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Covid-19: Tip Keselamatan Pemandu, Penumpang & Penghantar Makanan e-hailing

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Walaupun Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan Bersyarat (PKPB) telah dilaksanakan sejak 4 Mei 2020 ekoran penularan wabak Covid-19, rakyat Malaysia masih dinasihatkan supaya terus menjaga keselamatan masing-masing dan mengikuti langkah-langkah keselamatan yang ditetapkan oleh kerajaan sebagai langkah untuk memerangi wabak ini.

Jika anda merupakan seorang pemandu
 e-hailing
, pengguna
e-hailing
 atau penghantar makanan di Malaysia, apakah langkah-langkah keselamatan yang boleh anda amalkan? Anda boleh ikuti nasihat yang dikeluarkan oleh laman web
InfoSihat
 berikut sebagai panduan anda:

1. Pemandu E
-hailing

Pakai pelitup muka (
face mask
) untuk melindungi diri anda dan penumpang anda. Sekiranya boleh, kami cadangkan bahawa anda memandu dengan mod peredaran udara dan tingkap kereta diturunkan. Anda juga boleh mengambil langkah tambahan seperti kelengkapan seperti tisu kering atau tisu basah, cecair pensanitasi tangan (
hand sanitizer
) dan tong sampah tertutup untuk penumpang anda.

2. Pengguna E
-hailing

Anda dinasihatkan untuk sentiasa memakai pelitup muka pada setiap masa sepanjang berada dalam pengangkutan awam. Sekiranya anda bergejala, anda dinasihatkan supaya duduk di rumah dan kurangkan aktiviti luar. Namun, jika anda perlu ke klinik, anda boleh meminta pemandu
e-hailing
 anda untuk membuka mod peredaran udara dan menurunkan tingkap sepanjang perjalanan anda. Amalkan etika batuk dan bersin seperti yang disarankan oleh Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia (KKM):

Pakai pelitup muka (
face mask
)

Palingkan muka daripada orang lain atau makanan

Jangan berkongsi sapu tangan atau tuala dengan orang lain

Tutup mulut dan hidung anda dengan tisu atau sapu tangan ketika batuk atau bersin

Buangkan tisu yang telah digunakan ke dalam tong sampah tertutup

Elakkan menyentuh muka, hidung atau mulut

3. Penghantar Makanan

Penghantar makanan atau ‘
abang rider
‘ juga merupakan antara mereka yang berisiko dijangkiti wabak Covid-19 ini. Tidak dinafikan bahawa, sepanjang Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan dan arahan duduk rumah oleh kerajaan, ‘
abang rider
‘ merupakan ‘
frontliner
‘ yang setia menghantar makanan atau barangan keperluan rumah dalam memastikan kita tidak kelaparan di rumah. Berikut merupakan panduan yang boleh diikuti oleh
 ‘abang rider’
 semasa menghantar makanan:

Pengendali dan penghantar makanan perlu sentiasa menjaga kebersihan diri, kerap cuci tangan dengan sabun dan air bersih atau cecair pensanitasi tangan (
hand sanitizer
)

Pakai pelitup muka sepanjang masa

Elakkan bersentuhan dengan penerima makanan semasa serahan makanan (
contactless delivery
)

Jaga jarak satu (1) meter antara satu sama lain semasa penghantaran makanan

Tip Pembasmian Kuman (Kereta Persendirian atau
e-hailing
)

Biasanya, pembersihan asas dalam kereta hanya melibatkan vakum lantai dan tempat duduk. Namun begitu, memandangkan kita masih di dalam fasa memerangi wabak Covid-19, semua pemilik kenderaan disyorkan untuk melakukan pembasmian kuman secara berkala. Sebagai langkah pencegahan, anda boleh ikuti tip oleh
 Consumer Reports
 yang menyenaraikan langkah-langkah yang harus diambil untuk membasmi kuman di dalam kenderaan anda:

Buka semua pintu untuk pengudaraan

Hidupkan kenderaan dan penyaman udara, kemudian tutupkan mod peredaran udara

Gunakan bahan pembersih yang mengandungi larutan alkohol sekurang-kurangnya 70% untuk membunuh virus. Anda juga boleh menggunakan pembasmi kuman klorin atau
isopropyl alcohol
 untuk membersihkan bahagian dalam kabin kereta seperti bahagian stereng, tingkap, pemegang pintu, tuas gear, tempat duduk dan lain-lain. Basuh pelapik lantai kereta jika perlu.

Kesimpulannya, anda dinasihatkan untuk sentiasa mengamalkan kebersihan diri yang baik. Elakkan 3S: kawasan Sesak, tempat Sempit dan Sembang dekat! Amalkan penjarakan fizikal dan jangan lupa untuk memakai pelitup muka jika perlu keluar rumah, cuci tangan dengan sabun dan pastikan alat-alat elektronik anda dibasmi kuman dengan kerap.

Kekal selamat, kekal duduk di rumah!
Selain itu, jika anda sedang merancang untuk menjual kereta anda, anda boleh pertimbangkan
CARSOME
untuk menguruskannya bagi pihak anda.
CARSOME
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Best Off-Road Cars in Malaysia - From Trucks to SUVs

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Devan S

Off road truck in the jungle

Off-road cars take you where other vehicles can’t. While they’re usually workhorses used for work, there’s also a growing number of people taking up off-road driving as a hobby. As a result, you can find off-road vehicles in all sizes, forms, and price ranges. A good all-terrain vehicle not only needs to be able to traverse rough terrain but also be hardy, safe, and equipped with features that make it easy to drive on the road. Whether you’re looking for an
off-road truck
 for work or for a car that can handle some weekend off-road driving, we have some great choices you can look at today.

Most Popular Off-Road Vehicle – Toyota Hilux

The
Toyota Hilux
 is undoubtedly the most popular 4-wheel drive (4WD)
pickup truck
 in Malaysia. Besides being a great off-road car, it’s reliable and easily hauls cargo wherever you need to. Toyota has updated the Hilux with modern, bold styling, as well as a host of new features.

What makes the Hilux one of the best cars for off-road driving is its choice of powerful engines: a 2.4 L turbodiesel engine that produces 150 PS of power and 400 Nm of torque, as well as a 2.8 L turbodiesel engine producing 204 PS of power and 500 Nm of torque. It also has a rear differential lock to maintain traction in challenging terrain, an auto limited-slip differential (LSD), and a heavy-duty suspension setup. You can take the Hilux on the toughest off-road trails and it’ll run just fine even after several years of heavy use, a testament to the Hilux’s durability.

Other features include LED projector headlights, up to seven airbags, Downhill Assist Control (DAC), Active Traction Control (A-TRC), and even a digital video recorder on the higher variants. The Toyota Hilux is available in one single cab variant and four double cab variants. Prices for the Hilux range from RM92,880 up to RM145,880.

The Durable Workhorse – Isuzu D-Max

Isuzu is a major producer of heavy-duty trucks, truck chassis, and diesel engines. With its expertise, it’s able to produce the rugged and capable
pickup truck
 in the Isuzu D-Max. The D-Max is geared more towards users who need a reliable workhorse, and it delivers. It has graphite-coated pistons and a high-performance timing gear and chain design to ensure the engine performs and lasts under stress.

As an off-road vehicle, it boasts an impressive climbing ability with a 23.9-degree departure angle, 30.5-degree approach angle, and a 49-degree side slope angle. A unique feature on the D-Max is Terrain Command which allows you to switch between 2-wheel drive (2WD), 4WD-low which provides you with all the torque you need at slow speeds, and 4WD-high for relatively high speed driving in decent off-road conditions.

The D-Max is available with two engines; a 1.9 L turbodiesel producing 150 PS of power and 350 Nm of torque, as well as a 3.0 L turbodiesel producing 190 PS of power and 450 Nm of torque. The 1.9 L variant is among the most economical in the segment, which allows the D-Max to be the first Energy Efficient Vehicle (EEV) certified pick-up truck in Malaysia. The price of an Isuzu D-Max ranges from RM88,599 to RM141,938 making it quite an affordable off-road car.

Luxury in the City and Off-Road – Land Rover Defender

The Land Rover Defender is quite possibly the king of off-road sports utility vehicles (
SUVs
). It has a long heritage of conquering off-road trails and it comes with numerous sophisticated electronic features to help it. For starters, it has Land Rover’s Terrain Response 2 system which adjusts the steering, throttle response, stability control, differential, and air suspensions to adapt to the terrain. It also has a permanent 4WD system and auto-lock center and rear differentials making it very capable at maneuvering over precarious terrain. Plus, the Defender has among the highest climbing capabilities in the off-road vehicle segment with a 38-degree approach angle and a 40-degree departure angle. These are thanks to its high ground clearance as well as short front and rear overhangs.

Of course, being a Land Rover, it does come with a hefty price tag starting from RM798,800. That said, you’ll be getting one of the best cars for off-road driving. Inside, it has a plush cabin decked out in premium materials, two or three-zone climate control, heated and cooled seats, as well as the latest safety features. If you’re looking for a luxury off-road car that can truly take you anywhere, the Land Rover Defender is it.

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All-Rounder Off-Road SUV – Subaru Forester

If you’re looking for a car that can handle some light to moderate off-road adventures and is comfortable for your family, the
Subaru Forester
 is it. This
SUV
 is equipped with the Subaru Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (AWD) system which is designed to maintain optimal balance and traction in all road conditions and weather. It also has a high ground clearance of 220 mm as well as Subaru’s suite of off-road driving technology. This includes Hill Descent Control (HDC), Auto Vehicle Hold (AVH), Active Torque Vectoring (ATV), Vehicle Dynamics Control (VDC) System, and X-MODE.

Two stand-out features that make the Forester one of the best cars for off-road driving are X-MODE and VDC. X-MODE further enhances the AWD system to provide even more traction on slippery surfaces, while VDC helps to provide a more stable torque control. VDC does this by monitoring the wheel speed, steering, and braking, and then applying the appropriate brake pressure and controlling the engine torque.

The Forester is powered by a 2.0 L flat-four engine which provides a low center of gravity. It produces 156 PS of power and 196 Nm of torque. Prices range from RM139,788 up to RM163,788. With its high ground clearance, off-road technology suite, and reasonable price tag, the forester is a winner if you’re looking for a family SUV that can perform as an off-road car.

We hope this list can help you decide on the right off-road car for your needs. There are many good options that can take whatever you throw at them, whether it’s off-roading, hauling goods, or just being a reliable family car.

 If you’re looking for a
used off-road car
 but not sure where to start, check out CARSOME. We have a selection of hundreds of cars on our website for you to choose from. All of our cars are CARSOME certified after going through a 175-point inspection and come with no hidden fees.

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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Wajarkah Anda Keluarkan i-Sinar KWSP? – Kebaikan dan Keburukan

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Ahmad Azwadie Azman

Penafian –
Kenyataan dalam artikel ini adalah pandangan peribadi penulis, ia bukan panduan atau rujukan profesional dan tidak mencerminkan padangan Carsome.

Kerajaan Malaysia membenarkan pengeluaran simpanan daripada akaun
 Kumpulan Wang Simpanan Pekerja
 (KWSP) untuk semua pencarum KWSP yang terjejas semasa pandemik Covid-19. Pengumuman ini dibuat semasa Pembentangan Belanjawan 2021 November tahun lalu bagi membantu pencarum meneruskan kelangsungan hidup. Kemudahan i-Sinar KWSP membolehkan semua pencarum yang layak untuk mengeluarkan simpana
n daripada Akaun 1 KWSP
sebanyak 10% dengan syarat mempunyai baki minimum sekurang-kurangnya RM150 selepas pengeluaran.

i-Sinar, Pengeluaran Wang KWSP Akaun 1

Jika anda menghadapi masalah kewangan disebabkan oleh pandemik Covid-19, anda boleh mempertimbangkan untuk mengeluarkan wang caruman menerusi kemudahan i-Sinar. Pengeluaran caruman daripada Akaun 1 dijangka dapat memanfaatkan ahli dengan pendapatan terjejas ketika pelaksanaan Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan (PKP). Pengeluaran Akaun 1 ini juga kini diperluas kepada semua 14 juta ahli KWSP yang berdaftar. Ahli KWSP bakal menikmati pengeluaran i-Sinar tanpa syarat dan permohonan akan diluluskan secara automatik tidak lama lagi.

Meskipun inisiatif ini memberi manfaat terutamanya kepada rakyat Malaysia yang hilang sumber pendapatan, mengganggur atau mengalami pemotongan gaji – tanpa garis panduan, penilaian risiko dan pengurusan kewangan yang betul boleh memberi kesan negatif kepada ahli kelak.

Wang Tunai Segera vs Simpanan Masa Depan

Kedua-dua pilihan ini bukanlah pilihan dan keputusan yang mudah untuk dilakukan. Ini kerana kedua-duanya mempunyai kelebihan dan kekurangan yang tersendiri. Sama seperti dalam situasi anda hanya mempunyai baki wang sebanyak RM20 pada hujung bulan sebelum gaji. Anda mempunyai pilihan sama ada ingin menggunakannya untuk mengisi minyak kereta untuk ke tempat kerja atau makan tengah hari bagi mengisi perut. Jika digunakan untuk makan, besar kemungkinan kereta kehabisan minyak; jika digunakan untuk mengisi minyak kereta, perut pula yang lapar.

Ramai rakyat Malaysia yang terkesan dengan ketidakstabilan ekonomi negara yang berpunca daripada pandemik Covid-19 ini. Jika anda terbeban dengan hutang dan memerlukan wang tunai segera, pengeluaran wang caruman ini mungkin penyelesaian sementara untuk anda. Kemudahan i-Sinar dapat membantu meringankan beban perbelanjaan terutamanya bagi anda yang mengalami masalah aliran tunai atau wang simpanan yang tidak mencukupi. Menurut Bank Dunia, Malaysia merekodkan kadar simpanan isi rumah terendah di dunia.

i-Sinar KWSP untuk Bantu Langsaikan Hutang?

Jika anda mempunyai beberapa komitmen atau pinjaman yang tertunggak, anda mungkin boleh mempertimbangkan pengeluaran wang caruman ini untuk melangsaikannya. Sebagai contoh, jika anda memiliki Perodua Myvi 1.3L G automatik dengan bayaran ansuran sebanyak RM489* sebulan, anda boleh menggunakan wang ini untuk menjelaskan hutang tertunggak. Dalam kes-kes tertentu, anda juga boleh menggunakan wang ini sebagai bayaran
 in advance
 untuk tempoh sekurang-kurangnya sehingga 10 bulan.

RM10,000 / 10 Bulan (RM489) = RM9,780 – Lebihan RM220

*pengiraan berdasarkan tempoh pinjaman 9 tahun, bayaran pendahuluan sebanyak 10% dan kadar faedah 3.5%

Selain itu, kerajaan juga telah menawarkan program bantuan khusus untuk peminjam daripada golongan B40, M40 dan syarikat industri kecil dan sederhana menerusi Belanjawan 2021.
 Lanjutan moratorium
 dan moratorium bersasar membolehkan peminjam untuk menangguhkan ansuran bulanan selama tiga bulan atau mengurangkan ansuran bulanan sebanyak 50% untuk tempoh masa enam bulan.

Wang tunai segera yang diperolehi ini boleh digunakan untuk melangsaikan baki hutang sedia ada atau hutang kereta tertunggak untuk tempoh sekurang-kurangnya enam hingga sepuluh bulan bergantung pada amaun pinjaman. Dengan cara ini, anda boleh mengurangkan beban komitmen sedia ada buat sementara waktu. Malah, anda juga boleh mengelakkan penurunan skor kredit disebabkan tunggakan bayaran balik pinjaman. Apa yang bakal berlaku sekiranya anda mempunyai tunggakan bayaran balik pinjaman?

Risiko Kehilangan Aset

Aset yang dibeli melalui pinjaman boleh ditarik balik oleh pihak bank jika anda lewat membayar balik pinjaman atau tidak membuat bayaran balik dalam tempoh masa tertentu. Anda boleh mempertimbangkan kemudahan i-Sinar untuk membayar balik tunggakan pinjaman untuk mengelakkan aset anda daripada ditarik balik. Jika anda lewat membayar balik pinjaman, anda akan dikenakan caj tambahan dan perlu menangggung kos tambahan jika kereta anda ditarik oleh pihak bank. Malah, anda juga terpaksa menunggu surat pengesahan dari bank sebelum anda boleh menuntut kembali kereta anda setelah anda melangsaikannya. Ia bukan sahaja meningkatkan kos anda, malah membazirkan masa anda.

Akses Permohonan Pinjaman Akan Datang Lebih Sukar

Kegagalan anda membayar balik pinjaman anda boleh menyukarkan anda untuk memohon pinjaman kewangan lain pada masa akan datang. Corak pembayaran anda akan direkodkan dalam skor kredit yang akan dijadikan panduan atau rujukan oleh pihak bank sebelum meluluskan permohonan pinjaman anda. Untuk mengelakkan ini daripada berlaku, anda boleh menggunakan kemudahan i-Sinar KWSP untuk menjelaskan hutang sedia ada. Ia secara tidak langsung dapat mengelakkan anda daripada mempunyai rekod kewangan yang buruk.

Impak Skor Kredit Akibat Corak Pembayaran Tidak Baik

Berikut merupakan impak terhadap skor kredit jika corak pembayaran balik pinjaman tidak baik:

Pihak bank akan mengenakan kadar faedah yang lebih tinggi;

Permohonan pinjaman akan datang berpotensi untuk ditolak.

Menunda pembayaran balik pinjaman kereta boleh menjejaskan skor kredit anda. Rekod tunggakan anda akan dicatatkan dalam laporan kredit sekali gus menjejaskan skor kredit anda. Skor kredit yang baik meningkatkan kebolehpercayaan pihak bank dalam meluluskan pinjaman dan permohonan kredit. Jika anda mempunyai rekod yang tidak baik sebelum ini, anda masih boleh meningkatkan skor kredit anda dari semasa ke semasa. Namun begitu, ia mengambil sedikit masa.

Langkah Meningkatkan Skor Kredit

Berikut merupakan langkah untuk meningkatkan skor kredit anda:

Semak Laporan MyCTOS Score anda yang terkini. Anda boleh melihat skor kredit serta laporan CCRIS untuk tempoh 12 bulan yang lalu;

Langsaikan semua bayaran bulanan yang tertunggak. Bayar semua amaun yang tertunggak dan pastikan pembayaran secara konsisten untuk setiap bulan yang akan datang;

Minta bantuan Agensi Kaunseling & Pengurusan Kredit (AKPK) jika anda menghadapi kesukaran dalam pengurusan kewangan. AKPK menyediakan perkhidmatan kauseling kewangan secara percuma.

Selain itu, bagi anda yang sedang mempertimbangkan untuk
menjual kereta lama
 anda bagi mendapatkan duit tambahan, anda bolehlah menggunakan kemudahan i-Sinar anda untuk memperbaiki sebarang kerosakan pada mana-mana komponen kereta. Kereta yang berada dalam keadaan baik terutamanya pada bahagian enjin,
interior
 dan rupa luaran kereta semasa penilaian boleh dijual ada harga yang lebih tinggi.

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Kategori 1 dan Kategori 2 i-Sinar KWSP

Kemudahan i-Sinar KWSP terbahagi kepada dua kategori iaitu kategori 1 dan kategori 2. Bagi kategori 1, tiada dokumen sokongan diperlukan dan kelulusan akan dilakukan secara automatik berdasarkan data dalaman KWSP. Namun begitu, ahli yang layak perlu melakukan permohonan secara dalam talian melalui
 isinar.kwsp.gov.my
 mulai 21 Disember 2020.

Kredit:
Laman Khas Belanjawan 2021

Bagi kategori 2 pula, KWSP memerlukan dokumen sokongan daripada ahli seperti slip gaji sebelum dan selepas pengurangan, notis pemberhentian atau pemotongan elaun/tuntutan kerja lebih masa, penyata bank atau surat pengesahan majikan. Bagi kategori ini, permohonan boleh dibuat secara dalam talian melalui
isinar.kwsp.gov.my
 mulai 11 Januari 2021.

Kemas Kini:
Pengeluaran i-Sinar Tanpa Syarat, Permohonan Dibuka Selepas 8 Mac 2021

Kategori 1

Ahli yang bekerja di sektor formal, bekerja sendiri, bekerja dalam sektor ekonomi gig;

Ahli yang sudah lama tidak mencarum, hilang pekerjaan;

Suri rumah, ahli yang diberi notis cuti tanpa gaji atau tidak mencarum KWSP sekurang-kurangnya selama 2 bulan berturut-turut semasa permohonan;

Ahli yang masih bekerja tetapi mengalami pengurangan gaji pokok sebanyak 30% dan ke atas selepas Mac 2020.

Kategori 2

Ahli yang masih bekerja tetapi mengalami pengurangan pendapatan keseluruhan sebanyak 30 peratus dan ke atas (termasuk pengurangan gaji dan elaun atau pemotongan tuntutan kerja lebih masa) selepas Mac 2020 – pengurangan dikenal pasti melalui dokumen yang dikemukakan.

Kredit:
Astro Awani

Amaun Kelayakan i-Sinar KWSP

Kelayakan adalah tertakluk pada baki simpanan Akaun 1 ahli berdasarkan butiran terkini seperti berikut:

Ahli yang mempunyai baki RM100,000 dan ke bawah dalam Akaun 1 boleh membuat pengeluaran sehingga jumlah maksimum RM10,000. Pembayaran dilakukan secara berperingkat dalam tempoh maksimum enam bulan. Bayaran pertama adalah sebanyak RM5,000, diikuti RM1,000 untuk 5 bulan berikutnya.

Ahli yang mempunyai baki lebih daripada RM100,000 dalam Akaun 1 boleh membuat pengeluaran maksimum 10% atau RM60,000 (mana-mana yang lebih rendah) daripada Akaun 1. Pembayaran dilakukan secara berperingkat dalam tempoh maksimum enam bulan dengan bayaran pertama sebanyak RM10,000.

Jika anda mengambil keputusan untuk mengeluarkan wang caruman, anda mungkin akan tergoda dengan wang tambahan yang akan anda nikmati. Dari satu sudut, pengeluaran i-Sinar KWSP merupakan suatu alternatif dan pilihan yang lebih selamat berbanding saluran yang berisiko seperti ceti haram, pinjaman
ah long
 dan sebagainya. Manakala, dari perspektif lain, mengeluarkan wang simpanan yang akan digunakan semasa hari tua anda boleh memberi impak negatif kepada anda jika tidak diuruskan dengan betul.

Fahami Risiko, Kenal Pasti Kelebihan dan Kekurangan – Buat Keputusan Bijak

Celik kewangan terutamanya dari aspek penyimpanan dan pengurusan wang dilihat semakin penting lebih-lebih lagi dalam situasi pandemik ini. Oleh itu, anda disarankan untuk menguruskan wang i-Sinar KWSP anda dengan telus, berhati-hati dan berjimat cermat. Buat pilihan yang tepat mengikut situasi dan kemampuan anda. Kita tidak mahu dana persaraan disalahgunakan sehingga mendedahkan anda kepada kemiskinan di hari tua. Tidak dinafikan bahawa pengeluaran wang segera ini boleh membantu merancakkan ekonomi negara, namun penyimpanan wang di KWSP jika tidak dikeluarkan boleh membantu anda pada hari tua.

Jika dibandingkan dengan pelaburan lain, penyimpanan wang di KWSP boleh dikatakan agak kompetitif dan berisiko rendah berbanding simpanan atau pelaburan di mana-mana portfolio pelaburan lain. Ini kerana, jangkaan keuntungan KWSP adalah sekitar 4.0 hingga 5.5 peratus setahun. Dengan kadar keuntungan 5 peratus setahun, wang i-Sinar KWSP jika tidak dikeluarkan boleh digandakan menjadi RM26,532 dalam tempoh 20 tahun. Ini bermakna, keuntungan yang dijangka akan diperoleh adalah sebanyak RM16,532.

Nota: Jika anda mempertimbangkan untuk
membeli kereta terpakai
 atau
menjual kereta lama anda
, layari laman web Carsome untuk info lanjut. Carsome merupakan platform
jual beli kereta terpakai

terbaik di Malaysia.

Ahmad Azwadie Azman


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Cara Untuk Menuntut Waranti Lanjutan 1 Tahun CARSOME

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Amarnath

Kebanyakan pembeli takkan sangka yang kereta terpakai mempunyai jaminan perlindungan terutama sekali jika kereta tersebut melebihi usia lima tahun dan disebabkan itulah tak ramai yang nak membeli kereta terpakai. Disebabkan itu, CARSOME telah memberikan pelan waranti lanjutan satu tahun untuk semua kereta CARSOME Certified. Jadi apabila anda membeli kereta CARSOME Certified, anda tidak perlu risau sama ada ia masih mempunyai waranti asal atau tidak.

Tambahan lagi, waranti lanjutan ini tidak dikenakan sebarang bayaran tambahan kerana ia telah disertakan sekali dalam harga kesemua kereta kami. Mari tengok apa yang akan anda dapat dengan waranti lanjutan CARSOME dan cara untuk menuntutnya.

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Apa Ada Dalam Program Waranti Lanjutan CARSOME?

Tidak seperti waranti lanjutan yang lain di Malaysia, Program Waranti Lanjutan CARSOME (Extended Warranty Program – EWP) tidak memerlukan sebarang bayaran tambahan dan tersedia untuk semua kereta

CARSOME Certified. Program waranti ini disediakan oleh Allianz dan terdiri daripada dua pelan – Pelan Emas (Gold) yang terpakai secara automatik untuk semua kereta kami dan pelan Platinum yang boleh dibeli sebagai pelan naik taraf pilihan.

Pelan waranti ini mempunyai perlindungan yang pelbagai tetapi kedua-duanya akan melindungi kereta anda selama satu tahun atau 20,000 kilometer (yang mana dicapai dahulu). Kedua-dua pelan ini mempunyai perlindungan maksimum RM50,000 untuk setiap polisi dan had maksimum RM10,000 untuk setiap tuntutan.

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Pelan Emas (Gold Plan)

Pelan Emas Program Waranti Lanjutan diberikan kepada semua kereta CARSOME Certified dan membolehkan anda dilindungi daripada kegagalan mekanikal atau elektrik seperti:

1.
Enjin

Blok silinder

Kotak engkol (crankcase)

Kepala silinder (cylinder head)

Gasket kepala silinder (cylinder head gasket), dan lain-lain.

2. Transmisi Automatik dan Manual

Bekas kotak gear dan bahagian dalamannya.

Pengubah daya kilas (torque converter)

Unit kawalan transmisi

Kotak suis hidrolik elektrik.

3. Sistem Penyaman Udara

Pemampat udara

Kapasitor

Kipas radiator

Pelan Platinum

Pelan Platinum Program Waranti Lanjutan merupakan naik taraf pilihan yang anda boleh beli. Bergantung kepada kapasiti enjin dan usia kereta, pelan ini berharga antara RM600 hingga RM1,500. Berikut merupakan perlindungan yang ditawarkan dalam pelan Platinum.

1. Kesemua yang Dilindungi dalam Pelan Emas.

2. Sistem Bahan Api.

Pam minyak

Pam suntikan

Muncung pam suntikan, dan lain-lain

Stereng

3. Stereng

Gear stereng mekanikal atau hidrolik dengan semua bahagian dalaman.

Sistem kemudi kuasa (power steering).

Pam hidrolik dengan semua bahagian dalamnnya dan komponen elektrik stereng.

4. Sistem Penyejukan

Pam air.

Penyejuk air.

Penukar haba (heat exchanger)

Termostat

Kipas (elektrik dan mekanikal termasuklah klac kipas, tanpa tayar kipas)

5. Bantuan Atas Jalan

Khidmat panggilan 24 jam sehari 7 hari seminggu (1800-22-5542)

Tunda satu hala sejauh 100km tanpa had tuntutan.

Tunda untuk kerosakan atau kemalangan, termasuk pada waktu malam.

Bantuan atas jalan serta-merta.

Servis ambulans dan penyampaian mesej kecemasan.

Bantuan di seluruh negara, termasuk Sabah dan Sarawak.

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Tuntut Waranti CARSOME Anda

Dengan kerjasama bersama Allianz, kami mampu menyediakan anda perlindungan waranti kereta terpakai yang menyeluruh dan profesional sepanjang masa. Ini caranya untuk anda menuntut waranti CARSOME anda.

1. Hubungi Allianz Roadside Assistance (RSA)

Sama ada kereta anda rosak di atas jalan atau tak boleh dihidupkan di rumah, anda boleh hubungi Allianz RSA di talian 03-2161 0795 atau 1-800-22-5542. Khidmat bantuan Allianz akan mendapatkan butiran anda dan membantu memberikan lokasi bengkel panel Allianz yang terdekat. Jika anda mempunyai pelan Platinum dan tidak boleh menghidupkan kereta anda, anda boleh meminta lori tunda dan kereta anda akan ditunda ke bengkel.

2. Bawa Kereta Anda ke Bengkel Panel

Di bengkel panel Allianz, nyatakan kepada pihak bengkel bahawa anda ingin menuntut “Waranti CARSOME” dan mereka akan membantu anda dengan proses membaiki kereta anda. Bergantung kepada jenis tuntutan dan sama ada kereta anda terlibat dalam kemalangan, anda perlu menyediakan dokumen berikut. Sila ambil perhatian bahawa proses tuntutan akan mengambil masa beberapa hari.

Salinan laporan polis.

Geran

kereta anda atau sijil pemilikan kenderaan.

Polisi insurans atau nota lindung (cover note).

Salinan kad pengenalan dan lesen memandu pemilik.

Salinan kad pengenalan dan lesen memandu mereka yang terlibat dalam kemalangan.

3. Bertenang dan Tunggu Kereta Anda Dibaiki

Pihak bengkel akan memeriksa kenderaan anda, memberikan anggaran kos baiki, dan terus membaiki kereta anda. Sila ambil perhatian bahawa ini boleh mengambil masa antara satu hingga beberapa minggu, bergantung kepada tahap kerosakan kereta anda. Kesemua kos termasuklah pemeriksaan dan pembaikian akan dibayar oleh Allianz jadi anda tak perlu risau tentangnya. Sebaik saja kereta anda siap dibaiki, pihak bengkel akan menghubungi anda untuk mengambil kereta.

Pilih CARSOME Certified untuk Ketenangan Minda

Seperti yang anda lihat, proses menuntut waranti lanjutan CARSOME adalah mudah dan jelas, dan ia merupakan antara kelebihan membeli kereta CARSOME Certified. Apabila anda memilih CARSOME, anda akan mendapat kereta yang berkualiti yang telah melalui proses pemeriksaan 175-titik yang teliti dan telah dibaik pulih secara profesional untuk memastikan keselamatan melebihi taraf, keselesaan sepenuhnya, dan cantik seperti estetik yang telah dibaik pulih.

Selain perlindungan waranti lanjutan kereta terpakai, kesemua kereta CARSOME Certified turut disertakan dengan jaminan berikut:

Harga tetap
: Harga yang anda lihat di CARSOME merupakan harga sebenar kereta tanpa bayaran tersembunyi jadi anda tahu berapa yang anda bayar.

Jaminan pulangan wang  dalam 5 hari
: Jika anda membeli kereta CARSOME Certified dan ingin mengubah fikiran, anda boleh mengembalikannya dalam masa 5 hari untuk dapatkan pulangan balik tunai. Tiada soalan akan ditanya!

Waranti satu tahun
: Kesemua kereta CARSOME Certified mempunyai lanjutan satu tahun dengan perlindungan menyeluruh, sokongan profesional, dan proses tuntutan yang mudah.

Beli kereta idaman anda hari ini di CARSOME!

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Apakah Warna Kereta Paling Popular di Malaysia?

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Pilihan warna kereta yang tepat dan sesuai yang menepati citarasa, kehendak dan keperluan adalah penting buat bakal pemilik kereta. Selain faktor praktikaliti dan personaliti, pilihan warna yang sesuai mampu memberi nilai tambah kepada kenderaan yang dimiliki. Secara amnya, warna yang sesuai dapat meningkatkan nilai jualan semula kereta terutamanya jika anda ingin menjual semula kereta anda. Carsome menyenaraikan pilihan warna kereta popular dalam kalangan pemilik kenderaan yang dijual kepada Carsome sebagai panduan anda:

Warna Kereta Paling Popular 2020 Pilihan Rakyat Malaysia?

Menurut data yang diperoleh daripada Carsome Insights 2020, warna putih merupakan warna paling banyak dijual kepada Carsome iaitu sebanyak 31%. Ia diikuti oleh warna perak (27%), warna hitam (19%), warna kelabu (15%) dan warna biru (8%). Jika dibandingkan perolehan data antara
Carsome Insights 2020
 dengan
Carsome Insights 2019
, kedua-dua data ini menunjukkan persamaan. Warna akromatik (putih dan perak) merupakan warna yang paling popular yang dijual kepada Carsome sepanjang tahun 2019 dan tahun 2020.

Warna Kereta Paling Popular 2019 Pilihan Rakyat Malaysia?

Berdasarkan data daripada
Carsome Insights 2019,
 warna akromatik iaitu putih, hitam, perak dan kelabu terdiri daripada 86% daripada semua kenderaan yang dijual kepada
Carsome
. Perkara ini turut dibuktikan melalui laporan
BASF
 dan
Axalta
 tahun 2019 yang menunjukkan populariti warna-warna kereta dalam kalangan penduduk di Asia. Meskipun terdapat perbezaan budaya dan gaya hidup, sebahagian besar populasi Asia Tenggara sangat konservatif dalam pemilihan warna kereta. Kebanyakan daripada mereka memilih warna akromatik sebagai warna kenderaan pilihan mereka.

Data yang diperoleh daripada
Carsome Insights 2019
 membuktikan bahawa putih merupakan warna kereta paling popular 2019 di Malaysia. Malah, untuk rekod, daripada keseluruhan kereta terpakai yang dijual kepada Carsome tahun lalu, kereta putih mewakili 29% daripada jumlah keseluruhan. Warna perak berada di tempat kedua dengan 25%, sementara hitam dan kelabu berada di tempat ketiga dan keempat masing-masing dengan 18% dan 14% daripada jumlah keseluruhan kenderaan yang dijual pada tahun 2019.

Warna Kromatik

Warna-warna seperti hijau, kuning dan
beige
 sangat senang dijumpai di Asia. Berdasarkan data
Carsome Insights 2019,
warna biru dan merah adalah warna kelima dan keenam yang dijual kepada Carsome dengan
 jumlah peratusan masing-masing sebanyak 8% dan 6%. Malah, laporan warna BASF dan Axalta tahun 2019 juga menunjukkan kedudukan kedua-dua warna tersebut di Asia dan Asia Pasifik.

Meskipun warna mencerminkan ekspresi gaya dan keperibadian pemiliknya, pilihan warna yang sesuai juga boleh
mempengaruhi nilai jualan semula atau
resale value
 kereta

anda. Malah, keadaan dan kualiti warna juga turut memainkan peranan dan boleh menjejaskan harga yang ditawarkan oleh pembeli
selain keadaan panel bahagian luar badan kenderaan.
Selain itu, jika anda sedang merancang untuk
menjual kereta lama
 anda, anda boleh pertimbangkan Carsome untuk menguruskannya bagi pihak anda. Carsome merupakan platform
jual beli kereta terpakai
 dengan menawarkan perkhidmatan yang profesional, mudah dan pantas!

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Watch the Bugatti Chiron break the world speed record for a production car at 490 km/h!

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Bugatti has reclaimed the world record once again with the Chiron. This means that they are the first manufacturer ever to break the magic 482 km/h mark for a pre-production vehicle. This record comes two years after the 0-400-0 km/h distance-time Chiron record set by Juan Pablo Montoya and subsequently trumped by the Koenigsegg Agera RS.

For the world record, a team of engineers under the direction of Stefan Ellrott, Head of Development prepared a pre-production vehicle of a Chiron derivative. In addition to the aerodynamic improvements, the specialists added and placed a lot of importance to safety. The driver, Le Mans winner and Bugatti test driver Andy Wallace was held in place by six-point harness and protected by a safety cell. Historically, the speed record run isn’t Wallace’s first time as he also was behind the wheel of the McLaren F1’s record run in 1998.

The Bugatti team was supported by Italian race specialists Dallara and tyre manufacturer Michelin. On the latter, Michelin’s high-speed Pilot Sport Cup 2 tyres on the Chiron were further reinforced at the belts to handle 5300 G and rotate up to 4,100 times per minute, while still being street legal. Rigorous quality controls such as X-rays on each tyre was done after production to optimise the smallest details.

For those unfamiliar with the record track, Ehra-Lessien in Germany is owned by the Volkswagen Group and features 96 km of private tarmac. The track includes various road surfaces, curves and is most famously known for having a 8.7 km long straight.

“A world record attempt at such an extreme speed of over 400 km/h always involves a certain risk. Everything has to be right – the car, the weather and track. Ehra-Lessien offers the greatest possible safety, which is why we opted for this track. It is the only place in the world where the safety standards for high-speed tests are this high. The 21-km three-lane highway is lined with crash barriers, and rescue services are available at the north and south ends. Driver safety is our top priority. We did everything in advance to minimise the risk,” said Ellrott. If you are wondering how controlled the environment was, the carriageway was cleaned with special mats prior to the road test to pick up stones and grit.

“Now Bugatti was the first to exceed the 300-mile-per-hour (482 km/h) mark. An incredible achievement that shows what the men and women of Bugatti are capable of. They offer absolute exclusivity, luxury, unmatched beauty and a high level of automotive craftsmanship. But this was the last time for us. We will concentrate even more on this in the future in the context of further exciting projects,” said Stephan Winkelmann, President of Bugatti.

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Jangan Ambil Mudah! Tanda Water Pump Kereta Rosak yang Perlu Diberi Perhatian

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Car mechanic replacing water pump of modern engine

Umum mengetahui bahawa kenderaan perlu diselenggara dan diperiksa secara berkala bagi mengelakkan risiko
kereta rosak tepi jalan

atau kereta mati tiba-tiba. Pemeriksaan paras minyak enjin,
tukar minyak hitam
 atau
tukar brek pad kereta
 secara berjadual dan sebagainya penting bagi memastikan prestasi kereta kekal berada pada tahap optimum dan dalam keadaan baik. Selain komponen-komponen ini, water pump kereta juga turut memainkan peranan penting dalam memastikan prestasi enjin kereta kekal berada dalam keadaan yang terbaik dan selamat.

Water pump
 kereta atau pam air berfungsi memastikan air
coolant
 diagihkan secara konsisten melalui blok enjin, hos dan
radiator kereta
 supaya suhu enjin kekal stabil dan selamat. Sekiranya
water pump
 rosak atau tidak berfungsi dengan baik, ia boleh menyebabkan

temperature
 kereta naik
 dan enjin menjadi terlalu panas, sekali gus meningkatkan risiko kerosakan gasket kereta dan kepala silinder. Lebih teruk lagi, ia berpotensi merosakkan keseluruhan sistem enjin sehingga memerlukan anda
 overhaul
 enjin kereta
.

Water Pump
 Kereta: 5 Tanda
Water Pump
 Rosak yang Perlu Anda Tahu

Secara amnya, anda disarankan untuk menyelenggara
water pump
 sama seperti anda menyelenggara komponen penting lain dalam kereta. Jika aspek penyelenggaraan diabaikan, ia boleh menyebabkan kerosakan enjin kereta yang serius dan menelan belanja yang lebih tinggi. Oleh sebab itu, penting untuk anda membiasakan diri dengan tanda
 water pump
 rosak bagi membolehkan anda mengenal pasti simptom kerosakan yang berlaku pada kereta anda dengan cepat. CARSOME menyenaraikan lima (5) tanda
water pump
 rosak untuk panduan anda seperti berikut:

1. Air Radiator Bocor

Umumnya,
water pump
 terdiri daripada beberapa komponen penting seperti gasket dan pengedap (
seal
) yang menyimpan
air
coolant

atau cecair penyejuk. Ia memainkan peranan penting dalam memastikan aliran air
 coolant
 yang konsisten dari radiator ke enjin kereta. Meskipun begitu,
water pump
 kereta terdedah kepada risiko kering, retak, haus atau pecah. Apabila kerosakan sebegini berlaku, air
coolant
 berpotensi untuk bocor (biasanya bocor di bahagian hadapan, tengah enjin kereta).

Sekiranya anda mendapati anda kebocoran cecair (biasanya berwarna oren, hijau, merah jambu atau biru), hubungi mekanik anda dengan segera. Jika selamat, bawa kereta anda ke bengkel kereta terdekat untuk pemeriksaan lanjut. Apabila berlaku isu kebocoran air coolant, mekanik biasanya akan menggantikan gasket atau pengedap.

2.
Water Pump
 Berkarat, Ada Mendapan dan Kakisan

Kebocoran kecil pada
water pump
 jika dibiarkan lama-kelamaan akan menyebabkan mendapan dan kakisan terjadi di sekeliling pam air. Malah, kebocoran kecil ini juga boleh menyebabkan
water pump
 berkarat dan rosak. Periksa bonet depan kereta anda – jika ada karat pada permukaan, ia biasanya berpunca daripada dua (2) situasi berikut:

Campuran air
coolant
 yang tidak sesuai atau sudah tercemar; atau

Penutup tekanan sudah rosak sehingga membolehkan udara berlebihan masuk ke dalam sistem.

Penggunaan air
coolant
 yang tidak sesuai juga boleh menyebabkan pengumpulan deposit dalam
water pump.
Selain itu, ia juga boleh mengurangkan kecekapan aliran air
coolant
 dan melambatkan proses penyejukan enjin. Oleh sebab itu, anda disarankan untuk memeriksa ruang enjin secara berkala untuk pastikan tiada karat atau mendapan deposit muncul. Segera tukar
water pump
 kereta jika anda mengesan simptom-simptom sebegini.

3. Tali Sawat
Water Pump
 Longgar, Ada Bunyi Pelik

Sekiranya semasa memandu anda mendengar sebarang
bunyi nyaring
 atau pelik daripada ruang enjin kereta anda, ia mungkin berpunca daripada
water pump
 kereta anda. Bunyi nyaring yang kedengaran dan semakin kuat semasa anda memecut mungkin berpunca daripada tali sawat aksesori yang longgar. Biasanya, masalah ini dikaitkan dengan takal atau
pulley
 yang sudah longgar, atau
bearing
 yang mengoperasikan
water pump
 haus atau rosak.

Tali sawat aksesori digunakan untuk memicu kompresor
aircond kereta
, power steering pump, water pump dan
alternator kereta
.

Jika anda mendengar sebarang bunyi pelik pada bahagian enjin, lakukan pemeriksaan dengan segera untuk mengenal pasti punca kerosakan. Ia boleh mengelakkan risiko kerosakan
water pump
 yang lebih serius dan kos penggantian yang lebih mahal.

4.
Temperature
 Kereta Naik, Enjin Kereta
Overheat

Apabila
water pump
 kereta rosak, ia tidak dapat mengalirkan air
coolant
 dengan baik ke seluruh blok enjin dan menyebabkan
enjin kereta
overheat.
Kereta
overheat
 bukan sahaja boleh membahayakan nyawa, ia juga boleh memberi impak yang serius terhadap prestasi enjin kereta anda. Jika
water pump
 tidak dibaiki atau ditukar dengan segera, ia boleh menyebabkan kerosakan komponen lain dalam enjin kepala silinder, gasket kepala atau piston.

Sekiranya
temperature
 kereta meningkat atau
lampu amaran enjin

menyala dengan kerap, besar kemungkinan berlaku kerosakan
water pump
 kereta. Jangan bahayakan diri anda – segera berhentikan kereta di bahu jalan dan tunggu sehingga enjin kembali sejuk sebelum meneruskan perjalanan. Anda juga boleh hubungi
peronda lebuh raya
 atau trak tunda untuk bawa kereta anda ke bengkel untuk pemeriksaan lanjut dengan segera.

5. Kereta Berasap, Wap Keluar dari Radiator

Selain itu, jika anda mendapati ada
kepulan wap putih keluar dari bahagian enjin kereta
 anda, segera berhentikan kereta anda ke kawasan selamat dan hubungi mekanik secepat mungkin. Jika perlu, hubungi trak tunda untuk menghantar kereta anda ke bengkel terdekat. Memandu semasa enjin berasap atau semasa enjin terlalu panas bukanlah suatu idea yang baik. Ia berpotensi boleh merosakkan enjin dan komponen lain, dan boleh menelan belanja yang lebih mahal sekiranya melibatkan kerosakan komponen lain dalam enjin.

Enjin kereta secara asasnya berupaya untuk mengekalkan suhu yang konsisten sekiranya
water pump
 berfungsi dan berada dalam keadaan baik. Sekiranya rosak, ia tidak lagi dapat mengalirkan air
coolant
 ke radiator dengan baik sekali gus menyebabkan enjin kereta menjadi terlalu panas.

Servis Kereta: 5 Punca
Water Pump
 Kereta Rosak

Seperti semua sedia maklum,
water pump
 atau pam air merupakan salah satu komponen penting dalam sistem penyejukan kenderaan anda. Ia mengeluarkan air
coolant
 daripada radiator, mengepamnya melalui enjin dan menarik haba panas daripada enjin untuk memastikan enjin kereta kekal sejuk dan stabil. Secara purata, jangka hayat
 water pump
 kereta adalah sekitar 100,000 hingga 150,000 kilometer, dan terdedah kepada risiko kerosakan tertentu selari dengan penggunaan. CARSOME menyenaraikan punca
water pump
 kereta rosak seperti berikut:

Pengedap lama atau telah usang terdedah kepada risiko kebocoran air
coolant
;

Tali sawat kereta yang terlalu tegang memberikan tekanan tambahan pada
shaft
 dan
bearing
, sekali gus meningkatkan risiko kerosakan seperti bocor dan patah;

Bearing
 atau impeler yang haus, rosak boleh menjejaskan fungsi
water pump
 dan menyebabkan enjin menjadi terlalu panas;

Bahan penyejuk yang tidak sesuai, pembentukan karat pada pam air boleh menyebabkannya rosak;

Pemasangan pengedap yang tidak sempurna, longgar boleh menjejaskan fungsi
water pump
;

Tekanan sistem yang rendah (penutup radiator rosak, paras bendalir rendah, hos bocor, radiator tersumbat) boleh menyebabkan kegagalan pam air.

Berapa Kos Tukar
Water Pump
? Apa Yang Perlu Dilakukan Jika Ia Rosak?

Sekiranya kereta anda menunjukkan simptom-simptom yang dinyatakan di atas, segera bawa kereta anda ke bengkel terdekat untuk pemeriksaan lanjut. Langkah proaktif perlu diambil bagi mengelakkan kos pembaikan yang lebih tinggi atau komplikasi lain yang boleh menjejaskan enjin. Bagi penggantian
water pump
 kereta, kos penggantian adalah berbeza bergantung pada saiz, model dan usia kenderaan.

Kos tukar
water pump
 Myvi misalnya adalah pada harga sekitar RM65 hingga RM100 untuk jenis OEM. Manakala, harga
water pump
 ori Myvi pula dijual pada harga bermula RM150 dan ke atas termasuk upah buruh. Meskipun begitu, ada sesetengah bengkel yang menawarkan harga
water pump
 sahaja tidak termasuk upah pemasangan. Dapatkan maklumat lanjut daripada bengkel sebelum memulakan servis penukaran ini untuk mengelakkan anda daripada terasa tertipu.

Selain itu, sekiranya anda ingin
beli kereta terpakai

yang berbaloi, selamat dan berkualiti, layari laman web CARSOME untuk info lanjut. CARSOME merupakan
platform jual beli kereta terpakai online
 yang menawarkan pelbagai pilihan kereta terpakai yang berkualiti, terbaik dan selamat dengan tawaran harga yang berpatutan.

Ahmad Azwadie Azman


We bet you didn’t know Subaru’s XV or Forester could do this

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    Talk about Subaru and the brand’s Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive (SAWD) system is a highlight. The full-time all-wheel drive system from the Japanese company is highly praised due to its low placed boxer engine, and the symmetrical drivetrain that provides optimum weight distribution for a low centre of gravity that equates to better handling.

    While superior traction is the main focus for Subaru vehicles, not many know the capabilities or have experienced the system in proper application when it comes to going off the beaten path.

    At a recent off-road experiential drive conducted at the Most Fun Gym in Sungai Penchala, the guys at Subaru took the opportunity to showcase proper driving technique. With the Subaru XV and Forester as the SUVs of choice, this is what we learnt last weekend.

Going Off-Road

    The key to driving off road is not about speed but control. When it comes to uphill terrain, the driver would need to carry enough momentum to bring the vehicle forward on an upwards incline. Thanks to the 220 mm ground clearance and the SAWD for both the XV and Forester, turning circles are also better to navigate tight corners.

X-Mode

    When it comes to X-Mode, drivers need to understand what happens when the system is active. In application, X-Mode reduces throttle input for increased control of engine power, which helps control wheelspin for better traction on slippery and rough terrain. With X-Mode switched on, engine throttle is controlled, transmission is low, all-wheel drive control is improved, Vehicle Dynamics Control works in tandem with the situation and finally Hill Descent Control helps the wheels from slipping.

    (Vehicle Dynamics Control System is a host of safety systems that consists of Electronic Stability Control, Traction Control System, TCS with Limited Slip, Anti-lock Braking System, Electronic Brakeforce Distribution and Brake Assist.)

    As seen in the video, with X-Mode switched on, Hill Descent Control kicks in when the system detects a downward incline and is able to brake the individual wheels automatically. The driver would then need to allow the system to work independently without driver input. Should the driver apply the brakes, the wheels could lock.

    Should the driver want to move away from Hill Descent Control during active use, the throttle only needs to be applied to negate operation.

Hill Descent Control can be seen at the lower left corner.

    The vehicle information on incline and how the X-Mode is working can be viewed from the Multifunction Display located on the top-centre of the dashboard. The Multifunction Display provides the status of steering angle, driving wheel status, activation of the ABS system and the operation of Vehicle Dynamics Control System. Here the driver will be able to keep note on whether the X-Mode is functioning – green and blue on normal conditions, and yellow when it is active.

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Diesel vs Petrol Engines: Understanding the Differences

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Petrol or diesel. This is seen often at the gas station when you refuel your car. You would then double check the label on the pump handle to ensure you’re filling it right. For owners with diesel cars, the fuel cap or door would be distinctly labelled. What makes these engines different that different fuel types are required? Read on to find out.

To start things off, in terms of form, petrol is lighter and has a more evaporative consistency compared to diesel, which is thicker and denser. Although the fuels are different, the internal combustion engines that power petrol and diesel cars are similar in essence – which is a powerplant that converts chemical energy (ie petrol or diesel fuel) into mechanical energy.

Similarities include the fuel and air mixture that is compressed inside the engine’s cylinders before it is combusted to turn the crankshaft. The crankshaft is connected to the vehicle’s transmission, which is then responsible to power the wheels.

Differences between these two engines is in the ignition stage. For a petrol engine, the compressed mixture of petrol and air is ignited by the spark plug for combustion. However, in a diesel engine, the combustion is an effect from the heat of the compressed air, which then ignites the diesel fuel mixture. Hence why spark plugs are non-existent in diesel engines and only require glow plugs to heat the combustion chamber. In older generation diesel engines, the pre-heating was done when the key is turned, while modern vehicles will automatically start the heating upon unlocking the car.

Both petrol and diesel engines employ the four strokes of intake, compression, combustion and exhaust.

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Differences in Power Output for Diesel and Petrol Engines

Petrol engines have a lower compression ratio compared to diesel engines thanks to the aid of the spark plug and higher volatile fuel. On the opposite, diesel engines’ higher compression ratio results in higher torque. (Torque is the twisting force that is produced by the engine’s crankshaft.) This is one of the reasons why it is used in heavier vehicles. However, diesel engines in passenger cars have caught on and gained popularity due to the torque benefits and increased mileage.

Reliability

Diesel engines tend to be more reliable and require little care, but is also more expensive to make. These days, cars and SUVs that run on diesel have performance levels similar to a petrol engine, but with added mileage. In short, a diesel engine will be more cost efficient in the long term, and it saves up on repair bills as well.

Environmental Concerns

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While diesel cars in the past have been known to burn much dirtier than petrol cars, some modern diesel fuels and engines have improved significantly. However due to recent developments in regards to diesel car emissions, vehicles are still unable to meet stricter European emission standards. It is expected that European cities will follow Germany’s ruling on banning older diesel vehicles; with Hamburg being the first to do so for Euro-5 standard cars and older.

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We understand that selling your car can be troublesome. Especially if you work weekdays from nine to five and are looking to sell your car quick, listing your vehicle through classifieds wouldn’t yield many interested buyers (depends on what car you are selling of course).

There are many ways you could sell your car. While a direct buyer would be ideal, the traditional way will usually entail putting your car up on print and online classifieds or walking into a used car dealership to get a quote.

Or you could make your life easy by selling through Carsome. Selling your car through us is fast and hassle free because we guide you through the selling process step by step. If you would handle the selling process yourself, it would take time and the need to visit JPJ (Road Transport Department) and Puspakom to get your documents and ownership transfer in order.

Old car grant (Registration Card) vs new Vehicle Ownership Certificate

Whether you are selling a 5-year-old Honda Civic or 20-year-old Proton Wira, selling your car doesn’t have to be a month-long process of finding the free time, negotiating with the buyer and getting to multiple places to process the transaction.
What is a B5 Puspakom report?
 What’s the difference between the Geran and the VOC? To less informed individuals and the lack of knowledge on car-selling processes, these questions can be difficult.

But have no fear, we have detailed the documents you need when you sell your car through us at Carsome. Below that we’ve also included the ones you need if you transact with a direct buyer.

Documents required from Private Seller to Carsome

Owner’s IC

Original Registration Card

Approved Permit (AP) Forms (for reconditioned cars)

Purchase Invoice (for cars purchased by cash)

Outstanding hire purchase loan statement (if any)

Documents required from Private Sellers to Private Buyers

Both parties’ IC

Original Registration Card

B5 Inspection Report (Puspakom)

JPJ K3 Form

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What is a Hydrolocked Car and Why It’s Important to Learn About It

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The first rain showers of November’s
Northeast Monsoon Season
 have started to give Malaysians flashbacks to the dreaded Taman Sri Muda floods that happened last year. Even this year, that same area was struck with another
flash flood
 too. Given that monsoon season is soon upon us, it pays to be prepared by understanding certain terms and care techniques for your car.

Malaysian Automotive Association president
Datuk Aishah Ahmad said
that during and after flash floods, you should never attempt to start your vehicle if it has been caught in floodwaters, for a good reason.

A common phrase people use when their car or engine gets submerged is “submerged or flooded engine”. While this may be a mere sample of everyday speech, the proper term used is hydrolocked. Unless you’re driving an amphibious vehicle like that submersible Lotus Esprit from that James Bond film, a hydrolocked car can cause serious damage to your engine if drivers do not know how to handle it.

What is a
Hydrolocked
 Car?

Water and oil do not go well together, neither is water in your engine. Hydrolock is a shorthand notation of two words – hydrostatic lock or hydraulic lock. It is a phenomenon where
reciprocating parts of the engine
 e.g. pistons are obstructed from moving after a certain amount of liquid has filled in the room where the moving pistons are supposed to be. When water has flooded the air chambers of the engine, fuel combustion is unable to happen. Engines need air to function.

When the pistons do not have the space it requires to reciprocate, that’s when the engine suffers from
mechanical failure
. To make this easier to understand, take a small plastic syringe and block the end nozzle with your finger. Then, push down the plunger with your thumb. It should be able to push the air out easily. A working engine must be able to perform this in order to keep running at high RPMs. Now fill that syringe with water and push the plunger down again. Notice it’s harder to do so? Liquids are not easily compressible, unlike air.

This, however, does not mean that car engines should be running dry all the time. Our engine still requires a small amount of fluid lubrication in order for the parts to be running smoothly. A hydrolocked car can suffer from a catastrophic failure if it occurs during high revs. Notably, the connecting rod of the pistons, crankshaft, engine block, crankcase, and bearings, sometimes all at once. You’re going to need a new car.

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Dangers of Buying a Flood-Affected Car

How and Where Can You Get Yourself a Hydrolocked Car?

Hydrolocking, as mentioned above occurs during
heavy floods
 or when a car finds itself driving too deep in watery areas. While our cars
can
withstand some depth, there are proper techniques to drive through flooded areas without having your engine hydrolocking. Other causes of hydrolocking can occur during heavy storms or driving too deep in mud puddles.

If you do have to drive through flooded areas, always keep your foot down on the gas and keep the vehicle in low gear. This ensures the exhaust keeps pushing out high-pressure air to prevent water from flooding the exhaust. That’s why trucks with modifications for offroading have a snorkel/exhaust system mounted on the top of the vehicle.

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How to Know If Your Engine is Hydrolocked?

The noise is going to sound expensive. Most notably:

The engine starts to stall

Abnormal sputtering
 from the engine

Loud, thumping noise when starting the engine.

Knocking, hammering noise

Engine has no response at all

Can a Hydrolocked Engine Be Saved?

Good news. The answer is yes. Generally, hydrolocked engines can be saved, provided you do not start the engine after the flood waters subside. Attempting to start the car will further accelerate the damage to your engine! Even if you can get it started, the engine is going to
sound rough
 due to one or more bent piston rods. Get your car towed and settle down at your garage or workshop.

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Bonus: Fixing a Hydrolocked Engine

If you do attempt to fix your engine yourself, get your vehicle towed out into a safe area first. Replace the air filter, spark plugs, and a new battery
before
 you start the car. Since the engine was partially submerged in water, it’s going to be like a water fountain for a short period when you give it a rev. Don’t be alarmed. This is perfectly normal as the engine is expelling all the water trapped in it. However, it’s best to take it to a mechanic if you’re not sure what you’re doing.

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We’re expecting the worst when this monsoon season arrives. We hope you may find this guide useful and learn something new today. Stay safe and take care of yourself out there.

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Have you tried transferring ownership of your car at the Road Transport Department (JPJ) but require a Puspakom B5 report? Sending your car in for a Puspakom B5 inspection might seem complicated and intimidating, but it’s actually a rather straightforward process. If you’re wondering what is Puspakom and how to get a B5 report, below is all the information you need.

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What is the B5 report and why do you need one?

Puspakom is a vehicle inspection company appointed by the Malaysian Government to undertake all mandatory inspections for commercial and private vehicles. It was incorporated in 1994 and is wholly owned by DRB-HICOM Berhad. Puspakom provides comprehensive vehicle inspection services to vehicle owners including scheduled inspections for commercial vehicles, and when owners modify or
sell their vehicles
.

The Road Transport Act 1987 requires all private vehicles to undergo
Transfer of Ownership Inspection
 or B5 Inspection at Puspakom prior to ownership transfer. This inspection helps to protect new vehicle owners from buying or owning an unsafe and unlawful vehicle such as a cut-and-joined vehicle or a “
kereta potong”
. When you sell your car or decide to transfer its ownership to a family member, JPJ requires the Puspakom B5 report as proof that it is safe to drive.

Types of Inspections

There are several ways to get your car inspected by Puspakom. You can either visit their center by booking an inspection, via walk-in, or even have Puspakom come to you.

Puspakom Inspection Online Booking

You can simply book an inspection appointment online at the MyPuspakom website or via the MyPuspakom smartphone app. On both platforms, you’ll need to log in to your account or register for a new one if you haven’t already. Then, you need to fill in your vehicle information and owner details, upload relevant documents, and select the branch that you want to visit and your time slot. You then finalize your Puspakom B5 inspection booking by paying online with your credit or debit card. The fee is RM 30 for the Ownership Transfer (B5) Inspection and an additional RM 3.50 for the online booking fee.

Walk-in Inspection

You can also walk in to your nearest Puspakom inspection center to get your vehicle inspected. However, the wait for your turn might be long as Puspakom will prioritize vehicle owners with bookings first. With the number of vehicles being sent to Puspakom every day, it’s best to book your inspection slot instead of walking in. A walk-in inspection costs RM30.

Mobile Inspection Unit at Your Doorstep

Puspakom also provides Mobile Inspection Units for vehicle owners who want the convenience of having their vehicle inspected at the time and place of their choice. There are three types of Mobile Inspection Units: the Mobile Truck for heavy commercial vehicles, Light Mobile Truck for light commercial vehicles, and Mobile Van for private vehicles.

If you opt for an inspection at your home, it will set you back RM30 (inspection fee) plus an additional RM100 (service fee) per vehicle that you want to inspect. With all options, you will get the B5 report right after the inspection. Do note, however, this service is only available in Peninsular Malaysia.

The Puspakom Inspection Process

The Declaration for Release of Liability form with the Third Party Authorisation needs to be filled if you have appointed a representative to help you with the inspection.
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Puspakom B5 Inspection Forms and Documents Checklist

The B5 inspection is a straightforward process and the list of required documents is a short one:

Your (vehicle owner’s) identification card (IC) or the representative’s IC.

Original vehicle registration card or vehicle ownership certificate.

Completed and signed Declaration for Release of Liability form. If you get a representative to bring your vehicle in for inspection, you have to fill in the Third Party Authorization section of this form. Your representative will then have to hand in this completed form during the inspection visit.

Of course, don’t forget your vehicle for inspection.

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What to Do at Your Puspakom B5 Inspection?

Arrive on time to avoid delays in your inspection.

If you made an online appointment through
MyPuspakom
, just proceed to the dedicated lane and scan the QR code at the scanner terminal.

Proceed to the registration counter where your documents will be verified.

Puspakom’s vehicle examiners will then take your car to the inspection lane where they will check your vehicle.

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The Puspakom Inspection Standard

Puspakom follows strict standards when checking your vehicle to ensure that it’s safe and fit for the road. Here is everything covered during the inspection:

Identification Check
 – Verify the identity of the vehicle by checking registration, chassis, and engine numbers against the documentation.

Headlight Test
 – Measure the vehicle’s light beam condition.

Above-Carriage Check
 – Examine the upper body of a vehicle for any defects according to the Road Transport Act 1987.

Tinted Glass Test
 – Measure visible light transmission (VLT) rating of windscreens and windows in accordance with regulatory requirements. As of publication, the VLT regulations from Road Transport Department Malaysia (JPJ) allow 70 percent for the front windscreen, 50 percent for the front side windows, and to 0 percent VLT on the rear windows and rear windscreen.

Smoke Emission Test
 – Measure the gasses emitted from the vehicle’s engine to ensure they are within the specified legal limits.

Side-Slip Test
 – Test the alignment of the tires and road handling effectiveness during lateral movement.

Suspension Test
 – Test the suspension system, including the performance of springs, shock absorbers, and joints on each axle.

Brake Test
 – Check on the brake’s efficiency and imbalance.

Speedometer
 – Check the accuracy of the speedometer against the speed of the wheels.

Under-Carriage Check
 – Visual examination of the under-carriage to screen for potential defects.

 Puspakom Vehicle Inspection Service Flow.
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The Puspakom B5 inspection process will take about an hour and once completed, you will be issued a computer-generated vehicle inspection report. The report will be valid for 60 days. Upon exceeding the validity period, the vehicle needs to be re-inspected for a new report.

If you are uncertain as to what type of inspection is required for your vehicle, you can contact Puspakom at their toll-free number – 1800-88-6927. You can also
reach out to Puspakom
 via e-mail or through their social media channel.

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We hope this article can help you with obtaining your Puspakom B5 report and finally completing your vehicle ownership transfer. If you prefer to sell your car without the hassle of going to JPJ or Puspakom, why not
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Best Second Hand Car For Sale in Malaysia under RM60K in 2022!

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For university students or fresh graduates, getting your
first car
 can be an exciting journey. Whether it’s a brand new or a second-hand car, the number of options out there can be daunting and time-consuming to choose from. There is no harm in opting for a used car if you have budget constraints. However, selecting used cars is an extra hassle for maintenance and spare parts, especially for older models. If you’re still stuck on making the decision, here are some of the best-used cars in Malaysia.

King of the Road – Myvi

Myvi’s are no-brainers when it comes to their ownership; they are reputable for their cost, performance, and reliability. Perodua found their
golden goose
 when they first introduced this four-door hatchback in 2005. The rebadged Daihatsu Boon has proven to be successful on Malaysian shores and proven to be the best-selling car up until
2021
!
 It’s no surprise that the titular hatchback has still remained in high demand due to its reliability factor as one of the best second-hand cars for sale in Malaysia.

Currently, the 2005 to 2015 Perodua Myvi can be had with a 1.3L or a larger 1.5L four-cylinder engine, mated to a five-speed manual if you like to row your gears or a bog-standard 4-speed automatic. Fuel efficiency in the Myvi has been reported at
4.7L/100km as reported by Wapca
r
. Aftermarket-wise, you don’t need to sweat it out as it’s easily sourced locally or can be had as overnight parts from Japan, made by Daihatsu for the Boon model.

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The Second Runner-Up – Proton Iriz

Arguably Proton’s answer to the Perodua Myvi, the Iriz also gets a decent amount of spotlight as our local heroes. This five-seater hatchback may have fallen short in comparison to the Perodua Myvi despite speculations that it could be the
Mvyi-killer
.
 Years after release, the Iriz still somehow could not keep up with Perodua’s golden goose in the B-segment market. Yet that still did not deter some people from owning them. Nonetheless, the Iriz has built itself as a popular platform
for rallying
 on the global stage by a UK Motorsports team.

The Iriz can be had in two engines – a 1.3L and a 1.6L four-cylinder engine. Transmission-wise, you can have this hatchback with a CVT or a 5-Speed Manual sending its power to the front wheels. For just under RM40k, the Iriz offers a much more comfortable and luxurious feel than the Myvi.

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Plain, but gets the Job Done – Perodua Bezza

Based on the Axia platform, Perodua designed the Bezza under Daihatsu’s consultation with fuel efficiency in mind. The Bezza is also Perodua’s first model to have stop-start engine idling and regenerative braking. In addition, it was also Perodua’s first in-house designed vehicle. Upon launch, the Bezza can be had in three models – Standard G, Premium X, and Advance. Reviews have been stellar on Bezza’s performance, practicality, and cheaper price tag compared to its hatchback cousin, the Myvi.

Given the Bezza is designed to be cheap and affordable in mind, Perodua gave the Bezza a small 1.0L, three-cylinder engine and a 1.3L four-cylinder engine, mated with a five-speed manual or a bog-standard four-speed automatic transmission.

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For Performance Seekers – Honda City

As is in their slogan, Honda makes dream machines for all ranges. If the brand new Civic is out of reach, you can still settle down for a used Honda City. The fourth generation Honda City still bags a bargain among the used car market due to its
six-airbag safety system
 installed.

Besides that, the post-facelift models come with keyless entry, push-button start, reverse sensors, auto-retractable folding side mirrors with indicators, and a multi-info display. They still remained a favorite even years after Honda stopped selling them.

The fourth generation Honda City has more trim levels available. It starts off with a 1.3L and a 1.5L four-cylinder i-DSI engine. The range-topping and most desirable model can be had with a 1.5L i-Vtec four-cylinder engine, which is highly sought after by car enthusiasts for modification. Commonly, it comes with a CVT transmission. A five-speed transmission is offered but it’s relatively rare.

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Reliable and Durable – Toyota Vios

Toyota has been hailed as the king of reliability for good reason. Have you heard of a Toyota car breaking down before? Even in later generations, Toyota still carries on with its core philosophy of making cars reliable for the next 10 to 20 years as quoted by
Scotty Kilmer
.
 The 2013 to 2015 used Toyota Vios still holds a great bargain for a premium compact sedan at a good price. Parts are easier to get, cheap maintenance and a reputable brand for reliability make it a car enthusiast’s favorite.

The 2015 model is powered by a 1.5L, four-cylinder VVT-i engine. It can be had with a four-speed automatic or a five-speed manual transmission. Compared to the second generation, Toyota claims there is a 5% improvement in fuel consumption in the engine along with
several passenger-oriented upgrades.

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Best Fuel Efficiency – Nissan Almera

Arguably Nissan’s most popular model in Malaysia aside from the infamous GTR. The Almera is designed to be practical and affordable in mind. Nissan introduced the third generation Almera into Malaysian shores by Tan Chong Motors. As the turbocharged, three-cylinder, the
fourth generation has been introduced
,
 the third generation is still desirable due to its small engine capacity and fuel efficiency for city drives.

All variants of the third-generation Nissan Almera share the same 1.5L four-cylinder engine. Like other brands mentioned above, the Almera can be had in a five-speed manual or a four-speed automatic transmission. Fuel efficiency wise, Nissan reports that the Almera has a
14.9km per liter for the auto and 15.9km for the manual
.

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Tips to Help You Decide Which Car is Best For You

While the number of models we have listed above can be tempting to choose from, we urge you to take a step back and reconsider your current options before making the big decision.

Finances

Financial experts strongly recommend that one should
spend 15% of their salar
y
 to pay off their car’s installments. Preferably, the net salary that you bring home every month. This is to ensure you still have enough money for maintenance, parts if needed or just regular daily expenses to keep you going until the next paycheck arrives.
Wapcar reports that in the first half of 2022
,
 18 people go into bankruptcy daily with a majority spent on car purchases in mind. With that, we urge you to crunch out the numbers first before making any decisions.

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Need vs Want

There’s no shame in denying all of us want to drive something nice one day. However, as we mentioned in the finances part earlier, do not go broke just to spend that money for showing off. Lay off that thought to buy that used BMW for a while and settle down for a Bezza for the time being. What’s the point of spending half your salary on a used continental car when you have to devoid yourself of your basic needs for food, clothes, and rent/housing all just to sate your desires? Save up, get that salary increment in your job and come back for that car of your dreams once you are financially stable enough to do it.

Parts and Reliability

A saying in Germany goes – A cheap Mercedes is an expensive Mercedes. The temptation to snag a cheap continental car is alluring. But be warned, continental car parts have a higher price tag, and mechanical complexity that requires technical expertise to maintain in the long run. In some cases, you might just spend more money on parts and labor fees than you have spent on the car itself!

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Just a while ago, we came across a conversation we had with a reader. He asked about the abbreviations for a few common car safety terms, namely ABS, TSC and ESC. They wanted to know what these magical letters meant, and why they are important in vehicles today. And while it seems like a simple explaination to car enthusiasts, we realised that these safety features are the basics for the everyday driver. To answer these questions, we came up with this article to best explain these safety systems and how it can potentially save you when you’re driving.

ABS (Anti-lock Braking System)

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Often confused with the abdominal muscle or “abs”, ABS is certainly not related to the body part. Known as Anti-lock Braking System, ABS prevents the wheels on your vehicle to lock or suddenly stop moving when sudden or hard braking is applied. The system works by braking successively to provide better control to the driver in various situations and decrease stopping distances in an emergency.

TCS (Traction Control System)

While ABS is used to regulate braking and is focused on stopping your vehicle, the Traction Control System stops your wheels from slipping when you’re accelerating. The system works remarkably well in low traction situations like rain and snow by providing just enough throttle application and intervening when there is too much power. The result of this allows the balance of throttle and traction while on various road surfaces.

The system is so good that it has been banned in Formula 1, where competitive racing now requires the skills of the driver to modulate the throttle and be quickest off the line.

ESC (Electronic Stability Control)

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Also known as ESP (Electronic Stability Program), VSC (Vehicle Stability Control), VSA (Vehicle Stability Assist) or DSC (Dynamic Stability Control), this safety system is touted as the best safety system when your vehicle goes sideways. How this works during emergency avoidance is through sensors in the vehicle that accounts for ABS, steering and throttle by assessing the potential skid, cutting power and applying the necessary brakes to counteract the slide. While in Singapore most vehicles sold today would have ESC as standard, the used car market might have a few vehicles without it. We at Carsome certainly recommend these technologies in your vehicle, as well as advocating safe and responsible driving always.

 Here’s a video episode from Fifth Gear demonstrating the effects of vehicles with ESC and those without.

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If you’re uncertain on what
Agreed Value
 vs
Market Value
 is on your
Comprehensive Car Insurance Coverage
, look no further as we explain the different car insurance premiums in Malaysia with an aim to educate you on what these two mean.

If you own a car in Malaysia, you will need car insurance. The best way to have a full complete coverage would be to get a
Comprehensive car insurance coverage
. Why? Because it is a plan that covers everything you’d need, including your own vehicle!

It is recommended to switch to a
Comprehensive Coverage Policy
 if you happen to have one of the more basic ones instead. This is where an
Agreed Value
 vs
Market Value
 of an insured sum comes into view when your vehicle is declared a total loss or has been stolen.

What is the difference?

Market Value

Credit: Perodua Malaysia

Market Value
 as it’s name suggests is based on the calculated worth of the vehicle at the time. Assuming you have insured your 2015 Perodua Myvi at RM50,000 in January of that year, the value of the Myvi would have depreciated its value eight months later. Should you have to claim based on a total loss or theft of your car, the
Market Value
 pay-out will be certainly less in August of 2015.

Agreed Value

An
Agreed Value
 however, is an amount which has been agreed by the insurance provider based on your car’s model and year. By insuring your vehicle with an
Agreed Value
, should you have to claim at an event of a total loss, the sum of pay-out will be based on your policy as the agreed value. By having an
Agreed Value
, there would be no risk of under-insuring or over-insuring the value of your vehicle. But as with this, insuring your car for more than what it’s worth will cost slightly more in your premium payment.

Which is better? It depends.

Insurance and financial providers recommend insuring your vehicle based on an
Agreed Value
 as this provides the policyholder to claim according to an arrange value stipulated in the policy.
Market Value
 policies however could also cost you as it would depend on how much your vehicle is worth. Ultimately, insuring your vehicle based on the best cover for you should be done by a reputable company like Allianz.

It is good to have a
Complete and Comprehensive Car and Motor Insurance from Allianz
 which will protect your vehicle against liabilities to other parties for injuries, accidental fire and theft of your car. On top of your car insurance, it is also best to have a reliable 24-hour roadside assistance and unlimited towing distance with
Allianz’ Enhanced Road Warrior
.

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 for Five Tips When Buying 2nd Hand Cars.

This article was produced in partnership with Allianz Malaysia.

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What Is a Car Engine Overhaul and When to Do It

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Having to carry out an engine overhaul is often regarded as a nightmare for car owners. The process could take days to even weeks to complete and could cost several thousands of ringgit. However, do you know what a car engine overhaul is? Or what may cause a car to require it? If you have questions about overhauling an engine, worry not – here is all you need to know about it.

Table of Contents

What Is An Engine Overhaul

When Should You Overhaul Your Car Engine

Is It Worth Overhauling Your Car Engine?

What is an Engine Overhaul?

A car engine overhaul or engine rebuild is usually done when there are serious problems with a car and its engine. Occasionally, it is also performed on worn engines with higher mileage to restore them back to their factory condition. During an overhaul, your mechanic disassembles the engine and then evaluates the condition of the internal components to identify the source of the problems and fix them. Internal parts such as the piston rings, bearings, gaskets, and camshaft may be replaced during an overhaul, though it depends on their condition and what the source of the problem is.

Your mechanic will also clean the surfaces of the engine and its parts to remove carbon build-ups that will decrease performance. Lastly, your mechanic will recondition the internal surfaces of the engine cylinders to ensure the piston rings form a proper seal with the cylinder walls. Some of the issues that may require an engine overhaul involve:

A drop in engine performance;

Cracked, leaking, or broken engine components;

A reduction in engine oil levels even when no leaks are detected;

Frequent overheating of the engine.

Top Overhaul

There are two types of engine overhaul – a top overhaul and a full overhaul. A top engine overhaul is when the top half of the engine is opened without extracting the whole engine from the engine bay. This process is often done when the problem parts are easier to reach and replace. Common parts replaced during a top overhaul include the cylinder head and head gaskets, valves, valve seal, cylinder screws, and rocker’s arm.

Full Overhaul

A full engine overhaul is when the whole engine is removed from the car and disassembled. In a full overhaul, the sources of the problems are often hard to reach, hence the need to remove the whole engine. This process requires more time and labor to complete, which is why it costs more than a top overhaul. Common parts replaced during a full overhaul include the crankshaft, piston rings and rods, engine block, bearings, timing belt/chain set, and other necessary parts.

What Is the Cost of a Top and Full Overhaul?

The cost of a car engine overhaul varies widely depending on the issue, the parts that need replacing, and the type of overhaul done. The cost of a top overhaul for
Proton
 and
Perodua
 cars typically costs around RM800 to RM3,000. On the other hand, the cost of a full overhaul for the same models could start from RM4,000 and above. That said, a proper estimated cost can only be determined after a thorough check on the engine is done.

When Should You Overhaul Your Car Engine?

While some engine issues do not need an overhaul to be fixed, there are times when it’s necessary. An engine overhaul is also more commonly needed on older cars, especially ones over 10 years old or when a car has racked up a lot of mileage. If you notice these problems with your car or if your
warning lights
 turn on for a prolonged period, it’s best to get your car checked so you don’t have bigger problems down the road.

Read:

What do Car Warning Lights and Indicators Mean (Part 2)

1. White Exhaust Smoke

White exhaust smoke means that the engine oil has entered the cylinder and is burned together with the air-fuel mixture during combustion. This could signify worn-out or broken piston rings. However, don’t mistake this for the white smoke that comes out during the initial start-up early in the morning or after a rainy day. That is usually steam from water condensation that can collect in the exhaust.

2. Excessive Engine Oil Consumption

Another sign that your car needs an overhaul is excessive
engine oil
 consumption. If you constantly need to top up your engine oil or if your low oil pressure warning light comes on, it could mean you have a leak somewhere in the engine or have worn or damaged piston rings. Faulty piston rings can cause the engine oil to leak into the combustion chamber.

3. Frequent Engine Overheating

Frequent overheating could mean that there’s a leak in your radiator. However, it could also be caused by a faulty cylinder head gasket which allows the coolant to enter the combustion chamber. An overheating engine is a serious problem that can lead to other mechanical failures. If your engine temperature warning light comes on, make sure to get it checked at the nearest workshop.

4. Black Exhaust Smoke

The consistent emission of black smoke is often a sign that your engine overhaul is due. Black smoke is caused by carbon build-up on the pistons and in the intake valves. During combustion, especially when you press the accelerator, this carbon will be spewed out of the exhaust as black smog. The carbon also causes your engine to choke, as combustion will not happen properly. This leads to reduced engine performance and fuel efficiency.

5. Engine Misfiring and Reduced Engine Performance

Misfiring in the engine occurs when the air-to-fuel ratio in the engine cylinder is not right or when the air-fuel mixture isn’t ignited properly by the spark plugs. Misfiring could cause your
engine to jerk
 at low revolutions (RPM) or when accelerating, and even cause a drop in engine performance. If the issue is caused by worn-out spark plugs, it’s an easy fix to replace them. However, it can also be caused by worn or cracked pistons and piston rings which will require an engine overhaul.

6. Strange Noises from the Engine

Knocking sounds might indicate that there’s too much clearance between the crankshaft and piston rods or that there’s a valve train issue. Rattling sounds might be caused by broken piston rings or worn engine mounts. If your engine makes strange noises, it’s best to get it checked by a professional. Don’t wait till your
car breaks down
 as it might cost you a lot more at that point.

Is It Worth It Overhauling Your Car Engine?

Before deciding if it’s worth it to overhaul your engine, make sure you get it checked by a trusted mechanic and discuss with them the best solution to your problem. Just make sure to understand the issue and be aware of the cost when you do decide to overhaul your engine. If you have an old car with over 300,000 kilometers of mileage, it might not make sense to overhaul the engine as other parts would also have significant wear and tear. It might even be a better idea to get a new car instead. However, if you want to keep the car, you can consider swapping in a new engine block or swapping in a
new engine
 altogether.

If you think overhauling your car engine is not worth the trouble and would rather not get a brand-new car, why not consider getting a
used car
 from CARSOME? All our cars have gone through a 175-point inspection for your peace of mind and even come with a one-year warranty from CARSOME. Check out our website to find your dream car now.

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What Is De-Tariffication Of Motor Insurance?

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After 30 years with a tariffed motor insurance structure, Malaysia is finally heading towards a new territory with a de-tariffication that will see premiums charged based on the risk behaviours of the consumers.

But what does it entail? What does liberalisation of the tariff affect? Read on to find out more.

What do you think? While there is not much detail on the full premiums and coverage, the phases of the de-tariffication will see a pricing variation from July 1st 2017. Are you ready for what the new premiums will offer?

Always remember that your journey to owning a car requires more than just repayments. It requires the right support and advice to help reach your goals.

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What Is G-Vectoring Control and How It Defines Mazda’s Driving Experience

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Since G-Vectoring Control (GVC) was introduced in the 2017 Mazda 6, it has since been included as standard for all its vehicles. While it is mostly known as “
the
” Mazda technology that aids in the driving experience of the brand’s cars, there is little understanding on what it does, and why it is a highlight for Mazda. In this article, we will break down the points of GVC – from its benefits to misconceptions.

How did G-Vectoring Control come about?

The word ‘
Jinba-Ittai
’ is a saying that is at the heart of every Mazda. First seen in the brochure for the first-generation Mazda MX-5, ‘
Jinba-Ittai
’ basically translates to “the feeling of connectedness between a rider and his horse”. When put in context of the brand – it basically translates to harmony between a car and its driver.

Marrying the ‘
Jinba-Ittai
’ concept plus the focus on being innovative and striving to be better, GVC was introduced to improve chassis performance by controlling the engine output; but developed based on Mazda’s human-centred development philosophy.

What is G-Vectoring Control?

To put it simply, G-Vectoring Control is an electronic system that ties the power steering and engine control computer together. When the steering wheel is turned, GVC reduces engine power slightly. The resulting effect pitches the front of the vehicle forward, putting more load on the tyres and allowing the car respond directly. All this translates to a more stable vehicle for both driver and passengers.

What are the benefits of GVC?

There are several, but the most important is that GVC is highly versatile and can be deployed in any Skyactiv (Mazda’s latest technologies that encompass the brand’s engine, chassis, transmission and car body) model, irrespective of drive system or vehicle type. Additionally, since GVC is a software control system, there isn’t any increase in weight. However, the main points are:

Increase in driver confidence due to reduction in steering corrections with GVC.

Passengers feel more comfortable because GVC smoothens the G force transitions that suppresses the swaying of head and body.

The enhanced handling and stability on various road surfaces including rain and snow gives a greater sense of security to the driver. Less slip equals more traction and driving confidence.

Why is vehicle control important?

“If you want to get a driver’s license, you can go to a driving school and get basic driving lessons. But those lessons do not educate you on the importance of vehicle control and ways to improve control. For instance, driving instructors do not teach you on controlling a vehicle for better or more efficient driving. GVC ensures the vehicle controls its dynamics on an extremely minute level, not capable by drivers themselves, so that driving efficiency is significantly improved,” said Daisuke Umetsu, vehicle development division, Mazda.

Does this mean that GVC is a standalone technology to improve vehicle dynamics?

No, it isn’t. Because GVC ties both steering input and engine to optimise load control, the technology could not have been achieved without the brand’s Skyactiv engine. Both of Mazda’s Skyactiv-D (diesel) and Skyactiv-G (petrol) engines are capable of extremely fast and precise control, which realises optimum torque control requested by the driver’s steering input.

In simple terms, this means that the engineering that has gone into the suspension, body, seats and steering all come together with the system, which is needed to carry the load and reach the road surface.

The all-new Mazda 3 now comes with G-Vectoring Control Plus. What does the update do?

“On top of shifting the weight to improve grip and make the car behave more naturally, G-Vectoring Control Plus also works when you’re coming out of a corner. We apply a tiny amount of brake to the outside front tyre to help straighten the car as you exit a corner,” explains Dave Coleman, vehicle development engineer at Mazda R&D.

Watch this video to have a better understanding about G-Vectoring Control

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