Forever 28~

I realized my car insurance and road tax third day after they were expired. This incident was the first time to me; I always renew my car insurance one month before it is expired because Panglobal will always remind me for the renewal. But, now Panglobal is took over by Tokio Marine insurance company. They didn’t notify me on this, so I was totally forgot!

At the time I noticed it, it was too late. I was so frustrated and called to Tokio Marine. They said I can still get the insurance and roadtax within two days by paying all the necessary fees on that day. But, I don’t have fax machine to do so many documentation stuffs on that day because I was away for training for whole week! A lot of things just came at the same time and I encountered a lot of constraints too. So, I checked about online insurance and found out few online inurance services that available in Malaysia:

1) MyEg.com.my
You can choose to fill up online form, make payment, and then road tax will be delivered next day. The easiest way is call them (03- 7801 8888) and give them the car plate number and owner IC number. No any document is required.

2) Easyrenew.com.my and Etiqa.com.my (through maybank2u.com.my)
Similar processes like MyEg.com.my, but I read their delivery details, the road tax might need to take up to seven days to be delivered to your doorstep. Even though EasyRenew.com.my does mention the process normally takes one to two days, but I really can’t afford to take the risk for waiting.

I was SO desperate to get road tax and car insurance, so I choose the first option. I received my road tax next day after I made the online payment thru credit card. I heard they also accept Maybank transfers as well.

That was a tragedy to my driving experience. I was so careless. But next time I know where I can get fast car insurance and road tax service~ Anyway, I hope it wouldn’t have next time! Do you have such experience as well?

I saw a promotion on servicing car at only RM48 at SS2. My last car service was six months ago. So, I sent my car to this workshop for service.

Based on the promotion package, I can get Wynn’s motor oil, Perodua oil filter, and nitrogen gas top up for four tyres in RM48 (for selected Perodua cars). There is another RM10 for labor charge.

Their service is really good. I asked them check a lot of things and the mechanic did gave me honest advises. I thought I suppose to change spark plug in this service, but he said it is still in good condition. During I made the payment, I notice I can collect Genting Point from this shop as well! It is awesome! Haha! Then, the cashier asked my address and birthday. She said will send promotion vouchers for me during my birthday. Aiya… My birthday is still long time away, but I am so tempted to know what kind of vouchers they will give me.

Does anyone know the advantages of using nitrogen gas in your typre? The mechanic told me it would be lighter compared to normal air pump. Is it good for our car?

I was using Shell’s petrol since I bought my first car. Recently, I decided change to other brand of petrol because Shell doesn’t provide RON92 petrol.

I decided to use RON92 petrol when I found that my car is able to run in RON92, and make nodifferent with RON97. At the same time, I can save 10 cent/ litre of petrol price by choosing RON92.

Coincidentally, I won RM60 of Mobil petrol from MyFM cruiser. At the same time, I have to apply for their Smile card. This card is like the reward programme for the consumers to collect points when they fill petrol at Esso or Mobil petrol station. Then, both of these petrol stations do provide RON92! So, I decided to use their petrol and abandoned Shell petrol station.

Which brand of petrol are you using now? Do you think petrol brand does bring effect to your car’s performance?

Last night, my car’s tire punched again. It was the second time for these two months. After the first time tire puncture, I learned how to fix it by my own. After that, I have to look for new tires to replace the old one.

I read from the forum for where to get cheaper tires. I have no idea about the price for Kelisa’s tires. People said Klang has the best deal, but that is too far for me to travel with the spared tire. From my finding, I identified a tire supplier who claims that they are giving the cheapest deal in town. It is Tek Ming Auto Service Sdn. Bhd at Bandar Sunway.

I called to them before I went to their shop. They told me it is RM125 for 14” Continental brand. After this, I went to ask the nearest shop in my area. They offered RM155 for the same brand, same model. So, I decided to go to Tek Ming.

Since it was still early, so I was the only customer. I decided change two new tires. Due to one of my tires is punctured, they said I need to pay RM10 extra for trade-in. So, I bought two Continental tires with RM260. Is that considered cheap?

I noticed I didn’t have enough cash to pay for the bill. They do accept credit card, but that would be 3% surcharge. Luckily, a mechanic willingly drive me to the nearest ATM to withdraw money. I think their service is not bad, and the offered price in tires is competitive. I think next time I will still go there unless I could find a better deal~ Any ideal shop on this?

It was my first time encountered tyre punched. It happened when I was at Cyberjaya yesterday. I brought few students attended a briefing at Cyberjaya. I noticed my tyre is flatted after we planned to go back.

None any of us has the experience in changing the tyre. But, we just tried to change it with the theory we have learned. I called my colleague who has experienced on it. So, here are few things that we learned when you encounter tyre punched:

• Loosen tyre’s screws, but not entirely take off.
• Lift/jack your car off the ground by the tool provided in your car.  
• Take off the screws and change with the spare tyre.
• Tighten the screws, but not entirely.
• Lowered down your car, and tighten the screw entirely.

There is another incident happened after we changed the tyre. My spare tyre also flattens! I drove to the nearest petrol station to fill the air. However, I tried to fill it but it didn’t work! I was panic, is it my spare tyre GONE as well? Luckily, the assistant came to help me. He said must choose the “FOR FLATTEN TYRE ONLY” option in that pump to fill the air! I really don’t know it, do you?

After all the hassle, I drove slowly back to PJ. It was an adventure trip for me!

pic shown here is taken from flickr