Reconditioned (recond) cars โ Japanese and other imports sold through licensed dealers โ can be financed through hire purchase in Malaysia, but with stricter conditions than new or local used cars. Here is how to navigate recond car financing successfully.
What Is a Reconditioned Car?
Reconditioned cars are imported second-hand vehicles, predominantly from Japan, that are refurbished and sold through Approved Permits (APs). Popular models include the Honda Jazz, Toyota Vios, Mazda 3, and Honda Civic imported as recond units.
Banks That Finance Recond Cars in Malaysia
| Bank | Recond Car Loan? | Flat Rate (from) | Max Car Age |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maybank | Yes | 3.00% | 8 years |
| Public Bank | Yes | 2.90% | 8 years |
| CIMB | Limited | 3.10% | 7 years |
| RHB | Yes | 3.20% | 8 years |
| Bank Rakyat | Yes | 2.80% | 8 years |
| AmBank | Yes | 3.10% | 8 years |
Required Documents for Recond Car Loans
Standard income docs plus: original car grant in buyer's name, AP permit copy, PUSPAKOM inspection certificate, valid road tax and insurance, and the dealership's sales invoice.
Risks to Watch Out For
Recond dealers sometimes inflate invoice prices to get higher loan amounts. Banks use their own valuations (FSV) โ if the FSV is lower than the purchase price, you may need to pay a larger cash gap. Always verify the car's true market value before signing.
Calculate Your Recond Car Loan
Use our ๐ Hire Purchase Calculator to estimate monthly payments for any recond car loan amount and tenure.
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