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  On 3/19/2019 at 3:21 AM, Jeffreylkt said:

Hi All,  I am new to this forum. Currently looking at getting a Honda Fit and there seem to be many PI giving many different packages. Anyone can share any package from Venture Cars or other PI?

Welcome to the forum.

 

Information relating to the PI's are not available as ready made packages in this forum mostly because different PI's run different packages/promo at different times of the year.

 

If you found some package to be attractive you can share those information here and there are enough experienced hands and eyes here to spot/ask any missing / hidden clauses.

 

Last, but not the least do your homework in which PI you are going to place your faith and money on - not all that glitters is gold.

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In addition, do note that coe quota will drop significantly next few years. Without the vol that dealers enjoyed lately, some may go under water cos to maintain workshop to service warranty, it takes a lot of money. Jus another factor to consider when u buy from PI

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If want to buy PI car, buy from a PI that is a direct importer of the cars they sell, and have their own in-house workshop ... not 1 of those small potato that gets their stock from a hidden direct importer in the background, and give you ”warranty” from a 3rd party workshop. Any problem any recall, the direct importer is responsible to handle recall.

 

Biggest problem is, direct importer PIs who have their own in-house workshop, tend to be a bit more expensive. Here people don’t care about all this kind of details, don’t even look at what trim they are getting, PI sell you the lowest-end base model you also don’t know, you just think cheaper than the direct importer PI so buy from the cheaper 1 ... then regret when problems surface.

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  On 3/19/2019 at 4:55 AM, Hamburger said:

Wait, maintain workshop to service warranty.

 

 

What warranty? Hahahahahaah

guaranty  to have no guarantee.

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  On 3/13/2019 at 12:25 AM, Trojanx11 said:

Not sure if anyone tried the wheelers auto and jdm automobile..

 

I just paid 15K deposit and book a car from them. 

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  On 3/13/2019 at 2:13 AM, Fcw75 said:

Thanks bro but I am not looking for cars.

 

The point here is if he want to advertise himself, at least be more tactful and use a different nick la.

 

He is asking people to call him when him = Joe himself.

This thread sibei funny

 

All the "praises" come from newly registered newbies. Some even comically sloppy

 

The "complaints" oso come from newly registered newbies

 

So the purpose of this thread to gather genuine feedback on good PIs is as useful as asking a lion whether cabbage or cauliflower is tastier. LOL...

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It mirrors the real life PI industry. 3 words : CANNOT BE TRUSTED.

  On 4/9/2019 at 4:06 AM, Soya said:

This thread sibei funny

All the "praises" come from newly registered newbies. Some even comically sloppy

The "complaints" oso come from newly registered newbies

So the purpose of this thread to gather genuine feedback on good PIs is as useful as asking a lion whether cabbage or cauliflower is tastier. LOL...

 

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OK la go for big and reputable ones like Vincar, wheelers auto.

 

At least you will have a peace of mind that you car will arrive though it will cost slightly more.

 

Never ever go for the cheapest deal or high deposit. Aim for those with ready stock too.

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  On 4/9/2019 at 6:01 AM, makeanewcall said:

OK la go for big and reputable ones like Vincar, wheelers auto.

 

At least you will have a peace of mind that you car will arrive though it will cost slightly more.

 

Never ever go for the cheapest deal or high deposit. Aim for those with ready stock too.

But warranty could be an issue. I have no doubt vincar sales service is very good. But if it comes to claiming warranty, big question mark
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  On 4/9/2019 at 6:01 AM, makeanewcall said:

OK la go for big and reputable ones like Vincar, wheelers auto.

 

At least you will have a peace of mind that you car will arrive though it will cost slightly more.

 

Never ever go for the cheapest deal or high deposit. Aim for those with ready stock too.

 

wheeler's auto is big and reputable?

 

wow where did this company spring up from......

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  On 4/9/2019 at 4:06 AM, Soya said:

This thread sibei funny

 

All the "praises" come from newly registered newbies. Some even comically sloppy

 

The "complaints" oso come from newly registered newbies

 

So the purpose of this thread to gather genuine feedback on good PIs is as useful as asking a lion whether cabbage or cauliflower is tastier. LOL...

Well this thread is still good, if you see a praise from a newbie, better siam far far away, if you see a complaint from a newbie, it serves as a reminder and do your own research. Edited by Ct3833
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  On 4/9/2019 at 6:16 AM, RogerNg_185295 said:

But warranty could be an issue. I have no doubt vincar sales service is very good. But if it comes to claiming warranty, big question mark

I bought from vincar and the warranty booklet is very detailed and to be honest it doesn't cover much. 5yrs warranty is for key component like engine n gearbox...

 

and the most important point is, within d gearbox not all components are covered.

 

Oh well....at least its spelled out.. Haha

 

And wheeler is a big n established PI? Since when???

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Reputable PIs do not need clowns to come to MCF praise them.

So we can be quite sure only PIs who behave like clowns will need such fake compliments.

 

 

  On 4/9/2019 at 7:58 AM, Ct3833 said:

Well this thread is still good, if you see a praise from a newbie, better siam far far away, if you see a complaint from a newbie, it serves as a reminder and do your own research.

 

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just heard on radio thay Jack Cars can handover car in 3 days after purchase ?

 

dunno is it their business getting gooder …. but they called me to remind and book my past 3 servicings near the servicing dates … but this time already past one week but still no call ...

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  On 4/16/2019 at 1:39 AM, Ysc3 said:

just heard on radio thay Jack Cars can handover car in 3 days after purchase ?

 

dunno is it their business getting gooder …. but they called me to remind and book my past 3 servicings near the servicing dates … but this time already past one week but still no call ...

 

think is those dealers who have ready stock... ready to hand over once loans approved.

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Saw on Stimes, PI car dealer "SG Vehicles chalked up a high volume of complaints over the years and has been blackmarked twice by the Consumers Association of Singapore."

 

People buying cars do take note. Dont become their victim

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