An inferno broke out early today near Taman Keladi, engulfing two auto workshops and wreaking havoc on a total of 16 vehicles, consisting of five cars and 11 motorcycles.
According to NST, Chief Ismail Mohd Zain of the Sungai Petani Fire and Rescue Department reported that his team swiftly responded to distress calls at 5:23 am, promptly dispatching to the location.
“The fire was successfully contained by 5:45 am, but unfortunately, it resulted in the destruction of 11 motorcycles and five cars,” Ismail stated in a released statement today.
Thankfully, there were no casualties or injuries reported as a result of the blaze.
Ismail further mentioned that firefighting operations concluded at 6:36 am. However, investigations into the cause and extent of the damage are still ongoing.
The one-year deadline for auto repair workshops to display mechanic names and certifications has passed. Authorities will now take action against those who didn’t follow this rule. The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living’s director-general, Datuk Azman Adam, stated that workshops had sufficient time to comply.
According to The Star, under the Consumer Protection Act 1999 (Act 599), companies could be fined RM100,000, and individuals could face a fine of RM50,000 or a three-year jail term for non-compliance. Workshops checked by the ministry’s enforcement unit will be reminded to follow the rule, with ongoing monitoring. Failure to comply will result in penalties.
Allianz General Insurance Company (Malaysia) Berhad (Allianz General) is seeking PIAM Approved Repairers Scheme (PARS) workshops nationwide via open tender to join its panel of Allianz Authorised Repairers for 2023 and 2024.
The last time the company revamped its panel workshops was in 2020, during which time 195 PARS workshops were engaged through an open tender process.
The Allianz Authorised Repairers are an integral part of the company’s Allianz Road Rangers 24-hour accident service, which has served over 330,000 customers since its launch in 2017.
GoCar Malaysia – an on-demand app-based platform that offers ‘mobility-as-a-service’ – is running the GOLADIES campaign which provides free GoCar Garage trials with upgrade options to encourage more women drivers to experience the benefits of its digital car service and maintenance solution.
Using the GoCar App, the first 300 women customers to apply the relevant promo codes will receive a free or upgradable pit-stop oil change service (only premium Total or Shell branded oils).
The promo codes are as follow: “PITSTOP1” for Mineral Oil service package, totally free (normal price RM98) “PITSTOP2” for Semi-Synthetic Oil service package for only RM30 (normal price RM128) “PITSTOP3” for Fully-Synthetic Oil service package for only RM100 (normal price RM198)
They can also enjoy having their car serviced without needing to take time off work or leave their homes. GoCar’s GoValet door-to-door delivery service will be available for free during the campaign period. Other benefits include free 2-hour use of a GoCar vehicle, free car wash and sanitisation and a free 31-point vehicle inspection to ensure their vehicle is in tip-top condition. This would be particularly useful now that many people are keen on making long trips after over a year of restrictions.
The one-time-only promo codes must be used between October 21 and November 30, 2021, but customers will have until December 31, 2021 to make their service appointments. The GOLADIES campaign is available only within the Klang Valley area. Vehicles will be serviced at the GoCar Garage Hub in Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
“GoCar Garage is the latest offering in our increasing focus on mobility-as-a-service to harness technology to improve customer experiences. We understand that car servicing is generally not an enjoyable experience, and the prospect of unexpected costs can be unsettling. For women, there also tends to be greater concerns about being overcharged or taken advantage of, which is why our GoCar Garage solution is ideal for them,” said Wong Hoe Mun, CEO of GoCar Malaysia.
“With our seamless end-to-end platform, they can complete the entire servicing process with just their mobilephones. Furthermore, they can be assured of OEM-level service excellence as our technicians are trained to work on any make and model of passenger vehicle,” Mr. Wong added. “More importantly, we are the only third-party car service centre to provide upfront quotations for pre-approval so they can rest assured of full transparency in our pricing.”
Through the GoCar mobile app, customers can easily schedule and confirm their service appointments, select or request required services, make payments and arrange for door-to-door delivery, anytime and from anywhere. In addition to the 45-minute oil change, other services include battery inspection and replacement, tyre services, air conditioning repair and maintenance, brake repair and maintenance, engine cooling system and replacement, electrical diagnosis as well as body and paint repairs.
The mobile app tracks all requested services and generates quotations to mitigate any possibilities of unapproved mark-ups. Furthermore, these cost breakdowns will only be generated if the technicians think a procedure is required after inspection. Work will only begin after customers give their confirmation and approval.
So you bought a Ford Ranger Raptor and you enjoy the feeling of ‘invincibility’ as you drive around. But are you completely familiar with the vehicle and its considerable capabilities? For those who are keen to gain more in-depth knowledge of the pick-up truck, Sime Darby Auto Connexion (SDAC) is offering a Ranger Raptor Deep Dive Workshop free-of-charge. The initiative is to provide to new and existing customers on the Ranger Raptor’s functionality and capability.
Leearn more about cutting-edge tech features
Conducted by experienced motoring experts, attendees will learn how to maximise the usage of the multitude of high-tech features and functions that come with the truck. This includes when and how to use the Terrain Management System (TMS), a cutting-edge system that offers 6 pre-set driving modes to conquer any terrain at a turn of a dial. Having the system is like having an invisible co-driver who is an off-road professional choosing the best settings!
Attendees will also understand the engineering aspects of the first and only performance pick-up in the market, and how that is translated to the overall driving dynamics – wider track, lifted height, flared fenders, race-bred FOX Racing Shox suspensions, bigger and wider tyres and a huge underbody protection bash plate.
“The workshops are aimed at offering new and existing customers an experience that creates immediate value. The topics covered by experienced motoring experts will also allow attendees to appreciate and understand in depth the first and only high-speed off-road performance truck in the market,” said Syed Ahmad Muzri bin Syed Faiz, MD of Sime Darby Auto ConneXion.
Small groups for more effective workshop
To ensure an effective workshop, the size of the group will be not more than 10 participants. However, owners are encouraged to invite friends to attend the workshop to benefit from the ‘refer-a-friend’ promotion. With this, there will be a reward with a petrol card worth RM500 if the friend purchases either a Ranger WildTrak or a Ranger Raptor. Customers with children need not worry, as a children’s corner will be made available so parents can focus on the workshop discussions and activities.
Dates and locations of the nine Ranger Raptor Deep Dive Workshops are as follow:
