Toyota Corolla Altis Car Servicing (After warranty)

Got my 2nd hand Toyota Corolla Altis version 2007 (before facelift version) about one month ago, so the next important things to do are tyre change and car service for the new old car that I bought.

After much considerations, I decided to change all four tyres and check the brake pad as the safety is important to me and my wife. I decided to use Michelin XM1 which they claim to be fuel-efficient and long lasting. Change 2 wheels in Singapore and another 2 in JB. Singapore costs me $118 per piece (all-in) and JB costs me RM 220 per piece.

Next, I went to searched online for the best out of warranty Toyota service that is trustworthy and professional. Searched many days, decided to go back to BM Toyota Singapore to service and the price is not cheap for 60,000 servicing, it costs almost $400 for the major servicing as mentioned in the car manual.

Not giving up with this only choice, I found this service centre - Autosaver that is specialized on servicing major brands, Toyota, Honda and Nissan. The price is reasonable, $210 and they followed the car manual servicing guides. So I sent my car to the Toh Guan branch and got it service. All is well and no major parts replacement, phew~~

So, all essential service and replacement done, it is time to hit the long drive up north! woo hoo!

Cell Phone Radiation linked to brain cancer?

Tuesday's news reads this, WHO reported that the cell phone is a "possible carcinogen" to the brain.
How true is that? Nobody has a solid measurement or findings to prove that.

But I am not taking any chance then. I am using as much handsfree kit and putting the cell phone away from me as much as I can.

If you are interested to know how much your phone's emitting radiation?
Check here : http://www.ewg.org/cellphone-radiation *It is their own study, not mine, definitely.

Hmm... just too bad that Iphone 3GS that I am using now is not on the 10 LEAST radiating phone.



*Taken from Environmental Working Group Website.

1. LG Quantum [AT&T]


2. Casio EXILIM [Verizon Wireless]


3. Sanyo Katana II [Kajeet]


4. Pantech Breeze II (P2000) [AT&T, AT&T GoPhone]


5. Samsung Mesmerize (Galaxy S) [CellularONE, U.S. Cellular]


6. Samsung Fascinate [Verizon Wireless]


7. Samsung SGH-a197 [AT&T GoPhone]


8. Samsung Contour (SCH-R250) [MetroPCS]


9. Samsung Gravity T (SGH-T669) [T-Mobile]


10. Samsung SGH-T249 [T-Mobile]






* Updated December 2010.