dominique88
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i also wan rent car lehz... also jus pass tp =D any pro pls recommend good one =D
Poor man's/Dummy's guide to CAR RENTAL!
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The car wont be confiscated, but the driving license will be.
U might be brought to a police station, along with the vehicle.
U have to call someone to drive the vehicle home as u will no longer have a valid driving license the moment they smell booze in ur breath.
They are very strict on this, and first timer penality is always 1 year ban + $2000 fine.
U have to retake ur theory and driving test 1 year later. (u cant even apply during the ban)
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**Bummer to 2009**
Alrighty.. I'll update guide to driving in Malaysia too... soon!
Merry Christmas to all and all hail 2010!
Alrighty.. I'll update guide to driving in Malaysia too... soon!
Merry Christmas to all and all hail 2010!
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**UPDATES**
Introduction to driving into Malaysia...
Haha, finally removed your P-Plate from the window? Or thinking to go to Malaysia just to have a driving experience? No clues on what's in store for you at the other part of the causeway? Fret not! This additional guide will help you through, hopefully, most of your doubts in there - regardless rented or personal car, as this will cover the spectrum of what's needed and not while driving in! If possible, other forummers who have ample experience please chip in as well!
Malaysian Driving...
Q: How much will I need to bring into Malaysia?
A: Basically driving into Malaysia is relatively cheap, but while you're driving in, please do consider the following brfore driving in...
-Petrol (though its cheap, its, still not that cheap if you're driving super up north....)
-Fines (for those who are impatient *******s or like to speed, or seriously can't read signs...)
-Beverages and food (trust me, chewing gum/bubble gum works best for the long journy up north!)
These are the basic must(s) and well... that totals up to - bout minimally: RM$200 - RM$300... (That's for me, I never kenna any fines and well, I'm a hungry beast, and I only feed cars with the premium petrol.)
Q: On the papers its listed that there is the 20L limitation within 50km radius off JB/Malaysia. How the hell am I gonna drive so far up, say KL?
A: Its pretty clear that the confusion has arose since our good friend opposite imposed these limits. However bad it may be, IT DOES NOT AFFECT SINGAPORE VEHICLES!. Erm, but the 3/4 tank in Singapore still applies to all local (SG-Based) vehicles. The 20l limitation is only limited to foregin-based vehicle, so unless your vehicle is like, EU-based and licensed, this rule doesn't apply to Singapore-based vehicles. Till further notice, continue to pump joyfully over at the other side =)
Q: Ahh, how come the pump nozzle not responding?
A: Fret not, the nozzle's not faulty. You have to put a minimum deposit of RM$30 (or whichever high the petrol station imposes) at the pump counter. This is to prevent petrol theives from driving away after pumping. However, if you wish to pump above RM$30, do top up more. They'll change you the required amount if you pump less than the deposited amount.
Q: Must I, seriously, buy the Touch 'n' Go card? Inculding the device?
A: Ever since the new Kompleks Sultan Iskandar Customs (or so they call it, the customs in short...), the touch 'n' go has been a compulsary thingy for every vehicle passing through the customs. The base cost of this card costs RM$20 and its really handy. Its like Singapore's ERP, but this one, you'll need to tap at the deviced fixed on the building. If you're travelling to Malaysia frequently, I'd suggest you buy the IU as well. Don't know how much it costs though, but its good for frequent goers into Malaysia. Once you got the Touch 'n' Go card, travelling in the NS-Highway can be a breeze, unless you have no more credits in your card left...
Q: Wa, the road signs not like Singapore!!!
A: Its always easy to solve this problem, go get yourself a GPS if you're afraid of the locals. The locals are pretty nice there, just that you have to know at least, the basic Malay language. I got lost once and tried conversing him in sign language, its amazing how I eventually got to my location... LOL
Q: I made a wrong turn, I missed the exit!How now?! Help!
A: Erm, I'd suggest that you should plan your trip before you head off. Google maps are not really useful after all if you plan to connect your places. I eventually got lost and gave up with google maps. but if you're heading from Pt. A to Pt. B. google maps are the best. Ok, back to the question. if you made a wrong turn or missed the exit, pray hard that the next ones have a road that leads to a U-turn. Do remember this tip: NOT EVERY TURN LEADS TO A U-TURN
Q: Can I speed along the NS-Highway?
A: 110km/h is the threshold there, and if your car is Cherry QQ, I bet you won't want to do 110km/h there. If crosswinds come, your car can literally flip.... I won't wat to brag about my speed there, but if you do about 130km/h, you can reach Yong Peng in roughly bout 1hr and below. However, do take note that there're only 2 lanes along the NS-Highway, and lorries, coach and trailers (I seriously mean long trailers) do use the right-most lane. The rule of the thumb: unless overtaking, always keep left, you'll be amazed that even a Wira can overtake you at speeds above 150km/h...
Q: How exactly lighted up are the roads there?
A: Some parts are lighted, with proper lightning, however, if you're talking just about the NS-Highway, its seriously total darkness. They use reflectors, along the guiderails and on the road markings. You won't want to travel in the night without your headlights on, disaster can happen... If you headlights ain't working, I'd suggest you sleep in the car first, and then drive safely during the daytime.
Q: I have night-blindness, can I high-beam ahead?
A: If the guy on the opposite lane meets an accident, its your fault, really. A high beam IS STRONGLY DISCOURAGED while driving. If you can't see ahead and die-die have to drive at night, drive slow, so that at least you can see what's ahead. High-beam only serves as a warning There's a knob at the side of your driver's side dashboard to adjust the light angle (0,1,2,3), or whatever... don't know what's that. Use that!
Currently all these are the food for thought... I'm pretty tired... Haha! Been tanking DA:Origins throughout the night. Will post the rest after new year! 6 more hours to the Epic 2010!
Introduction to driving into Malaysia...
Haha, finally removed your P-Plate from the window? Or thinking to go to Malaysia just to have a driving experience? No clues on what's in store for you at the other part of the causeway? Fret not! This additional guide will help you through, hopefully, most of your doubts in there - regardless rented or personal car, as this will cover the spectrum of what's needed and not while driving in! If possible, other forummers who have ample experience please chip in as well!
Malaysian Driving...
Q: How much will I need to bring into Malaysia?
A: Basically driving into Malaysia is relatively cheap, but while you're driving in, please do consider the following brfore driving in...
-Petrol (though its cheap, its, still not that cheap if you're driving super up north....)
-Fines (for those who are impatient *******s or like to speed, or seriously can't read signs...)
-Beverages and food (trust me, chewing gum/bubble gum works best for the long journy up north!)
These are the basic must(s) and well... that totals up to - bout minimally: RM$200 - RM$300... (That's for me, I never kenna any fines and well, I'm a hungry beast, and I only feed cars with the premium petrol.)
Q: On the papers its listed that there is the 20L limitation within 50km radius off JB/Malaysia. How the hell am I gonna drive so far up, say KL?
A: Its pretty clear that the confusion has arose since our good friend opposite imposed these limits. However bad it may be, IT DOES NOT AFFECT SINGAPORE VEHICLES!. Erm, but the 3/4 tank in Singapore still applies to all local (SG-Based) vehicles. The 20l limitation is only limited to foregin-based vehicle, so unless your vehicle is like, EU-based and licensed, this rule doesn't apply to Singapore-based vehicles. Till further notice, continue to pump joyfully over at the other side =)
Q: Ahh, how come the pump nozzle not responding?
A: Fret not, the nozzle's not faulty. You have to put a minimum deposit of RM$30 (or whichever high the petrol station imposes) at the pump counter. This is to prevent petrol theives from driving away after pumping. However, if you wish to pump above RM$30, do top up more. They'll change you the required amount if you pump less than the deposited amount.
Q: Must I, seriously, buy the Touch 'n' Go card? Inculding the device?
A: Ever since the new Kompleks Sultan Iskandar Customs (or so they call it, the customs in short...), the touch 'n' go has been a compulsary thingy for every vehicle passing through the customs. The base cost of this card costs RM$20 and its really handy. Its like Singapore's ERP, but this one, you'll need to tap at the deviced fixed on the building. If you're travelling to Malaysia frequently, I'd suggest you buy the IU as well. Don't know how much it costs though, but its good for frequent goers into Malaysia. Once you got the Touch 'n' Go card, travelling in the NS-Highway can be a breeze, unless you have no more credits in your card left...
Q: Wa, the road signs not like Singapore!!!
A: Its always easy to solve this problem, go get yourself a GPS if you're afraid of the locals. The locals are pretty nice there, just that you have to know at least, the basic Malay language. I got lost once and tried conversing him in sign language, its amazing how I eventually got to my location... LOL
Q: I made a wrong turn, I missed the exit!How now?! Help!
A: Erm, I'd suggest that you should plan your trip before you head off. Google maps are not really useful after all if you plan to connect your places. I eventually got lost and gave up with google maps. but if you're heading from Pt. A to Pt. B. google maps are the best. Ok, back to the question. if you made a wrong turn or missed the exit, pray hard that the next ones have a road that leads to a U-turn. Do remember this tip: NOT EVERY TURN LEADS TO A U-TURN
Q: Can I speed along the NS-Highway?
A: 110km/h is the threshold there, and if your car is Cherry QQ, I bet you won't want to do 110km/h there. If crosswinds come, your car can literally flip.... I won't wat to brag about my speed there, but if you do about 130km/h, you can reach Yong Peng in roughly bout 1hr and below. However, do take note that there're only 2 lanes along the NS-Highway, and lorries, coach and trailers (I seriously mean long trailers) do use the right-most lane. The rule of the thumb: unless overtaking, always keep left, you'll be amazed that even a Wira can overtake you at speeds above 150km/h...
Q: How exactly lighted up are the roads there?
A: Some parts are lighted, with proper lightning, however, if you're talking just about the NS-Highway, its seriously total darkness. They use reflectors, along the guiderails and on the road markings. You won't want to travel in the night without your headlights on, disaster can happen... If you headlights ain't working, I'd suggest you sleep in the car first, and then drive safely during the daytime.
Q: I have night-blindness, can I high-beam ahead?
A: If the guy on the opposite lane meets an accident, its your fault, really. A high beam IS STRONGLY DISCOURAGED while driving. If you can't see ahead and die-die have to drive at night, drive slow, so that at least you can see what's ahead. High-beam only serves as a warning There's a knob at the side of your driver's side dashboard to adjust the light angle (0,1,2,3), or whatever... don't know what's that. Use that!
Currently all these are the food for thought... I'm pretty tired... Haha! Been tanking DA:Origins throughout the night. Will post the rest after new year! 6 more hours to the Epic 2010!
Hi can someone give me more details and info on how the insurance and claims works in a situation where you get into a minor accident and a) it's the other party's fault b) it's your fault.
I'm new to car rental and considering renting one. When I checked out some rental companies, they don't require deposit but when I ask what happens in the case of an accident, they say we just take the car for repair ourselves and foot the bill. But doesn't the insurance cover any part of it even if the accident was due to our fault?
If the accident is due to the other party's fault, what exactly do we do? Exchange contacts and claim the bill from them?
I'm new to car rental and considering renting one. When I checked out some rental companies, they don't require deposit but when I ask what happens in the case of an accident, they say we just take the car for repair ourselves and foot the bill. But doesn't the insurance cover any part of it even if the accident was due to our fault?
If the accident is due to the other party's fault, what exactly do we do? Exchange contacts and claim the bill from them?
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Halo folks,
Can you guys recommend a value-for-money car rental company which allows driving to Malaysia. Most of the companies charge a surcharge of about $50/day which makes is really expensive
Can you guys recommend a value-for-money car rental company which allows driving to Malaysia. Most of the companies charge a surcharge of about $50/day which makes is really expensive
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If u stay in the west: Advance Car Rental (branch of Express Car Rental).
http://www.advancecarrental.com.sg/SingaporeFAQ.htm
Service not bad. Only selected car models to m'sia. Call up to check.
Cons: only accept cash.
Pro: Rent out to P-plates (BUT above 23yrs old). Oh, no min. requirement of gasoline type to pump in.
http://www.advancecarrental.com.sg/SingaporeFAQ.htm
Service not bad. Only selected car models to m'sia. Call up to check.
Cons: only accept cash.
Pro: Rent out to P-plates (BUT above 23yrs old).
Oh, no min. requirement of gasoline type to pump in. camotorpedo
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Don't mind travelling there although its a long way for me. So they do not charge extra for driving up to Malaysia?
If u stay in the west: Advance Car Rental (branch of Express Car Rental).
http://www.advancecarrental.com.sg/SingaporeFAQ.htm
Service not bad. Only selected car models to m'sia. Call up to check.
Cons: only accept cash.
Pro: Rent out to P-plates (BUT above 23yrs old).
They also wont know what kind u pump in unless the engine is a high compression one and has knockings when they drive.
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You can try Neo Rental and Resources. Their cars goes out pretty fast. I haven't tried them yet though =)
www.neorentalandresources.com
57 Lichi Ave Singapore 348832
96999947
kino_neo@hotmail.com
www.neorentalandresources.com
57 Lichi Ave Singapore 348832
96999947
kino_neo@hotmail.com
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I just called them, the lady on the line was pretty unclear on her rental stuff... You can try though, no harm trying
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I wonder if that is possible too..
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I just called them, the lady on the line was pretty unclear on her rental stuff... You can try though, no harm trying
Once, ok I find it. Cos nearer to my area.
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