Apart from the quality and image of the product, owners of premium models also expect their experience to be equally premium… especially considering that they pay a lot for their vehicle. The premium brands spare no effort to ensure that the ownership experience is a premium one and in the case of BMW Group Malaysia, there are also initiatives to go further.
To enhance the ownership experience for those ith older models, BMW and MINI authorised dealers throughout Malaysia are now having a Value Service Campaign which comprises a series of service and repair packages. These packages, which include BMW and MINI Genuine Parts & Accessories are offered at attractive all-inclusive prices.
When buying a new car, many people will try to get the lowest price possible and press for a good discount. This is only natural as they can then take a smaller loan and the instalments will be less each month.
But there are often other offers which carry a certain value or save money as well. For instance, free maintenance is a popular extra which is offered by most companies these days. This usually covers the labour and parts costs for scheduled maintenance over years. It is a cost which you will incur in coming years of ownership of the car, so if you do not have to pay it, then you will be saving money in the longer term.
Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has been offering free scheduled maintenance for its models for the first 3 years and now, it is adding on 2 more years for selected models. Those who buy the Arteon R-Line, Tiguan Allspace R-Line or Elegance will now save on maintenance costs for up to 5 years (or maximum of 75,000 kms) after they buy their car.
Words, pictures and even videos cannot convey the same appreciation of a vehicle’s capabilities in the same way as personally driving it, and Mitsubishi Motors Malaysia (MMM) understands that. To provide the experiences of its products, it has had events where the public can get behind the wheel to take a test-drive in specially prepared courses. To show more extreme capabilities of models like the Triton, they even brought in Dakar Rally champ, Hiroshi Masuoka, to provide ‘taxi rides’.
During the first quarter of 2023, there are opportunities to experience their bestselling model, the XPANDER 7-seater crossover, at the Mitsubishi XPANDER Venture Event. The first one will be held this weekend (January 14/15) at Dataran Karnival, Perkarangan Shah Alam, Selangor. The location is next to the Shah Alam Stadium (click here for directions).
The festive season brings many things to cheer for. Being Malaysian, we get a bounty of public holidays, scrumptious food everywhere, and great deals on new cars.
With the upcoming Chinese New Year that will be celebrated at the end of this month, Ingress Auto is offering plenty of reasons to trade in your car. Any car.
This year, Castrol’s presence in the football world has grown even further with the signing of an exclusive sponsorship with the Premier League (PL) for 2½ years, commencing from January 2022. As part of the supporting activities relating to this association, Castrol, one of the country’s leading automotive lubricant companies, organised the Castrol Game Changers event in Malaysia.
The event, which began in May, saw an exclusive Castrol X PL Rover travelling to 16 key locations nationwide to promote the contest. At the various venues, members of the public had a chance to win Castrol X PL merchandise when they purchased Castrol MAGNATEC or Castrol EDGE engine oils.
2-phase event Two phases led to the culmination of the event, starting with the Castrol Race-Off which saw Meor Razzi Rizal Bin Meor Faisal with the fastest time win two tickets to watch a match in England next year. He had competed against 20 teams comprising of 40 qualifiers pre-chosen from May to September.
With the next couple of months being festive periods that will see many people going on holiday or returning to their hometowns to be with loved ones, there will be a lot of motoring taking place. Those who are planning long-distance trips should ensure that their vehicles are in a good condition for not only safety but also to avoid an unexpected breakdown that would certainly spoil the holiday.
For Ford owners, Sime Darby Auto ConneXion (SDAC) is having a service promotion that will not only ensure that the vehicles are in tip-top condition but also save owners money. The promotion period is from December 1, 2022 until January 21, 2023.
Malaysia is a bright spot on Shell’s global radar and we often get new products or services before many other markets. Even with promotional campaigns, Malaysia might be chosen to be a pilot market before it is rolled out more widely. The latest campaign is the Limited Edition Shell Motorsports Collection which the energy company is offering only in a few countries.
The seven competition cars in the collection have not been randomly selected but are models where their manufacturers or racing teams have a partnership with Shell. They represent not only Shell’s diverse involvement in motorsports today but also reflect on a long historical relationship the company has had with racing machines, including Formula 1 and the World Rally Championship.
During the course of a model cycle, updates are made to keep the model fresh as new competitors enter the market. Occasionally, there may also be special editions with enhanced value to draw customers.
Auto Bavaria, a leading authorised BMW dealership, has 30 units of the Limited Edition BMW 5 Series with M Performance Parts to offer, available in two versions – 530i M Sport and 530e M Sport, the latter a PHEV.
Both units are priced from RM347,000, with the usual unlimited mileage warranty and free scheduled servicing, as well as other benefits for being a BMW owner.
Spending RM30 at a BHPetrol station could get you a brand new Proton X50, one of the most popular SUVs in Malaysia. Even if you don’t get the X50 which is one of the four Grand Prizes of the ‘Pam Dan Menang Lagi’ Contest, there are over 300 other prizes as well as almost 5,000 monthly and weekly prizes to be won.
Participating in the contest is easy. Just spend RM30 at any participating BHPetrol station – the purchase can be for fuels or items in the BHPetromart stores – and for each RM30 spent, the customer will be entitled to one entry.
BHPetrol eCard and eCard App members can enjoy the convenience of automatic submission of each entry if they swipe their valid eCard or scan with the eCard Mobile App. For those who are not having an eCard, each contest entry can be submitted via a physical purchase receipt (with contact details and IC number provided).
Since using the eCard is so much easier, why not apply for one? Get yourself an on-the-spot eCard at any eCard acceptance BHPetrol station and register to earn ePoints immediately. Or you can also download the eCard app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and register.
Proton X50 and Yamaha Lagenda 115Z (below) are the top prizes in BHPetrol’s latest contest which runs until the end of October 2022.
Besides the 4 Proton X50s, there are also 28 Yamaha Lagenda motorcycles to be won. Other prizes include 50-inch TV set, smartphones, smart watches, ovens and steam irons. 40 lucky winners will also get 30,000 ePoints each which can be redeemed for a wide range of products listed in the BHPetrol eCard catalogue.
As for weekly prizes, there are 4,849 Limited Edition BHPetrol umbrellas to be given away, and at the end of each month, lucky motorists will receive high-quality BHPetrol Syngard lubricants.
Your purchases can also be in the BHPetromart, and you will be entitled to one entry for every RM30 spent.
The contest period runs from August 1 to October 31, 2022. It is open to all customers who are 18 years old and above. The contest winners will be announced through BHPetrol’s website as well as the brand’s official Instagram and Facebook pages.
So make it a point to drop by a BHPetrol station regularly when you need to refuel your car or even yourself. The BHPetromart has lots of items for all the family and you can easily spend RM30 (or more) and who knows, you might win an X50!
Castrol Malaysia celebrates the 20th anniversary of the Castrol Auto Service (CAS) business concept in the country. Introduced in 2002 for independent workshop dealers, this business concept provides support through a comprehensive workshop solution that enables the dealers to offer motorists the best levels of customer service through quality, professionalism, and transparency.
CAS has been serving and thriving in Malaysia since starting off with 3 workshops. By 2008, it opened its 100th outlet and two years later, the first CAS dealer began operations in East Malaysia. With the growing vehicle population, increased demand for workshop services saw the 300th outlet opening in 2013. This was followed by the launch of the Castrol Certified Branded Workshop.
The early days when CAS made its appearance, starting with just 3 branded workshops.
With their extensive length of service across the Malaysian automotive industry, CAS dealers have proven their expertise, knowledge, and prowess; with 60% among CAS workshops having been in operations for more than 5 years, and 30% serving customers for a decade. Additionally, CAS dealer coverage network is vast throughout the country, with notable presence in key regions of the Klang Valley and Johor Bahru.
The milestone of 500 outlets was reached in 2021 and with over 500 outlets today in the 20th year, Castrol is having an exclusive promotion to celebrate. For its loyal customers who have been supporting CAS throughout the years, A complimentary CAS 20 years X English Premier League (EPL) inverted umbrella will be given with the purchase any Castrol EDGE 4-litre products from any participating CAS outlets (while stocks last).
Castrol EDGE is a fully synthetic engine oil developed to provide maximum engine protection and performance. It is ideal for today’s smaller, yet more powerful, engines that work harder than ever before. Castrol EDGE with patented Fluid Titanium transforms its structure under pressure to keep metal apart, lowering friction for maximum engine performance. This allows the engine to deliver high performance and fuel efficiency and this has been proven in many independent tests.
Over the last 20 years, CAS has outperformed its peers with an array of programmes organised for its mechanics and customers. Among them are the CAS ‘Service & Win’ campaign, Castrol Cars Super Mechanic Contest, and CAS Forum & Appreciation Dinner.
Additionally, CAS outlets are active participants of the long-running Castrol Hari Mekanik Malaysia (HMM) campaign since 2019. This campaign continues to raise awareness to the public to appreciate the mechanic community, who are an essential part of the society and its welfare.
This year, Castrol HMM partnered with EPL for a merrier celebration on a larger scale. CAS is part of the ongoing Castrol KitaCare, an initiative launched during the pandemic to provide a safe solution to car maintenance, enhanced convenience for customers to service their cars with a reduced waiting period in a safe and hygienic environment.
Castrol also introduced the Castrol Loyalty Program in 2004. The program was migrated onto a digital platform in 2012 to inspire new customer loyalty through digital communication via the Castrol Motorist App. The app was recently upgraded to allow customers to enjoy more rewards and greater convenience with various built-in features. Through the enhanced app, customers can earn and redeem Castrol products with Castrol Points at all participating CAS workshops, getting notifications for their next car service, latest events updates and promotions.
“Castrol is extremely proud of the CAS journey in the past two decades. CAS now has over 500 outlets, a long way from our humble start of only 3 outlets in 2002 – and on the right track to launching more CAS outlets in the future. We are grateful to have our mechanics alongside us celebrating Castrol Malaysia’s milestones and progress. We are committed to bringing in more initiatives and efforts to support our dealers,” said Keow Mei-Shan, Marketing Director of Castrol Malaysia & Singapore.
“Our customers are a big part of our journey, and we’d like to thank them for being with us throughout the years. With plans to further expand our CAS network, we look forward to witnessing the community grow to become more comprehensive and close-knit so we are able to continuously provide an overall great experience to our customers,” she said.
To find out more about Castrol and its products, visit www.castrol.com/my
