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post Dec 10 2025, 09:17 PM

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QUOTE(squareballs @ Dec 9 2025, 03:57 PM)
my windscreen cracked and claimed everything at SC.
total bill came out to be around 4.8k including tint..

so remember to insured your front windscreen..
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Mine unfortunately also crack. Can we exclude the tint? Actually does insurance cover tint if we fix outside 1?
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post Dec 11 2025, 12:12 AM

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QUOTE(EpsilonStar @ Dec 10 2025, 09:17 PM)
Mine unfortunately also crack. Can we exclude the tint? Actually does insurance cover tint if we fix outside 1?
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Eg for my case
Insured windscreen 6k

Bermaz SC windscreen plus installation around 4k
3M tint 1k
These was the total amount charged to the insurance.

So if there is enough coverage, just use it for tint.. the original skytint was removed and retint with 3M when I got my car.



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post Dec 13 2025, 09:13 AM
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QUOTE(squareballs @ Dec 11 2025, 12:12 AM)
Eg for my case
Insured windscreen 6k

Bermaz SC windscreen plus installation around 4k
3M tint 1k
These was the total amount charged to the insurance.

So if there is enough coverage, just use it for tint.. the original skytint was removed and retint with 3M when I got my car.
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Thanks for the tips
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post Dec 13 2025, 09:19 AM

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QUOTE(EpsilonStar @ Dec 10 2025, 10:17 PM)
Mine unfortunately also crack. Can we exclude the tint? Actually does insurance cover tint if we fix outside 1?
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If your insurance is under SOMPO, you can do it outside, at approved workshops.
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post Dec 19 2025, 06:57 PM

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BN mazda 3 here, 125k km, now having ngek ngek sound macam coming from rear when driving slowly (10-20km/h) on uneven roads, or navigating downwards + turn in shopping mall.. any idea what may be the issue?
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post Dec 21 2025, 01:29 PM
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Hi, anyone of you driving BP models having squeaking sound over driver's seat on this part?

My car dashboard all intact, however only this part giving sound T.T
Dashboard can stuck tissue or other thing, seat cant leh

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post Dec 22 2025, 09:06 AM

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QUOTE(leon868686 @ Dec 21 2025, 01:29 PM)
Hi, anyone of you driving BP models having squeaking sound over driver's seat on this part?

My car dashboard all intact, however only this part giving sound T.T
Dashboard can stuck tissue or other thing, seat cant leh

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Check the side black plastic if those are all clipped into place.
The seats adjustments big black plastic..
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post Dec 22 2025, 06:06 PM
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hi, is it normal to have the leather on the driver seat creasing just after a few days? i just realise about it and it bothers me, btw i just collect my mazda 3 sedan on saturday

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post Dec 28 2025, 10:10 PM

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Mazda 3 owners, what are your tyre brand and model that comes with your cars... I assume the latest size is 215/45R18...?
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post Dec 28 2025, 11:07 PM

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QUOTE(oldlady94 @ Dec 22 2025, 07:06 PM)
hi, is it normal to have the leather on the driver seat creasing just after a few days? i just realise about it and it bothers me, btw i just collect my mazda 3 sedan on saturday

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post Jan 2 2026, 12:01 PM

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Unc tested the FC for M3 1.5:



not bad eh.

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post Jan 2 2026, 02:00 PM

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QUOTE(overfloe @ Jan 2 2026, 12:01 PM)
Unc tested the FC for M3 1.5:



not bad eh.
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QUOTE(FrogBlob @ Jan 2 2026, 02:00 PM)

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I'd rather he hentam Genting and measure FC there instead... this one all highway slowpoke only, no zoom zoom heavy foot...
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QUOTE(Eithanius @ Jan 2 2026, 03:12 PM)
I'd rather he hentam Genting and measure FC there instead... this one all highway slowpoke only, no zoom zoom heavy foot...
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The Genting run was around 7-8 km/l, he mentioned. I think on average if he goes into the town, it will be 13-14km/l. On highway, most cars can get close to 20km/l unless it is some heavy cars.
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post Jan 3 2026, 12:42 PM

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QUOTE(Eithanius @ Jan 2 2026, 03:12 PM)
I'd rather he hentam Genting and measure FC there instead... this one all highway slowpoke only, no zoom zoom heavy foot...
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I kinda dislike his Fuel consumption test by this uncle, cz he is driving too slow on most car he had. Why not drive normally as possible.
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post Jan 3 2026, 02:45 PM

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Skyactiv 2.0 NA FC can be as good as 17km/L if you drive conservatively ie - within the speed limit. Personally I've achieved around 15 - 16km/L driving around 120km/h and overtaking occasionally on PLUS

not surprised if the 1.5 NA can be even better
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Guys, for the special color red and machine gray got extra RM3000 like other model? Because it is not mention anywhere.
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post Jan 15 2026, 12:26 PM

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QUOTE(contagiouseddie @ Jan 15 2026, 12:18 PM)
Guys, for the special color red and machine gray got extra RM3000 like other model? Because it is not mention anywhere.
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cbu no need add extra for special color.
only ckd
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post Feb 22 2026, 09:51 PM

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QUOTE(notfair @ Nov 14 2025, 10:52 AM)
Mazda 3 2012 BL brake release got the air release sound. Usually what is the problem?
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Sorry to quote old post, do get your brakes checked by a trusted workshop. Could be either your brake master cylinder or brake booster pump issue. If you also experience longer brake pedal travel or sinking pedal, please fix it ASAP for safety concern.

QUOTE(wkc5657 @ Dec 10 2025, 04:21 PM)
1) change your spark plug around 70k or 80k mileage, even if it is iridium, probably near or around 4 years mark
4) not an issue per se, but the brake can feel "squishy" at initial half travel. It is not that the brake doesn't have enough power, the brake force is adequate when you really hit the pedal down further
6) the fuel dilution for this engine is quite apparent if you're city driving a lot
7) once warranty over, go do a transmission fluid change with new transmission filters....don't believe their crap that says it is "lifetime" fluid
8) one of the main engine mounting is fluid based (the big black round one), change it when you reach 100k mileage mark, or else half of your engine bay will be a mess with that mounting fluid squirting when the rubber rips from deterioration (i kena, colour looks like yellow mud, initially mistaken it as splashes from mud on the road)
9) replace the front lower arm and tie rods after 100k, makes a hell lot of difference to regain the tightness of handling

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1) at 92k now, Bermaz SC said still looks good, recommend follow schedule at 120k. Might change it outside
4) haha yes, very unlike other Japanese cars
6) Noticed this too, light fuel smell when checking engine oil level
7) Scheduled to change, quoted RM6xx, need to leave car for 2 working days
8) Experienced this too, thought something was rusting in my engine bay doh.gif
9) The SC said my LCA bushing looks good, but I can feel my absorbers getting softer quickly. Some squeaks when going over small speed bumps. Planning to replace with aftermarket absorbers.
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QUOTE(CAL V @ Feb 22 2026, 09:51 PM)
1) at 92k now, Bermaz SC said still looks good, recommend follow schedule at 120k. Might change it outside
6) Noticed this too, light fuel smell when checking engine oil level
7) Scheduled to change, quoted RM6xx, need to leave car for 2 working days
9) The SC said my LCA bushing looks good, but I can feel my absorbers getting softer quickly. Some squeaks when going over small speed bumps. Planning to replace with aftermarket absorbers.
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1) won't affect the fuel economy, but you might find the pickup response slightly sluggish
6) constant short market runs less than 3km not recommended for this sort of direct injected cars
7) huh.....why need so long? You doing it in official SC? Half a day dah cukup for the RTV sealant to solidify
9) that means your area's roads are pretty good condition....squeaks are the infamous lower arm bushing issue?

Your car still under warranty?

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