Are manual cars going extinct?
In the past, driving manual cars was the norm, and almost everybody knew how to drive one. However, with the advancement of technology which made the modern day automatic transmission more widespread and affordable, people have slowly started to favour automatics over manuals for driving is just way easier with an automatic. Manual offerings In […]
The two different A/C modes
Nothing beats the cool air-conditioning of your car during a warm day, but have you noticed that there are actually two modes that you can toggle inside your car, with one bringing in fresh air and the latter circulating the air inside your car. Fresh air mode With an image of an arrow going inside […]
Lemon laws and why it is important
A “Lemon” is what we use to describe a car that has manufacturing defects, such as problems that cannot be permanently fixed or the reason for it unidentifiable. Lemon laws are laws that hold the manufacturer liable for any defects on the car, whether it be detrimental to the safety or its occupants or an […]
Is Malaysia’s cheapest vehicle worth it?
Vehicles’ prices have never been cheap, especially import brands where excise duties go upwards of a staggering 60%, leaving us Malaysians who want a vehicle for a reasonable price having to look towards Malaysian Car Makers Proton and Perodua. Options The cheapest offering of Proton is the Iriz 1.3 Standard CVT, which retails at RM […]
What is there to know about spare tyres?
All cars come equipped with a spare tyre or some form of a tyre repair kit. This is to ensure that in the unfortunate case where your car’s tyre is in an undrivable condition, you will be able to take temporary measures to drive your car to a repair shop. The spare tyre of a […]
Special number plates you’ve never seen before
All vehicles on the road have number plates, and you might have seen some special ones on the road that may have aroused your curiosity. These plates are approved and issued by the Malaysian Road Transport Department (JPJ) for various reasons such as commemorating an event or raising funds. Commemorative plates There have been a […]
Number plates in Malaysia
Like the fact that every person has a name, every vehicle has a number plate, and each number plate is distinct from each other. Number plates are controlled by the Malaysian Road Transport Department (JPJ), and are required by law to be displayed in the front and rear of your vehicle. Format of number plates […]
Different types of pickup truck cabins
Pickup trucks, like other vehicles can come in a variety of different configurations depending on which is suitable for your needs. The main variation for pickups is in the cabin, also called a cab, which in turn affects the size of the bed. Here are the 3 main variations present in the market! Single cab […]
Drive by wire and what does it mean?
In most modern luxurious or performance cars, you might have heard them boast about the term drive by wire, so what does this actually mean and what difference does it make to the driving experience of a car? Drive by wire Mainly made up of 4 components: throttle by wire, brake by wire, shift by […]
The Proper Way To Put your car into Park
Automatic cars are the norm now, with a gearbox completely different from a manual, and proper steps have to be taken when putting your car into Park so as to not damage the gearbox, so here is how it works and the proper way to put it in Park. Automatic gearboxes An automatic transmission is […]