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Dishonest car broker

CcL — Wed, 31 Mar 2021 07:34:51 +0800

Electric car. Not hybrid, just changed engine oil last week?

Possible to claim other party with dash footage

CcL — Tue, 30 Mar 2021 08:29:32 +0800

So was hit behind by a motorcycle with valid 3rd party insurance.

If he reports, Sarjan say can claim his insurance.

I have footage of the incident and photos.

Then Sarjan say will send letter ask him come report, if he doesn't, he will teach me use which workshop to claim the other party's NCD which is possible with dash cam footage.

We know what is happening here. More curious if I can go back to dealer workshop and can they do the same for me? If so how?

Thxx for advice

Klang Valley cheapest shop?

CcL — Fri, 05 Jun 2020 10:19:34 +0800

Looking for 255/45R20 non runflat

PS4 SUV cheapest i've found is RM1,235.

Mind recommending your cheap tire shop? PM plz if wanna keep it a secret. Thanks!

Swift sport zc31s vs 9n3 polo gti

CcL — Mon, 30 Sep 2019 10:35:21 +0800

Pros and cons from actual owners plz?

Was set on 9n3, saw 2 cars already, but a famous vag workshop cautioned against it as it is quite old and rare, parts may be hard to source especially used. Then again they think VW make rubbish cars, asked me to think Japanese.

Tried a swift sport last week and only issue was power, or lack of to be precise. But looking at swift sport group in FB, half cut and parts are still aplenty.

Parts price not so much of a concern, rather the availability and the longevity of them that I'm concerned about.

Have a 4yo suv already.

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CcL — Mon, 30 Sep 2019 08:51:18 +0800

This seller represents the bottom quartile of msia

CcL — Sun, 28 Apr 2019 22:57:21 +0800

1. Poor English comprehension
2. Zero tact

Tldr; Seller ffk, blaming me for not being clear

This fellow selling iPad pro 11, posted on mudah and lyn. Contacted him, ok his price, set 10pm Tesco puchong, confirmed the place with Google map with him, and he has the audacity to say I didn't confirm with him.

Meh, his loss. Avoid at all cost.

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75 NU8000 or mi 4k laser projector

CcL — Thu, 28 Mar 2019 21:26:56 +0800

All sifus

Would like some input which would you recommend? Wall is about 10' away.

Current TV is 55" curve and panel started having dark clouds. Just last week I was wishing the TV was bigger... haha

Mostly used for tvbox and YouTube, maybe 1-2 hours a day average? Have the Samsung curved soundbar from ages ago with ARC.

Will be in living room. Not dimming or offing lights if on projector.

Thanks...

Sold

CcL — Thu, 07 Mar 2019 10:17:49 +0800

Sold

[WTS] Garmin Fenix 5s Plus White with Seafoam Blue

CcL — Thu, 20 Dec 2018 11:03:12 +0800

Item(s): Garmin Fenix 5s Plus White with Seafoam Blue Band, Brand new in Box

Package includes: Retail Package with Receipt from Australian Authorised Dealer

Price: RM2,500 (way below market price)

Warranty: 1 year Garmin

Dealing method: COD PJ SS2/KDU

Location: PJ SS2/KDU

Contact method/details: o16 24 triple8 42
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Item(s) conditions: Brand new in box, unworn

Picture: ps. pictures are taken from google, will provide real pics if you need via whatsapp. cheers

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Reason for sale: Bought for wife, but she didn't like it

Thank you

sold

CcL — Thu, 13 Dec 2018 13:09:25 +0800

sold

Sold

CcL — Mon, 03 Dec 2018 11:26:03 +0800

Sold

I'm sorry I made this biker brake

CcL — Tue, 07 Aug 2018 18:18:41 +0800

On Federal Bukit Jelutong heading to Sungei Way, wanted to change from right most lane to the next lane, saw a motor quite a distance away and not super fast, so went for it after signalling for >4 sec

He slowed down at the last minute, and when passing gave my car a kick (i am guessing as all i heard was a thud). Then he pulled up beside me yelling. I told him to go to the side to settle, and pulled off to the left most lane. Instead he sped off, so I had to try chase to get his plate number.

Guess what, none visible, no wonder so hero on the road.
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Well good thing got his face and plate on rear cam
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Since damage wasn't serious, just let it slide
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Looking back I guess you cannot argue with them, their "lane" is special. Sekian.

What 2nd car to get to preserve NCD?

CcL — Wed, 06 Jun 2018 00:22:54 +0800

So I've just consolidated 2 cars to 1 SUV. 2 in the family only really use car 1/2 the week.

It was getting costly to keep and maintain 2 contis thus the decision.

However, now thinking of a cheap car that will be parked probably 320 days in a year and

1. Cost under 1k maintenance, road tax, insurance a year - bar anything breaking down
2. Easy and cheap to maintain, parts easy find, reliable and no known issues
3. Can be parked roadside no worries
4. Woman driver friendly
5. preferably under 10k
6. As small as possible

Cars I've thought of, Myvi or older Kia picanto. Would love a smart fortwo but I'll be back at square one almost.

Thanks for the inputs

Price Diff btw 235/60/18 235/55/19 255/45/20

CcL — Fri, 23 Mar 2018 17:52:42 +0800

Hey

What are the price difference between these 3 tire sizes for the same brand/model?

235/60/18, 235/55/19, 255/45/20?

Want to know before even considering sizing up on the SUV wheels.

Thanks!

What can I do with a hi-res copy of car grant?

CcL — Mon, 12 Mar 2018 17:58:54 +0800

Had someone contact me to get a picture of car grant so he can apply loan for a car I'm selling. Sent him one with shadows and he requested for a clear front and back, worried about bank reject he says.

Any malicious possibilities? discuss.

Car workshop licensing...

CcL — Wed, 24 Jan 2018 11:31:18 +0800

PUTRAJAYA: The Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Ministry will table the Automotive Maintenance and Repair Service Bill in the Parliament in March.

Its minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin said the bill is important to ensure consumers get the best service when sending their vehicles to service centres and workshops.

He said the bill will set several vehicle service licence categories and ensure that mechanics have skills that suit with the job scope.

"We want the mechanics to have the skills before being employed in the automotive industry. We will determine certain regulations, and they (mechanics) need to have skills certificates based on the job scope they applied.

"Such regulations are important to prevent vehicle owners from being deceived by workshop owners," he said at a press conference after attending a townhall session with stakeholders and industry players on the bill.

He said the regulations, however, will not control the price imposed by automotive service centres and workshops. He said the charge of the service is determined by the current market.

Hamzah said the townhall session received positive reactions from the industry players, whereby they want to see the development of automotive maintenance and repair service industry.

He said the ministry wanted the automotive service centres and workshops in the country to portray a good image.

He said 30,000 automotive service centres and workshops including tyre and accessories shops are required to have a licence to operate when the bill is enforced.

He said the ministry has no intention to limit the industry players to run such business, and that the ministry will give time for them to fulfil the criteria and rules of the bill.

Earlier, 300 participants attended the townhall session, comprising representatives from relevant ministries, agencies, automotive maintenance and repair service associations, vehicle service centres owners, learning and training institutions and consumer associations.

https://www.nst.com.my/news/nation/2018/01/...vice-bill-march

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Many workshops will close down. Only the expensive ones run by the younger generation who went to TOC or something will prevail.

The industry is already having issues hiring and retaining unskilled labour, let alone certified ones.

Lube your asses, used car prices will take a hit, new cars after warranty also may have to default back to SC.

Where's a good place to sell helmet?

CcL — Thu, 11 Jan 2018 12:11:26 +0800

Got a DOT approved Daytona half-shell helmet with visor I imported from US, but it is too narrow for my round head. Where is the best bike-centric channel for me to post it up for sale? Not looking to make profit, just to get back my cost. Thanks!

Audi open haus 0.18% up to 6 years for 2016 car

CcL — Thu, 11 Jan 2018 11:41:57 +0800

Anyone knows what's the T&C?

so 300k car, your interest is 0.18% p.a. or RM540 per year or 3,240 for 6 years loan?

That's a saving of over RM70k in interest over 6 years? (4.3% = 77.4k interest over 6 years)

I've never bought a new car before nor taken a HP ever, so pardon me if my understanding of all these "deals" are lacking.

Thanks

Robert Kuok, A Memoir delay?!?

CcL — Thu, 30 Nov 2017 12:12:24 +0800

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Malaysia beating expectations

CcL — Fri, 17 Nov 2017 12:35:19 +0800

So which segment contributed the most? OPR hike coming. woohoo

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s economic growth continued to surprise on the upside, with the gross domestic product (GDP) expanding 6.2% in the third quarter of 2017, beating the median estimate of a 5.7% by 19 economists polled by Bloomberg.

Driven by robust private spending and continued strength in exports, the GDP growth pace for the three months to September was faster than the rate of 5.8% achieved in the second quarter of the year.

This higher growth was the fastest rate since second quarter 2014. On a quarter-on-quarter seasonally adjusted, GDP posted a growth of 1.8% against 1.3% in the preceding quarter, according to the Statistics Department.

"Expansion was seen across all economic sectors," Bank Negara Governor Tan Sri Muhammad Ibrahim said on Friday.

"On the demand side, growth was anchored by private sector spending. On the supply side, services and manufacturing sectors remained the key drivers of growth," he said at a briefing on Malaysia''s third quarter GDP review.

Muhammad said: "Looking ahead, the economy is poised to register strong growth in the upper end of the official target of 5.2%-5.7%."

In October, during the unveiling of the Budget 2018 proposals, the government revised upwards Malaysia's 2017 full-year GDP growth rate to the range of 5.2% to 5.7%, from its earlier estimate of 4.3% to 4.8%.

Last year, Malaysia’s GDP grew 4.2%.

Amid improving economic conditions in the country and globally, Bank Negara had last week said it might review its “accommodative” benchmark overnight policy rate (OPR) of 3%.

The central bank last raised the OPR, which commercial banks refer to in pricing their lending rates, in July 2014, when the benchmark rate was raised 25 basis points to 3.25%.

This was later slashed by 25 basis points to 3% in July last year to support domestic economic activities.

According to Statistics Department, the services sector rose to 6.6% after registering 6.3% in Q2 of 2017 – boosted by the wholesale & retail trade which remained strong by posting 7.5% in this quarter.

Information & communication improved to 8.8% fuelled by data communication, computer services and information services activities.

Finance & insurance grew to 4.2% as compared to 5.1% in the preceding quarter due to the moderation in the insurance sub-sector.

The manufacturing sector expanded at a faster pace of 7% from 6% in Q2, 2017.

Underpinning the growth was the electrical, electronic & optical products, which grew to 8.7%, supported by higher production of semiconductors, integrated circuit and communication equipment.

Petroleum, chemical, rubber & plastic products recorded a 5% increase, underpinned by a strong performance in refined petroleum product.

The agriculture sector grew at a slower pace of 4.1% after registering a growth of 5.9% in Q2, 2017. The growth for this sector was spearheaded by oil palm which remained resilient by recording a double-digit growth of 10% in this quarter.

However, livestock and other agriculture moderated to 4.5% and 1.5% respectively. Nevertheless, fishing rebounded to 0.3% supported by aquaculture which accelerated to 10.1%.

GDP by expenditure approach

Private final consumption expenditure expanded to 7.2% (Q2, 2017: 7.1%) mainly due to the consumption on food & non-alcoholic beverages, communication and housing & utilities.

Gross fixed capital formation (GFCF) saw a sharp increase to 6.7% (Q2, 2017: 4.1%). The strong growth in GFCF was driven by machinery & equipment which accelerated to 11.5% and recovery in other asset (7.2%) . On the other hand, structure posted a modest growth of 3.6%.

Exports surged to 11.8% from 9.6% in the previous quarter. The robust growth was reflected by stronger momentum in both exports of goods and services.

Imports increased 13.4% (Q2, 2017: 10.7%) following the improvement in imports of goods and services.

Read more at http://www.thestar.com.my/business/busines...EK0HTK8DRLeM.99