

Upgrading Roads and Key Infrastructure

To increase the mobility of Malaysians, the Government has also proposed a set of measures to develop roads, especially in rural areas with a focus on Sabah and Sarawak. Major highway projects will also be given priority.

The following are the allocations put forward for road infrastructure in Budget 2022:

RM1.5 billion to implement rural and inter-village road projects spanning 519 kilometers that will benefit over 130,000 people.

RM3.5 billion for the construction of the Pan Borneo Highway and Central Spine Road, including immigration access points on the Pan Borneo Highway for an anticipated increase in border traffic following Indonesia’s proposal to move its capital to Kalimantan.

The focus on rural roads should give Malaysians living in these areas better access to facilities and commercial opportunities, while better connecting rural and urban areas for greater economic benefits.

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Bring on the Budget: How Much Should You Spend on Your Car Installment

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Bring on the Budget: How Much Should You Spend on Your Car...

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Haziq Asyraf

“Your car loan application has been approved!”. That’s the magic word that every car buyer wants to hear after sending out their loan application. But what happens when you realize that the monthly installment for your dream car might be a bit too much than what you can chew?

Recently, netizens were in for a shock when a man claimed that his loan application for the new Perodua Alza has been approved with a monthly installment of more than RM900, despite his monthly earning of RM1,500. That’s a whopping 60 percent expense for his car installment!

When your car installment takes away more than 30 percent of your income, it’s definitely going to strain your financial budget. Here are some tips to help you budget for your car’s monthly installment.

Prepare a Large Deposit

A large deposit equals a lower monthly installment, so if you are able to put down at least 20 percent into your down payment, it will considerably lower your future monthly installment since you will end up applying for a lesser loan amount.

For example, let’s say you’re interested in buying the new Perodua Alza 1.5L AV D-CVT. According to the official listing on
Perodua’s website
, the car costs RM75,500. If you put down 10 percent for your deposit – RM7,550, with a loan tenure of 7 years and an interest rate of 3.5 percent, your monthly payment would be RM1,007.

Now, if you put down 20 percent for your deposit – RM15,100, with a loan tenure of 7 years and an interest rate of 3.5 percent, your monthly installment would drop to RM895. That’s a saving of RM112 in your car installment per month.

The 20/7/20 Rule to Ensure a Manageable Car Installment

Another way to budget for your car’s monthly installment is by following the 20/7/20 rule of thumb when deciding the best way to fit a car purchase into your monthly budget.

This is how the 20/7/20 rule works:

Pay a deposit of 20 percent:
The usual deposit rate when you buy a car is 10 percent, but if you can put down 20 percent into your deposit, you will end up with a much lower monthly installment.

Seven year loan tenure:
 A nine year loan tenure looks like a great deal but when you add up the interest, you are actually paying more than you should for the car. It is best to stick with a loan tenure of seven or five years if your budget allows it.

Limit the installment to 20 percent of your monthly salary:
Make sure the

monthly installments does not exceed a fifth of your total income. This is important not only for your financial health but also for your credit score.

To clearly understand this ruling, we will take a look at the financing option for a used

2015 Perodua Alza SE 1.5
 from Carsome which is priced at RM46,400. With a deposit of RM9,253 that covers 20 percent of the total price of the car plus a seven-year loan, you will end up with a monthly installment of only RM551.

If you earn RM3,000 per month, setting aside 20 percent of your salary means you will end up with RM600 and this is more than enough to cover your car’s monthly installment plus you’ll have extra cash that you can set aside for your car’s other expenses such as maintenance, insurance, or road tax.

Don’t Forget the Add-Ons

Owning a car means you also have to consider additional ongoing expenses, aside from the monthly installment that you have to serve – such as maintenance, insurance, and road tax.

Most of the time, people tend to overlook this part of car ownership and it usually catches them by surprise when the time comes to pay it off.

Road Tax Renewal

In order to drive your car on the road legally, it needs to have a valid road tax. The amount that you have to pay for road tax differs depending on vehicle type, engine capacity, and whether it is a personal or commercial vehicle.

You may refer to the following table to find out how much the road tax costs for vehicles in Malaysia:

Engine Capacity (CC)

Base Rate

Progressive Rates (PER CC)

Road Tax Amount

1,000 and below

RM20

–

RM20

1,001 – 1,200

RM55

–

RM55

1,201 – 1,400

RM70

–

RM70

1,401 – 1,600

RM90

–

RM90

1,601 – 1,800

RM200

RM0.40

RM200 – RM280

1,801 – 2,000

RM280

RM0.50

RM280 – RM380

2,001 – 2,500

RM380

RM1.00

RM381- RM880

2,501 – 3,000

RM880

RM2.50

RM882 – RM2,130

3,001 and above

RM2,130

RM4.00

RM2,134 and above

Road tax rates for personal vehicles in Peninsular Malaysia

It’s a crime to drive around without a valid road tax and you have to renew it every year. Failing to renew it on time will lead to a hefty penalty of RM3,000 as stated in Section 14(4) of the Road Transportation Act (RTA) 1987.

Read more
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How to Renew Road Tax and Car Insurance Online

Insurance Premiums

You will not be able to renew your road tax if your vehicle does not have a valid insurance policy. It is a legal requirement to have car insurance if you’re planning to drive your car around.
There are various kinds of insurance policies that you can choose to buy, but it is advised for you to choose a comprehensive coverage as it usually offers the most protection.

If you’re not confident to choose an insurance provider on your own, let CARSOME help you find the right provider and policy with
CARSOME Capital’s motor insurance
. We’ll help you get instant quotes for motor insurance renewal and purchase, as well as road tax renewal with no hassle.

Driving around without a valid insurance policy will incur a substantial fine of up to RM1,000 under the Road Transportation Act (RTA) 1987. Not to mention you will also have to pay for the repairs on your own car and your own injury using your own money if you ever get into an accident.

Read more
:

Everything about Car Insurance in Malaysia: From Special Perils Coverage to Premiums

Maintenance Cost

Routine maintenance is essential to keep your car running smoothly and to ensure its durability in the long run. It also helps you avoid costly repairs in the case of a sudden breakdown. Here’s how much the average cost of maintaining a car looks like.

Take the new Perodua Alza for example. Based on Perodua’s after sales service maintenance listing that can be found for the new Alza
here
, the cost of service maintenance for the Alza is as follows:

10,000KM
 – RM186.40

20,000KM & 60,000KM
 – RM297.81

30,000KM, 50,000KM, 70,000KM & 90,000KM
 – RM236.86

40,000KM & 80,000KM
 – RM398.90

100,000KM
 – RM633.61

Usually, most manufacturers in Malaysia consider a yearly mileage of 20,000km to be within the normal driving rate. So, taking that into account, it will take you around 60 months to reach the 100,000 km maintenance mark.

If we divide the total cost of maintenance, which is RM3,160.87, by 60 months – you will have to save an additional of RM52.70 per month in order to be able to afford the maintenance cost of an Alza. Additionally, there is also the additional cost of replacing the wear and tear parts of the car that you need to consider such as the brake pads, tires, belting, and many more.

It is crucial to maintain your car because it prevents expensive repairs, safety hazards, and dangerous situations from happening. So, it’s best to look for a car that is suitable with your paycheck or you will set yourself up for a financial crisis in the future.

With that, we hope this guide will serve you well in your attempt to budget for your monthly car installments before you proceed with your car purchase in the future.