Detailed and Comprehensive Inspection for your Vehicle
The Automobile Association of Malaysia is one of the few agencies in the country that provides advanced vehicle inspection services designed to test your vehicle and give you a complete and unbiased report. 4 types of inspections
are available encompassing Normal Vehicle Inspection (NVI);Comprehensive Vehicle Inspection (CVI);Vehicie Electronic System Diagnosis (VESD); and Special Case
Vehicle Inspection (SCVI).
The reports generated from the inspection can be applied for the following
purposes:
1. Before purchasing a used car.
2. Pre-warranty expiration date.
3. Before sending the vehicle to the workshop for repair.
4. Before travelling on a long journey.
5. Specific car problems verification.
Inspection Coverages
| Type of Inspection |
Multi-Point Checks |
Road Test |
Exhaust Gas Analysis |
Electronic System Diagnosis |
Estimated Time
(Minutes) |
| NVI |
YES |
YES |
YES |
NO |
60 |
| CVI |
YES |
YES |
YES |
YES |
60-90 |
| VESD |
|
|
YES |
YS |
45-60 |
| SCVI* |
|
|
|
|
120-180 |
| Note: For SCVI, the coverage will depend on the case requirements. |
Fees (For AAM Members)
| Type of
Car |
NVI (RM) |
CVI (RM) |
VESD (RM) |
*SCVI (RM) |
| Asian Car |
60 |
80 |
50 |
100 |
| Continental Car |
60 |
100 |
60 |
100 |
Fees (For Non-AAM Members)
| Type of
Car |
NVI (RM) |
CVI (RM) |
VESD (RM) |
*SCVI (RM) |
| Asian Car |
100 |
120 |
60 |
200 |
| Continental Car |
100 |
130 |
70 |
200 |
| Note:Additional charges may be incurred if special equiPment
is required |
Inspection Details
The AAM Vehicle Inspection service is one of the most comprehensive available
in the market. If these details are not convincing enough, we don't know what else could be:
Multi-point checks
* Engine oil level, leaks, oil condition and mounting
* Cranking system
* Charging system
* Ignition system
* Drive belts condition and tension
* Fuel filter condition
* Cooling system fluid level, leaks and fluid condition
* Condition of radiator, hose and caps
* Battery fluid level, condition and mounting
* Battery terminals and cables condition
* Brake or clutch fluid level, leaks and fluid condition
* Air cleaner condition
* Ignition system components
* Air conditioning fluid level
* Windscreen washer fluid level
* Windscreen wiper condition and function
* Lighting system function
* Trunk lid function and sealing
* Doors function and sealing
* Windows function and sealing
* Tyres inflation pressure and condition
* Fuel lines condition
* Brake lines condition
* Hand brake linkage and cable condition
* Exhaust system condition
* Shock absorbers leaks
* Steering linkage condition
* Propeller shaft and universal joint condition
* Transmission leaks, oil level and oil condition
* Rear axle leaks, oil level and oil condition
* Undercarriage general condition
Road Test Check Points
* Engine starting characteristics and acceleration
* Clutch clearance and function
* Hand brake function and adjustment
* Foot brake function
* Transmission gear shift function
* Drive shaft function
* Steering operation, centre position, free play and straight position
* Dashboard panel gauges function
* Safety belts function
Exhaust Gas Analysis
Measures the relative volume of certain gaseous constituents in the exhaust gases
of motor vehicles with spark ignition. These gases include carbon
monoxide, carbon dioxide, hydrocarbons, oxygen, and oxides of nitrogen.
Vehicle Electronic Systems Diagnosis
1. Engine Management System (EMS)
Data stream - checks the EMS sensor signals, components readiness and output
stage information from the EMS electronic control unit(ECU).
Read fault cade - reads fault codes, known as Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTC),
direct from the EMS electronic control unit's memory.
Activation test - activation af the solenoid components accessible to
the control unit. This will check if the component is functional and the
quality of its operation.
2. Anti-lock Brake System (ABS)
Data Stream - checks the ABS sensor signals, components readiness and output
stage information from the ABS electronic control unit (ECU).
Read fault code - DTC direct from the ABS electronic control unit's memory.
3. Supplemental Restrain System (SRS)
Data Stream - checks the SRS sensor signals, components readiness and output stage information from the SRS electronic control unit (ECU).
Read fault code - DTC from the SRS electronic control unit's memory.
4. Electronic Transmission Control System (ETC)
Data Stream - checks the ETC sensor signals, components readiness, and output stage information from the electronic control unit (ECU).
Read fault code - DTC direct from the ETC electronic control unit's memory.
Article contributed by AAM