For part 2 of our insurance coverage, we will look into what need to be done in an event of an accident *touch wood*. 1. Stay calm. First things first…
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Automotive Tips & Tricks: Car Insurance in Malaysia [UPDATED]
[UPDATE] AF has received news that the Malaysian Motor Insurance Pool has waived the 1994 guideline concerning Comprehensive Insurance coverage for ol…
FEATURE: The Lost Art of ‘Selling’ a Car
A while back I got a call from a research company that wanted some insights into the ‘super-luxury’ segment of the local car market, insof…
The Mercedes-Benz W126: In Search Of The Best Car in the World
Do you remember that TV series “In Search Of…”? Every week they’d feature something mystical that humans have been perplexed about for ages, like Bigf…
AF Tyre Test: Goodyear Eagle EfficientGrip – The quietest tyre ever?
Tyres. All cars have them; the four, black, round things at the corners of your car. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, tyres are the most imp…
AF’s 1-Stop year-end car promotions from se7en selected carmakers!
Planning to purchase a new car this festive season? As the year-end rapidly approaches, you can expect plenty of on-going promotions available from se…
COUNTERPOINT: Why buying a brand new car makes better sense!
With my colleagues in AF on a spree extolling the benefits of buying a used car, you may be starting to think if there’s any point&nbs…
FEATURE: What ‘not-so-sensible’ cars can a petrolhead get for less than RM50k?
Following our recent feature on ‘sensible’ cars that you can get below RM50k, we ended it by saying “stay away from ALL continental …
THROWBACK THURSDAY: AF’s ‘sensible’ used car guide for less than RM50k
Alright folks. Here we have another installment of what car to purchase with a fixed budget. This time around, we’ll set the imaginary budget to…
FEATURE: Why Buying A Used-Car Makes Perfect Sense
When it comes to car purchasing, especially on this side of the world, it isn’t as easy as it seems. Car prices here in Malaysia aren’t ex…
FEATURE: The Diesel Dilemma – Is it worth considering?
Petrol, hybrid, electric or diesel? It’s one of the most important questions you would probably ask when purchasing a new or second hand car. Th…
Feature: Top 5 Hot Hatches in Malaysia!
Mention the word hot hatch, and what automatically comes to mind are some high-revving little hatchbacks carving some twisty roads. Hot hatches were f…
BUYING GUIDE: As petrol prices go up, is it time for a Hybrid?
In our previous article on fuel-efficiency, we listed down a bunch of alternative-fuel vehicle choices that will not only help your petrol budget, but…
Mid Week Musings: 5 Things Young Malaysians Need to Know When Buying & Owning a Car
Due to the high prices of cars in this country and our huge dependence on it, car loans, petrol and maintenance are among the biggest financial burden…
Proton Iriz finally launched from RM42,438!
We’re reporting live from Proton’s Tanjung Malim plant to witness the official launching ceremony of Proton’s new compact car called…
AF’s Buyers Guide to new cars with Manual Transmissions in Malaysia
In our latest instalment of car buyers guide, we’ll look at the best new cars available in the Malaysian market that offer a manual transmission…
AFTV: Nissan Serena S Hybrid MPV
AF gets to grips with the Nissan Serena S, the first ‘hybrid’ MPV in Malaysia! If you’re looking for a large people mover with quite…
The Underdogs: Malaysia’s 5 most underrated new cars that deserve your attention
There are many car models that are often overlooked or ignored by the public, and sometimes even glowing reviews from motoring hacks aren’t good…
Toyota Corolla Global Price Index, no prizes for guessing who came out tops (psst, it wasn’t us)
Usually we gauge the McDonalds Big Mac index as an informal way to measure purchasing power parity (PPP) among nations, but there was a study done by …
BUYING GUIDE: Purchasing your 1st car
You have just graduated from university with a degree or diploma and you’ve just nailed that job in a big firm. Yay! Suddenly you find getting t…