A car is a necessity for life in Malaysia and I believe no one would deny that fact. In fact, for all of us in Malaysia, owning a car and driving it is a part of life for many. Many young Malaysians get their first car at the age of 17, with the help of their parents or family. This is closely related to the traffic situation in Malaysia. We can even say that in Malaysia, if you don’t have a car and no one can drive you, you can hardly get anywhere. Many people may not understand why I say this. If you are wondering why you have to own sedan cars in Malaysia, I will provide you with some information in the following article.
Easy to get around: In Malaysia, public transport is very inconvenient. In fact, with the exception of Selangor, few other states in Malaysia have proper metro, rail and bus systems. As a result, car ownership has become the choice of the vast majority of people in Malaysia. People drive cars to work, to study, to meet with friends, to go to all kinds of places to do all kinds of things. This gives people a great sense of comfort and security, and the freedom to control their travel and return time.
Save money and effort: If people don’t have a car, they largely rely on electronic taxis or rides from friends, colleagues and family. Take the example of electronic car hailing, which is actually very expensive. If you work far away from where you live, the cost of e-hailing a car can add up to a lot of money each month. As a result, driving yourself is cheaper than using e-hailing apps like Grab and Uber, and it saves you time waiting for a ride.
Traffic jams: Due to the fact that almost everyone owns a private car and the shortcomings of the road system, Malaysia suffers from severe traffic jams. If you leave your home or office late, you’ll need almost 20 to 30 minutes. It’s even scarier on holidays. A large number of cars from other places can make your two-hour drive to your hometown almost twice as long. That is why e-hailing apps, led by Grab, are so popular in Malaysia. But, on balance, having a car in Malaysia is better than not having one.
Cost of owning a car: The cost of owning a car is not low. Car maintenance costs mainly include insurance costs and maintenance costs. In addition, there are some other costs, such as maintenance costs (including oil costs, washing costs, etc.). Generally speaking, owning a car can be more expensive than buying a new one. If you can make your car work better with better service and car accessories, you can save money on car ownership. Many people suffer from poor quality of life because they don’t plan their car expenses properly when buying and keeping a car.