Nzy Twincharged February 11, 2016 Share February 11, 2016 I am not comparing those online company like Aviva or DirectAsia. I compare it with AXA or AIG, and decided AXA offer the best value for money. I did compare with all sorts of companies including AXA, AIG, Liberty and some others that I can't remember. I just go for the cheapest which was NTUC in my case. Some companies quoted double of what NTUC offered me. ↡ Advertisement Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
keanie Turbocharged February 11, 2016 Share February 11, 2016 when comes to claims, auntie lucy is the worst. I never buy insurance from them. There is a reason that their premiums are cheap. I think depend on circumstance leh. One of my neighbour got his Toyota Harrier stolen right infront of his eyes, in KL. incidentally, it was covered by auntie lucy too. Initially, d amount compensated is very lousy. He protested n bargained hard n he got a very large sum which was more than enough for him to get another 2L new car under his spouse name. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
keanie Turbocharged February 11, 2016 Share February 11, 2016 I am not comparing those online company like Aviva or DirectAsia. I compare it with AXA or AIG, and decided AXA offer the best value for money. Actually, all depend on d make n model of d car. Certain insurer quotes cheaper for a particular model of d car, let's say Honda 1.6 n more ex for another similarly cc car, let's say madza 1.6. Another insurer may quote cheaper for madza n more ex for Honda. If u got a god insurer adviser, u can always ask him which insurer give better value for a specific model. At one time, I got very good rate for my ex Honda 1.6 from AIG but NG from AXA. My latest I got from AA which all along I am a member. They having promo, giving free NCPD & 1yr free membership. d rate is good n value for money n their additional benefits is so much better like PA, courtesy car, etc. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stooky 6th Gear February 17, 2016 Share February 17, 2016 (edited) Malaysian plate Estima on fire at CTE towards SLE near Moulmein around 4.45pm Edited February 17, 2016 by Stooky 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stooky 6th Gear April 17, 2016 Share April 17, 2016 (edited) BMW on fire at CTE just now http://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore-news/bmw-catches-fire-along-cte Edited April 17, 2016 by Stooky 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
2BDriver Hypersonic April 17, 2016 Share April 17, 2016 (edited) BMW on fire at CTE just now http://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore-news/bmw-catches-fire-along-cte This is a Brings More Worries car ! Edited April 17, 2016 by 2BDriver 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
monsieurlee 2nd Gear April 17, 2016 Share April 17, 2016 Red hot Hence this car is on fire! Must be a nightmare. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apple-Tree 6th Gear April 17, 2016 Share April 17, 2016 They still catch fire, all these years ?? Ever see a brand new merc caught fire as it turn into AML. Look like my Kimchi car really out lasted with 0 incident of Vehicle Breakdown, 0 incident of GB Change, 1 incident of Battery Low, 0 incident of Radiator Overheat, 1 incident of ECL, 1 incident of ABSC, 1 incident of ABC, 1 incident of AC. 8+yo. It is also about checking the car EO, ATF, H2O every 2~3 weeks. And try to keep the car, stock, if possible. BMW on fire at CTE just now http://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore-news/bmw-catches-fire-along-cte 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercury1 Turbocharged April 17, 2016 Share April 17, 2016 When I saw this thread pop up, my first thought (before opening) was.. beemer BMW on fire at CTE just now http://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore-news/bmw-catches-fire-along-cte Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FourZero Hypersonic April 17, 2016 Share April 17, 2016 This is a Brings More Worries car ! Maybe also call 'Burn My Wheels' 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
2BDriver Hypersonic April 17, 2016 Share April 17, 2016 When I saw this thread pop up, my first thought (before opening) was.. beemer Peng yew eh, mai ang nay kuan leh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baal Supersonic April 17, 2016 Share April 17, 2016 Hearsay the e90 above? Is the most bmw, bmw. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercury1 Turbocharged April 17, 2016 Share April 17, 2016 Hehe I should add not an expected issue if well maintained Peng yew eh, mai ang nay kuan leh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyruga 1st Gear April 17, 2016 Share April 17, 2016 BMW on fire at CTE just now http://www.tnp.sg/news/singapore-news/bmw-catches-fire-along-cte Likely a mechanic doing servicing forgot to close off one of the cap or something? Since the fire started one day after servicing? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
2BDriver Hypersonic April 17, 2016 Share April 17, 2016 (edited) Hearsay the e90 above? Is the most bmw, bmw. Banyak Masuk Workshop izzzit Edited April 17, 2016 by 2BDriver 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercury1 Turbocharged April 17, 2016 Share April 17, 2016 Jokes aside this is a good article too reference too (thought I would keep the extinguisher in the car itself) http://www.autoblog.com/2010/12/20/what-to-do-if-your-car-catches-fire/ Vehicle fires are one of the scariest things that can happen on the road – and they happen more often than you think. The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) says 33 car fires are reported every hour in the U.S., and 18 percent of all reported fires occur on a road or highway and involve a motor vehicle. One person per day died in a car fire incident between 2003 and 2005, and in 2007 there were 258,000 vehicle fires causing 385 deaths, 1,675 injuries and 1.41 billion dollars' worth of damages. Teens and young adults with driver's licenses are most likely to be involved in car fire accidents, according to the National Fire Incident Reporting System, and young males are victims more often than females. These statistics, while sobering, don't mean you should worry that your vehicle is going to spontaneously combust on your drive home from work. But safe driving and regular maintenance are important to reducing your chances of being involved in one of these incidents. The Fireball Van My own experience with car fires happened in high school, when a friend bought a used van. He gassed it up weekly but otherwise didn't open the hood. Even when the vehicle started having problems starting, he ignored any maintenance. At least until other passengers and I noticed a burning smell. My buddy attributed it to the odometer: The van had over 100,000 miles on it and a bit of foul odor here and there was natural, he reassured us. But when the engine began belching dense smoke, he finally pulled over. We disembarked as the cockpit filled with smoke and in about 15 minutes, the entire van was a fireball. To make matters worse, the fire wasn't covered by insurance. That's because standard auto insurance usually doesn't cover vehicle fires, says AAA spokesman Robert Sinclair. "The only way a vehicle will be covered if it catches fire is if you have comprehensive coverage," Sinclair told AOL Autos. "If you've got an older vehicle, we tell people that after probably eight or nine years, it makes sense to drop comprehensive coverage because you'll probably be paying out more than what the vehicle is worth." Insured or not, watching your vehicle burn by the side of the road is an experience you don't want to go through. Here are a few common-sense tips that can help prevent vehicle fires, provided by the National Safety Council: 1. If you smell burning plastic or rubber, pull over safely and investigate. Don't try to make it home before you determine what the trouble is. WHAT SHOULD YOUR REPAIR COST? Click here to get free estimates on common auto repairs 2. Get in the habit of having your car tuned up and checked out at least once a year. An inspection should include examining the vehicle for gas or oil leaks. If you suspect a leak, park a newspaper under your vehicle at night and weigh it down with a heavy object; in the morning, check the paper for stains. 3. If a fuse keeps blowing, that's a sign of electrical trouble, the same as in your house. Don't let it keep happening without investigating, as an overloaded wire can be the source of a fire. Dousing The Flames Racecar driver Tommy Kendall told AOL Autos that the best defense against a car fire is to be prepared. "If you never thought about your car catching fire, now is a good time," he said. Most fires, Kendall said, are a result of a malfunctioning fuel line or a fuel pipe splitting. "If you smell something burning, shutting off the engine will stop the flow of fuel and may prevent a full-blown fire. It's natural to panic in an emergency, but make sure you get off the road first so you're not a hazard to other drivers, or yourself." "In a race car, there's an onboard fire suppression unit, little pipes that run around the cockpit filled with Halon (a liquefied, compressed non-toxic gas that stops the spread of fire by chemically disrupting combustion). The rules require it. It sprays this foam -- some of it's a fire extinguisher, some of it sucks the oxygen -- mostly to keep the driver safe first, the car second," Kendall said. "But in my own passenger car, I keep a fire extinguisher in the trunk, and you should, too." Experts counsel not to attempt to extinguish a raging car fire yourself, but there are circumstances when you can try if you have a fire extinguisher. If there is smoke coming from under your hood but no flames, you can crack the hood slightly and spray at the gap from a few feet away. Do not open the hood all the way as the increased oxygen could quickly turn a tiny fire into a big blaze. However, if the fire is in the rear of the vehicle near the gas tank, you should get away quickly. Only a professional should attempt to douse fires of this sort. What To Do If your car catches fire while you are driving, the most important thing to do is to remain calm. Then follow these steps, which also apply if your car ignites in a parking lot. 1. Signal and move immediately to the right shoulder, or right lane. 2. Get the vehicles stopped and shut off the engine while getting yourself and all passengers out of the vehicle. 3. Get as far away from the vehicle as you can, at least 150 feet, but make sure the area you move to is safe and secure. 4. Dial 911, so the dispatcher can notify the fire department. 5. Warn onlookers and others to keep away, as well. If you have some signaling device, you can also attempt to warn oncoming traffic. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baal Supersonic April 17, 2016 Share April 17, 2016 Banyak Masuk Workshop izzzit Lol.Bring Me Worry, bmw. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyrios Turbocharged April 17, 2016 Share April 17, 2016 This kinda extreme hot weather.........our cars also Tak Boleh Tahan.... ↡ Advertisement 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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