Guinness World Record for VW Club of the Phils.

My congratulations to the members of Volkswagen Club of the Philippines and owners of VW vehicles for setting the Guinness World Record for parading the biggest gathering of VW vehicles in one site.  The world record was accomplished last April 6 at the Quezon City Hall.  More than 800 Volkswagen cars of different types joined this historic and once-in-a-life-time event, paraded and assembled at the venue.

I SALUTE the organizers and participants of this world record feat for the job well done.

Read the articles and see the pictures of the event at The Adventures of Herbie in Manila and at toingks.com blogs.

Trans Sports Show 2008

The 2008 Manila International Auto Show concluded its 4-day show yesterday.  In this same month, another auto show shall be held.
It is the 2008 Trans Sport Show.  On its 17th year, it is the country’s premier and longest running automotive event.  It shall be held from April 16 to 20, 2008 at the Megatrade Hall, Building B, SM Megamall, Ortigas Center, Mandaluyong City.  This year’s revived theme is “A Tradition of Auto Restoration Excellence”.

For more information, please visit Tsikot.com.  You can also join the discussion at the Tsikot.com forum.

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At the 2008 Manila International Auto Show

I planned to go to Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) last Thursday - the show’s first day.  At around 5:00 P. M., I was already preparing to leave when my boss asked me to stay for an important meeting.  So, I put off my plan.  The following day - Friday, there was no meeting and I was able to go.  I arrived at the venue at around 6:00 P.M. but the parking at the World Trade Center was already full. I drove out to park at the “Boom na Boom” parking area just across the trade center.

The show features new models from Mercedez Benz, BMW, Subaru, Honda, Hyundai, Kia, Mitsubishi, Suzuki, Mazda, Cherry, Chana, and other car brands.  There is also the show for the old, classic, and vintage cars.  I have enjoyed watching these beautiful cars and the equally beautiful and sexy promo girls. Grrrr!.

I went alone; but at the show, I was able to see and meet some friends, who are also car enthusiasts.  If you have not been to MIAS yet, the show is still up to Sunday, April 6, 2008, from 10 AM to 10 PM. Entrance fee is P50.00.

Here are some of the pictures I took:

For more pictures, please visit Tsikot.com MIAS thread. 

Tsikot.com

Tsikot.com is the Filipino largest online community for car owners and enthusiasts.  "Tsikot" is the slang word for "kotse", the tagalog word of "car".  In this community, you can find everything and anything about cars and car related matters, such as car and transport news, press releases, new and upcoming car models, car reviews, auto shows or events, cars for sale, traffic rules and regulations, and many more.  There is also the car forum where you can register for free  to join the discussions, debates, and arguments about cars.  Aside from cars, other matters are also being tackled, such as the latest technology, traffic, politics, health, directions, girls, showbiz, love life, and anything you can think of under the sun.  Don’t be surprised if you encounter heated arguments and, in some instances, skirmishes between or among  Tsikoteers.  Just sit back, relax, and get a popcorn or beer then watch the drama unfolding.  Generally, Tsikoteers are friendly and helpful.  But, for lady tsikoteers, be warned against the "Menyakis" (maniacs).  There are lot of us, I mean, them.

I have been a member of this community since 2005.  I learned about it from a friend after I bought my Toyota Innova because I wanted to know more about my car.

With Tsikot.com, virtual friends and enemies are made.  Some tsikoteers with common car brand or make have organized their respective car clubs.  And, through these clubs and other Tsikot EB’s and events, virtual friends and enemies become real friends - I hope so.

The brains and movers of Tsikot.com are Doc Tsikot and Jedi.  Tsikot.com is the undisputable leader in the Philippine car online community and forum.  As of this writing, it has more than 45,000 members, more than 43,000 threads, and more than a million posts.  It is now a Big Board. 

Tsikot.com is a media partner of the ongoing 2008 Manila International Auto Show.

Related article: 

Tsikot.com - For The Pinoy Lover of Wheels by Think Of Me!

Periodic Maintenance Service

Our Kia Carens is already four months old and has logged more than 5,000 kilometers.  It is now due for the Periodic Maintenance Service (PMS).  A vehicle is required to change its engine oil and replace the oil filter at a certain period or distance it traveled.  Generally, it is every three months or 5,000 kilometers, whichever comes first.  This requirement varies depending on the type of the engine.  Owners of brand new cars must adhere to this requirement during the warranty period in order not to void the car’s warranty.  For the Kia Carens, this requirement must be done every 5,000 kms. for diesel engine or 7,500 kms. for gas engine.

Since this is my first Kia car, I was undecided where to have the PMS done.  Some Kia owners recommended Kia Pasig and some Kia Pasay.  I was about to have it done at Kia Pasig until I learned about Kia Mandaluyong.  The latter is along my way to office (located at EDSA just before MRT Boni Avenue); hence, it is convenient for me.  The other Kia service centers are both out of my way.

This morning, I arrived at Kia Mandaluyong before 8:00 AM.  And, the mileage (or kilometrage) already read 5,233.  I was planning to leave the car and proceed to the office to work, which is about two kilometers, then return after lunch to redeem the car.  Seeing the traffic along EDSA, I decided to wait at the customers’ lounge.  To make my waiting time worthwhile, I converted it into my office since I was alone there.  I put out my lappy and worked.  The service was completed in 2 ½ hours.  I paid the amount of about P1,600 for the materials only as the labor for the first service was free.

Our Kia Carens LX CRDi A/T

Our other car is 2008 Kia Carens LX.  It is diesel fed, automatic transmission, and colored cherry black.  We bought it last November as a present to our wedding anniversary.  It can carry up to seven occupants (driver included) comfortably.  The second and third seats can be converveted to cargo compartment.  If all the seats are used, there’s a little space for cargo.  Hence, I’m planning of installing a cargo roof rack.

Here are some pictures of our Kia Carens, which were taken at the Total Station along NLEX on our way to Subic Bay Freeport Zone:

The Manila International Auto Show 2008

The 4th Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) shall be held on April  3 to 6, 2008 at 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM.   The theme for this year is “Imagination in Motion”.  The venue is at:

The World Trade CenterWTCMM Complex, Financial Center Area
Roxas Boulevard along Senator Gil Puyat Extension
Pasay City, Philippines

Entrance / ticket fees - P50.00 Adult

MIAS is organized by Worldbex Services International (WSI) - a duly-registered management organization founded in 1996 by Joseph L. Ang.

Come and see not less than 15 new models that will make their public debut together with several new car brands.    There shall be contests, raffles, fashion shows as well as test drives both on- and off-road during the event.

I am planning to go there on Thursday and/or Friday after office hours.

For more information, please visit The Manila Internation Auto Show.  Also, please check the discussions at Tsikot.com about the event.

Our Toyota Innova J VVTi

Our Toyota Innova J VVTi was purchased in February 2005.  So, it’s now more than three years old.  It has already logged about 58,000 kilometers.  It can carry up to eight occupants (driver included).  I installed a roof rack to carry more cargoes when fully loaded with people.  My wife, Beng, nicknamed it "Inno".

Here are the pictures of Inno, which were taken at the Dalton Pass View Point during our trip to Isabela and Cagayan:

Our cars

Currently, we own two vehicles - a 2005 Toyota Innova J VVTi and a 2008 Kia Carens LX CRDi A/T.  I created this blog to discuss about our cars and other cars as well.  Other transportations - air, sea, rail; auto or transport show and events; and related matters, such as insurance, registration, traffic laws and regulations shall also be discussed.