All about cars in Malaysia

[Papsmearer]

hi all,

Thinking of getting a second hand car to drive around JB town. Any one has contact of a good and reliable car dealer ? thks heaps.

When I was looking for mine, I used the 2 websites www.mudah.my, and www.carlist.my. Its a good starting base, and gives you an overall information about how much the car should cost, and how not to overpay. Whether the dealer is reputable or not, you have to go out to his shop and see for yourself. Sometimes, private sellers are more trustworthy

 

[AHGS14]

When I was looking for mine, I used the 2 websites www.mudah.my, and www.carlist.my. Its a good starting base, and gives you an overall information about how much the car should cost, and how not to overpay. Whether the dealer is reputable or not, you have to go out to his shop and see for yourself. Sometimes, private sellers are more trustworthy

https://www.mymotor.my/public-auction
You may want to consider this. Hopefully, the "neutral" middle man with their inspection would alleviate or lessen any bias in a 2 party deals.

 

[rushifa666]

There is an endless supply of cars here. First sinkies dump them in jb because they get nore money. Then there are the defaulters of car loans. After that the trade in people. No need to buy a new one if you dont need to

 

[Papsmearer]

There is an endless supply of cars here. First sinkies dump them in jb because they get nore money. Then there are the defaulters of car loans. After that the trade in people. No need to buy a new one if you dont need to

Are u sure sinkies dump their cars in JB? Its considered a recon imported car if the Malaysian dealer buys it. Then they have to pay the import duties on it. Not cheap by the time it is resold into the Malaysian used car market.

 

[rushifa666]

They dont sell to resold. They dont pay impirt either. You are thinking too mich like sknkie. Rules are bendable

 

[rushifa666]

They dont sell to resold. They dont pay impirt either. You are thinking too mich like sknkie. Rules are bendable. New plates are put on.

 

[rushifa666]

I think what people who live in developing countries must remembee is most things dont go by the law. Dont make the mistake of assuming they do. Learn the rules of society. Car insurance fraud for example is so common theres barely any investigations. Car defaults back to company, they burn it, or push it into the sea and get money back.

 

[flushroses]

I think what people who live in developing countries must remembee is most things dont go by the law. Dont make the mistake of assuming they do. Learn the rules of society. Car insurance fraud for example is so common theres barely any investigations. Car defaults back to company, they burn it, or push it into the sea and get money back.

Pretty harsh if you ask me.

 

[rushifa666]

Frog in well mentality grips the sinkie mind more than any religion ever could

 

[wuqi256]

For those not keen on driving, can refer to the bus and taxis available here:
https://www.gov.sg/article/reopening-of-land-borders-between-singapore-and-malaysia

For those keen on driving into Malaysia, can apply for VEP here, so far we didn't get asked for this though although we kept a copy of our car insurance.
https://vep.jpj.gov.my/#/

 

[wuqi256]

From shared bad experiences with cars when servicing your car, please always check your car tyres, even by your regular mechanic.

They under inflated my brand new tyres that i purchased and claimed the petrol station meter was wrong. Imagine front two tyres are 220 and the back tyres (the ones that got replaced) are 117. Did test twice and tried at the 2nd machine, so how could the meter be wrong. Its disappointing as i have been spending a lot with them the past few years. One time they even forgot to put back my air filter, causing the car to stall midway. Out of goodwill, not mentioning their names here, just confirm the status especially on the tyres, have a 2nd look and check if they look under inflated.

One mechanic even better, took 5 months to fix a car issue, my car got used by them (for testing of course), until the front tyres became bald and even my gps module was removed and taken (it was my own fault as i didn't check 100%). They kept delaying and did not work on the car until i got back. The guy even claimed my battery was dead and needed to be replaced when it was not even a year old (still under warranty). Then try to charge me 6k to fix a ESP/ABS issue.
Please do not use - PROSTAR -Premier Star AutoHub

Yet another one volunteered to scan my other car, mentioned no charges and silently billed and charged me 60 for the scan.
Use with caution, ask prices first - JAZZ TYRE AND SERVICE CENTRE

Always check first before handing over your car keys. Please avoid them at all costs. All cars that were overcharged were all Malaysian cars so this has nothing to do with nationality, just honesty.

 

[rushifa666]

My friend tells me now is a good time to buy. All the jobless have their cars towed. Now all lelong in used car shops

 

[myrsing]

My friend tells me now is a good time to buy. All the jobless have their cars towed. Now all lelong in used car shops

Not just cars. Everything is affordable in JB. Especially shophouses. But do your own due diligence.

 

[Papsmearer]

From shared bad experiences with cars when servicing your car, please always check your car tyres, even by your regular mechanic.

They under inflated my brand new tyres that i purchased and claimed the petrol station meter was wrong. Imagine front two tyres are 220 and the back tyres (the ones that got replaced) are 117. Did test twice and tried at the 2nd machine, so how could the meter be wrong. Its disappointing as i have been spending a lot with them the past few years. One time they even forgot to put back my air filter, causing the car to stall midway. Out of goodwill, not mentioning their names here, just confirm the status especially on the tyres, have a 2nd look and check if they look under inflated.

One mechanic even better, took 5 months to fix a car issue, my car got used by them (for testing of course), until the front tyres became bald and even my gps module was removed and taken (it was my own fault as i didn't check 100%). They kept delaying and did not work on the car until i got back. The guy even claimed my battery was dead and needed to be replaced when it was not even a year old (still under warranty). Then try to charge me 6k to fix a ESP/ABS issue.
Please do not use - PROSTAR -Premier Star AutoHub

Yet another one volunteered to scan my other car, mentioned no charges and silently billed and charged me 60 for the scan.
Use with caution, ask prices first - JAZZ TYRE AND SERVICE CENTRE

Always check first before handing over your car keys. Please avoid them at all costs. All cars that were overcharged were all Malaysian cars so this has nothing to do with nationality, just honesty.

I don't understand this kind of posts. Seems like a lot of bullshit to me. In the case of the moron who bought the tires, does he not have a tire pressure gauge? I always keep one in my glove compartment. If the tires don't look right when i pick up the car, i could always check the pressure on the spot with my own gauge and then fuck the mechanic if its so off like he says. And if the car is missing the air filter, u can still drive it. for a long time. Like more then a 1000km. but u will risk screwing up your car.

As for the fucktard that left his car for 5 months at the mechanic shop. If they cannot fix my car in one week, i ask for the car back and try another mechanic.

 

[Papsmearer]

My friend tells me now is a good time to buy. All the jobless have their cars towed. Now all lelong in used car shops

Used car prices still high in Malaysia. I monitor Carlist a few times a week. Looking for a used Peugeot. Prices haven't budge at all

 

[Papsmearer]

Not just cars. Everything is affordable in JB. Especially shophouses. But do your own due diligence.

sure or not. shophouses still not cheap.

 

[cybermad6969]

anyone know how to check that the mileage claimed by sellers is real and not tweaked ?

 

[rushifa666]

Used car prices still high in Malaysia. I monitor Carlist a few times a week. Looking for a used Peugeot. Prices haven't budge at all

Most are not online. Dont be a sinkie

 

[myrsing]

sure or not. shophouses still not cheap.

Bargain all the way. Dont give chance. So many banners "on sale".

 

[wuqi256]

anyone know how to check that the mileage claimed by sellers is real and not tweaked ?

Bring it to a mechanic and check on the OBD2 with a computer.