I don't think all service centers are strict like that. Chances are they will be more than willing to service your car to establish business loyalty to you. If one SC reject (very tough chances as long as you do not exceed ridiculous mileage after 1000km) we can always go to other SC.

Book your appointment for convenience.

So, what is happening to me today.

Was driving and suddenly notice the temperature is high, car is giving warning sound.

Got down, pop up the hood and realize the fan is not spinning. Manually spin it by hand and voila, running again.

Drive a while, stop the car again. Realize the fan is not spinning. I was doing an errand so there was plenty of chance for me to stop and restart the car.

On and off thing, i would say 3 out of 5 times the fan is not spinning. I need to force turn by my hand.

The cable recall thing was replaced on my car before anything happened, i cant wait to see what the answer is when i am checking my cfe into the local SC.

On a side note, car battery has not been replaced yet.

3 years old on September, i realize the Preve aged slightly faster then the other car in my stable.

how much can i expect to pay for the first service ?
ive got the cfe

Wlcm.

My first 1000 km n 10000 km service I exceeded by 100+ km n is not an issue at all in the service center

My exec's first service cost me rm252. Using fully synthetic eo. Should be no different with cfe if i'm not mistaken.

Hey guys

Today, my cfe made the beep sound while driving. It sounds pretty much like the seatbelt alarm. The beep is only once but happened a few times.

First time it made the beep (once) is when i braked at around 80 kmh. After that it made the sound a few times when i drove through a bump.

Sadly it didnt happen when i was trying to record it. Damn.

Any idea? Maybe the battery is almost kong, but it's during driving

is better book for service to avoid long Q , unless you are going on weekday /office hour

OK thanks. I'll try revisiting the S-mode tomorrow on the Preve Turbo. Have been driving the Focus for the whole of this week but will be on the Preve Turbo for next week.

I presume the S mode will only be practical for city drive but not on highway cruising speed. I am not aware that the S mode is practical to be driven at >120km/h.

Yes, there are tradeoffs between cars of different pricing. As I have mentioned earlier, the Preve Turbo is a pretty value for money car at its price point of RM65k-69k.

Though, the Ford Focus' real value is actually only RM35k. The excise duty (RM29,500) imposed on imported cars, coupled by shipping from Thailadn and insurance (RM1837) that bumped up the price to >RM100k. *balance is dealer/SA's profit margin.

MAybe the hood cover is loosen?

Most probably the front hood sensor trigger the beep sound.
its explain why the beeping only occurred when you drove through bump.

This post has been edited by fwhoam: May 11 2015, 04:18 AM

Hi, during the launching of preve I go had a test drive, and find out that when acceleration from stand still...preve response is sluggish, need to press hard on the gas paddle only can move...

Now still have this issue? Are there other issues for this car?

I am not anti proton, current car is Iswara aeroback, going to be 11 years...so thinking of Preve since my budget around RM65k to RM70K like that...

Great info, ppl. Anyway, just want to throw in my thoughts. I wouldnt baby the preve or ss just because some other car that cost twice or more is quieter or smoother. Just abuse it as you see fit, it cant crap out that easily, even if its proton.

dear all preve owner,
I have 2 inquiries that required sifu's guide, sorry if i make stupid question here. thx in advance.

1. where can i find step by step open the passenger side door compartment since I hate with the crack crack sound when the window glass closing and opening. it happen on and off previously but become serious recently. i have difficulty to visit SC for long queuing by certifying this issue so was thinking to have luck if i can fix/ find something wrong when compartment are open up by my own. thx.

2. Is that true/must we have to pull hand brake before putting the gear nod to "P" else it gonna hurt the gear box. i didn’t practices this since day one but keep seeing ppl sharing article to advise ppl do so. thx again

1. try to use some power window lubricant by your own.. 1 bottle costs few ringgit only.. i bought around rm7.. i do have the sound on my driver side previously at some time.. so i go service centre and ask them put some lubricant, but they said finished.. LMAO.. so i decided to do it myself.. PROBLEM SOLVED.. no more the sound when open and closing the power window..

2. no need.. no such things la.. just in slope area, pressing brake pedal, put P, engage handbrake, then only release foot brake..

allright, thx bro. but why ppl still spead wrong info since this is something firmed..

Old myth die hard. The same goes to "You must warm up the car before moving". That one should've died in the 2000s when EFI cars became the norm.

i never saw my dad and my relative gearbox die up or worn out after the pattern of stopping the car and put P first only engage handbrake..

i knew that article, it's chinese article.. there stated must handbrake first, switch off engine then only put P at last..

in most vehicle right now, must put P first only switch off engine one.. just do our practice, foot brake>P gear>handbrake up>release foot brake>switch off engine.. that's all..

Buy something like this power window lubricant can solve your window sound.

This post has been edited by ChuanHong: May 12 2015, 08:15 AM

The Proton Preve has a "heavy throttle" response, hence the feeling of sluggishness. You need to step on the pedal more so as the car will accelerate, unlike cars with "light throttle" response such as Perodua Myvi, Honda City or any other Japanese or imported cars whereby a light tap on the pedal the car will move forward. If you can live with this throttle characteristic then the Preve Turbo can be considered as the most value for money C-segment sedan from Proton.

This post has been edited by SportyHandling: May 12 2015, 08:31 AM