Automotive guides
40 articles
Guides on buying and selling cars and motorcycles in Malaysia, workshops, maintenance and more. Selling tips and buyer stories are in the blog.
Buying a used lorry in Malaysia — body types, licences and checks
Guides · 23 Oct 2026
How to buy a used lorry in Malaysia: body types, weight ratings, the licence and permit you may need, PUSPAKOM inspections and mechanical checks.
Used excavator checklist — what to check before you buy in Malaysia
Guides · 23 Oct 2026
A practical checklist for buying a used excavator in Malaysia: hour meter, undercarriage, hydraulics, boom and swing, engine, and the paperwork to ask for.
Buying a used forklift in Malaysia — fuel, capacity and checks
Guides · 23 Oct 2026
How to choose and check a used forklift in Malaysia: diesel, LPG or electric, capacity and load centre, mast, tyres, battery health and safety duties.
Recond cars in Malaysia — auction sheets, permits and checks
Guides · 23 Oct 2026
What a recond car is in Malaysia, how to read a Japanese auction sheet, how import permits and registration work, and what to check before you pay.
Toyota Alphard and Vellfire — used and recond buying guide
Guides · 23 Oct 2026
Buying a used Toyota Alphard or Vellfire in Malaysia: generations, engines, UMW Toyota or recond units, auction sheets, road tax and checks to make.
Used cars in Sarawak and East Malaysia — buying locally or shipping
Guides · 23 Oct 2026
Buying a used car in Sarawak or East Malaysia: where to look, plate prefixes, road tax, buying in the Peninsula and shipping across, and the JPJ transfer.
Used Cars in Johor — JB, Skudai & Iskandar Buying Guide
Guides · 10 Mar 2026
Find used cars in Johor Bahru, Skudai and Iskandar Puteri: Singapore-trip cars, flood and highway-mileage checks for southern Malaysia buyers.
Used Cars in Sabah — KK, Sandakan & East Malaysia Guide
Guides · 9 Mar 2026
Buying used cars in Sabah: availability, shipping from peninsula and local inspection checklist.
Perodua Myvi Buying Guide — What to Check Before You Buy
Guides · 8 Mar 2026
Everything you need to know before buying a used or new Perodua Myvi in Malaysia.
Proton X50 Used Buying Guide Malaysia
Guides · 8 Mar 2026
What to check when buying a used Proton X50 — variants, the turbo and DCT, warranty and paperwork.
Used Honda HR-V in Malaysia — Space, Reliability & Prices
Guides · 7 Mar 2026
Guide to buying a used Honda HR-V in Malaysia across first and second generation models.
Proton Saga vs Perodua Bezza — Budget Sedan Comparison
Guides · 6 Mar 2026
Compare Proton Saga and Perodua Bezza for Malaysian buyers on price, running costs and resale.
Used Toyota Hilux Malaysia — Workhorse Pickup Buying Guide
Guides · 6 Mar 2026
Buying a used Toyota Hilux for business or lifestyle — 4x4, mileage and fleet history tips.
Perodua Ativa Buying Guide — Turbo, D-CVT & ADAS Checks
Guides · 5 Mar 2026
Used and new Perodua Ativa buying tips: AV variant, fuel economy and ADAS features.
Used Cars in Selangor — Where to Buy & What to Expect
Guides · 4 Mar 2026
Guide to buying used cars in Selangor: where to search, flood checks, inspection and transfer for Shah Alam, Petaling Jaya and Klang buyers.
Proton X70 Used Car Guide — C-Segment SUV Value
Guides · 4 Mar 2026
Evaluate used Proton X70 models: turbo DCT, interior tech and ownership costs.
Hybrid Cars in Malaysia — Toyota, Honda & Haval Explained
Guides · 3 Mar 2026
Hybrid types, how Toyota, Honda and Haval systems differ, and what to check on a used hybrid in Malaysia.
Used Cars in Penang — Island & Mainland Buying Guide
Guides · 2 Mar 2026
Finding used cars on Penang island and in Seberang Perai: search tips, corrosion and flood checks, inspection and transfer.
Certified Pre-Owned Cars in Malaysia — Are They Worth It?
Guides · 2 Mar 2026
How certified used car programs work and when they beat private sales.
Best Used Cars Under RM30,000 in Malaysia (2026)
Guides · 1 Mar 2026
A practical guide to used cars under RM30,000 in Malaysia — Perodua, Proton, Toyota and Honda models to shortlist for daily driving, and what to check.
Motorcycle Licence in Malaysia — B2, B Full & Conversion Guide
Guides · 28 Feb 2026
How to get a motorcycle licence in Malaysia: B2, B full, age requirements and training centres.
Road Tax Renewal Online Malaysia — MyJPJ & Insurance Steps
Guides · 28 Feb 2026
Renew road tax online via MyJPJ after insurance — deadlines, fees and common errors.
Engine Oil Change Interval Malaysia — When & Which Grade
Guides · 26 Feb 2026
How often to change engine oil in Malaysian climate and stop-go traffic.
Best Tyre Shops in Malaysia — How to Choose & Save
Guides · 25 Feb 2026
Find tyre shops across Malaysia: brands, pricing, alignment and when to replace.
Motorcycle Helmet Guide Malaysia — SIRIM, Fit & Replacement
Guides · 24 Feb 2026
Choose a legal, safe helmet in Malaysia — standards, fit and when to replace.
Car Loan in Malaysia — Hire Purchase Rates & Approval Tips
Guides · 22 Feb 2026
Understand hire purchase car loans in Malaysia: rates, tenure, down payment and approval checklist.
Kapcai Underbone Bikes Malaysia — Best Budget Motorcycles
Guides · 22 Feb 2026
Buying a kapcai underbone for commuting, delivery or campus use — current Honda, Yamaha and Modenas models, licence and used-bike checks.
Toyota Vios vs Honda City — Which Is Better in Malaysia?
Guides · 20 Feb 2026
Compare Toyota Vios and Honda City on price, fuel economy, reliability and resale value for Malaysian buyers.
Car Wash vs Ceramic Coating Malaysia — What's Worth Paying For?
Guides · 20 Feb 2026
Compare detailing, wax, sealant and ceramic coating for Malaysian weather and UV.
PUSPAKOM Inspection for Used Cars — What Buyers Must Know
Guides · 18 Feb 2026
When and why you need Puspakom inspection before buying or transferring a used car in Malaysia.
Dashcam Malaysia — Front, Rear & Parking Mode Guide
Guides · 18 Feb 2026
Choose and install a dashcam for Malaysian roads — evidence, parking incidents and insurance.
EV Cars in Malaysia 2026 — Models, Incentives & Charging
Guides · 15 Feb 2026
Electric vehicle guide for Malaysia: popular EV models, charging infrastructure and total cost of ownership.
Used Honda Civic in Malaysia — Generations & Buying Tips
Guides · 12 Feb 2026
Guide to buying a used Honda Civic FC/FK and older generations in Malaysia.
How to Buy Used Cars in Malaysia — Complete 2026 Guide
Guides · 10 Feb 2026
Step-by-step guide to buying a used car in Malaysia: search, inspect, negotiate, JPJ transfer and avoid common scams.
Nissan Almera Used Car Review — Value Family Sedan
Guides · 8 Feb 2026
Is the Nissan Almera a good buy in Malaysia? Reliability, space and running costs explained.
Best Motorcycle Workshops in Kuala Lumpur
Guides · 5 Feb 2026
Find motorcycle workshops in Kuala Lumpur for servicing, repairs and modifications.
Car Insurance Renewal in Malaysia — Coverage & Savings
Guides · 5 Feb 2026
How to renew car insurance and road tax in Malaysia: comprehensive vs third party and NCD tips.
JPJ Car Ownership Transfer — Step-by-Step Malaysia Guide
Guides · 2 Feb 2026
Complete JPJ vehicle ownership transfer process for private used car sales in Malaysia.
Yamaha NMAX Buying Guide Malaysia — Maxi-Scooter Review
Guides · 28 Jan 2026
What to know about the Yamaha NMAX in Malaysia, and what to check on a used unit.
Independent Workshop vs Authorised Service Centre
Guides · 25 Jan 2026
When to use independent workshops vs authorised centres for cars and motorcycles in Malaysia.