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Buying a Used-Car in Kuala Lumpur, for Expats

Updated: Sep 25, 2020


Hey, present or future KL Expat!

- So, you're thinking of buying a used-car here in Malaysia. Congrats! It's an exciting decision that will open you up to all that KL (and beyond) has to offer.

But buying a car in Kuala Lumpur can be a challenge for a number of reasons:

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1. It's not uncommon to find used-cars for sale in KL that have tampered odometers.

Shady Seller: "Everything in tip-top shape! Best-Price for you!" Expat: ".....uh huh."


2. Ask other expats... on direct sell websites like Mudah and Carlist, it can be hard to find good-quality cars at a fair price. Sellers can be pretty shady and there are lots of scams.


3. Also, searching for cars online is tedious, and you can be left feeling unsure of the history of the vehicle. Not to mention going in for all the viewings. It can all really start to feel like you're going in circles....

But there's a better way!


When you shop with a trusted, expat-oriented company like Expat Car Sales those problems are all taken care of!

Expat car shops/dealers guarantee to:

--Only sell cars with genuine, verified mileage. --Provide complete transparency on the history of the vehicle, including the good, bad, and the ugly. Any small accidents or other issues with the car are always reported. --Find the best quality, expat-owned used-cars in Malaysia --Give you informative, safe, and personalized viewings/test drives. --Help you with your Puspakom Inspection and transfer of ownership at JPJ.

Here's a short list of things to consider when buying a car in KL:

  1. Is the car safe?

  2. Did the car pass the necessary Puspakom inspection, and who is covering these pesky transfer of ownership fees?

  3. Is the mileage and history of the vehicle genuine?

  4. How many seats do you need?

  5. What is the main purpose of your vehicle?

  6. How long do you intend to drive the car, and what is the resale value like? (Need help selling? Read about an easy way here)

  7. Total price of the car including insurance, road tax, maintenance, gas, and parking.

  8. Is it better to simply rent?

 

We hope that you've found this information informative and helpful! It's our mission to deliver you content that will make your expat-auto life in KL easier! Happy Shopping!

-The Expat Car Sales Team







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