How to choose a used car dealer in Kuching

• Ask: How many Google reviews does the dealer have, and what do recent ones say?
• Good sign: Hundreds of reviews over several years, with buyers describing the loan, the handover and after-sales.
• Red flag: A handful of reviews, all posted in the same week, or no Google Business Profile at all.

• Ask: Can I see the inspection report for this car before I pay a deposit?
• Good sign: A checklist covering engine, gearbox, body, interior, electrics and a road test, with scores or notes.
• Red flag: “Checked already, no problem” with nothing in writing.

• Ask: Where did the car come from, and will you guarantee in writing that it is not a flood or total-loss car?
• Good sign: A clear source (auction or trade-in) and a written guarantee.
• Red flag: The dealer avoids the question or only gives a verbal promise.

• Ask: What does the warranty cover, for how long, and where are repairs done?
• Good sign: Engine and gearbox (ideally ECU too) for at least a year, with workshops near where you live.
• Red flag: “Warranty” that only covers a few weeks, or no terms in writing.

• Ask: Which banks or financiers will you submit my loan to?
• Good sign: Named banks or licensed financiers, an answer within days, and help if you have no licence or a small CTOS record.
• Red flag: Pressure to take a “loan kedai” or to sign before the loan is approved.

• Ask: What is the total I pay, including ownership transfer, road tax and insurance?
• Good sign: One written figure, with what is included and what is extra.
• Red flag: A low advertised price that grows with “processing fees” at the counter.

• Ask: Will you handle the PUSPAKOM inspection and the JPJ ownership transfer?
• Good sign: Yes, with the date the car will be in your name.
• Red flag: You are told to sort out the transfer yourself after paying.

• Ask: Who do I call if something goes wrong after handover?
• Good sign: A named contact or helpline and panel workshops in other towns if you live outside Kuching.
• Red flag: Only the salesperson's personal WhatsApp.

We wrote this list, so judge us by it too. Tiger Motors has a 4.9★ rating from 265 Google reviews and has sold 500+ cars since 2021. Every car comes with our own 128-point inspection report, a written no-flood, no-total-loss guarantee and a 1-year engine, gearbox and ECU warranty with unlimited claims in the first 60 days, repaired at panel workshops across Sarawak.

We submit your loan to six licensed lenders, and Tiger Capital can finance the 10% downpayment (see car loans). The price includes JPJ transfer, tint and an Android player; road tax and insurance are quoted separately. We deliver free across Sarawak except Limbang.

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