All about cars in Malaysia

[wuqi256]

Sorry might have missed out from previous pages, but where can I find good deals fot tyres? Thank you!

The best place i believe is in Klang but unless you are buying lots and going over there, else i think you can check here. Best wishes:

https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2055801

 

[wuqi256]

Yes possible if you buy with cash, they just need the bio data page of your passport and the entry stamp or MACS.

Thanks for sharing, they would still need a local address to be put down for insurance, etc but it can be a friend or relatives address.

 

[sunriver]

Thanks both for replies. I guess I should have rented a place by the time I buy a car, so I can use that for the insurance paperwork.

Anyone knows what's the usual waiting time for new cars? I'm looking to buy the Hyundai I-10 or some other mini car. Who's the authorised Hyundai dealer in JB? Will have to rent a car in the meantime, which is not cheap btw.

 

[Mummymoo]

Thanks for sharing, they would still need a local address to be put down for insurance, etc but it can be a friend or relatives address.

Bro Wuqi, can pls clear your PM? Sorry but I have another question to ask you :o

 

[wuqi256]

Thanks both for replies. I guess I should have rented a place by the time I buy a car, so I can use that for the insurance paperwork.

Anyone knows what's the usual waiting time for new cars? I'm looking to buy the Hyundai I-10 or some other mini car. Who's the authorised Hyundai dealer in JB? Will have to rent a car in the meantime, which is not cheap btw.

If you are a real person, leave your real name and telephone in a PM. I can assist you to get a Hyundai vehicle.

 

[wuqi256]

Bro Wuqi, can pls clear your PM? Sorry but I have another question to ask you :o

Apologies, clearing now.

 

[Movingaway]

Thanks wuqi!

 

[Charlie258]

Re: Kana Accident how ar?

Speaking of accidents, almost got into a terrible one myself.

Just barely 10 mins ago, i was driving to fetch my wife and kids after just having my late lunch. Terrible thunderstorm came just as i was trying to fetch them, i was driving quite fast on the highway and suddenly have a vision of myself in blood in an upside down vehicle and still worrying about my wife and kids.

I slowed down and all was well as i kept to a safe speed. Suddenly about 20 seconds later, my car suddenly lost control and veered from the extreme right lane to the extreme left lane. I pressed the hazard light button to warn others, stepped on the brakes and the brakes resisted as the ABS kicked in. Instead of trying to over compensate, i let it go where it wanted, slowly step on the brakes and steered it slowly back. Just as i was gaining control, it suddenly went to the other direction and tried to hit a vehicle in front of me.

I slowly turned with it before turning it back to straightened the wheel and then i braked very gently. Suddenly regained control and narrowly missed the left most barrier, i think i startled the poor fella in front of me.

Just had my tyres replaced a couple of months back and i wasn't going that fast but seriously i will keep the speed down in the rain. Arrived and told my wife what happened and told her i won't be going out anymore today.

Malaysia, the rain can be ultra heavy at times. Like nothing we ever get to see in Singapore. Very often, I see a whole Malaysian highway full of cars, slow down to 30 km/h, and everybody with headlights on and hazard lights blinking. You just cannot see anything out of the windows and windscreen!

 

[Frodo]

Re: Kana Accident how ar?

Anyone knows of reliable workshops that specialises in Hyundai cars? Thinking of trying out JB workshops instead of sending to Komoco for routine servicing.

 

[Funniman]

Re: Kana Accident how ar?

Malaysia, the rain can be ultra heavy at times. Like nothing we ever get to see in Singapore. Very often, I see a whole Malaysian highway full of cars, slow down to 30 km/h, and everybody with headlights on and hazard lights blinking. You just cannot see anything out of the windows and windscreen!

A little insight on when driving on Malaysian roads. If it starts to drizzle, drive slowly and more so if you have bad tires. It is the dirt, grime and sometimes oil spill on the road that make it slippery.

Another is if it rains heavily, chances are there will be stretches on the road that accumulate water. Most Malaysian roads are constructed with stone aggregates and tar. Over time some areas will be depressed. More dangerous is the water flow from right to the left side like a shallow river. It can be 25mm high of water but when your tire hits it, it will temporarily float and skid sideways even when you drive at 60 kph. This is called aquaplaning. Drive at low gears and kept constant speed. Do not brake hard or depend on ABS. FYI, ABS work best on dry roads.

Lastly, not all tires are suitable for Malaysian wet roads. It can be expensive Michelin but some of the range is not suitable.

Of course if you have a Merc or VW, then all those electronic controls will kick in. Happy driving.

 

[wuqi256]

Re: Kana Accident how ar?

Anyone knows of reliable workshops that specialises in Hyundai cars? Thinking of trying out JB workshops instead of sending to Komoco for routine servicing.

Yes, there are a few but you might want to compare the parts price in SG first. Best to buy the part in SG and get the part replaced/installed in JB.

 

[Frodo]

Re: Kana Accident how ar?

Had an interesting encounter to share while driving in JB.

Was making a 3 point turn by turning into a parking lot. A Malaysian registered PS was parked out of alignment towards the left, so my car was near it when I drove into the parking lot. As I reversed slowly I noticed someone was looking. Just as I was about to clear out of the parking lot he signaled to me and said that I have knocked his car. He said he saw with his eyes that my car scratched his car on the left rear end just behind the rear wheels. I was shocked because I knew I hit nothing. He pointed out a series of scratch marks and insisted he saw with his eyes that my car scratched his. So I drove nearer to prove to him that his scratch marks was too high above my car's frame to have been caused by my car. After some haggling he changed story to say my tyre scratched his car at a lower part, pointing to some blurred area, but it was not scratch marks. Again I said it was impossible for my tyres to do that without other parts of my car frame scratching his. His wife came later, she looked more intelligent and spoke better English, and I explained to her the whole episode. She was convinced and then later said it was nothing and we left it at that. My friend who was with me said he was probably looking out of scapegoat to pay for the paintjob on the scratch. He must be angry with his wife after that.

 

[Frodo]

Re: Kana Accident how ar?

Yes, there are a few but you might want to compare the parts price in SG first. Best to buy the part in SG and get the part replaced/installed in JB.

It's just routine servicing, nothing in particular that I want to replace in terms of parts so off hand I have no idea what parts to buy in SG.

 

[Charlie258]

Re: Kana Accident how ar?

A little insight on when driving on Malaysian roads. If it starts to drizzle, drive slowly and more so if you have bad tires. It is the dirt, grime and sometimes oil spill on the road that make it slippery.

Another is if it rains heavily, chances are there will be stretches on the road that accumulate water. Most Malaysian roads are constructed with stone aggregates and tar. Over time some areas will be depressed. More dangerous is the water flow from right to the left side like a shallow river. It can be 25mm high of water but when your tire hits it, it will temporarily float and skid sideways even when you drive at 60 kph. This is called aquaplaning. Drive at low gears and kept constant speed. Do not brake hard or depend on ABS. FYI, ABS work best on dry roads.

Lastly, not all tires are suitable for Malaysian wet roads. It can be expensive Michelin but some of the range is not suitable.

Of course if you have a Merc or VW, then all those electronic controls will kick in. Happy driving.

Hear, hear. Agree 100%.

Make sure you develop your sense of "feel" for your tires and the road surface.

I drove to Malaysia in a brand new Toyota Prius recently, when I took a high speed off ramp sweeper bend, the bugger did not want to hold the road. I throttle off and back off the speed. If not sure hit the trees.

Now, I will only speed on straight road with this set of Original Equipment tires from Toyota.

 

[wuqi256]

Re: Kana Accident how ar?

It's just routine servicing, nothing in particular that I want to replace in terms of parts so off hand I have no idea what parts to buy in SG.

Ok, i got to know someone who does this especially for Hyundai vehicles and they specialize in this. Please contact me directly with your name and contact and i will call you.

 

[Gardener]

Re: Kana Accident how ar?

Fully agree.

Wonder why that happens tho.

Just across the Causeway.

What a difference a border crossing makes.

You just cannot see anything out of the windows and windscreen!

 

[Funniman]

Re: Kana Accident how ar?

By the way, when it rains very heavily, just switch on the head lamps. Do not switch the Hazard Blinking lights.
Many drivers just do that. But do you know that is one of the major causes of accidents? Cos the blinking hazard lights do not show whether you are turning left or right. You switch lanes without giving signals. Also do not show if your car had stalled. The back driver just assumed that the front car is moving until it is too late.

 

[Katfish]

Re: Kana Accident how ar?

hi all, greetings. just would like to find out is there any vintage or old school car dealers around nusajaya? prices range? thanks!

 

[wuqi256]

Re: Reliable mechanic? Mr Satu Malaysia

Bro Wuqi, thanks a lot.

Learning driving in MY allows taking driving test (international) in SG? Of course, if this is practical, I have to check how much one can save from learning driving in MY compared with SG.

If one has got MACS already, then can take test and apply license in MY?

Bro Wuqi, by the way, I notice you also often stay up quite late at night like I do.

You can learn first, then take the test in SG (you may still need a few sessions with a private instructor in SG to be familiar)
Definitely can save a lot if you are staying over there. You can then apply for an International Driving permit at the AA in Singapore.

http://www.aas.com.sg/index.php?show=content&showview=133&val=135

 

[wuqi256]

Re: Kana Accident how ar?

hi all, greetings. just would like to find out is there any vintage or old school car dealers around nusajaya? prices range? thanks!

Vintage as in how old, 20-30s or the 50s?