Buying used car: Puspakom inspection

[han8]

To all :Buying a second-hand car will now require a mandatory Puspakom inspection, or banks would not release loans to finance the purchase.This is the latest move by the Transport Ministry to rid Malaysian roads of cars assembled from cannibalised parts, popularly known as kereta potong. Last year, it was reported that there were nearly 50,000 of these cars plying roads nationwide.Transport Minister Datuk Seri Chan Kong Choy told the New Straits Times that a memorandum of understanding had been signed between financial institutions and Puspakom (the Computerised Vehicle Inspection Centre) which requires all second-hand cars to be checked prior to the approval of loans."Without the certification by Puspakom, financial institutions would not approve any loans of second-hand cars." He stressed that the Government was serious in weeding out kereta potong, which are known to split into two upon a collision. Chan said if there were any traces that a second-hand car was a kereta potong, banks would immediately reject the loan."Furthermore, the cars would immediately be referred to the Road Transport Department where it would be declared unfit to be on the road." Chan also advised second-hand car owners to take their vehicles to Puspakom to be inspected as this would prevent them and their family members from being seriously injured in the event of an accident.He added that kereta potong are made by cutting and joining sections of two cars of the same model. This compromised the structural integrity and safety of the cabin as the joint would split instead of crumpling in an accident.There are three easy tell-tale signs that indicate a half-cut car:- Smooth areas between factory welded marks along the car’s side running panels;- Rust at any section of the A or C-pillars which are arms connecting the car’s roof to the body; and,- Differences in the fonts of the car’s chassis number usually located on the fire/scuttle wall and fonts on other parts of the vehicle like windscreens.Puspakom, he said, conducts a thorough check for anyone who wants to know if their car is a half-cut vehicle for a nominal fee of RM40.

 

[2cents]

So, if I find out that RIMV has effected a transfer of a 'kereta potong' to me prior to this announcement, when I bought a pre-owned car, I can sue them now? :dunno:

 

[Jipster]

Originally posted by 2cents@Apr 28 2006, 01:07 AM
So, if I find out that RIMV has effected a transfer of a 'kereta potong' to me prior to this announcement, when I bought a pre-owned car, I can sue them now? :dunno:

Whats more worrying would be this - you go send your car to Puspakom fearing for your family's safety, u wanna be on the safe side ...... Puspakom check finds your car to be kereta potong. It is immediately referred to the Road Transport Department where it it is "declared unfit to be on the road" ...... its your only car...... I dont know which is worse

 

[2cents]

Originally posted by Jipster+Apr 28 2006, 04:38 PM-->QUOTE (Jipster @ Apr 28 2006, 04:38 PM)

 

[vincent]

i did it when i bought my ride last 2004 december , loan from affin finance , and they say without the report from puspakom that my car is fit ,they cannot release my loan ... but the funny thing is the puspakom fellow dont EVEN know where is the VIN number ! i have to show him where is it .. what happen if im not there ?wonder ?hehehe.

 

[bmwsideways]

Originally posted by vincent@Apr 29 2006, 04:19 PM
i did it when i bought my ride last 2004 december , loan from affin finance , and they say without the report from puspakom that my car is fit ,they cannot release my loan ... but the funny thing is the puspakom fellow dont EVEN know where is the VIN number ! i have to show him where is it .. what happen if im not there ?wonder ?hehehe.

You think very good ar?

Last time i send my IS to PUSPAKOM, at 3:30, Start check at about 3:50, cant find engine no, complete checking at 5:20

BTW, who is RMIV

 

[vincent]

Originally posted by bmwsideways+Apr 29 2006, 04:57 PM-->QUOTE (bmwsideways @ Apr 29 2006, 04:57 PM)

 

[bmwsideways]

Originally posted by 2cents@Apr 28 2006, 02:07 PM
So, if I find out that RIMV has effected a transfer of a 'kereta potong' to me prior to this announcement, when I bought a pre-owned car, I can sue them now? :dunno:

Sorry Just read carefully about wat is RIMV

Emm, btw you cant sue the RTD

 

[bmwsideways]

C1p3k, those who want to know if their car has accident, halfcut, wheel house cut, or althose sort of bad things that had happen before to your car, can ask me to have a look during TT or whenever we got to meet.

Just a glass of drinks will be fine

 

[2cents]

Originally posted by bmwsideways+Apr 29 2006, 08:17 PM-->QUOTE (bmwsideways @ Apr 29 2006, 08:17 PM)

 

[bmwsideways]

Originally posted by 2cents+Apr 29 2006, 09:49 PM-->QUOTE (2cents @ Apr 29 2006, 09:49 PM)

Originally posted by bmwsideways@Apr 29 2006, 08:17 PM

 

[2cents]

Originally posted by bmwsideways+Apr 29 2006, 10:01 PM-->QUOTE (bmwsideways @ Apr 29 2006, 10:01 PM)

Originally posted by 2cents@Apr 29 2006, 09:49 PM

Originally posted by bmwsideways@Apr 29 2006, 08:17 PM

 

[bmwsideways]

Originally posted by 2cents+Apr 29 2006, 10:11 PM-->QUOTE (2cents @ Apr 29 2006, 10:11 PM)

Originally posted by bmwsideways@Apr 29 2006, 10:01 PM

Originally posted by 2cents@Apr 29 2006, 09:49 PM

Originally posted by bmwsideways@Apr 29 2006, 08:17 PM

 

[2cents]

Originally posted by bmwsideways+Apr 29 2006, 10:32 PM-->QUOTE (bmwsideways @ Apr 29 2006, 10:32 PM)

Originally posted by 2cents@Apr 29 2006, 10:11 PM

Originally posted by bmwsideways@Apr 29 2006, 10:01 PM

Originally posted by 2cents@Apr 29 2006, 09:49 PM

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[bmwsideways]

Originally posted by 2cents+Apr 29 2006, 11:14 PM-->QUOTE (2cents @ Apr 29 2006, 11:14 PM)

Originally posted by bmwsideways@Apr 29 2006, 10:32 PM

Originally posted by 2cents@Apr 29 2006, 10:11 PM

Originally posted by bmwsideways@Apr 29 2006, 10:01 PM

Originally posted by 2cents@Apr 29 2006, 09:49 PM

Originally posted by bmwsideways@Apr 29 2006, 08:17 PM

 

[han8]

Originally posted by 2cents+Apr 29 2006, 11:14 PM-->QUOTE (2cents @ Apr 29 2006, 11:14 PM)

Originally posted by bmwsideways@Apr 29 2006, 10:32 PM

Originally posted by 2cents@Apr 29 2006, 10:11 PM

Originally posted by bmwsideways@Apr 29 2006, 10:01 PM

Originally posted by 2cents@Apr 29 2006, 09:49 PM

Originally posted by bmwsideways@Apr 29 2006, 08:17 PM

 

[mivantan]

How much do they charge for the inspection? who pays for the inspection? The buyer or seller?

 

[mivantan]

Charges standard for all types of cars or according the the car's CC? Anyone can clarify?