New Perodua car may cost more than Myvi.

Perusahaan Otomobil Nasional Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua) may slap a higher price tag on its latest car, set to be launched sometime this year, due to higher import costs and new features.

The new car is rumoured to be a replacement for the hot-selling Myvi, priced at around RM40,000 currently. There is even speculation that it could have a bigger engine than the existing 1.3-litre Myvi.

Perodua managing director Datuk Aminar Rashid Salleh said a stronger yen would hurt carmakers that buy components from Japan while new features that improve old models could also be a factor that affects a car's price.

"We are in a segment where it is price-sensitive. We take all of this into consideration but we still like to make our products affordable to the common people," he told reporters after having lunch with the media in Kuala Lumpur yesterday.
Perodua maintained its top position for the fifth consecutive year in 2010 with all-time record sales of 188,600 units.

The five-year-old Perodua Myvi remained the nation's top-selling car model.

Car sales have been brisk in recent years as interest rates have stayed low while manufacturers and distributors have been busy with new launches.

The Malaysian Automotive Association (MAA) expects industry sales to grow 2.1 per cent to a new record of 618,000 units in 2011.

Perodua aims to keep its market share this year. It grabbed 31.2 per cent of the market in 2010.

It hopes to sell 195,000 cars this year, mostly through the Myvi, Alza, Viva and the new model.

Aminar Rashid also said Perodua was consulted by the government about earlier liberalisation of the auto sector. The company gave its views but he did not elaborate.

Perodua is also investing some RM250 million in a new plant that will produce electronic automotive transmission (EAT). This will be located at its existing manufacturing facilities in Rawang, Selangor.

Currently, Perodua vehicles' EAT system is imported from Japan. The system is used in two Perodua models - the Alza and the Myvi.

Souce: www.btimes.com.my

In Memories... Perodua Kancil

The Perodua Kancil (also known as the Perodua Nippa in the United Kingdom, and the Daihatsu Ceria in Indonesia) was a city car manufactured by Malaysian automobile manufacturer Perodua from 1994 to 2009. The car is essentially a badge-engineered 3rd generation Daihatsu Mira.

The Kancil was Perodua's first car after its founding in 1993. It is a small five-door hatchback vehicle on a monocoque framework that can seat five people. The Kancil, like its predecessors, is a slightly modified Daihatsu Mira L200; badge engineering is prevalent in Malaysia's automotive industry, having begun in 1985 with car maker Proton, which based its cars on retired models of Mitsubishi Motors.

Subsequent Kancils were only rejuvenated cosmetically as Perodua maintained the monocoque structure and tweaked its engines.

The Kancil is named after the mouse deer (chevrotain) native to Malaysia.

Following its release in 1994, the Kancil became an instant success in Malaysia. The Kancil is popular with beginner drivers and is commonly used in Malaysian driving schools. It was also preferable for its fuel efficiency and easier for parking due to its size. In December 1995, Perodua produced its 50,000th Kancil. By January 1997, 100,000 Kancils had been manufactured, and by 1999 250,000 had been built.

The Kancil was sold in the United Kingdom as the Perodua Nippa before it was eventually replaced by Perodua Kelisa, and rebadged in Indonesia between 2000 and 2006 as the Daihatsu Ceria.

The original Kancil underwent two minor facelifts. In 1997, the car's grille and bumpers were better integrated to support to a larger grille and rounded indicator lights. In 2000, the car was given another slight facelift consisting of body-coloured side mouldings, a new grille and reprofiled front bumper with larger indicators.

The Kancil received more extensive restyling in 2002, featuring rounder headlights, taillights and bumpers; its rear license plate was also repositioned onto its hatch from the bumper below. Its interior features a flushed dashboard with the combination instrumentation panel placed in the middle similar to that of the Toyota Yaris. However, it is still mechanically identical to its predecessor, except for the EZi automatic transmission option which is given a fuel-injected powerplant.

Production of Kancil ceased on 20 July 2009 and replaced by the basic model of Perodua Viva known as Perodua Viva 660BX which comes in manual transmission only.

he Perodua Nippa was launched in the United Kingdom in September 1997, and priced at just over £5,000 (cut to £4,999 in 1999) it was the cheapest new car on sale there until it was replaced by the Kelisa four years later

The Kancil was sold in three variants:

• Kancil 660EX- 659 cc three-cylinder carbureted in-line engine, 31 hp (23 kW), five-speed manual transmission, black bumpers and door rub strips.
• Kancil 850EX- 847 cc three-cylinder carbureted in-line engine, 36 hp (27 kW), five-speed manual transmission, body-color bumpers and rub strips.
• Kancil 850EZi- 847 cc three-cylinder fuel-injected in-line engine, 49 hp (37 kW), three-speed automatic transmission, body color bumpers and rub strips.

On July 20, 2009, Perodua announced the Kancil discontinuation after 15 years of production.

Source: en.wikipedia.org

Introduction Motor Takaful from Takaful Ikhlas (Takaful panel for Perodua)

The Road Transport Act 1987 requires ALL motor vehicles to be insured before they can be used on public roads. But are ALL insurance and Takaful covers the same? No, not necessarily. Although Motor is a tariffed class, insurance and Takaful companies are allowed to impose different levels of loadings and deductibles. Furthermore, different companies offer different levels of service and adopt different technology and approaches to claims handling.

At Takaful IKHLAS, we understand your needs. In most cases, we do not impose loadings nor apply deductibles. In the event of an accident, we assure you of a speedy approval on repair claims with our customer-friendly claims process. All pricing will be based on original parts. You can count on our 24-hour road assistance service for assistance in case of emergency. We have built a reputation for fair and prompt claims settlement.

IKHLAS MOTOR offers two types of motor coverage, the IKHLAS COMPREHENSIVE MOTOR and IKHLAS THIRD PARTY MOTOR.

What does IKHLAS Motor cover?

1.	IKHLAS COMPREHENSIVE MOTOR
	The coverage pays you in the event of loss or damage to your vehicle as well as third party legal liability. It covers the death or injury to a third party, as well as damage to a third party’s property as a result of an accident arising out of the use of your vehicle.
2.	IKHLAS THIRD PARTY MOTOR
	It covers the amount of which you or your authorized driver is legally liable to pay for third party’s death, injury or property damage arising out of the use of your vehicle.
3.	OPTIONAL BENEFITS
	The following benefits will be made available with additional contribution:- Passenger Liability Liability to passengers Windscreen Breakage Strike, Riot and Civil Commotion Flood and Storm Radio Cassette System

Why IKHLAS Motor?

• BANTUAN IKHLAS 24 HOUR ROAD ASSISTANCE SERVICE
  For IKHLAS COMPREHENSIVE MOTOR, in the case of accidents this service will get your vehicle towed to our nearest panel workshop (free towing up to RM200.00).


• e-COVERNOTE
  Immediate issuance of new and renewal of cover.


• AUTO POLICY REMINDER (via SMS)
  We ensure that all participants be reminded on their next motor policy renewal date.


• FAST CLAIMS APPROVAL
  Fast approval of repairs and approval based on original parts pricing

NOTE; Renew your motor takaful at Perodua and get FREE 1 year Perodua Smart Assist. For info please call 010-540 4277

Tempah Myvi 1.5 baru, kena tunggu 6 bulan???

Dah semakin ramai orang memperkatakan tentang Myvi 1.5 baru. Ura-ura akan munculnya Myvi 1.5 ini semakin kencang apabila MD Perodua, Datuk Aminar Rashid Salleh mengeluarkan kenyataan di beberapa akhbar utama sejak hujung tahun lalu.

Hasil daripada kenyataan akhbar tersebut, maka berlumba-lumbalah bakal pembeli Perodua datang ke bilik pameran di seluruh negara untuk mengetahui tentang permata hati baru Perodua ini. Tinjauan di beberapa bilik pameran, nyata sekali ianya tidak meleset, tempahan Perodua semakin berkurangan. Malah stok Perodua Myvi yang ada sekarang pun tidak terjual disebabkan oleh tindakan pelanggan yang mahu menunggu model baru ini.... Mengikut laporan AAM, bulan Januari Proton dah pukul Perodua dari jumlah jualan!!!

Persoalannya disini betul ke Perodua Myvi ada model 1.5???? Kalo launch nanti berapa lama kena tunggu kereta???? dulu 2005, myvi kena tunggu 6 bulan atau setahun...Kalau model tu ada berapa pulak harganya??? Mungkinkah harganya sama dengan Perodua Alza ataupun kurang sedikit??? Bentuknya macamana pulak, Kompak ataupun sedan??? Ada orang kata Myvi baru ni macam cantuman Depan Alza dan Belakang Myvi, cuba bayangkan.... Terdapat juga khabar angin yang mengatakan bulan April ni ianya akan dilancarkan tapi bukan model Myvi 1.5... Habis tu model apa pulak???? Takkan model 1.3 kot...

Persoalan diatas kini sedang berlegar diseluruh benak bakal pembeli Perodua. Patutlah Myvi kini menawarkan tawaran yang menarik, siap bagi rebat. Bagi aku, model myvi sekarang ni pun boleh tahan. Rekaannya tak lapuk dek zaman. Bagi yang nak kereta cepat, rasanya lebih baik beli Myvi yang sekarang ni... nak tunggu Myvi baru tu kita pun tak tau macamana spesifikasi dia... Harga rasanya confirm lebih mahal dari Myvi sekarang. Tempah myvi sekarang pun tak rugi sebab dapat cepat, kalo Myvi baru nanti takut kena tunggu 6 bulanlah pulak... Jenuh nak nunggu tu bro...

PERODUA HOLDS VAT INCREASE ON ADDED VALUE MODELS

Perodua are delighted to announce that the VAT increase will be held on their added value Myvi models until 31^st March 2011*.

In addition, Perodua are offering a £1,000 retail incentive offer¹ to all Myvi customers until the end of March which means that the great value Myvi Sport and Myvi SE will continue to be available at the same unbeatable prices as prior to the VAT increase earlier this month. The Myvi Sport is still available for just £7,799² and the Myvi SE is available from £8,399². Both models now include remote central locking as standard.

Perodua are also pleased to introduce two new added value models to the Myvi line up this year; the Myvi Lux and the Myvi Sport+. These two new models have some exciting new features not seen before on the Myvi in addition to the same high specification as the standard Myvi such as air conditioning, four electric windows, electric door mirrors, integrated radio/CD player, central locking and power steering.

The new Myvi Lux is available from just £7,399² and includes alloy wheels, chrome door handles, a chrome tailgate trim, entry guards with ‘Myvi’ motif and remote central locking. Customers can choose from a selection of free metallic paint and high gloss finishes for the Lux and it is also available in automatic transmission. With the standard Myvi available from £6,999³, the Myvi Lux represents fantastic value for money.

The New Myvi Sport+ has the same specification as the Myvi Sport including a body kit, alloy wheels, colour matched side mouldings, chrome door handles and interior carbon fibre finishes and is also fitted with a sport style leather/alcantara interior to compliment the vehicles sporty exterior. The interior comprises a mix of charcoal alcantara, dual tone grey leather with a red/grey stitch line to the edges of the seats. The theme is carried through into the door panels. The Myvi Sport+ is available in a choice of ebony black or ivory white for just £8,899².

Perodua enjoyed a successful year during 2010 and sales were up by an impressive 17.1% compared to the previous year so the introduction of two new Myvi models will undoubtedly help lead to further success this year. These fantastic prices and offers are valid until 31^st March so customers are encouraged to visit their nearest dealer to avoid missing out. Customers can go to www.peroduauk.com to locate their nearest dealer and to find out more about Britain’s best value cars**.

Source; www.perodua-uk.com

In Memories.... Peter Anthony Dass aka Mr. Perodua

For more that 15 years, Peter Anthony Das has had much difficulty playing down his nickname as Mr Perodua. The man who helped make Malaysia’s second national car brand a market leader is slated to become the new General Manager for Marketing and Branding at Proton’s Corporate Office.

Peter joined Perodua as an A&P executive and was promoted to sales assistant manager during the economic crisis in 1998; in 2001 he moved to head advertising and promotion, and took over marketing services. In 2004 he was promoted to senior marketing manager and took the helm of corporate affairs in late 2005. Peter is also President of the Malaysian Advertisers Association (MAA) and Chairman of the Audit Bureau of Circulations.

PERODUA kekal harga, Objektif jadi produk mampu milik orang ramai .

PERUSAHAAN Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (PERODUA) tidak akan menaikkan harga keretanya buat masa ini meskipun berlaku pengukuhan dalam nilai yen, kata Pengarah Urusannya Datuk Aminar Rashid Salleh. Beliau berkata, pengeluar kereta nasional kedua itu masih mengimport sebahagian daripada komponennya dari Jepun.

“Kami cuba untuk mengekalkan harga pada paras semasa sehingga ke satu tahap kami sudah tidak boleh lagi berbuat demikian,” katanya pada sidang akhbar ketika majlis sambutan Tahun Baru Cina syarikat itu di Kuala Lumpur, semalam.

Beliau berkata, antara faktor yang akan dipertimbangkan bagi sebarang kenaikan harga termasuklah bahan mentah, kadar pertukaran asing, penawaran dan permintaan dan pengenalan model baru yang ditambah baik.

Aminar Rashid berkata, PERODUA berada dalam segmen harga sensitif dan sebarang keputusan untuk menaikkan harga akan mengambil pertimbangan faktor berkenaan tetapi setelah mengambil kira semuanya, objektifnya adalah untuk menjadikan produk dan perkhidmatannya mampu milik kepada orang biasa.

“Yen mengukuh pada hujung akhir tahun lalu dan kini stabil antara RM3.60 dan RM3.70. Jika ia terus mengukuh, kami terpaksa mencari jalan untuk meringankan kesan ini," katanya.
Mengenai penurunan jualan pada Januari, beliau berkata, ia disebabkan beberapa penyelarasan kepada promosinya tetapi syarikat itu berharap dapat bangkit semula bagi memenuhi cabaran dengan menambah baik perkhidmatan penjagaan pelanggan dan selepas jualan.

Beliau berkata, Disember adalah bulan yang baik di mana syarikat itu berjaya mencatatkan jualan rekod 19,400 unit dengan penguasaan pasaran 35.5 peratus semasa bulan berkenaan.

Mengenai sama ada PERODUA telah menetapkan keseluruhan penguasaan pasarannya pada 32 peratus, beliau berkata syarikat itu sudah tentunya mahukan sasaran itu jika terdapat peluang untuknya menjual lebih banyak lagi.

Beliau berkata, PERODUA berharap penguasaan pasarannya tahun ini berada sekurang-kurangnya setara dengan paras 31.2 peratus tahun lalu dan menjual sehingga 195,000 unit.

Pada 2010, Perodua menjual 188,700 unit dengan Myvi adalah model paling laris dengan jualan hampir 78,000 unit.

Sementara itu, Aminar Rashid berkata, PERODUA akan memperkenalkan model baru tahun ini, dengan menyatakan ia sama ada bagi menggantikan MyVi atau satu model yang benar-benar baru.

Beliau berkata, harganya berkemungkinan tinggi sedikit tetapi ia belum dimuktamadkan lagi.

Sumber; BERNAMA

Tawaran hebat Perodua Februari 2011

MODEL 2011

Perodua Alza Advance Version: DISKAUN RM1,500
Perodua Alza Standard & Premium: DISKAUN RM1,300

MODEL 2011
Perodua Myvi 1.3 MT Std: DISKAUN RM1,000
Perodua Myvi 1.3 AT Std: DISKAUN RM500
Perodua Myvi 1.3 AT Pre: DISKAUN RM800
Perodua Myvi 1.3 MT/AT SE: DISKAUN RM1,000

MODEL 2011
Perodua Viva 660 (MT) Basic: TIADA DISKAUN
Perodua Viva 660 EX (MT) Std: DISKAUN RM500
Perodua Viva 850 (MT): DISKAUN RM1,400
Perodua Viva 1.0 (AT) Basic: DISKAUN RM500
Perodua Viva 1.0 (MT) Std ELITE: DISKAUN RM1,000
Perodua Viva 1.0 (AT) Std ELITE: DISKAUN RM2,100
Perodua Viva 1.0 (AT) Full Spec ELITE: DISKAUN RM1,500
Perodua Viva 1.0 (AT) EXCLUSIVE: DISKAUN RM2,100

*Kenderaan tersebut harus didaftarkan dalam bulan Februari 2011.

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In Memories....Dato’ Haji Syed Zainal Abidin B. Mohamed Tahir

Dato’ Haji Syed Zainal Abidin graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from the University of Maryland, USA and began his career as a Project Engineer with Petronas Gas Sdn. Bhd. in 1987, prior to joining Petroliam Nasional Berhad in 1992 as the Senior Executive of Corporate Planning & International Business Development. He then left to join HICOM Holdings Berhad in 1995, where he assumed various positions in the company.

In 1999, he join Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (PERODUA) as Senior General Manager of PERODUA . Subsequently, he was appointed Executive Director of PERODUA Auto Corporation Sdn. Bhd. in 2002, and in October 2005, promoted to Deputy Managing Director. When the Perodua Myvi, launched in 2005, he was instrumental in playing a major role to ensure that the mastery Perodua in the automotive industry in Malaysia .

In 2006, he left Perodua and joining the Malaysia national automotive company, Proton. He was appointed Managing Director and Executive Director of Proton Holdings Bhd. He also sits on the Boards of various subsidiaries within the PROTON Group of companies. In November 2008, Dato’ Haji Syed Zainal Abidin was named the “Automotive Man of the Year” by the New Straits Times/Maybank Car of the Year 2008 Awards. Most recently, Dato’ Haji Syed Zainal Abidin received the International Business Leader in Automotive Sector Award at the 2010 Middle East Business Leadership Summit Awards, and the Masterclass Bumiputra CEO of the Year Award at the 2nd Malaysia Business Leadership Awards 2010. He was a member of the Company's Executive Committee from April 17, 2007 up to its disbandment effective August 1, 2010.

Malaysia Automotive Market Summary

Malaysia is a member of the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN), a regional trading block with combined annual vehicle sales of 1.5 million units (1996, pre financial crises.) Before the beginning of the current economic crisis in 1997, Thailand was the largest automotive market within the ten-nation ASEAN, with Indonesia ranking second in the group, followed by Malaysia, and then the Philippines. For 1997 and 1998, Malaysia was the largest vehicle market, followed by Thailand, then the Philippines and Indonesia (vehicle sales in 1998 for the entire ASEAN market were down 73 percent compared to the pre crisis levels of 1996.) The other ASEAN nations include Brunei Darussalam, Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, Laos, Singapore and Vietnam.

Malaysia's 1995 unit vehicle sales were approximately 286,000 units. Sales in 1996 were 365,000. Malaysia did not begin to feel the affects of the economic crisis until late in 1997, allowing Malaysia to have another year of vehicle sales growth. Vehicle sales were up 11 percent in 1997 to a record 405,000 units. The economic crisis dramatically impacted vehicle sales in Malaysia for 1998, with vehicle sales dropping by 60 percent, to 164,000.

The Malaysian auto market is dominated by Malaysia's national cars, Proton and Peruda which in 1998 accounted for 90 percent of the vehicles sold annually. Some 25 other manufacturers compete for the remaining 10 percent.

In July 1998, the GOM approved a new national vehicle program to produce a national van, the Inokom Permas van. According to local press, the van will be based on the Renault trafic van and produced by a joint venture consisting of Berjaya Group Bhd (35 percent), Polis Diraja Malaysia Cooperative subsidiary Pesumals (M) Sda Bhd (30 percent), Hyundai Motor Sdn Bhd (5 percent), Hyundai Motor Company (15 percent) and Renault (15 percent). This van reportedly will be exempt from import duties on CKD components and will receive a reduction of 50 percent on the excise tax, resulting in a potential 20-30 percent price differential with other products in this niche. (This program is the likely replacement of a third national car program which was considered during 1994 and would have involved Citroen.)

According to International Trade Commission (ITC) data, for the full year 1998, U.S. vehicle exports to Malaysia were down 74 percent, from $6 million to $1.6 million, compared to 1997.

U.S. Motor Vehicle Investment in Malaysia

Ford:

Ford has a joint venture operation with Associated Motor Industries which assembles passenger cars and commercial vehicles (SKD and CKD kits) which are Mazda designed vehicles with a Ford nameplate.

DaimlerChrysler:

In late 1992, Malaysia's largest finance company, MBf, went into the vehicle assembly business in order to find new markets for its financial services. In January 1993, Mbf reached an agreement with Chrysler to initially import completely built up right-hand drive Jeep Cherokee models. Chrysler's CKD agreement with MBf grants MBf a license to assemble and distribute right-hand drive Jeep Cherokees. MBf began local assembly of the Jeep Cherokee in July 1993. Chrysler also has plans for MBf to assemble and distribute right-hand drive Jeep Wranglers. In its quest to capture 20 percent of the fast-growing sport utility vehicle market, Chrysler builds approximately 1,500 to 2,000 4-door Cherokees per year. Chrysler plans to export an estimated 1,300 units annually (valued at approximately $10 million). Chrysler also plans for additional vehicles for the Malaysian market, including its right-hand drive Jeep Wranglers.

Trade Barriers

Tariffs:

• The import duty for passenger cars is between 140-300 percent, based on engine displacement. [New Diesel cars (CBUs) are charged a rate of 120 percent, while used diesel cars are charged the same rates as gasoline engine vehicles (chart below)].

Passenger Cars

	CBU	CKD
Engine Capacity (cc)
Less than 1,800	q	q
1,800 - 1,999	170%	42%
2,000 - 2,499	q	60%
2,500 - 2,999	250%	70%
3,000 and above	300%	80%

• The import duty for 4WD and MPVs ranges from 60-180 percent.

4WD and MPVs

	CBU	CKD
Engine Capacity (cc)
Less than 1,800	60%	10%
1,800 - 1,999	80%	20%
2,000 - 2,499	150%	30%
2,500 - 2,999	180%	40%
3,000 and above	200%	40%

• The import duty for vans ranges from 42-140 percent.

Vans

	CBU	CKD
Engine Capacity (cc)
Less than 1,800	42%	5%
1,800 - 1,999	55%	10%
2,000 - 2,499	100%	30%
2,500 - 2,999	125%	40%
3,000 and above	140%	40%

Commercial Vehicles

CBU	CKD
30%	Nil

Automotive Parts and Components:

• The import duty for auto parts and components ranges from 5-30 percent, and is tied to local content regulations.
• The import duty for National Cars (Proton and Perodua are the two national vehicles) CKDs is 13 percent.

Taxes:

• A 10 percent sales tax on all vehicles is assessed.
• An excise tax on passenger cars is assessed on a graduated schedule:

First RM 7,000 x 25%

Next RM 3,000 x 30%

Next RM 3,000 x 35%

Next RM 7,000 x 50%

Next RM 5,000 x 60%

Balance x 65%

• There is a 45 percent excise tax on MPVs and 4WD vehicles.
• There is a 30% excise tax for vans
• No excise tax for commercial vehicles
• National cars receive a 50 percent reduction in the excise tax.
• A road tax of 0.13 to 3.6 ringgits is assessed, based on engine displacement.

Other Measures:

National Car Policy:

• The Malaysian government heavily influences the activities of the domestic automotive manufacturers/assemblers. Malaysia has developed the automotive sector to help reduce the effects of volatile changes in rubber and palm oil prices on its economy, avoid having a huge trade deficit, and as a platform for economic development. Malaysia believes that a strong motor industry brings employment, technology and prestige.
• Nine vehicle assembly companies produce 18 cars and 14 commercial vehicles, but the market is dominated by Proton and Perodua, Malaysia's National Car companies.
• In 1985, the Malaysian government formed Proton, in conjunction with Mitsubishi, to assemble its first national car. There are now 5 models being produced under the Proton name. In October 1996, Proton acquired Lotus, and plans to integrate specific models into its national car program. In 1996, the Malaysian government sold its equity in Proton to a private company-- HICOM-DRB
• As of August 1999, reports indicated that Petronas, a nationally owned oil company, have purchased controlling interest in financially troubled Proton, to give it a much needed cash infusion.
• Purchases of non-Proton vehicles and vehicles over RM 40,000 require a 25 percent down payment and a four-year maximum payment period.
• The national cars (Proton and Perodua) are exempt from import duties and are granted a 50 percent reduction in excise taxes (not available to foreign manufacturers). Protons typically sell for half the price of import equivalents.
• National cars (Proton and Perodua) are assessed an import duty of 13 percent for CKDs versus 42 percent for other CKDs.
• Malaysia is required to eliminate its National Car preferences by 2000, under the World Trade Organization's Trade Related Investment Measures (WTO TRIMs) Agreement.
• In July 1998, the Government of Malaysia (GOM) approved a new national vehicle program which authorizes a new national van, the Inokom Permas van. The van is based on the Renault trafic van and is being produced by a joint venture consisting of Berjaya Group Bhd (35 percent), Polis Diraja Malaysia Cooperative subsidiary Pesumals (M) Sda Bhd (30 percent), Hyundai Motor Sdn Bhd (5 percent), Hyundai Motor Company (15 percent) and Renault (15 percent). This program is likely the replacement of a third national car program which was considered during 1994 and would have involved Citroen.
• This van will reportedly be exempt from import duties on CKD components and will receive a reduction of 50 percent on the excise tax, resulting in a potential 20-30 percent price differential with other products in this niche.

Import Bans and Quotas:

• An approval permit (license) is required for imports of motor vehicles, which limits importers total market volume for completely built-up units (CBUs), effectively acting as an import quota. It is unclear whether this is a 5 or 10 percent quota.
• Malaysia maintains an import ban on motor vehicles from Israel and South Africa
.

Local Content Requirements:

Classification	Percent Local Content
Category I Passenger vehicles up to 1,850 cc	60%
Category II Passenger vehicles 1,851 - 2,850 cc Commercial Vehicles up to 2,500 GVW	45%
Category III Passenger vehicles above 2,850 cc Commercial Vehicles above 2,500 GVW	Localization of Mandatory Parts List Items Only

• Local content is based on a point system, not on volume (different parts are assigned a point value by the GOM).
• Local content requirements for non-Proton assemblers include 30 mandatory items -- ranging from mud flaps to shock absorbers to exhaust systems.
• Malaysia has not defined its policy commitment to eliminate mandatory parts and local content requirements as part of the WTO TRIMs Agreement.

Investment Requirements:

• Foreign investors may retain up to 100 percent equity if the firm either exports 50 percent of its output or employs 350 Malaysians full-time.
• Malaysian companies must be 30 percent Bumipatra (native Malay) owned.

Source;www.eautoportal.com

Jangan Panik!!! Jika anda kemalangan ....

1) Jangan panik.
Perkara utama semasa berlaku kemalangan ialah jangan panik. Setelah itu cuba perhatikan nombor pendaftaran kereta di hadapan anda dan cuba ingatinya. Periksa juga mereka yang berada di dalam kenderaan anda sekiranya ada yang tercedera. Selepas itu cuba dapatkan nombor pendaftaran kereta di belakang anda pula sekiranya ada dan anda telah dilanggar.

Sekiranya anda seorang wanita dan kejadian itu berlaku di waktu malam, maka anda dinasihatkan memandu (sekiranya kereta boleh dipandu) ke balai polis yang berhampiran. Laporan polis boleh dilakukan di mana-mana balai polis di dalam tempoh 24 jam selepas kemalangan. Jika tidak, duduk sahaja di dalam kereta dan buatlah panggilan kepada kenalan anda ataupun bantuan penunda kenderaan. Bagi yang mendaftar dengan mana-mana auto assist hubungi untuk bantuan kereta penunda. Jangan sesekali mengambil kereta penunda tepi jalan yang mana biasanya menawarkan perkhidmatan PERCUMA tapi minta bayaran setelah kereta ditunda. Bagi pengguna PERODUA, mereka boleh menghubungi PERODUA SMART ASSIST 1-800-88-5555.

Jika anda yakin situasi selamat dan anda ingin menyelesaikan sebarang perkara di situ juga (selalunya jika anda yang bersalah) pandu kereta anda di tepi jalan dahulu serta jauh dari aliran trafik. Jika anda benar-benar bersalah dan kesalahan itu dilaporkan, anda akan disaman maksimum RM300 serta merta dan jika tuntutan insurans pihak ketiga dibuat maka anda akan kehilangan Bonus Tiada Tuntutan @ NCB (No Claim Bonuses).

2. Melaporkan kejadian di balai polis
Perkara pokok yang perlu anda tahu ketika memberikan laporan ialah waktu kejadian, tempat kejadian, situasi bagaimana kemalangan terjadi, nombor pendaftaran kereta di hadapan, nombor pendaftaran kereta di belakang, kecederaan pemandu/penumpang dan bahagian kereta yang rosak.
Laporan polis akan dibuat menggunakan bahasan yang standard dan anda boleh menyemaknya sebelum membuat pengesahan. Pihak polis juga akan mengambil gambar kenderaan anda serta kenderaan yang melanggar / dilanggar oleh anda. Dapatkan nombor laporan serta pegawai penyiasat kes untuk rujukan.

3. Dalam tempoh 1 hingga 2 minggu selepas kejadian
Anda perlu menyerahkan salinan kad pengenalan, lesen memandu, geran kenderaan serta Cover Note insuran kepada Ibu Pejabat Daerah (IPD) cawangan trafik di mana kemalangan itu berlaku. Jika anda melaporkan kejadian bukan di IPD kawasan kemalangan, anda perlu berhubung dengan IPD trafik kemalangan bagi mengenalpasti siapakah pegawai penyiasat kes anda.
Ada perlu mendapatkan perkara berikut sebelum berhubung dengan pihak insuran:
a. Salinan laporan anda yang disahkan
b. Salinan laporan pihak ketiga yang disahkan
c. Rajah tempat kejadian yang disahkan oleh pegawai penyiasat
d. Kunci penanda tempat kejadian yang disahkan oleh pegawai penyiasat
e. Laporan kes yang disahkan oleh pegawai penyiasat
f. Gambar kenderaan anda yang disahkan

Proses memdapatkan segala dokumen di atas agak merumitkan sekiranya kemalangan berlaku di luar kawasan ie: Kuala Lipis. Adalah disarankan anda sentiasa menghubungi pegawai penyiasat bagi mengetahui situasi dokumen yang diperlukan tetapi jangan sampai mendesak dan memberitahu apa yang perlu mereka lakukan. Di sini pentingnya diplomasi dan yang penting, anda berjaya mendapatkan apa yang anda perlukan.

4. Prosedur membuat tuntutan insuran/takaful
Setelah memperoleh segala dokumen yang diperlukan, anda boleh membawa kenderaan anda di mana-mana bengkel yang boleh membuat tuntutan insuran dan mempunyai kelengkapan membaiki, mengimpal dan mengecat di satu tempat. Bagi pengguna kenderaan Perodua adalah dinasihatkan pergi ke bengkel di pusat servis Perodua yang menawarkan perkihidmatan "Body n Paint". Jika anda membuat tuntutan atas insuran anda sendiri, maka anda mempunyai tempoh selama 2 tahun untuk berbuat demikian dan 5 tahun sekiranya membabitkan pihak ketiga.

Pihak bengkel akan membuat tuntutan kepada pihak anda dan pihak insuran anda pula akan membuat tuntutan kepada pihak insuran ketiga. Pastikan tidak ada barangan berharga (duit syiling, Smart tag, kad Touch & Go, CD etc) ditinggalkan di dalam kereta anda. Juga jangan sekali-kali tinggalkan Central Lock anda bersama kunci. Tinggalkan hanya kunci kenderaan dalam bentuk manual. Pastikan juga anda bertanya apakah barangan yang perlu diganti dan tandatangani borang perakuan sebelum anda meninggalkan kereta.

Seperti juga dengan pihak polis, anda juga memerlukan diplomasi & hubungan baik dengan pihak bengkel bagi memastikan segalanya berjalan dengan lancar. Hubungi mereka selalu (tapi jangan kerap!) bagi mengetahui situasi kenderaan anda.

5. Mengambil kenderaan
Pastikan anda memeriksa kenderaan terlebih dahulu sebelum menandatangani apa-apa dokumen pelepasan. Bertanyalah dengan mekanik sekiranya anda tidak pasti, itu hak anda. Pihak bengkel juga akan menguruskan tuntutan hilang upaya kenderaan sementara (bergantung kepada cc kenderaan anda). Pastikan anda menguji kenderaan anda terlebih dahulu sebelum membawanya pulang

Pasangkan alat keselamatan elak kereta kena curi

Bukan senang untuk memiliki kenderaan sendiri kecuali jika anda dilahirankan dalam keluarga yang berada. Bagi yang terpaksa bekerja dan menyimpan hasil titik peluh untuk membayar wang pendahuluan kereta selain wang bayaran ansuran setiap bulan pastinya rasa kecewa dan terganggu apabila kereta kesayang dicuri. Bukan hanya ia boleh mengganggu perjalanan kewangan tetapi juga turut menyukarkan kehidupan seharian terutama apabila sentiasa bergantung kepada kenderaan persendirian untuk bergerak terutaman ke tempat kerja.

Lazimnya kecurian kenderaan sering berlaku di tempat letak kereta awam, kompleks beli belah, hadapan rumah dan di tepi jalan raya. Antara factor yang menyebabkan berlakunya kecurian kenderaan ialah kadang- kala akibat kecuaian pemilik sendiri termasuk lupa mengunci kenderaan.

Selain itu, tiada kunci tambahan turut memudahkan pencuri melakukan aktiviti jenayah mereka. Justeru, pemasangan kunci tambahan untuk sering, gear dan roda boleh melengahkan usaha pencuri yang menjalankan kegiatan tidak bermoral itu. Perbuatan meletakkan kereta di tempat yang terpencil atau gelap di waktu malam juga perlu dielakkan bagi menghindari kenderaan daripada dicuri.

Pengguna juga perlu mengelakkan daripada meninggalkan barangan berharga seperti laptop dan kemera di dalam kenderaan. Jika terpaksa juga berbuat demikian, tanggalkan bateri peralatan itu dan menyorokkan dari pandangan. Pemasangan alat penggera yang baik juga mampu mengelakkan kenderaan daripada dicuri. Pastikan anda berhati-hati supaya kunci kereta tidak disalin semasa menghantar kenderaan anda untuk servis. Elakkan daripada menyerahkan kunci kepada jockey kereta.

Pemasangan filem keselamatan penapis haba (security tinted film) pada cermin kenderaan anda juga boleh mencegah berlakunya kecurian. Kebiasaanya pencuri memecahkan cermin kereta anda bagi tujuan seperti samun. Dengan adanya filem keselamatan penapis haba ianya dapat mencegah perkara tidak diingini berlaku. Pengukiran nombor pendaftaran pada cermin kereta (sandblasting) adalah salah satu kaedah untuk mengesan kenderaan yang dicuri. Bagi motosikal pula, pastikan ia kunci sebaik ia tinggalkan. Letakkan ia di tempat mudah dilihat pada waktu malam. Rantai atau kunci tambahan adalah penting untuk mengelakkan motosikal dicuri.

Pasangkan alat penggera kecurian motosikal dan ukir nombor pendaftaran motosikal pada bahagian yang jelas dilihat. Bak kata pepatah, beringat sebelum kena adalah langkah terbaik mengelakkan kejadian yang tidak diingini berlaku.

Mencari sepakat dua gergasi auto

Ketika cadangan bergabung menjadi sesuatu yang tidak memungkinkan, Perusahaan Otomobil Nasional Kedua Sdn. Bhd (Perodua) dilihat lebih bersedia untuk meningkatkan lagi kerjasama dengan Perusahaan Otomobil Nasional Bhd. (Proton).

Pakatan antara kedua-dua pengeluar kereta nasional itu, sebenarnya bukan asing kerana Perodua sendiri turut membekalkan kepala silinder engin Campro untuk kegunaan Proton.

Sehubungan itu, Perodua yang dikenali sebagai pengeluar kereta kompak terkemuka melalui kereta MyVi, kini dikatakan menunggu pelawaan Proton untuk duduk semeja mengadakan perbincangan.

Bagi syarikat usahasama Malaysia-Jepun itu terdapat peluang besar untuk bekerjasama dengan Proton dalam kepakaran peracuan logam (metal moulding) sambil menawarkan kepakarannya dalam peracuan plastik (plastic moulding).

Selain itu, pengeluar kereta nasional kedua itu juga berminat untuk menarik penyertaan Proton dalam pengeluaran transmisi automatik elektronik (EAT) yang dibangunkannya.

Perodua yang kini menguasai 31 peratus pasaran tempatan, sebelum ini telah mengumumkan cadangannya membina kilang EAT di kawasan kilang sedia ada di Rawang, Selangor melibatkan pelaburan awal berjumlah RM200 juta pada akhir tahun ini.

Difahamkan pembinaan kilang EAT itu merupakan sebahagian daripada pelan lima tahun Perodua yang disediakan untuk menghadapi liberalisasi pasaran tempatan pada 2020.

Pelan itu dikatakan secara dasarnya mendapat 'lampu hijau' daripada kerajaan untuk dilaksanakan dengan matlamat yang jelas ditetapkan bahawa pengeluar kereta tempatan perlu mampu berdaya saing apabila pasaran dibuka sepenuhnya.

Perodua juga cenderung menyaksikan pembentukan pengeluar komponen bersama atau common vendors di kalangan kedua-dua pengeluar kereta tempatan itu kerana terdapat juga pengeluar Proton turut membekalkan komponen kepada Perodua dan juga sebaliknya.

Sekiranya langkah itu disahut oleh Proton, kedua-dua pihak, antara lain mampu menetapkan satu piawaian seragam untuk pembangunan dan pembekalan komponen atau bahagian kenderaan tempatan, dan bukan dua piawaian yang tinggi mutunya seperti sedia ada.

Perodua sendiri telahpun mengemaskini keupayaan para pengeluar komponennya yang mana bilangannya dikurangkan kepada 300 daripada 500 syarikat untuk memastikan hanya mereka yang berkelayakan dan mampu memenuhi kualiti yang ditetapkan menjadi pembekalnya.

Difahamkan langkah berkenaan dilihat penting untuk memastikan penghasilan produk akhir yang tinggi mutunya kerana kegagalan para pengeluar komponen tempatan yang kini dihantui masalah pekerja berkualiti, akan menjejaskan keupayaan syarikat kereta nasional kedua bersaing di pasaran terbuka.

Malah, ia memungkinkan pasaran industri automotif tempatan dibuka lebih awal tetapi persoalan pokoknya adalah sejauh mana keupayaan mereka memenuhi keperluan yang ditetapkan.

Pada masa ini, Perodua tidak mempunyai masalah untuk sekurang-kurangnya mempertahankan kualiti produk dan beban yang lebih berat untuk berbuat demikian banyak terpikul di bahu pihak para pembekal berkenaan.

Kejayaan menggunakan kandungan komponen tempatan yang tinggi dalam pengeluarannya akan memastikan Perodua mampu mengekalkan kos semasa yang dijangka meningkat tinggi apabila pasaran tempatan membuka pintu persaingan sepenuhnya kelak.

Selain itu, kewujudan pengeluar komponen yang berkaliber dan bermutu tinggi dijangka akan menarik pelabur-pelabur asing untuk menjadikan Malaysia sebagai pusat pengeluaran automotif di rantau ini, kata beliau.

Sumber; Utusan Malaysia Online

The exemption of tax/duty on Perodua Car under MALAYSIA My Second Home Programme (MMSH)

Tax Incentives
The MMSH participant may purchase one new motorcar made or assembled in Malaysia.
He/she will be exempt prom paying excise duty and sales tax on the new motorcar.

A. TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1. The applicant is a participant of MMSH approved by Immigration Department of Malaysia.

2. An application to PURCHASE a new motorcar made of assembled in Malaysia must be done within a period of one year from the date the MMSH visa is endorsed on his/her passport. Do not make an outright purchase of the motorcar before obtaining approval for tax/duty exemption from the Treasury. However a booking for a motorcar may be made prior to obtaining approval from the Treasury.

3. Importation or purchase of motorcar must be for personal use only and not for commercial use.

4. The MMSH participant is eligible for tax/duty exemption for only ONE car.

5. Tax/Duty exempted motorcars which are subsequently sold or transferred will be subject to import duty, excise duty and sales tax according to the prevailing rates.

6. For the purpose of MMSH, a motorcar includes a saloon car, a multipurpose vehicle (MPV), a sports utility vehicle (SUV) and 4-wheel drive vehicle. It excludes commercial vehicles such as vans, buses and lorries.

B. THE APPLICATION PROCEDURE

1. Application from MMSH/07 can be downloaded at www.motour.gov.my

2. The following documents should be enclosed together with the application;

For the purchase of new motorcar made or assembled in Malaysia (like PERODUA);
a) A certified letter from the Immigration Department of Malaysia that the applicant is a MMSH participant.
b) A certified copy of the international passport on:-
i. The page with the personal particulars; and
ii. The page with multiple entry visa as the words Malaysia My Second Home Programme
iii. Quotation for the motorcar
iv. Motorcar purchase/order form (if possible)
Stage 1: Approval on the brand and model of the motorcar
Stage 2: Upon securing approval at Stage 1, the successful applicant has to furnish the Treasury with details of a specific motorcar allocated fro him/her, namely the chassis number and the engine number. Subsequently, another approval letter will be given for Customs clearance for that particular motorcar.

3. Completed application form together with the required documents should be submitted to:-

Secretary-General, Treasury
Ministry of Finance Malaysia
Tax Analysis Division
7th Floor, Central Block
Presint 2,
62592 PUTRAJAYA Tel. No.: 603-88824197
Fax No.: 603-88824051

Further enquiries:
Telephone/Fax 603-88823395/603-88824051

4. Duly completed application forms together with relevant documents will be processed within 10 working days.

Source; Ministry Of Finance, Malaysia

Panduan Membeli Kenderaan Baru

Semua orang ingin memiliki kenderaan sendiri. Bergantung kepada kemampuan kewangan sendiri sama ada membeli kenderaan baru atau terpakai. Biarpun membeli kenderaan baru menyeronokkan bukan sahaja dapat menikmati pemanduan secara selesa dan menyenangkan, tetapi jika tidak berhati-hati, kenderaan yang baru dibeli itu akan menimbulkan masalah.

1.Ketika membuat tempahan

• Tempahan hendaklah dibuat dengan menggunakan tunai, cek, dan bank deraf. Sesetengah pengedar menerima tempahan melalui kad kredit/ kad debit.
• Pastikan setiap bayaran yang dibuat diberikan resit rasmi syarikat serta merta sebagai mengakui penerimaan bayaran.
• Pastikan borang tempahan diisi dengan betul seperti maklumat peribadi, maklumat pinjaman dan maklumat kenderaan.
• Satu salinan yang lengkap dan ditandatangani hendaklah disimpan oleh pembeli.
• Pembeli hendaklah membaca dan memahami keseluruhan terma dan syarat yang terkandung dalam borang tempahan.

2.Membuat pinjaman

Ketika memohon pinjaman, serahkan dokumen-dokumen berikut :

• Salinan borang tempahan rasmi syarikat pengedar.
• Salinan fotokopi kad pengenalan yang dicatatkan perkataan 'untuk tujuan pinjaman dengan syarikat kewangan' bagi mengelakkan penyalahgunaan salinan tersebut.
• Salinan fotokopi lesen memandu atau sekeping gambar.
• Slip gaji terbaru bagi tempoh tiga bulan.
• Penyata akaun simpanan/semasa/tetap
• Borang cukai pendapatan.
• Borang EA.
• Surat perlantikan tawaran kerja.
• Borang 9, 24, 49 M & A, resolusi syarikat (jika pembelian oleh syarikat).

Apabila pinjaman telah diluluskan, sila ambil tindakan berikut :

• Hubungi syarikat kewangan dan sahkan syarat-syarat kelulusan pinjaman seperti dicatatkan dalam surat jaminan seperti jumlah pinjaman, tempoh bayaran, kadar faedah dan jenis atau model kenderaan.
• Semua dokumen mengenai perjanjian pinjaman ditandatangani di syarikat kewangan.
• Tidak ada bayaran dikenakan bagi pengendalian proses pinjaman kenderaan.

Pendaftaran Kenderaan

• Pendaftaran kenderaan hanya boleh dibuat sekiranya :
• Bayaran penuh harga kenderaan telah dibuat (bagi pembelian tanpa pinjaman).
• Surat Akujanji dari syarikat kewangan dikeluarkan dan bayaran muka telah dijelaskan sepenuhnya.

Untuk tujuan pendaftaran, kemukakan dokumen-dokumen berikut di Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan :

• Salinan fotokopi kad pengenalan pembeli yang disahkan (dicatatkan perkataan ' untuk tujuan pendaftaran kenderaan di Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan sahaja'.
• 2 salinan JPJ K1 yang telah lengkap diisi dan ditandatangani oleh pembeli.
• Borang pelepasan tanggungan JPJ yang lengkap diisi dan ditandatangani oleh pembeli dan juga ditandatangani oleh seorang saksi.
• Surat jualan dari syarikat pengedar.
• Dokumen perlindungan insurans yang berkuatkuasa yang diisi penuh dengan butir-butir pembeli dan kenderaan.
• Surat tuntutan hak milik dari syarikat kewangan.
• Resit tender nombor pendaftaran (jika ada).
• Untuk mendapatkan pendaftaran segera, pembeli perlu hadir di Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan.
• Bayaran pendaftaran kereta, cukai jalan dan tuntutan hak milik termasuk dalam harga kenderaan yang diisytiharkan.
• Bayaran tambahan dikenakan bagi kes-kes seperti :
• Penukaran nombor pendaftaran yang melibatkan pengekalan nombor pendaftaran lama kepada kereta baru.

3.Semasa penyerahan kenderaan

Apabila menerima kenderaan baru, sila pastikan :

• Kereta tersebut sempurna dan memuaskan.
• Perkakas dan aksesori lengkap dibekalkan.
• Buku jaminan diisi dan dicop dengan cop syarikat wakil pengedar dan ditandatangani oleh pembeli.
• Borang penyerahan rasmi syarikat pengedar kereta hendaklah ditandatangani oleh pembeli dan wakil syarikat pengedar dan satu salinan disimpan oleh pembeli.

Sumber; KPN & HEP

Kelab Automotif Perodua Malaysia

Kelab Automotif Perodua Malaysia or better known as KAPMA was formed in 1998 to foster better relationship between Perodua and its vehicle owners.KAPMA membership is open to all Perodua vehicle owners aged 18 and above. There is RM10 entrance fee and RM50 annual fee. Members are given an exclusive membership card that allows them to enjoy attractive benefits.

Members receive 10% discount on parts and accessories, 24-hour breakdown service, free towing service* and personal accident insurance coverage worth RM10,000.

KAPMA members also benefit from activities such as car care workshop, factory visit, treasure hunt, bowling tournament and many more.

Come and join KAPMA today and enjoy a host of benefits. For further enquiries, please call our call center at 1-800-88-6600 from 8:30AM to 5:30PM, Monday to Friday or email us at kapma@perodua.com.my

KELAB AUTOMOTIF PERODUA MALAYSIA
Sungai Choh, Locked Bag No. 226
48009 Rawang,
Selangor Darul Ehsan,
Malaysia

Source; www.perodua.com.my

Tip Membeli Kereta Terpakai

Perkara yang paling utama semasa membeli kereta terpakai pastikan keadaan cuaca ketika memeriksa kenderaan itu adalah terang. Jangan sekali-kali memeriksa kenderaan di waktu gelap.

1. PEMERIKSAAN LUARAN
   1. Sila periksa pemegang pintu
   2. Pastikan pintu dan bonet boleh dibuka dan ditutup dengan senang
   3. Pastikan 'bumper' belakang tidak calar dan karat
   4. Pastikan sistem ekzos tidak berkarat
   5. Pastikan rim tidak bengkok dan berkarat
   6. Pastikan semua lampu berfungsi dengan baik


2. PEMERIKSAAN ENJIN
   1. Pastikan keadaan enjin mestilah bersih
   2. Pastikan enjin tidak diubahsuai
   3. Pastikan keadaan enjin dan pastikan tiada bocoran. Bagi menunjukkan ada kebocoran pada enjin, anda boleh meletakkan sekeping kotak putih di bawah enjin selepas menguji pandu kenderaan tersebut.
   4. Tiada kebocoran pada radiator dan sistem penyejuk
   5. Pastikan semua 'belt' berada dalam keadaan baik


3. PEMERIKSAAN DALAMAN
   1. Pastikan pintu dan bonet boleh dibuka dan ditutup dengan mudah
   2. Pastikan semua cermin berada dalam keadaan baik
   3. Pastikan karpet kereta berada dalam keadaan baik
   4. Pastikan lantai tidak berkarat
   5. Pastikan 'dashboard' tidak retak
   6. Pusingkan setering ke kiri dan ke kanan
   7. Tiada masalah dengan pedal brek dan clutch
   8. Pastikan penghawa dingin berfungsi dengan baik
   9. Pastikan tali pinggang boleh dipakai
   10. Pastikan 'jeck' clan tayar simpanan berada dalam keadaan baik


4. CUBA MEMANDU DALAM MASA 30 MINIT
   1. Cuba hidupkan 'switch' tetapi jangan hidupkan enjin
      1. Pastikan meter suhu bergerak
      2. Pastikan lampu minyak enjin menyala
      3. Pastikan lampu bateri menyala
         
   2. Cuba hidupkan enjin
      1. Pastikan semua meter berfungsi dengan baik
      2. Pastikan tiada masalah dengan sistem gearbox
      3. Cuba matikan enjin dan hidupkan semula
      4. Pastikan tiada kebocoran minyak enjin berlaku di bawah
      5. Semasa memandu kenderaan tersebut, pastikan tiada bunyi dan gegaran
      6. Tiada masalah semasa penukaran gear
      7. Cuba pusingkan stering 360 darjah.Adakah ia mengeluarkan sebarang bunyi?
      8. Cuba anda pandu kenderaan tersebut clan lalui kawasan yang ada bonggol kerana ianya akan menguji sistem suspension
      9. Cuba biarkan enjin kenderaan itu hidup dalam beberapa minit dan pastikan suhu kepanasannya berada dalam keadaan stabil


5. PEMERIKSAAN TERAKHIR
   1. Perkara paling penting ialah periksa nombor casis dan nombor enjin. Pastikan nombor tersebut sama dengan dokumen pendaftaran kereta

Sumber: AAM Drive magazine

Perodua Eco-Challenge 2011 kicks off

Perodua kicks off its 3rd instalment of its one-of-a-kind Eco-Challenge competition this year by handing over one engine and one transmission system each to 13 participants from selected institutions of higher learning.

The participating institutions, consisting of public and private higher education bodies, are selected based on their entry proposals. A total of 23 institutions sent in their proposals for this year’s Perodua Eco-Challenge.

The main objective of the Perodua Eco-Challenge 2011 is to provide a training ground for undergraduates to challenge their engineering prowess and to promote innovativeness among local students.

“The Perodua Eco-Challenge is very unique because it not only promotes innovativeness and creativity from its participants but also underscore the importance of conservation by coming with practical means to meet with the growing energy crisis,” Perodua Managing Director, Datuk Aminar Rashid Salleh said.

The event is witnessed by the Deputy Minister of Higher Education I, Y.B. Dato’ Dr. Hou Kok Chung.
The participants have 5 months after the handover of the engine and transmission system to produce a car that can go the farthest with 1 litre of petrol. Their design will be put to a race at the Melaka International Motorsports Circuit on 25th of June this year.

Aminar said that the Perodua Eco-Challenge this year is different from the first 2 events whereby the contestants are only given the engine and transmission system.

“Other changes include the seed money given. In the first 2 races, each institution of higher learning gets RM10,000 to modify their respective car. This year each team will be given RM17,500,” he said.
He added that Perodua has allocated about RM1.2 million for this year’s Eco-Challenge programme.

Aminar said the participants are also given a longer contest period as the previous handovers were done in late February, this year the contestants are given an extra month to prepare before the race day on 25 of June.

“A total of RM77,000 has been allocated for prizes at this year’s Eco-Challenge with the longest distance winners taking home RM20,000. As this year’s challenge is more on engineering, the winners of this category will be taking home RM15,000; RM5,000 more prize money than last year!” he said.

The participating institutions of higher learning include returning contenders - Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Universiti Kuala Lumpur, Politeknik Sultan Azlan Shah, Universiti Malaysia Pahang, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Universiti Teknologi MARA, Universiti Teknologi Petronas, Universiti Tenaga Nasional, Universiti Industri Selangor and Politeknik Engku Omar.

While new entries include Politeknik Port Dickson, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia and Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka.

Source: www.perodua.com.my