Car Hire/Rental and Buying a Car in Kuala Lumpur

To hire a Car :

Car hire for Lower
Avis Kuala Lumpur
AVIS, Crowne Plaza Mutiara, JLN Sultan Ismail, 50250 KL, Tel: 0321444487
May 2011 cost 520 ringgit for 4 days equals 130 ringgit per day =£26/ $43
Hertz


To Buy a car:

Motor Trader
Car List

Expats tend to:
1. buy a second hand foreign car from any one of the second hand car dealers
2. buy a new Malaysian made car such as the Perodua Myvi.

Imported cars in Malaysia are extremely expensive. Malaysia produces its own cars such as Proton, Perodua and Naza which are more affordable. Some expats steer clear of the Malaysian made cars for fear of safety and quality whilst other expats are very happy especially with the small Perodua Myvi.
Click link below to see the Perodua Myvi.
http://www.sgcarmart.com/new_cars/newcars_photos.php?CarCode=10678

Second hand Hondas tend to be quite popular.  A new Honda costs 115,000 ringgit upwards (approximately: $39,000 US).
A second hand Honda can cost anything between 37,000 Malaysian ringgit to 100,000 ringgit.

Compare the cost of living in different countries, click below:
http://www.expatistan.com/cost-of-living/comparison/kuala-lumpur/dubai

I did my driving licence from scratch here in KL. The process was smooth but required as usual a theory test, driving lessons and a practical test. I now have a probationary licence that allows me to drive around for the next 2 years. After that I can qualify to have a full licence. This is the system here.

As a learned driver you can convert your licence to a Malaysian licence at Putra Jaya, the administrative capital in KL but the rules keep changing. You may or may not have to sit a test.

Some reciprocal countries can use their licence for a couple of months or for as long as it is valid before having to convert. UK licence is one of these.
Please look at the links below for more information.

Converting your drivers licence:
 http://www.mm2h.gov.my/pdf/mm2h11.pdf
http://www.expatliving-malaysia.com/expat/expat.php?num=10

Getting a brand new licence:  http://expatriateabroad.blogspot.com/2011/02/learning-to-drive-in-kl.html