The current premium SUV market here in Malaysia is currently higher than ever with many offerings from different manufacturers. With so many Malaysians looking into upgrading their present lifestyles, SUVs seem to be the popular go-to option and Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) has its feet deep within this game thanks to their popular 2019 Volkswagen Tiguan 1.4TSI Highline. (more…)
Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) is going strong with the Merdeka celebrations and to make things even better, they are now offering RM2,000 rebates for the Volkswagen Golf R and GTI, two of the hottest hatchbacks here in good ol’ Malaysia. (more…)
You must have insurance coverage for your motor vehicle if you want to use it on the road. In the past, insurance coverage was just that; you paid the premium annually and if you had a claim for accident damage or the vehicle was stolen, the insurance company paid the appropriate compensation.
Today, things are different and to enhance the ownership experience, the car companies work with their partner panel insurers to give customers more than just insurance coverage. Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) is among the companies which offers insurance coverage with extra benefits. The insurance programme, launched recently, is known as the Volkswagen Insurance Plan or ‘VIP’.
As a privileged VIP policyholder, benefits include prioritised claim approval, roadside assistance with 24-hour emergency towing and assurance that repair work is conducted at authorised Volkswagen body and paint centres, in accordance to Volkswagen repair standards with only genuine parts used.
Additionally, there are no excess fees, no betterment cost and an agreed value of up to 10 years. This is applicable to all Volkswagen models, regardless of vehicle age.
Available through all authorised VW dealerships
VIP can be purchased at any Volkswagen authorized dealerships in Malaysia when registering a new vehicle or during roadtax renewal. Allianz General Insurance Berhad and Etiqa General Takaful Berhad are partner panel insurers, with Allianz offering conventional insurance, and Etiqa offering both conventional and takaful insurance.
“With VIP, all Volkswagen owners regardless of model, can enjoy quality services and roadside assistance at the best value under a comprehensive plan catered exclusively just for them,” Erik Winter, Managing Director of VPCM, explaining that that VIP has been conceptualised under the Volkswagen Cares philosophy.
“Our owners are at the core of everything we do and providing this added service to them at our dealerships also ensures that the entire process is streamlined and more convenient, making our Volkswagen dealerships a one-stop centre for customer convenience and peace of mind,” he said.
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Kurt Leitner has joined Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) as its new Managing Director, taking over from Florian Steiner who has taken a new position in Europe. Mr. Leitner, 52, has been been with the Porsche Holding Salzburg (PHS) group since 1988 and has held various management positions in the organisation.
He joins Erik Winter, who also has the position of Managing Director at VPCM, and like Mr. Steiner, he will have a dual role as Managing Director in Malaysia and Singapore where PHS manages the Volkswagen retail business. He will focus on human resources, information technology and finance while Mr. Winter will continue to helm VPCM’s sales, aftersales, dealer network and marketing operations.
“I am very excited to be in this part of the region, living both in Malaysia and Singapore and working with people from different cultures and backgrounds. This will be a new journey and learning experience for me and I hope to make the most of it during my time here” Mr. Leitner said.
Welcoming his new colleague, Mr. Winter said: “Mr Leitner is a great addition to the management team as he has an abundance of automotive retail and finance experience. Malaysia’s automotive scene is fast paced, and I believe that he will fit right in.”
With a strong upcoming product line-up and aggressive aftersales enhancements under the Volkswagen Cares brand promise, both VPCM Managing Directors are confident that the Volkswagen brand in Malaysia will continue to grow, amidst the highly competitive automotive landscape in Malaysia.
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Volkswagen owners in Malaysia who want their engine to run more efficiently can now give it the Walnut Blasting Decarbonizer service. Part of the Volkswagen Cares initiative by Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM), this service is available at all authorized Volkswagen dealerships.
Recommended as a preventive measure every 45,000 kms, the price of the service starts from RM515. It uses crushed walnut shells to gently remove carbon deposits built-up in the engine over time. The end result is a cleaner engine that can give a smoother drive.
Approved by Volkswagen AG
Recognized and approved by Volkswagen AG, this method (which was developed in the 1960s by and first used by the US Navy) is economical, efficient and non-corrosive, without the use of harmful chemicals. It is especially useful for cars which are used mostly in stop-and-go city driving which tends to promote carbon deposits. The build-deposits create negative effects such as higher fuel consumption and reduced performance.
“It goes without saying that our customers are our top priority – and we are continuously looking for ways to improve our services and offerings to our customers under the Volkswagen Cares brand promise to provide value-added and quality services. This is one of many to come,“ promised Erik Winter, Managing Director of VPCM.
Volkswagen owners can download the Volkswagen Cares mobile app to their smartphones stay updated on other Volkswagen Cares initiatives. Information is also available at www.volkswagen.com.my.
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In conjunction with the upcoming 62nd year of our country’s independence, Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) is offering more savings for your next booking in the form of the RM1,000 Volkswagen Merdeka Voucher.
Applicable to all VW models available here in Malaysia, the voucher offers more rebates for booking made until the end of the month of August on top of the current ongoing promotion. The current promotion already offer savings up to RM15,000 and with the added Merdeka voucher, VW owners will indeed get more for less. (more…)
[Dates of Arteon Tour around showrooms updated]
Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) is proud to announce that their latest all-new Volkswagen Arteon is now available for booking and the price is expected to range between RM290,000 and RM310,000.
The fully CBU Volkswagen Arteon R-Line will be making its official debut here in Malaysia in a few months so to those who would like to own the very first few models here in the country should definitely place your bookings at any of the Volkswagen authorised showrooms located nationwide. (more…)
Shopping for a new car? Shopping for a pre-owned Volkswagen? Then visit authorised Volkswagen dealerships around the country this weekend for great deals on a wide selection of models.
Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) is hosting a one-weekend only ‘Volkswagen Pre-loved Weekend Deals‘ event at 14 participating dealerships on July 20/21 from 11 am till 5 pm.
The prices start from as low as RM39,990 and mileages are low while the vehicles are in a condition almost as good as new.
Ongoing Aftersales Promotions
Existing owners can also enjoy a complimentary check at authorized Volkswagen service centres, while those who are due for an absorber change will receive an additional 20% discount off the retail price if they buy the parts at the service centres. This discount is applicable on genuine Volkswagen shock absorbers and coil springs.
There’s also an ongoing tyre promotion which runs till the end of the year. Owners can purchase high-quality durable tyres from as low as RM184. Additional benefits such as free installation, alignment and balancing depending on the different tyre packages.
A battery doesn’t last forever and if it’s time to get a new one, purchase from an authorised dealer and get a 20% discount. Prices start from RM365 (depending on model) and this offer is available till the end of 2019.
All new Volkswagen cars and SUVs come with 3 years of free scheduled maintenance, a 5-year unlimited mileage warranty and 5 years of complimentary roadside assistance.
5-5-5 benefits for Tiguan and Passat buyers
If you buy and register a new Tiguan, Passat 1.8TSI Comfortline and 2.0TSI Highline before December 31, 2019, VPCM will give you an additional 2 years (or maximum of 75,000 kms) of free scheduled maintenance – which means a total of 5 years that you don’t have to pay for servicing. This is on top of the 5-year unlimited mileage warranty and 5-year complimentary roadside assistance.
Additionally, customers can enjoy a low interest rate of 1.88% per annum on their H-P loan (terms and conditions apply). Add it all up and savings can come to RM13,800 on the Tiguan and up to RM15,100 on the Passat.
For more information, visit any authorised Volkswagen dealership in Malaysia. Locations can be found at www.volkswagen.com.my.
With production of the Volkswagen Beetle having ended this month, distributors, clubs and fans of the ‘Bug’ have been organising events and other activities to say farewell. In Malaysia, besides offering limited edition models, Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) brought together Beetle owners from around the country.
The owners of 405 Beetles of the three generations since 1938 came together at the event entitled ‘The Beetle, An Iconic Gathering’, which was held at Putrajaya.
Convoy through the city
The celebration kicked-off early yesterday morning with a convoy of 138 Beetles making their way through the streets of Kuala Lumpur before heading to Putrajaya. It was a colourful parade with many of the cars uniquely customised to reflect the personalities of their owners.
Erik Winter, Managing Director of VPCM, expressed his heartfelt appreciation to the owners who had come from as far north as Perlis and also from Johor Bahru for joining the special event.
“It was an emotional moment for us to see the rows and rows of colourful air-cooled and water-cooled Beetle cars and I believe all those who were present shared this sentiment,” he said. “This is a car that has united people across all walks of life, and they all gathered in Putrajaya over one common passion – the Beetle. The sense of kinship was apparent everywhere, and we are grateful to all owners, and especially to our Beetle car clubs and classic Volkswagen communities for making the event a success.”
“This is a car that has united people across all walks of life, and they all gathered in Putrajaya over one common passion – the Beetle.”
Erik Winter, Managing Director of Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia
The outstanding Beetles
Out of the hundreds of Bugs present, three cars stood out from the crowd and were awarded ‘Best in Show’, while one Beetle, which garnered the most popular vote on social media, won ‘Most Liked Car’. The winners of the ‘Best in Show’ cars were Fairul Irwan, Raja Gopal and Thavanesan a/l Selvaratnam, while Siti Aishah Ismail’s Instagram posting of her Bug earned the ‘Most Liked Car’ title.
On display at the event was the Collector’s Edition Beetle, launched in Malaysia just one day after the last Beetle rolled out from the production line at Volkswagen’s factory in Mexico. It comes with accessories worth up to RM12,000, and each of the 75 units is priced at RM164,390. Besides an exclusive emblem in the car to identify it, each owner will receive an official Collector’s Edition certificate of ownership.
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After its multi-generational run as a brand mainstay and global automotive phenomenon, the Volkswagen Beetle line has come to an end. The final unit, finished in Stonewashed Blue, was produced at Volkswagen’s factory in Puebla, Mexico which has been the global hub for the modern model since 1998.
Actually, the ‘end of Beetle production’ at Puebla this week was the second time such an event occurred. 16 years ago, in 2003, the factory said farewell to the original Beetles when production ceased after 39 years. It was the last of some 21.5 million units of the same generation produced since 1938.
One of the top 5 bestsellers of all time
The final Beetle will live on display at Volkswagen’s local museum in Puebla as a lasting tribute to the automobile’s rich and storied heritage. While the original Type 1 model will go down in automobile history as one of the top 5 bestselling cars of all time, the New Beetle, as it was known when it was reborn in 1998, was an early automotive adopter of retro design language. Like the modern MINI, it re-introduced the familiar silhouette to a new generation of drivers. Over 1.2 million units were produced, only at the Puebla factory which supplied to 91 global markets.
The third and final generation was launched in 2011 and over 500,000 units have been built up till the final one this week. In total, the second and third generations have been offered (from the factory) in 23 different exterior colours, 32 interior trims, 13 varying engine configurations and 19 special editions. Individual markets have also had special editions, such as the Collectors Edition by Volkswagen Passenger Cars Malaysia (VPCM) to say farewell to the model.
Compact SUV model to replace Beetle at factory
The end of Beetle production will allow the Puebla factory to take on the Tarek, a compact SUV model that will be manufactured from next year. The second largest Volkswagen factory also produces the Jetta, Tiguan and Golf. It has an annual capacity of 420,000 engines and in 2018 produced a total of 435,373 vehicles.
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