How I was Almost Conned in Singapore of S$5k! Evil Shop….

[@kenlim4204]

In Singapore the Electricity bill is very expensive. Using fan is a wise decision. I know a Singaporean where the whole family sleeps in one room to save on Electricity Bill

[@jwcas318]

Never trust car/mobile/aircon repair shops, 2nd hand car dealers, property/insurance agents, & renovation contractors in SG. Many dishonest blood suckers out there. Always get a few quotes. Never give business to those suckers and make sure they close shop asap! Too many Singaporeans are too easy going rewarding dishonesty in our society. Avoid those flashy ones who drive expensive cars and wear luxury brands😢😢😢

[@ongweelim6030]

Iife really change a lot after covid. Human also change

[@ongweelim6030]

So many people lost money to scam during covid. This never happen before in SG at this type of scale that the govt and bank have to step in. Is a change world no longer the same as before in 2019. Jia you bro. Stay safe … live life happily and carefully

[@stephenang499]

Knowledge is power to prevent being scammed.

[@btbt2206]

Totally agree! There are more and more dishonest unethical & greedy people. Seriously I feel it's not so rampant in the past. Always get at least 3 quotes for anything or services.

[@landebadalge2641]

Most probably the Singapore workshop is run by Malaysians too. Because most of them are. 😅

[@tinyblackmage]

Yea, mostly JHKs

[@Mikeylearn2rock]

Round light is easier to install, square light will need very accurate alignment to look good If you choose same fans for 10 locations, got to make sure the fans are not to near to each other because the remote will turn on multiple fans at one time, only way is to adjust the frequency in the remote that should have few frequencies options.

[@ricohflex777]

Do NOT install ceiling fans. It is basically a guillotine over your head waiting to breakdown due to wear and tear. The blade can break off and cut you. Very hard to clean and maintain. If your room ceiling height is low, it is very dangerous if you forgot and stretch your hand up. If not properly installed, the whole fan can crash down while the blades are spinning. Use stand fans. If you don't like the old one after many years just easily buy a new one to replace. It is an error to exclude a skirting on the walls of your rooms.

[@rabbiter-v8b]

I would rather install air conditioners in the living/dining rooms with some form of enclosure and a combination of ceiling and standing fans. Seriously if the air inside the house is hot, the fans will just circulate hot air.

[@SoltariTrooper]

@@rabbiter-v8b i believe he does not want the air to be stale and smelly in the house. Not so much as like air-con which is usually used for sleeping only.

[@1m65]

I did also!

[@XuFamFam]

Lights go for round. For ceiling fans, make sure you google for the proper proportions of the fan diameter and the room size. There are cases where people buy too big fans and overkill.

[@stloh3475]

Floor without side skirting, wall will stain black when you mop the floor.

[@leejpeter3456]

Everywhere you go, there are unscrupulous individuals. In Singapore, the high cost of living can pressure some people to overcharge, as they strive to cover their costs and break even. It’s wise to seek second opinion in Malaysia. Take the time to identify trustworthy shops. Pray lah. that no scammers will approach you, even for a single cent. The enemy will not rob you of it.🙏

[@MS-ub9hb]

The local mechanic probably knows your net worth because of your popularity in SG. He just tried to ripe you off.

[@lohti6399]

Don't repair car in Singapore. It is well known to be much much more expensive than Malaysia car repair shops.

[@btbt2206]

Agree National fan is the best. Had a standing fan for 24yrs and it still looked as good as new and motor is silent. Mistral fan is the worst for me. One table fan broke down after 2yrs. Another at the 4th yr. Worse, no more parts avail so had to throw away both fans. Never buy Mistral fans again! Be warned!!

[@snooppy88]

if your house is big, square is more suitable. also, there are those lights nowadays that allow you to toggle 3 modes daylight/warmlight thing.

[@bessieling3719]

Mr Loo, just simple round lightings with mixture of both white translucent or orange light bulbs will do depend on where you want to fix. Easy to manage & cost saving. For fan either Panasonic or KDK brand. Malaysia is wonderful place❤😊

[@a_rabbits_sharing]

Fans must get the air circulator option 😊 not the fan fan as typical . Air circulator fan can move air around the room. If the air in the room is hot it will not blow hot air down to the room. Cause it moves the air around even though the air is hot it will feel cooling 😊

[@tjkbeluga]

My home has 4 KDK and 1 Panasonic fans from Msia. After a few years, the PCB will need to be replaced or else the fan will slow down and become noisy (orr orr sound). The one in my mum's room for some reason, occurs most often. In the past 12 years, PCB changed 3 times liao. As for the rest of them, all changed PCB at least once.

[@ChungJean-qk8kw]

Because JB don’t have many trees like in Singapore. Tks to LKY for his foresight.

[@SoltariTrooper]

I think the front shade is a bad move, it will reduce the light entering your house from the front.

[@ALim-bs5ze]

Mr Loo, you may want to consider dispersion of air. If not careful you get air blown straight down to the floor and not around the room. My KDK five blade fan unfortunately does that.

[@SoltariTrooper]

@@ALim-bs5ze agreed. Good advice!

[@cheonglaimeng6445]

Mr. Loo, your regular car workshop didn't replace the spark plugs during your regular servicing? Next time similar car problem, you can save more by removing the plug yourself and use sand paper to clean off the carbon on the plug and put it back.

[@stevenyip2631]

I used to DIY in changing spark plugs. Only Sgd $10/spark plugs. I suspect he didn't do regular maintenance.

[@tg988]

Spark plugs are self-cleaning. At 450 -500 celcius spark plugs’s combustion process burns away carbon deposits that build up on the insulator nose.

[@miloliaw1440]

I hv similar problem like Mr Loo about 6 months ago. My spark plugs were ok, found 2 of my 4 plug cables mid-fire; diagnosed n replaced by sg workshop nearby my home, costed about $200+. Subsequently I bought a set of 4 cables from Shopee at $50+ n installed, keep old set as spare. Lesson learnt, when yr car is jerking, either replace spark plugs or its cable . Noted that diy cable-replacement is much easier than replacing plugs.

[@stephenang499]

Mr Loo, I noticed you complain about the heat even in your house, seems to be the side is West facing, you may correct me if I am wrong, but if your side is West facing you should prioritize the awning to be built at the side. There is no real reason to have a awning extending out as you would not be able to have BBQ parties in front due to the awning cover. As for shelter from rain entering and exiting the car, the original car porch should be able to provide sufficient shelter. Anyway RM500 for the spark plugs was still a rip-off. BOSCH iridium spark plugs are about $20 each and you can easily replace them your self with a spark plug wrench.

[@kennyfrancis6882]

Wah lau, I see the amount of work you do for your landed house reaffirms my decision to get a condo in jb...lol

[@wilfredho2924]

If you go Verasamy Road to buy the spark plugs, you won't need to pay RM500. You are unfortunate to meet an inexperienced mechanic. There are many good ones in Singapore.

[@SoltariTrooper]

@@wilfredho2924 thing is...he does not know much about car problems and issues. How would he know it is spark plugs issues here?

[@wilfredho2924]

@@SoltariTrooper Like I said, there are many good mechanics in SIngapore. Loo got unlucky.

[@SoltariTrooper]

@@wilfredho2924 aye, true also.

[@chengjm7696]

One swallow does not make a summer!

[@cellsiology]

Mr loo do u happen to know many vehicle workshops in Sg r operated by which nationality?

[@DavidDavid-yz2sh]

Talk talk talk so much for what ! People ask V.E.P you ppl just chiong and do it.

[@cmcheong01]

Mr Loo, You should expose the mechanic shop name and be a warning to all

[@tg988]

Very good searching for services and goods value for money. Car workshop in Malaysia is good at diagnosing car problems because so many cars on the road and also long usage of vehicles up to 30 - 40 years with recon engines and parts. Good diagnose. Sudden jerk of car and not smooth could be due to either spark plugs itself or defect on spark plug terminal cable.

[@pearlyung]

The metal awning will increase the temperature outside

[@lawwong2319]

You should name the workshop that quoted you $5K...

[@kaidollarsense]

Seems like the workshop in SG tried to scam you into overhauling your suspension system. Alignment most reputable workshops charge around $50-65, $95 is nuts. Name and shame!

[@stevenyip2631]

RM500 to change 4 spark plugs...!? 😂😂

[@chuanlawrence5567]

Mr Loo, can u recommend the fish port?

[@JustJamesDean]

500 ringgit for spark plugs? You have been conned 😂😂😂

[@1m65]

I rather be conned by Malaysian repairers than Singapore ones

[@MARS-ob7eg]

Start plugs can be issue and not just about other issue. Good mechanic will check the lowest cost before tell you. Which shop u head to in singapore !??

[@emadara]

Did you declare your purchases for at the Singapore customs for GST?

[@Ymusputhandle]

U tink he will declare?

[@wilfredho2924]

The lights and fans are installed in his Malaysian home right?

[@SoltariTrooper]

It is for his Malaysia home at Austin Heights. No issues there.

[@Ymusputhandle]

@@SoltariTrooper if he din bring back to Singapore then no issues But for the 4 spark plugs replaced, they r subject to GST

[@SoltariTrooper]

@Ymusputhandle But GST on some small items? Probably about 20 cents for GST? It is not like he is buying 2000 back to Singapore to re-sell right? I guessing all motorists in Singapore does that, the Singapore Govt closes one eye.

[@tim1934]

For Fan, preference is KDK.

[@lpfong2538]

Mr. Loo, why not you make a video on the US elections. It is on 5th November 2024. Also, pray more often for God's protection against evil and scammers. The bible says evil will rise in the last days. Blessed Day.🎉

[@alnwicktan402]

Which fishing port did u go to?

[@tinyblackmage]

That is why it’s not sustainable to live in JB, cannot make it wan. The causeway jam itself will make life miserable each time you need to go back and fro, not to mention needing drive in the wee hours, otherwise even more jialat.

[@JustJamesDean]

Much easier to paint around square lights

[@pov72]

No need to ever buy from sg other than online. Just make msia boleh. Sg biz should fall by 40% after the link bridge is up, so dont pay too much for ur sg property. 😄

[@spanishjo4282]

What size light and always use round

[@Kiki-sh3vf]

My panasonic fan is more than 15 years old and still going strong

[@abalone579]

San bao gong fish 5 dots is not the finger print of gods. It's the finger print of 郑和 he release the fish back to the sea . So thereafter Chinese don't eat this fish

[@1m65]

Oh! You are right! That’s Zhenghe!

[@TS-pg1ns]

Replace 4 spark plug for RM500 also expensive unless your spark plug is titanium grade

[@spanishjo4282]

Post the Singapore shop to alert every Singaporean

[@joannayoong9370]

Nice & neat the floor Mr Loo. 🎉

[@kkong3670]

How I wish that u can share which workshop u visited in Singapore, so I can visit as well. The one in Singapore

[@sasanka7894]

Thank you for sharing your experience. Is it possible to share the car repair shop name and location in JB?

[@LordBlazer-sg9wy]

Dun be too sure . Later other Malaysia shop charge 300-400myr only hahaha

[@Ymusputhandle]

4 spark plugs for RM500 is very Xpensive

[@spoton383]

Recommend a trustworthy shop in Malaysia leh

[@peilenglee6952]

My sis and I bought KDK 60 sensa 5 blades fans for our bungalows, very good indeed. U had bought Panasonic, not bad 😀

[@1m65]

How much is KDK Fan?

[@peilenglee6952]

@ I bought that time is around RM700 plus.

[@kiansoongoh2046]

KDK was aquired by Panasonic previously.

[@MS-ub9hb]

KDK fan in SG is the same as Panasonic fan in MY at 3x the cost.

[@1m65]

@@peilenglee6952when did you buy it?

[@ran9080]

Yes, it is appalling that your scientists don’t know that yet, but you have to remember who taught your scientists - people in your culture living in this time, who of course don’t know it themselves. But you will know it, probably within 30 or 40 years. That’s when science and religion finally get married. Science finds its true god and religion finds its true guide. The original intention of science and intellectualism in general was to guide religion, and the purpose for science was to find a god - a god of nature, a god of all beings, a god of love and wisdom - so that it wouldn’t do some of the negative things that science has done in your time. Certainly you can look out now at science and say, “What wonderful creations!” yet at the same time look at the same creations and aspects of those creations and say, “Oh, but the way you’re doing this needs to be entirely redone,” to say nothing of creations that science would rather not talk about.

[@richardchee2454]

Paying MYR500 for 4 spark plugs maybe cheap for u. Actually you are pushing up cost of living for Johore citizens.

[@SoltariTrooper]

@@richardchee2454 true enough, but all Singaporean motorists are cheapsate and will service their cars in JB. Singapore Govt, can't do anything. How?

[@ricohflex777]

Very good news from Mr Loo about the cheap + fast repair by JB car workshop versus SG car workshop con-job. Likely the SG car workshop employees who tried to cheat you were in fact Malaysians. Why did they try to cheat you in Singapore? They want to score points with the boss. Bonus time at end of year is coming soon. There is one missing information. You did not name the dishonest SG car workshop and indicate its location.

[@jerryyapkh]

Mechanics in Malaysia is much more experience also

[@kingriteh]

Stop showing price comparisons. You are contributing to JB inflation for god’s sake

[@imSYCHEE]

U should consider exhale bladeless ceiling fan

[@stiwrc2002]

Bro if you change 4 sparks plug only also no need 500 rm. What else you fix?

[@1m65]

Some servicing also…

[@btbt2206]

Do not trust anyone you do not know well enough. There are more and more dishonest unethical & greedy people in sg. Seriously I feel it was not so rampant in the past. Always get at least 3 quotes for anything or services.

[@Konichiwawa28]

Mr Loo where the kampong port to buy fish?

[@lawrenceleng7947]

Mr Loo, please recommend the car workshop in JB? Thanks in advanced

[@richardchee2454]

What do you expect when you keep electing a govt that every year wants to push SG to become the most expensive city in the world? Also everytime when asked to spend more on social welfare the govt will then ask you back where is the money going to come from? So of course when the govt is all about money, the businesses will then of course also learn from the govt and try to squeeze their customer hard right? So how ironical to support a money-minded capitalist style high price govt in SG and they scoot off to JB to enjoy low cost of living.

[@xxxcool2565]

What does the issue he bring up have to do with the government? You prefer a communist government where everything belongs to the state? I don't get you guys who want to pin everything on the government. SG government is not perfect but it could be alot worse

[@randomterror7]

When you say low cost of living in JB, have you seen the salaries that they are paying local staff in JB? Cost of living and salaries often come hand in hand. Not fair to think about salaries in SG but cost of living in Malaysia. Also not trying to side PAP or any government, asking where the money is coming from is the responsible thing to do. The easy thing would have been to borrow and print more money and make citizens happy and win votes and pass on the debt/problem to our next generation (this is what many of the other governments are doing now) which is extremely irresponsible.

[@scsw1024]

I think Sgp got more trees in urban places.

[@thejosephyeo]

probably can let us know the name of this shop in sg?

[@wxhu57]

Luckily only money. If in JB, maybe not so simple liao

[@SerenaLim2800]

Possible to share where is this fish kampung?

[@1m65]

Very ulu

[@cheonglaimeng6445]

Mr. Loo, your ID didn't advise you bedroom needs warm white lights meh?

[@Ymusputhandle]

His house is so big like GCB & B&W that requires months to reno 😅

[@chuanlawrence5567]

Mr Loo, u can consider solar for green energy.

[@lkl7045]

Mr Loo now an earthworm in JB lol...

[@SoltariTrooper]

@@lkl7045 let's give him some credits. He would be a Golden Silkworm. 🤣🤣🤣👍

[@philippelee5720]

You look like Master Richer Rich to sg workshop 😂. Sg workshop got to pay high high levy n rents …. No choice

[@richie6802]

Ringgit 3.5 times Of course the Sun also must be 3.5 times hotter than SG lah

[@hbu8012]

Hiyaa, a lot of people recognise 1M65 Mr Loo as super rich so people squeeze him lor.... price of fame mah lolol..

[@richie6802]

Your room door so old fashion type Must keep up with time lah

[@johnwalk123]

500rm to replace new spark plug? 😂

[@1m65]

Plus some servicing

[@EF-rj5gp]

ah Loo, u too haolian. They just want to teach us a lesson lah... 从自身找问题

[@kennySg101]

Nice house. Make money already lah

[@pov72]

parquet very hot, sg getting hotter, should have tile ceramic or marble

[@1m65]

We really like Parquet.

[@philippelee5720]

JB hotter than Sg …… you got walk around sg or not?

[@xxxcool2565]

Well because in SG anyone who can afford to buy a car has money. So they charge higher lo. Just like repairs for Mercedes is always costlier than repairs for toyota

[@ongweelim6030]

Mr loo u so rich change a new car la. New car first 3 to 5 yrs no problem

[@1m65]

Soon soon, my car reaching ten years

[@ongweelim6030]

Mr loo try to learn along the way as u drive. I also kana con a few times in my driving life pay a lot of school fees. I drove 3 used car from 6.5 yrs old to 3 yrs old to 1 yr old to brand new all the way. Don’t say u carry your balls when I say u are rich why don’t change car. If u want a trouble free driving experience my experience tell me drive Japanese new car like Honda and Toyota from brand new. If can every 3 or 5 yrs sell away. I guarantee u other than normal servicing u won’t see any big issue. I ever drove my Toyota Altis brand new 8.5 yrs cover 208,000km only one part faulty alternator I always go back agent service range $200 to $400 that is over the last 8.5 yrs. that is probably the longest I ever drive for a car this life. Spend time on your family not on car… to me u are very successful this life and have a loving family. Try not to say too much about your wealth be it cpf or house etc. just share your investment strategy … take care Mr loo. I know u are not the how Lian type that why I bother to reply u a long msg. Jia you. Mr loo. I hope I can be like u next life.

[@espacetraveller]

bro where is the lighting and renovation warehouse? can provide the address?

[@richie6802]

Your room door so old fashion type Must keep up with time lah

[@1m65]

I like the old fashion type. Specially asked for new door to look like old type