Let’s say that you’ve had it using cabs, Uber, GrabCar, and other modes of public transportation and you’ve finally decided to have your own car. Having your own car gives you that personal space that the Philippine public transport system can’t provide. Next, you have found the car that you want to purchase. Once you’ve done this, it is crucial that you know the necessary steps in auto-financing. Financing a…
Unlike Singapore that has strict rules regarding the years and overall condition of active vehicles, the Philippines has a number of questionable vehicles that are still registered. From public utility vehicles that run for decades with minimal maintenance to private cars that haven’t aged gracefully, you have the freedom to use an old car on Philippine roads and highways. Given this scenario, should you or should you not upgrade…
The first quarter for the automotive industry in the Philippines in 2015 was optimistic. Department of Trade Industry in March 2015 released a Comprehensive Automotive Resurgence Strategy that helped spike the sales of new cars in the country. In the first quarter, there were 10,237 units sold by Toyota in a single month. That was a record high for single month sales. During the first quarter, the car industry in…
A go-to car repair shop otherwise known as talyer is a must-have for anyone who plans to purchase a vehicle. A handy repair shop can make a huge difference in the longevity of your car. Regardless if you need a major repair or a simple fix, it is imperative that you know a car repair shop that you could depend on. For the first time car owners, here are…
Is buying a car part of your 2016 goals? If so, it is a good idea to have an idea on how to buy a car. Buying a car shouldn’t be a complicated scenario. As a rule of thumb, you don’t want to get a car that doesn’t fit your overall needs. Here are steps on how to buy a car. Know what fits your needs What is the…
We may have heard enough horror stories regarding cars sustaining damage because of so many reasons. The most logical option is to have a car insurance product that caters to your peace of mind. Since we are living in modern times, buying car insurance should also be easy. You have two options today. You can either purchase car insurance online or offline. So what’s the main difference between the two?…
There’s a Filipino proverb that goes somewhere along the line of “daig ng maagap ang masipag”. In the world of car insurance, this is something true and applicable. With the “bahala na” mentality still running rampant among motorists, it helps to have an insurance company that you could rely on. Just how much could a damaged bumper, or a small scratch cost? What if you just had an accident with a…
A lot of people would ask what the best insurance company is in the Philippines. Though the insurance industry has a low penetration rate in the country, Pinoys are starting to do their own research making themselves aware of which company could give the best bang for their buck. For non-life insurance, it is just as important as having your life insurance. As of December 2010, Federal Phoenix made…
Finding the right car insurance company may seem a challenge. There are a lot of things that you need to consider from their reputation, to what they can offer to the table. It is important that car owners do their own research in order to get the best deal. Many companies out there claim that they are the best. But if you are looking at decades of experience in the…
A lot of people in the Philippines invest in cars. An average brand new car would cost around P800,000. On the other hand, second-hand vehicles could be bought for as low as P300,000. Given the country’s transportation woes, the idea of a private car is becoming more and more attractive. But when you have cities such as Manila that have been dubbed as the gates of hell because of hellish…