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I AM POSTING ON BEHALF OF HWZ MEMBER "SPELL" Rear ended by Msia car, driver drove off!! On 6th Dec about 550pm, was driving along PIE towards Jurong on lane 3, almost reaching the slip road to BKE. All of a sudden, a Msia car (Proton Wira WJM373) swerved from the 2nd lane to behind me & banged me real hard. I noticed him from my rear wheel mirror because the traffic was very slow & I happen to see the mirror. My bluetooth earpiece got flung out from my ear, pillow on seat flung to front, spectacle case in compartment got flung out.. etc, luckily I did not bang the car in front. I was like stunned for at least 5 seconds before I recovered my senses. To keep long story short, I got down, saw the other driver, he said he was at fault & he said a few times that we should go make report. he was alone & I was alone. I took out my phone & took a few photos, then called my family to arrange to pick up my kids as I'll definitely be late. My rear bumper & rear hatch door stucked, exhaust pipe dislodged onto the road. His car front bumper dented & bonnet had popped up. I never expect his car to be able to move far. While talking on my phone, the driver said he will drive to side of road because causing obstruction, then discuss next course of action. After finish talking on my phone (less than a min) I turned around & realise that car is no where in sight at the road side !! Really buay steady I called up our friendly neighbourhood police centre, ask if they can help me keep a lookout for this car. Guess what, he told me to just go neighbourhood police post make report. I told him that car could have gone past the causeway by then, he told me TP will follow up. I give up. Next day I made a police report, was told TP will investigate (which I'm not even sure they will read the report at all), report at my insurance reporting centre etc. I was told at the reporting centre that most workshop in SG do not do 3rd party claims if the other party is Msia car, because very hard to claim from them even if we not at fault. Why so unfair to us? Furthermore in my case I do not have the other party particulars. I can only hope that driver will report to his insurance & our local police, though all else point to him purposely driving off shirking responsibility. Should I post this in EDMW, stomp, mycarforum or even Lowyat forum, maybe someone will recognise or know the driver. If anyone got info on that wira WJM373 or the driver, please email to me at spellxrye @ gmail.com . Thanks a lot. I really need advise, what can I do? The photo I took of his car & my car at the scene. my car: his car:

lucky to be alive, yesterday evening at 5.45pm along kampung bahru rd, was raining and headlights on as usual during rainy weather, stopped at traffic lights beside the PSA distripark just after the church and school, which is incidentally is a school zone, a taxi was infront of me and had my foot on the brake pedal, while waiting for lights to change, looked at rear mirror and saw a bus, which was a kinglong brand tourist bus (same sized as a SBS bus) coming at my direction at a fast speed and wondered why the joker never slowed down as it was red light. it hit my car rear and the feeling of being hit at that speed and size of vehicle made my body feel like my organs also moved... those who have been in this situation know wat i mean.... the ashole ah tiong driving an ah tiong bus crashed into me and caused my vehicle to move forward and hit the taxi infront. the taxi rear bumper was hit by my front bumper license plate OPC seal, there was existing scratches on the taxi bumper and just slight damage to bumper. the taxidriver ensured his passenger was ok before came out to help me out of my vehicle and check if i was ok, the fu@%^king ah tiong was only interested to cover his ass and kept saying that the road was wet... raining sure wet la den dry isit....who ask him to speed at school zone area... after getting fu^%%& upside down left right front and centre by me and the taxi driver, i was in pain and groggy by the impact that i jus sat down at the kerb and later at the bus steps and left my bro and wife who worked nearby to handle the situation. the taxi driver left coz he told me his vehicle is only scratched at the back bumper but will come back to check on me , after dropping his passenger nearby coz my bro n wife had not arrived yet. after he came back and found out that i will be claiming from the bus insurance, he said he jus got back from 17 day mc and all of sudden his neck also pain and sure comfort taxi will want their back bumper to be replaced. my front bumper that hit his back only had a crack at the license plate holder and no damage or scratch or aniting.. even the LTA OPC seal was intact and not bent, but the back had turned into a hatchback from a saloon. lucky was not a picanto or R1 or 2 or motorcycle or else sure become roti prata... car now at authorized workshop and since was late evening and workshop closing. no replacement car given till tomorrow coz today public holiday. went to KTPH A&E and had high blood pressure and fever due to shock, thankfully xrays showed no internal bleeding or fractures but given medication and told to call ambulance if vomit during next few days, neck and back still getting more sore since yesterday. Going to workshop tomorrow to submit accident report and collect replacement car and need advise: 1. wat course of action needed next ,coz sure the taxi driver will try to take advantage 2. my back and neck still sore, do i need to go back to A&E or go to my own doctor? had to pay$ 90+ at KTPH, wat about the charges should i still need medical attention? can i claim from who? 3. will the bus insurance pay coz now if i were to sell car in future, sure value will fall coz been hit badly at the back? 4. do i need to send copy of accident report to TP coz the ah tiong is really a menace and needs to get off our roads before he kills anyone? 5. 1st time been involved in such a situation and do hope the bros n sis here can help with advise on what i asked and any other advise coz im at a loss and still in shock, as was planning a nice evening with family yesterday and today but nearly died or seriously injured. when we leave our homes each time, guess everything is in the hands of GOD, drive safe and im just so thankful to be alive....

hi to all Thai Buddhist, normally what Thai Buddha amulet do you place in your car?

As the topic, MPV rear windows' film can be darker than sedan LTA requirements for passenger cars' rear windows must be at least 25% light transmittance, sedans normally comply with this policy, but MPV such as Wish, Stream etc rear windows light transmittance definitely less than that can anyone explain?

Hi folks, I lost my rear camera view on my kenwood sound system screen after replacing a died battery today. Yes, everything was reset to original and i had a hard time setting everything.. I'm the 2nd owner of this car, do not have any manual with me and a noob in in-car system. After spending 2+hrs still can't find the setting to reconnect back my rear camera view.. Any bro can advice me where and what to look for?

Hi, is this type of rear mesh sunshade allowed to be use while driving?

this morning at 10.45am

Anyone can advise what could be probable problem? When switch on lights switch, dashboard and rear lights dont light up. only headlamps, signal lights and luckily brake lights (1 side and centre) light up. Wiring short or electronic board fry?

Saw some cars that have no badges or markings (eg. VVTIi, 320i) on the rear of their cars. Some are sold by 2nd hand dealers also. Are these intentional removals or accident vehicles?

Was rear ended by a pte van. reported to IDAC yesterday morning within 24hrs. What sld i do now? look for a worshop to do 3rd party cliams. which to go?

Hi Bros, Helping a friend who have an Accord ask a question. He wishes to change the rear lights and brake lights to LED from his current Bulb type. Anyone tried it before? And Can recommend a place?

hi, sorry that i have to post this, seeking for some valuable advise. my ride has turned 6.5yrs, based on current situation, unlikely to change. i'm using 195/45/15 tire. my absorber and spring are stock, never wanted to spend money on them. at most, adding a stiffer on rear. although this is my personal car, each time i ferry, go over hump or go uneven road. the tire will hit at the wall/sock of the absorber. causing a hold in the sock well, i can make do with the sound but sad to say, it's pissing me off lately. especially when i thought adding a space of 5mm could solved the problem. instead, it only worsen i read somewhere that absorber are the one that usually required to change after X number of usage. while spring are the one that hardly need to replaced, unless lowering the ride. i'm not looking at the option of lowering nor higher the ride as i find it weird looking. do correct me if i'm wrong. in my situation, i only required to change the absorber or spring? (i don't wish to spend much, afterall, it's a B&B ride) i don't wish to change to smaller/thinner tire. please share your views, thank you in advance.

From STOMP: http://singaporeseen.stomp.com.sg/stomp/sg...to_replace.html Posted on 20 May 2012 Car insurance company quotes me $4,950 -- just to replace Camry's rear bumper STOMPer yoshiki17 received a letter from a car insurance company that stated the replacement of a 2007 Toyota Camry's rear bumper would cost $4,950. The STOMPer had checked with several workshops and was quoted a maximum of $950. Said the STOMPer: "Overcharging for car repair. "I received a letter from a motor insurance company stating that the replacement of a 2007 Toyota Camry's rear bumper would cost SGD$4950. "Had enquired from several workshops and was quoted SGD$750-950 for a new rear bumper including spray painting and installation that would take approximately 3 days. "Factoring in replacement vehicle rental for five days, all in total should only cost SGD$2.5k-3k. "Is this opportunistic behaviour by appointed workshops of insurance companies?" The photo was edited by the STOMPer.

Was slowly inching forward on the congested AYE towards home and kanna rear-ended by another car. Bumper scratched, jutting out on one side. Boot one corner bent and hard to close. Both tail light jutting out to the side. So to claim his insurance or private settle?

Hi All, Anyone can advise where can I get as per subject ?? TIA ~~~~

Kena rear ended yesterday, kena rear ended today...... Wish to know will mod parts such as bigger rims affect my claim against the other party?

How come the handbrake is not able to 'lock' the rear wheel when the car is moving? Say in an emergency where your foot brake failed, then you pulled up the handbrake, but the car still go forward. Isn't the handbrake a 'back-up brake' to stop the car in such situation? Is it possible to 'tighten' my Jazz handbrake to make the rear brake more efffective to stop the car? How can I go about doing that? Or is the hand brake 'Purely' design to stop a stationary car from rolling off? So no one design the hand brake to be effective to stop a moving car?

Singapore's LionsXII skipper Sharil Ishak was hit by a flying object from the spectator stand tonight in a MSL game between LionsXII and Johor FC in Pasir Gudang. Singapore was then leading Johor by 1-0, the incident happened towards the end of the game. The last time such a incident happened was in 1994 when Singapore played Johor in a Malaysia Cup semi-final game at Larkin.

Hi bros, just bought a set of seat covers for my vios but dun hv a clue how to put it on for the rear seats. any kind souls can advise? Thanks in advance!

Saw your car traveling in Tampines with headlights on but without rear lights. Probably your rear lights were not working. You may want to check if your fuse blown and have it rectified. If any bros or sis know anyone driving above vehicle, please inform the owner who may be unaware of the non working rear lights. Happy driving!

Yoz. want to share something and also to see got any advice anot. yesterday night was second time i kana rear-ended at complete stop at traffic lights. let me share.. 6 months ago, a BMW rear ended me at low speed while i was at complete stop at cuppage. driver come out declare no damage. throw me a name card and refuse to show me driving licence. not one word of sorry. smelt alcohol on his breath. die die say i no proof cuz no damage. it was so dark and he insist no damage. refuse my offer of stopping at somewhere bright to thorough check and test reverse sensor. very aggressively ask me to drive off not to hold up traffic. I drove off and call police cuz he smell alcohol. end of story. yesterday night at jalan kayu i complete stop at traffic lights. many seconds later felt a thud. preg wife and 2 yr old baby inside. all ok lucky. went out and lady driver keep saying sorry and offered to give me hp number. to call her if anything wrong. keep saying sorry. i check again. again no dents. I took a photo of her driving licence and also her car plate and exchanged hp number and drove off. she very concerned about if my family is ok. now the thing is this. in daylight, i notice a half centermeters paint chipped off and a last finger fingernail size shallow dent at bottom of bumper. and when she knock yesterday, kopi spill on seat and carpet and cup holding console! I can live with the chipped paint( but metal exposed) and 1cm square dent. so if i am not repairing, i do not think i want her to pay anything. but kopi kana really caused me a lot of trouble and time. I pour a lot of water on carpet and seat but still smell of coffee... haiz... very bad situation. because of her poor driving skills i kana so much inconvinence and the "damage" she caused I will not be repairing so will not be asking her to pay anything. but since paint chipped and metal exposed, can i ask her to buy me a spot paint marker to cover the exposed metal in case rust? but like that like very petty hor? spot paint marker how much huh?

My front brakes pads are currently using performance brake pads. Rear are using stock. Will it make any difference if I change the rear to performance brake pads ?

Dear Fellow Bros', Need your suggestions on installing an Auto Dimming rear mirror. These days there seems to be a lot of people switching over to HID lights blinding drivers in front; so am thnking if installing the automatic dimming rear mirror as my current car does not come with it even though there is a small lever which I can flip to make it less blinding. Anyone has installed this and what is your feedback? Is it worth the money spent? Regards

Hi, Has anyone replaced their Honda Stream's rear light cover....damaged my left rear light cover while reversing in the evening I knew there are a few shops that sell Honda parts...namely Min Ghee,,,and Thian Seng...... not sure when these shops will resume operation...will try my luck on Wednesday.... but in the meantime if anyone had replaced it , do let me know the cost incurred. I dont expect it to be cheap..as it seems to be one piece assembly. thank you. best regards.

Hi All, A friend just bought a used Suzuki Swift (2010 Model), but the used car did not come with the backboard, the board behind the rear passenger seat head rest. Any idea where to get one? Thanks.