Shouldn't ask this question here (vagsg has similar question and look at the answers there )

LOL... I got 65% ncd Paid <rm1.6k (w/o include w/s) premium for 147k coverage.

Btw, there is car insurance calculator at autoworld.com.my website

Max is 55% NCD

However, if you goto car insurer counter to do your own new application/NCD transfer/etc. (no runners, as they'll check your IC), you get rebate another 10%, which usually goes to the insurance agent pocket if they do the running for you.

It is perfectly legal, under new BNM guidelines for insurance companies, I recall implemented 1-2 years ago (IINM).

To renew your car insurance next year, just prepare the basic-info and you can do it over the counter yourself to save extra 10%.
- market value to insure
- windscreen coverage
- other add-on: natural disaster ? P.A. ? road-assist ? etc.

Some insurance companies have JPJ kiosk (don't know what E-whatever) at their lobby also. After pay insurance, can straight renew road-tax. Save another RM10-20 runner fees and also time.

For more info, google search "bnm car insurance rebate 10%"

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Added on November 16, 2011, 5:19 pmEdit: I think the JPJ kiosk thing is called MyEG or something like that


This post has been edited by cute_boboi: Nov 16 2011, 05:19 PM

Car insurance and road tax are two different thing.

Car insurance do ownself = rebate 10%

Road tax do ownself = nothing saved, except runner fees.

I'm not sure, never try MyEG online before. Do they charge some fees to courier/deliver the road-tax to you ?

AFAIK, must renew insurance at counter to get 10% rebate, as the insurer need to verify is you (and not agent/runner).
Therefore, I think renew insurance through MyEG is not entitle extra 10%

However, I'm not sure also if renew insurance through MBB got extra 10% as stated in previous Broleo post.

If looks is what you want, go for Roc.
If practicality of 4-door for passengers, then go for Golf. Yes, it does look plain outside, but a beast inside (engine + DSG gearbox)

I choose 4-door due to I only own a single car, for personal/small family use.

1) Actually, it's up to you. If you don't need it urgent, wait next year to get 2011 pre-reg. More cheaper.
For 2012 batch, by the time the ship reach Port Klang, clear Customs, the estimated earliest is about Mar-Apr if the showroom got order it every month/quarter. If not, maybe earliest is May-Jun-Jul...
FYI, current Golf yr2011 are already 2012 model/accessories IINM. Look at the VIN number WVWZZZ1KZCW______ the 10th char, i.e. C, indicates it is yr2012 model. Note that westerners like to launch new products during Summer (Jul-Aug)

2) If you say want to wait for the re-model or MK7 -> you may come back to this thread (but V10+) in end-2013 or 2014.
Even that, we may not get full-spec imported in, due to tax/duties/AP issues.

3) Sure, a lot of mod out there.

4) As explained above by Mavik. Send to certain shops to do it.

5) Warranty void on engine, gearbox and many other things.
Like they always say: Scare don't mod, mod don't scare

If performance is what you want, go straight to GTI / R

My depreciated 2 cents.

Yeah lo. Drive safely. Don't lion dance

Some famous tinting: V-kool, but there are some who says it will 'rust'
Others like 3M, Huper-Optik, Llumar are on ceramics/nano.
Eco-Tint, etc.
Sorry if miss out any.

JPJ is 70% & 50% light-pass-thru.
Take note VW Golf windscreens are slightly tinted already (~10%)
Hence, the legal tint will be 70% front and 50% side. But it'll be quite bright, hence most will break the rule

If modify lights and brakes, definitely they'll claim to void the electrical wiring, tyres, brakes, suspension, absorber, arm, etc.

Mod don't scare. Scare don't mod

Even if you do tinting yourself outside, they will "warn" that will void warranty in case damage the electronic board in front dashboard, or door trimmings, power window, etc. All that they can bull.

Perhaps the few things you can modify are those that you stick outside for very minimal cosmetic purpose, like shark-fin fake-antenna on the rear-roof, rear-roof spoiler, maybe change that piece of number-plate to CF, or maybe skirting.

The SC may want to argue that skirting void this and that too

Don't even think about bigger item / those that need dismantling like tyres, rims, brakes, exhaust, or anything inside engine compartment

Scared of losing warranty ? Don't mod

Any recommendation on which product to use ?
My door rubber lining is squeaky also when passing over road-humps or MSCP.

Is there water-drops/fog/etc.? on your side mirror ?
What is your expectation on how it should function ?

Sorry for noob question, but just want to know your expectation on how it function.

My opinion is it should operate similiar to the rear-windscreen demister, i.e. to remove the mist/fog, but not able to boil-off droplets of water.

Wait some sifu/expert opinions.

European cars, come with heater.

Try notice, is the outside temperature <28°C ?

When you set it to 25, most likely you already feel cold, i.e. the internal temperature is <24°C.
Therefore, the climatronic control will try to balance up the temperature to 25°C, hence switch on the heater and blow some warm air for you.

I suggest to set highest 24°C. If you still feel cold, just switch off the A/C for a while and keep the blower running.

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Added on December 29, 2011, 1:58 pmOf course. Now is noon time and outside temperature should be 30-33°C

Setting to 25°C will still kick-in the compressor for cold air.


This post has been edited by cute_boboi: Dec 29 2011, 01:58 PM

Official service is every 15k km.
However, many opt to pay and do own service at 7,500 km.

Yes, it's soft to me too. While cornering and also going over road-humps.

The front seems heavier than my previous car and feels like heavy-dipping after the front axle goes across the hump.

My previous car is lighter and the dipping feel is not as bad.

What about buy from Peninsular Malaysia (e.g. 2011 model) and ship to Kuching ?
I think there is a forumer here who bought from KL, mod it, ship to KK and drive to Tawau.
I'm not sure on the shipping/container charges though.

yeah, same in Shanghai. A lot of A6 on the road. Seems like no one drives A4.
Golf is rare also. A lot of small Polo cars. Most people drive VW Phaeton, Sagitar, Magotan, ... all big sedans.

Yeah, mine comes with it ~6 months ago.
FYI, for USB thumbdrive only. I put in MP3 files.
Not for iPhone/iPod, as it uses a different cable.

Golf is more suited for 4 people only for comfort sitting. If 5 (or 6, which I manage to squeeze during lunch ), it's just for very short trip like 10-20 minutes or few km.
The person who sits in middle rear, have to spread-eagle (kangkang ). Not good for ladies.

FYI, my 1.4 TSI MK6 comes from Wolfsburg, Germany.

WVWZZZ1KZCW0*****

The 11th character of the VIN is the assembly plant

A = Ingolstadt
B = Brussels
E = Emden
G = Graz
H = Hanover
K = Osnabruck
M = Mexico
N = Neckarsulm
P = Brazil
S = Stuttgart
V = Westmoreland,P.A.(US)
W = Wolfsburg
Y = Spain

Initially, I was contemplating red colour as my first choice. The Amryllis red is as close to what r3kahsttub post above. It is a deeper/darker/blacker shade of red. Deeper than GTI red.

Tornado red is really bright chilli hot red. Open PC paintbrush, RGB-255-0-0. Very 'garang'

In the end, last minute, changed to candy white