Puspakom is a Malaysian body in charge of performing inspection services. Incorporated in 1994, the body is a wholly owned subsidiary of DRB-HICOM, and is Malaysias first and only comprehensive national vehicle inspection company authorized by the Malaysian Government. Their inspection basically serves to determine vehicle compliance with regard to the Construction and Use Rule 1959, and also roadworthiness status of the vehicle prior to registration with the Road Transport Department, or before transfer of ownership for commercial vehicles, such as when a car is sold out or transferred to another person.
Basically, the main sort of service that Puspakom Malaysia provides is a 10-step vehicle inspection process which includes engine and chassis number identification check, above carriage check for defects, particle density check via emission test, brake efficiency test, side-slip test to check for lateral movement, suspension system check, speedometer accuracy test, headlight test for intensity and projection, undercarriage check and tinted glass check.
By regular inspection of your car or vehicle, any mechanical problems that may jeopardize your vehicles roadworthiness will be caught in time and will be able to be nipped in the bud, before it becomes a more serious issue which might endanger you or your family. This regular inspection also will make sure vehicles do not pollute the environment by emitting excessive amounts of emissions and noxious gases, as well as ensure the legality of your vehicle in all aspects under the Road Transport Act 1987. This comprehensive and thorough inspection will put your mind at ease and give you a greater sense of confidence that your vehicle is functioning in optimal condition.
With Puspakom Malaysia, you can be assured that you are getting a fair and unbiased inspection of your car as it is a government regulated body, and also because they have nothing to gain or lose by giving you a straight forward evaluation of your vehicle, as compared to untrustworthy mechanics or workshops who might exaggerate minor issues in order to convince you to perform repairs. Fees are standardized based on the type of vehicle, and is also fairly reasonable, ranging from RM80 to RM160 only. So far, customer reviews have been mostly positive. Puspakom is based in the DRB-HICOM headquarters in Shah Alam and has 6 regional offices in Malaysia, covering the Northern, Southern, Central and Eastern regions of Malaysia, as well as Sabah and Sarawak. It has inspection offices all over Malaysia, with a minimum of one in each state.
Therefore, you now know that before you can enjoy your ride after buying it from sites such as CarList.my, you and our vehicle would first have to head on over to Puspakom.
Month: July 2018
In-car Dvd Player Options
Of all the technology options you can add to your car, the one that knows no age limits is the in-car DVD player. With one of these devices onboard, kids who get fidgety 30 minutes into a 300-mile trip no longer mind traveling by car, and parents can concentrate on driving — or having an uninterrupted conversation.
According to the install position, there are six main styles which popurlar in the market today, Flip Down DVD Player, Sunvisor DVD Player, In Dash Car DVD Player, Portable DVD Player, Double Din Car DVD Player and Headrest DVD Player. Then let me inform the pros and cons one by one as follows.
Flip Down DVD Player
It also being called Car Celling DVD Player, Roof Mount DVD Player or Overhead DVD Player. According to these name, do you know its install position now? Yes, it should be hanging on the top of car. Therefore, it requires a large space in your vehicle. Usually it is rarely used in a small car. Most of them are installed in commercial vehicles such as MPV. So small and economic car models are excluded.
Sun Visor DVD Player
Like its name, the display of this DVD is in the sun shield of car. The size and thickness of the sunvisor display may be different with the original in your car. So the beauty and the outcome will be a little lacking for this entertainment system. While they are normally less costly than other dvd players.
In Dash Car DVD Player
The in dash DVD player have vary size from 4.3 inch to 7 inch. They are space-saving and usually replace the original radio or CD player in your dash. When not use, the screen can be hidden in the body host or can be removed according the style, which can protect the LCD screen from wear. Most of in dash DVD player are intergrated with GPS Naivgation System, Bluetooth or Digital TV functions in the market today. As the screen is small, the rear passengers only can watch it hardly. While the video signal can be sent to back-seat screens. But the DVD can’t be used when the car is moving, though the navigation system can be used.
Portable DVD Player
It looks like a laptop computer, but it plays only movies, CDs and MP3 CDs. These players come with two headphone jacks and power adapters for use in cars, as well as at home and in hotels. Screen sizes range from 7 inches to 12 inches (provides comfortable viewing for two people). Many portable players sell for under $150, and they also can be used in a hotel, at home, and on a train or plane. Battery life is not an issue, as the player can be plugged into the car. While the device could fall to the floor during a sudden stop. So for safety, buy an unfolding travel case that straps to the front seats and secures the player.
Double Din DVD Player
It is the most popular DVD player in the market today. Like many original DVD players which come together with the new car, its display is the same size with DVD host. In a way, it beautifys interior environment of vehicle, and also with every nice visual effect. It is generally used for luxury vehicle.
Headrest DVD Player
Because watching TV while driving is not permitted by law, the headrest DVD player which be installed in the head of front seat seems safer. A headrest entertainment system handles more than just DVDs. It can also play audio CDs, MP3s burned onto discs and photos burned onto discs. In addition, there’s a connection for a game console or portable video player such as an iPod Video.
Of the 17 million vehicles sold in the United States annually, about 1.5 million come with rear-seat entertainment systems. And RSE systems are added to another 1.2 million vehicles each year, according to Phil Magney, president of Telematics Research Group, which provides intelligence on the automotive and mobile electronics industries.
Rear-seat entertainment systems can cost as little as $100 for a portable player held in your lap to $3,000 for a pimp-my-ride system with multiple screens. All the systems can provide DVD entertainment for two or more people. The differences involve who provides the player, how many screens are used and how the system is installed.
Which kind of entertainment system should you choose for your vehicle? That depends on your requirements, your budget and your kids.
Ways to Save on Car Insurance for Your Renault
According to the World Car Market, Renault is one of the top ten car brands in the world today. With such a quality investment, it’s important to get the right insurance. Even with the growing number of online comparison sites, it’s not always easy to find the right level of cover at an attractive price. Here are some tips that might help you save money on car insurance for your Renault:
1. Don’t hesitate to switch insurers:
There are plenty of people who stick with the same insurer for twenty years. Perhaps they’re happy with the service they’ve obtained in the past, or maybe they like the speed with which their insurer processes claims. That’s fine – if you’re 100% happy with your current insurer, by all means hang on to them. However, if your reason for staying with one company has more to do with apathetic inertia than customer satisfaction, you could be paying too much by not bothering to investigate the competition.
2. Add your most responsible female family member as a named driver on your policy:
The more good drivers that are designated ‘named drivers’ on your policy, the better the insurer likes it. If the added driver is a female with a long, clean driving history and no previous claims, that’s even better. From the insurer’s point of view, adding a responsible driver to your cover helps spread the risk. If the risk is reduced, there’s a chance the cost of your premium may be too. It doesn’t actually matter if this person hardly ever drives your Renault.
3. Practice the fine art of bargaining:
Always ask for a cheaper price on your premium. If you own a smaller car like a Renault Twingo, your insurance shouldn’t be costing you as much as what your neighbour pays for his Hummer. If it is, you need to do some serious negotiating (or find another insurer).
Once you’ve sorted out the fine details and your insurer has provided a price, it’s time for some haggling. The trick is not to ask for too much of a reduction (5-10% is reasonable), because you’ll probably get an outright refusal. Also, if you try the ever-popular “Insurer B will insure me for 20% less” assertion (which you’ve just made up), the person in front of you will suspect that either (a) you’re not a very nice person for lying to them, (b) you are a bit silly for not grabbing that other insurance, or (c) you must have been quoted a very basic, no-frills policy which you’ll be very sorry about later. Most car insurers have a pretty good handle on what everyone else in the business is charging, so don’t assume you know more on the subject than they do.
Even if you only get a premium reduction of 2%, that’s better than nothing. Polite haggling has become more socially acceptable, so don’t be afraid to try it with the car insurance for your Renault.
4. Be sure to provide the insurer with all your good news:
If you have never had to make a car insurance claim, this is something your insurer should know. If you recently completed an advanced driver safety course, this too may help reduce your premium.