It came as a surprise when Volkswagen Singapore offered the Scirocco to me for a test drive. As the current 2015 model is Euro 5 emission standard and is no longer available for sale in Singapore, technically this blog review is not to promote sales … continue
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Volkswagen Touran MPV Review (2016 Singapore)
As my own Volkswagen Jetta approaches the first 15000 km, VW Singapore invited me to review the Touran, a 7-seater MPV. Since its debut in 2003, this all-new second generation model launched in 2016 offers new design, expanded interior space, lower weight, efficient engine. The … continue
Singapore Motorshow 2017 (12 to 15 Jan)
This year, I managed to attend the Singapore Motorshow 2017. Last year I was invited but I was down with a terrible illness. Attending this year’s #sgmotorshow with #sony #a6500 #review and #huaweimobile #huaweimate9 #sgmotorshow2017 #camera #smartphone #car A photo posted by Chester Tan (@musicdiary) … continue
Volkswagen Golf Variant (Singapore): Review
Buying the Volkswagen Jetta is probably one of the best choice I have made in a car. Not just from a consumer perspective, but also from blogging. After publishing my blog about the Jetta, I was subsequently contacted by VW Singapore and offered me opportunities to … continue
2016 Toyota Fortuner Review (Singapore)
For a sedan driver all my life, test driving the Toyota Fortuner is quite an experience that will not come by frequently. The Toyota Fortuner 2.7L dual VVT-i is the much-needed refresh of the line since 2005 – 11 years later. I had a shock … continue
2016 Toyota Prius 1.8 Review: Amazing Fuel Efficiency for Singapore Roads
I received another opportunity to review a passenger car, thanks to Toyota Singapore. It’s my third car so far, after Volvo S60 and Volkswagen Sportsvan. Yes, I’m keeping track because it’s not often that I get to take home a hundred-thousand-dollar product to try as … continue
Volkswagen Sportsvan Review: 1.4 Highline (Singapore market)
I was really delighted when Volkswagen Singapore contacted me to express their interest to loan me the Sportsvan Highline for a review, after they read my blog on the VW Jetta. My initial thought was: are there significant differences compared to my Jetta? After a 3-day test … continue
ZUS: Smart Car Charger and Vehicle Finder Review
I recalled a true story where my colleague “lost” his car in a HDB car park. To add to the panic, it was a new car. He kept walking around the vicinity and wondered how it could have been “stolen”. An hour (or less) later, … continue
Volkswagen Jetta (2015) 1.4 TSI Highline: First 1000km
Now that I have driven 1000 kilometres on the road with the Volkswagen Jetta 1.4 TSI Highline with 7-speed DSG gearbox, it’s time to pen down my opinions about this new ride. Without a doubt, it has taken me some time to get used to … continue
Chevrolet Optra: 2007 – 2016
I was lucky to be able to buy my first car in 2007 at a low price thanks to the low COE. And thanks to my blogging habit, you and I are able to reminiscent the journey in 2007 from these posts: http://musicphotolife.com/2007/07/test-drive/ http://musicphotolife.com/2007/08/more-test-drive/ http://musicphotolife.com/2007/08/my-first-car/ … continue
Launch in Singapore: GP PowerBanks and Smart On-The-Go Accessories
GP’s PR agency is so thoughtful to send me a media kit of their latest GP products. I’d like to reciprocate by sharing the product launch information. What’s in the media kit: GP USB Car Chargers (CC41 – SGD$37.90) • GP’s signature 3-layer accessory safety power … continue
ASUS RECO Classic Car Cam: Review
ASUS line of business has mostly been computer hardware and accessories. So it came as a surprise that ASUS has launched a car camera in Singapore. I requested for a test unit and they promptly delivered for my review. I have a car camera for about 3 years … continue
5 Reasons My Daughter Likes the Volvo S60
My 8-year old daughter came up with a list of reasons why she likes the Volvo S60 T5 Drive-E car which I reviewed a while back. 1. Cool wheel rims (I have to agree!). 2. Side mirror closes when the car is parked, and tilts down when … continue
Volvo S60 T5 Drive-E (2015): Sports Sedan Test Drive Review
I have reviewed hundreds of tech products over the decades on my blog, but none as big – literally – as this. For the first time ever, I am actually given a car to review for 3 days. Coincidentally, this request came on the day … continue
We Always Learn From Failures
Yesterday, while driving out to buy back breakfast for the family, I noticed a warning light on my dashboard. Instinct told me that it cannot be. I service my car faithfully every 10,000km, and I service at the official Chevrolet Singapore service centre, Alpine Motors. … continue
Jabra Freeway Review
The Jabra Freeway is a speakerphone for your car that connects to your mobile phone via bluetooth and allows you to answer or make calls without wires and hassle. I had a go with the review unit and here are a list of nice features. … continue
Experiencing Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix
My dad got passes to the Formula 1 Grand Prix Day 2 (Saturday) race at Zone 1. Thanks to dad, I experienced the F1 race for the first time. NX11 16mm F2.4 1/350s ISO100 Instead of bringing my bulky DSLR, I brought the compact Samsung … continue
Rainmaker
The next time I needed rain, all I do is to send my car for a car wash. After a week of cumulated dirt, tree sap, and bird shit, I decided to send my car for a wash today before lunch. Actually, I was supposed … continue
Nuts and Brackets: A Series of Unfortunate Events
This morning I had to travel to work by public transport as I sent my car for 10,000km servicing to the authorised service centre. Initially I dreaded the thought that no longer can I get from home to office seamlessly. But as I got on … continue
A Road Pile Up
This evening after work, I drove home via CTE as usual. Then I saw the traffic billboard warning on a road accident causing jam from Moulmein. After driving a distance, the second billboard shows that it happened at Lane 1 (the fastest lane) near Braddell … continue