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http://singaporeseen.stomp.com.sg/stomp/sg...has_to_pay.html Malaysian driver gets into accident here, but S'porean has to pay and pay STOMPer evolution was annoyed to learn he won't be able to file an insurance claim against a Malaysian driver after the latter caused an accident which damaged his car. The STOMPer wrote:

bros, need help here, my steering wheel vibrates when i gently brake starting from 80-60, then it just disappears. this happens when even when i have driven for quite some time. beentold by my mechanic that it is ABS kicking in. but that does not happen when i pressed harder and braking from the same range of speed.

anyone any experience on this? where exactly this place in sgp? group buy or individuals can go in?

Hi brudders, Was at siglap and kena a fine. There wasnt any double yellow line or what.. so tot it was clear to park... When i return, saw a summon.. upon reading it states: Jalan Jamal, Parking within 3 metres of a fire hydrant under rule 22(H) RTR. Anyone here knows how much is the fine and will there be any demerit points? WTF, if cannot park, why dun they juz draw a freaking double yellow line, and having a hydrant behind a tree to let ppl fall into the trap. Was doing a search just now, and ppl who kena all kena at siglap too... So, anyone here knows the contribution to national development?

Anybody gets milk powder from JB,like from Tesco. I regular get Enfa from there cause can save really a lot, but any harm to my gals I hope somebody enlighten me................

AS CNY is coming, AVA issue warning of buying Bak Kwa from MY. Nipah virus outbreak in MY was almost 10 years ago. if consumption of pork from MY is not safe, then many in MY would have been infected.I'm wondering why and when the ban will be lifted. IMO I think the garmen is trying to help local bak kwa vendor to make huge profit. (Price can increase daily as CNY come nearer, can go up to more than $40 per kg) in return they can collect more taxes from them. In time of inflation, the garmen should help to keep prices down and not help them profitering .Would like to hear from bros/sis your comment.

Hi Guys, Why does car aircon give a sourish smell especially in the morning after parked overnight??? Some say this is due to damped n mouldy parts in the aircon system, is it correct??...... Some advise to turn of the aircon compressor (but leave the blower runnning) say 5 minutes before reaching home so that cold/moist air in the system can be 'dried' up before we part our cars overnight......... i tried it but the sourish smell is still there. It happens with my old car and also 1 month old car. Why??? Thanks

Anyone wants to Carpool from SIM to woodlands on weekday after class abt 10pm? I always saw this super long taxi queue outside the school only bus stop and theres always alot of ppl taking the taxi so if u r traveling home after class to woodlands we can Carpool thanks pls pm me...

dear all, need to check whether any private cab taking people from Singapore to JB areas (Taman Technologies) and back to Singapore. as long they able to produce a receipt will be fine for company claim. thanks

Dear Bros, i have a problem recently. I cannot shift my gear from P to other mode. May i know what is wrong with the car? I drive a honda civic auto. Car abt a year old. Whenever i switch on engine, pull down handbrake, i cannot shift the gear from P to D. In the end, stuck in the car, cannot move. Need to try many many times and pray hard that it will engage. It become a headache esp in shopping malls when ppl waiting for my car to move off from the lot, i take 5 to 10 mins to move off, very inconvenient and pai sei. Any bro can en light me on this issue? Tmr gg to Kah Motor to rectify this problem. Thanks!

Hi all, Have you ever seen car owner washing their cars just a few lots away from the destinated washing bay? They just wash their car right on the carpark lot and left behind murky water and drive off. Some are smart too, get the maid to wash the car. I've seen someone approached the maid and asked her to wash the car at designated washing bay. The maid replied: " This is not my car and I've no driving license." . Funny right? Are you one of those drivers? Regards,

Ris Low II

Taken from SHC by someone getting an Accord JDM .....pretty good guide! 1. Buy from reputable dealers. You want a reputable dealer. What is important in the reputation is that they deliver your ride on time and also they'll still be around when your ride has problems. The question then arises as to who is reputable? Not easy to answer but you can start by checking up this forum. The more the PI invest in their business, the greater likelihood that they'll be around. Most PIs outsource the servicing aspects of the car to "Authorised Workshops". A few actually have their own workshops, e.g. Ricardo, Mova and Motorway. These require a much heavier investment. Some PIs just operate out of a small office with bare furnishings and staff whereas some PIs are quite big with a few offices located all over the island, not just in Ubi Automobile Megamart. Again this gives an indication into their intention to be around. On saying this there are some small PIs who do give great service and good deals though I would be extremely wary especially of those giving the "best" deal. Be EXTREMELY, EXTREMELY careful of dealers who call themselves "Honest" (like the shark who claims it is not hungry .......). 2. Understand how the car is priced. The advertised price can be extremely deceiving. The price may be with or without COE. Or with Off-peak COEs. Or with COEs pegged to ridiculous figures. The best way of pricing to you would be "Immediate Delivery", and expect the car to be delivered within the week. If you can get it cheap at this price, go for it. Just make sure that it is not a rejected car (check wrappings, wear and tear, odometer etc). Some even advertised "Guaranteed Delivery". This may sound funny to people used to buying from Authorised Agents ....BUT one of the greatest problem with PIs is they DON'T deliver on time; may be MONTHS before you actually take possession of your ride! And what if they close down before you get your ride? Will you get your deposit back? Often the price quoted is after financing. E.g. actual price is $80K but they advertise as "77K". This may be after rebates of ?months installment depending on ?loan (70-100%) and duration (3-10 years). Interest can be significant, e.g. at 3% interest, for 80% loan for 5 years, interest is $80,000 X 0.8 X 0.03 X 5 =$9600. For just another .5% ...i.e. 3.5% interest - $80,000 X 0.8 X 0.035 X 5 = $11200. Anyone wants to work out the interest for 90% loan at 4% interest for 10 years? Quoted price may require you to take some form of minimal loan. Always start with price of car before any financing rebates. 3. Freebies? I doubt there are much things free in life .....so whatever freebies are thrown in will only sweeten the deal but it should not be the deciding factor and will come at a cost. Some common "packages" include leather, rims, V-cool, HID, premium CD changer sound system, fog-lights, body kit, reverse sensor etc. Which means that the bare package does not include those:) Sometimes it may be preferable to get those "freebies" yourself, e.g. rims - you may get better choice elsewhere. Forget about the "Free labour for 3/5 years"; this will only be free if you use their parts/products which I am told will inevitably be priced just a little higher .... 4. If possible, buy from PIs with ready stocks in SG. This will save you the grief of delays in delivery and also assure you of the OMV. I would hesitate to believe these phrases " .....on ship coming now .....in port awaiting customs ...... no problem, can come within a month ......COE successful .....OMV guarantee high....." Nothing beats having the actual real car. Sometimes "Ready Stocks" can mean ready until the sales agreement is signed. Then when the loan is approved, no more stocks - coincidentally all just sold out while waiting for loan approval ....... I would personally advise that ALL potential buyers from PIs include a penalty clause in their deal,i.e. if they don't deliver by a specific time, make them pay a penalty for every day of delay. BTW I doubt most PIs will do this for you ..... Don't fall in love with the brochure. 5. If you have a car to trade in, check around for the trade-in value. You may get a better trade-in (+/- $2000) elsewhere so your $1000 cheaper (seemingly) price on the JDM you are eyeing may not be that much cheaper .... The PIs can also make on your trade-in car - quite a few PIs start of as second hand car dealers. They may not make any money for the JDM sold to you but give you maybe just 1K more than paper value for your old ride, incur another 2K cost and resell your ride in New Zealand for 10K. Go figure how much they make in the end. And then give you crap service because they are not really interested in your Accord JDM deal. 6. Expect good service. Of course service should be good. Imagine how service will be AFTER you have bought the car if they can't even give you good service before you sign on the dotted line. Again check here on the forum for service quality post-sale from the elders ... 7. If still unsure. Once you think you have a "good" deal, before you sign on the dotted line (or more like get your IC photostated), you can check your deal again here:) It'll also gives you time to think without being unduly pressurised by the salesperson. 8. When you are ready to commit. After deciding to buy, INSIST that the entire deal including freebies, delivery date and details be put down in BLACK and WHITE on paper. Include penalties if possible, e.g. delay in delivery (the most common complaint), agreed OMV price etc. It is entirely up to you to trust the PI otherwise 9. Still have last minutes jitters? When you are about to sign, and still feel extremely uneasy ....WALK AWAY! Don't feel bad, don't be scared ...there must be at least another 30 other PIs you can go to if you really, really want a JDM Accord. Take a look at the list below ....and it is still growing - every other week there seem to be a new one popping out ....... btw the price really, really don't vary that much but if you want to have fun shopping ....... Just be prepared to get a good recommendation for doctor when you start vomitting blood in 2 months time .... These sites may also be useful, too ..... http://www.smallclaims.gov.sg/ http://www.case.org.sg/ I am sure there are many more experienced "tai-kohs" here who can give a better guide but I am bored waiting for my ride ...... Below is a list of PIs who advertised that they deal in JDM Accords. It is a continuation from here: http://www.shc-forum.com/viewtopic.php?t=57157&start=75 1. Motorw-- (BMerah) * = Motorway * (BMerah); W3Y/60K, www.motorway.com.sg 2. Mov- (BMerah) * = Mova Automotive * (BMerah), AAS Approved; W3Y, 3 services free, www.mova.com.sg 3. Cartim-- ** (CWealth, Ubi) = MBM Wheel Power (SMing), AP, AF, Mega Auto (ECoast), www.cartimes.com.sg 4. World of Wheels (Ubi) ** = Comfort Automotive Services (7 wshops), ST, KST Motorworks, BKS Motorwork (Senoko). 5. Chip Gua- (TCity) * 6. Garag- - (Thomson) = Garage R * 7. Auto Impressi-- (Bedok) = W3Y/60K, 3 free services 8. Autoh-- (SMing) 9. Automag-- (JPemimpin) = Autoworld (JPemimpin) 10. Autopoi-- (Ubi) 11. Autotru-- (Ubi) 12. Benchma-- Motori-- (TCity) 13. BH- (Ubi) = AP, Autofix (SMing) 14. Ca- Resourc-- (KBukit) = Jackspeed (Tampines), AAS Approved; W3Y, FS 5Y 15. Chua- Ca- (Ubi) 16. Eur- Motor- (Balestier) 17. Frank-- Moto- (FrankelAv) = 3 free services. After that $25 surcharge if bring own oil. 18. Hu- Yan- (CWealth, SMing, TCity, Ubi) = Sportswagen Auto (Ubi), Proswift Auto Services (Ubi); W3Y/60K, FS 5Y. 19. Hu- Lon- (TCity, Ubi) = World Auto (JPemimpin); W3Y/60K, FS 5 yrs; surcharge $40 if bring own oil(27/02), http://www.hlautomobile.com/ 20. H- Car- (TCity) = W3Y/60K, FS 3Y 21. Jac- Car- (ChangiRd) 22. Jetly- Holdin-- (StillRd) 23. Ken- Cor-(JBesar) 24. Lec- (Ubi) = AP, Mega Auto (East Coast), www.lecomotor.com.sg 25. Lega-- Motor- (Serangoon) 26. Motop-- Ventur-- (East) 27. Nag- Moto- (YCKang) 28. Pinnac-- (Ubi) = Jackspeed (Tampines), AAS Approved 29. San Hu- Be- (KBukit) = MBM Wheel Power (SMing); W3Y/60K, FS 5Y 30. S- Vehicl-- Tradi-- (ChangiRd) 31. SH- Pte Ltd (Commonwealth) 32. Shun Hen- (Ubi) = Jackspeed (Tampines), AAS Approved, www.shautomobile.com.sg 33. Ta- Hua- (Commonwealth) 34. Wah Le- (Ubi) = AP; FS 5Y 35. Vinc-- (Ubi) # = MBM Wheel Power ** (SMing), www.vincar.com.sg. 36. Motor Trade-- (TCity) # a. AF - http://www.hbiz.com.sg/html/autoforce.htm b. AP - http://www.autoplus.com.sg/index.asp c. CAS - http://www.mycas.com.sg/ d. ST - http://www.stpowered.com.sg/ *# * one star equates one favourable comment. # whatever you make of it Of course double confirm NO guarantee that the information here is accurate, comprehensive or even current ..... anyone who knows better is welcome to contribute/add on/make corrections esp to the list.

can ornot ah? i plan to rent a car on the weekend, den i was lookin at e hassle of tearing coupons after coupons.. den i saw the rates from sgcarmart it states that friday after 5pm is 2.40/entry till 3am, den before 5pm is 1.60/entry.. den after calculation, it's like cheaper than puttin coupons leh.. my hse near safra..

Hi guys, Any advice to buy from 2nd hand car dealers? Like wat are the things to look out and take note in terms of documentation, warranty, condition of the vehicle? Tks in advance!

Any drivers who working in tuas area willing to add me into your carpool. 8.30am and off work 8.30pm.

Hi guys, I need advise from u guys on how to remove rubber smell inside my car. Few months back, i brought a new set of 3A carpet for my car but the problem is, i couldn't remove the rubber smell from the carpets. I tried a few ways but still couldn't help. I had tried buying those air-con cleaner selling at esso which come in green or yellow can oso useless. I even brought a few type of air-freshers to cover up the smell but it only last for the first few days den the smell reuturn again. I had oso tried soaking the carpets with car shampoo oso couldn't help!! I thought the smell will go out itself after a few months of usage but i'm wrong.. Anyone of ur has the similar type of carpets n share the same experience? How do u guys remove the rubber smell permanent? The smell is kinda strong when u haf park ur car overnight but the smell will go off when u start driving..

Hi all My SE is going to charge me $80 for installing visor on my Latio. Do you think 80 is worth it for visor to be installed at TCM? Or would it be better for me to get it installed at outside car workshops? For those who got their visor from TCM, any complaints or you feel like it is not worth the money? Pls advise. Thank you

hi all, i got a question to ask. i saw on some sites that exports car. what are actually the procedures to go thru in order to have a import car into singapore? just buy online, come singapore ,pass inspection, and pay COE/RoadTax, den can on the road ardy? or is there certain tax need to pay? cos i see from some sites that bmw 3 series(2008) cost only 7000SGD. looks so tempting. thanks for reading!

Okay pls bear with me.. I changed my battery from a battery shop opposite the Quality hotel along Balestier Rd. The thing is I cannot remember the brand because its on the side of the battery which is blocked from view after installing. All I know is its a common brand they carry. I think its Indonesia made and come with 6mths warranty. So question is anyone know what brand or possible brands it is ? My apologies for the rather lame question...

My aircon has been doing the darth vader ever since i replaced the aircon clutch and topped up the gas and aircon oil. it was quiet before the change but now there is a very audible hissing sound every 1 minute.... does this mean there is not enough gas? is it causing much strain on my compressor? should i go get it topped up immediately?

was checking the MAS factsheet that was given to me by citibank. 1 mth sibor highest record in their factsheet is 20% in Jan-98. But i check everywhere, incl factsheet that other bank provided... never has 1mth sibor close the 10% mark..(MAS site) Either the factsheet bear incorrect information, or the citibank's sibor is higher than other banks. *pretty scary* if their sibor rate is higher than other bank even in the same given mth.

By Channel NewsAsia | Posted: 01 July 2008 1419 hrs SINGAPORE: Car owners will now have the option to exchange their Preferential Additional Registration Fee (PARF) and the Certificate of Entitlement (COE) rebates for cash. The change follows a government review of the rebates to make it easier for motorists to give up their cars and switch to public transport. From September 1, registered owners of un-used and valid PARF/COE rebates can apply to the Land Transport Authority for encashment. Once their applications are processed, they will receive a refund equivalent to the rebate amount. To facilitate the implementation of this change, PARF/COE rebates with expiry dates between July 1 and September 29 will be extended to the end of September. Those affected will be informed of the revised expiry dates within the next two weeks. Motorists who wish to use their PARF/COE rebates to offset the upfront taxes for a new vehicle can continue to do so. The LTA says it will continue to issue rebates to car owners upon de-registration of their vehicles. The rebates will remain transferable and valid for 12 months to provide flexibility to vehicle owners. Transport Minister Raymond Lim had announced in March this year that the government would be reviewing the PARF and COE rebates. This was to tie in with the overall effort to make public transport a choice mode for all commuters, including car owners. - CNA/yb http://www.channelnewsasia.com/stories/sin.../357513/1/.html[/b] at last some good news for car owners giving up on their rides.

TWO days after he sold his car to a second-hand dealer, he saw an online advertisement for the same vehicle posted by the dealer. Something in the ad surprised the car owner, who wanted to be known only as Mr Xavier. It was advertised that the mileage recorded for his two-year-old Toyota Corolla Axio was about 29,000km. But Mr Xavier, who is in his 50s, said he noted down the car's mileage as about 76,000km when he sold it. That was when Mr Xavier, an administrator, suspected that the car's odometer, which records the distance travelled, could have been tampered. On average, cars here are driven for about 20,000km a year. Mr Xavier's friend contacted The New Paper after reading our report last month about tampered odometers. Mr Xavier said he had sold his car to a used car dealer in Ubi on Nov 11 for about $45,000. He had bought the four-door sedan brand new for about $58,000 two years ago. He said his car's mileage was high because of his daily commute - he lives in Hougang but his office is in Tuas. When he saw the online ad on sgCarMart.com for his car two days after he sold it, the mileage advertised was much lower - only about 29,000km. The car was offered for $52,800. He said: "I called the sales consultant to whom I sold the car. He said that the mileage must have been put up by mistake. When I checked (the online ad) later, it was never changed. "And the ad even said the owner was a lady." Mr Xavier also showed us a copy of his car's last servicing record at Comfort DelGro Engineering, which was dated July last year. It showed that his car's odometer reading then was already about 41,000km Investigating Mr Xavier said he later sent his car for servicing in Malaysia, before eventually selling it last month. Posing as a buyer, this reporter viewed the car on Wednesday. One of the company's used car sales consultants said that the car's previous owner was "a lady", and that the mileage was correct - at 29,000km, as reflected on the odometer. When we identified ourselves over the phone to the same sales consultant yesterday and asked if the odometer had been tampered with, he said no. He added in Mandarin: "When we received the car, the mileage was already around this number (29,000km). We didn't tamper with it and we don't tamper with odometers." But he said that the company is investigating the incident anyway. The ad was taken off the website shortly after we spoke to the sales consultant. But Mr Xavier remains unconvinced. He is now concerned that his car might be sold off to an unsuspecting buyer. He suggested that odometer readings be registered with the Land Transport Authority regularly. The New Paper reported last month that the Consumers Association of Singapore (Case) said the number of cases of tampered odometers are on the rise. It received eight such complaints or feedback from consumers this year alone, compared with four such cases in the previous three years. All the cases involved consumers who bought second-hand cars, and a different dealer was involved in each case. In most cases, the consumers discovered the tampering after they sent their cars for servicing. Only two dealers were known to have taken the car back after that. Some of the car owners have also asked dealers for compensation or partial refunds. Mr Seah Seng Choon, Case's executive director, advised used car buyers to check where the car was last serviced and verify the records with the authorised agents. They can also check the records on the car's service log book. Lawyer A P Thirumurthy had said in the previous TNP report that tampering with odometers is not a criminal offence unless it can be proven that a particular dealer had done so to deceive buyers. This article was first published in The New Paper.

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