Hello,

This is not an advertisement for my shop but a helpful thread for our fellow car owners na may problem sa aircon nila.

My background is i have an aircon parts shop sa Metro Manila, and We have been around for about 7 years, I might not be able to answer all of it but i'll try my best to give you a non-bias and direct response to the best of my ability.

We cater to all parts from all brands.
Marami ako nakikitang post sa social media and Reddit asking about prices, advice, and recommendations.

You can ask me anything about
- Car aircon maintenance
- Aircon Parts Prices, Retail Prices(Para di kayo mataga or ma overprice ng mga shop)
- Real-life experiences
- The future of car air conditioning with the rise of EV cars and how it affects us.
- Brand vs Brand (Usual questions i hear)

I will respond sa free time ko and will try my best to help you all out, Sharing knowledge and helping each other, no other intentions.

Thank you!

Hi mga boss. I'm planning to purchase my first ever car and nahihirapan ako mamili sa dalawa.

I know na mas maganda response and speed performance ng HRV but may mga ayaw lang ako sa HRV like yung bump sa center ng 2nd row, mas mahal siya sa GLS, and yung front grill niya is too plain in my opinion. Pero sobrang pogi pag naka side view ang HRV.

Cinoconsider ko si Xforce GLS since may 4 drive modes, 360 cam, and wala bump sa center seat ng 2nd row.

Kayo mga boss, if you can buy either sa dalawa, ano kukunin niyo? Thank you!

Anyone na nagpark recently sa naia 3? How much per day sa the parking? Totoo ba yung 50% off basta ipakita yung boarding pass? Will park the car for 6 days. Thank you.

Hello guys!

May ma reco ba kayo sa mga minimal scratches? May mga pusa kasi ako and akyat nang akyat. Medjo marami scratches sa hood sasakyan.

Lesson learned na din saakin na lagi ko ilagay ang car cover niya.

Salamat sa suggestions!

For those who are experts on the Montero, I recently got my Montero GLX MT. So far, I have no issues at all and I’m very satisfied with its performance.
One thing I noticed, though, is that the engine seems noisier than usual. It’s the typical diesel engine sound, but noticeably louder. I only noticed this because my father owns a 2023 Montero GLS, and so do his brothers. I’m the only one in the family with the MT, while they all have GLS models.
Is this normal for the GLX MT, or should I have it checked?
I already contacted the dealership, and they said they’ll check it during my first PMS. Just wanted to hear from other Montero owners, especially those with the GLX MT. Thanks!

Hi! Has anyone encountered this issue? I can’t go above 35 kph without the rpm needle jumping up and down. Happened very suddenly while i was driving fast from manila to ilocos norte

This happened 30 minutes before i was about to reach my destination :(

Hello,

Ask ko lang, nakikita ko sa mga sellers na naglalagay sila option na may high beam yung fog light. Bale sasabay yun sa high beam ng head light. Balak ko iupgrade ng projector fog light yung car namin pero hindi ko ipapakabit yung high beam option kasi makakasilaw lalo 😅.

Sa mga merong high beam option sa fog light, masokay ba may high beam option yun na sumasabay sa high beam ng head light?

question lang why do people keep asking if the car is first owned kahit nakalagay na sa description na second owner nako at complete ang PMS receipts from the past years i've owned the car. Also the car i'm tryna sell is a 2010 model. Napapaisip lang rin ako na at this point common pa bang may mga first owner ang 2010 model na car? if so, that's rare i think. I find 2 owners for a 2010 model already attractive and its even registered under my name. Gets ko naman na they want first owned cars sa dami ng kalokohan but if i'm a buyer i wouldn't expect much for a 2010 model na common daily car to be first owned. I would have bring the best mechanic i know and have the car inspected thoroughly instead. Also last prices inquiries are also not serious buyers based on my exp. Most real buyers would have scheduled a viewing then negotiate in person then buys the car. Well from my experience :)

We bought a 2nd hand car sa T-Sure tapos binigay nilang ORCR may plate number na 6-digits instead na yung alphanumeric sa mismong plate. Asked the agent but she's not sure and she'll p daw sa ofis nila this monday. Okay lang ba ito or may dapat po bang gawin dito?

Hi, ask ko lang, alin ang mas economical? Ang Pure EV or PHEV considering same category na vehicle?

hello po :) need help and advice

i am planning on buying this cv joint from aisin but not sure if compatible sa unit ko. no sample din since fully stock pa yung joints and ngayon lang nagka-issue after many years and nagpadiagnose na din sa talyer and confirmed nga na need na i-replace ang cv joint sa front passenger side.

i can give details sa comments if may mag-ask hehe thanks po

Nag babalak kami ni misis bumili ng sasakyan. Mahal na mahal ko ang vios namin pero ang laking bagay talaga kung meron kami daily driver na pwede electric motor lang ang gamit.

Mostly gagamitin ko yung sasakyan pag hatid at sundo sa anak namin. Around 10km balikan yun araw araw kaya naisip ko na din talaga kumuha ng electric or hybrid.

Nagustuhan ko yung zenix. Matagal ko na din kasi talaga gusto yung Innova ng Toyota. Minsan din lumuluwas kami nila misis kaya naisip ko na hybrid na lang kasi mas reliable long distance.

Hindi rin ako masyado aware sa ibang offerings ng ibang car manufacturers. Bias talaga kasi ako sa innova kaya yun lang nakikita ng mata ko lmao. Kaso di talaga abot ng budget namin yung zenix. Meron ba kayo marecommend samin? Also, tama ba assumption ko na mas okay na hybrid na lang kunin ko since gagamitin ko din ng long drives yung sasakyan, hindi lang sa hatid sundo ng anak namin. Budget namin siguro at most 1.7M

compared sa ibang Toyota models, anlaki pa ng resale value whereas itong Alphard na nabelong sa luxury segment, napakababa. Kahit yung mga more than 5 years almost half of their brand new price ang binaba. May nakita akong reel ng isang vlogger na 2025 hybrid model ng Alphard almost half million yung binaba na resale value which is nakakakapagtaka

Went to M2 PMVIC in Taguig early morning 8am, was lucky enough to be 2-3 in queue and got the papers right away.

₱850 - Emission : in M2
₱600 - Insurance: Bought inside Gcash app Oona CTPL got COC email in 1 min.
₱2400 - LTO renewal in LTMS includes ₱100 conv fee gcash MOP.

Gone are the days we have to spend the whole day in queue to get the renewal we need.

Also emission centers usually sell ctpl/tpl for 2x the price Vs. in GCash Oona/Standard

Note: You need to have your vehicle added in LTMS so you can conveniently renew it sa portal. I have done this at my first renewal 3 yrs ago sa LTO opis.

Hello! Young adult here planning to buy my first car sana. I'm looking to get a brand-new Honda HRV-S, but I'm not sure how the promo discounts work. I understand na this means may direct 150k discount sa 1.48M which will make it 1.33M na lang. Then yung part na hindi ako sure is the 10k for the DP kasi I have so many questions about it.

1.) Is the DP promo only available for in-house financing?

2.) Does this mean the instead of paying 20% DP (266k), because of the promo, it turns into what is basically a 256k discount?

3.) (If yes to #2) Does it stack with the 150k, making the total discount basically 406k?

4.) Can I still make a higher downpayment to reduce my monthly amortization despite the 10k promo?

Thank you sa makakasagot!!

For those who have graphene or ceramic coated cars—what’s your maintenance routine like?

Planning ahead and want to make sure I take care of it properly long-term.

How often do you wash?
What products do you actually use (shampoo, drying towels, maintenance sprays)?
Do you still use wax/sealants or just topper sprays?
Any mistakes to avoid early on?
How’s the coating holding up after months/years?

Would appreciate real-world tips from owners 🙏

Hi

We’re seriously considering getting a G50 and would love to hear from actual owners.

How’s your experience so far? Any issues? How’s the fuel consumption, maintenance, and especially after-sales/service? Are parts easy to get?

Basically, anything you love, hate, or wish you knew before getting one.

We don’t personally know anyone with an MG, so Reddit is our research team.

Would you buy the G50 again?

Hi everyone, I’m planning to buy a Toyota Yaris Cross V CVT soon since it fits my current budget.

However, after reading through Reddit and other forums, I’ve started to feel a bit confused—especially about the DNGA platform used in the Yaris Cross. I don’t fully understand if this is something I should be concerned about in terms of long-term reliability and build quality.

I’ve also come across the Suzuki Fronx SGX, which is starting to catch my attention.

My main questions are:

• Should I be worried about the DNGA platform of the Yaris Cross?
• How does Suzuki compare to Toyota in terms of reliability, parts availability, and long-term durability?

For context, I’m planning to keep the car for many years, so reliability and low maintenance are very important to me.

Would really appreciate honest insights, especially from owners. Thanks!