by SHAFIQQUL ALIFF / graphic by TMR

CARSOME has collaborated with Grab Malaysia to launch the nation-wide “Own Your Ride” campaign, which seeks to benefit over 100,000 Grab driver-partners and delivery-partners nationwide. 

The campaign allowed Grab driver-partners and delivery-parners to enjoy purchase discounts of up to RM600, trade-in discounts of RM1,000 and a one-year after-sales service when purchasing Car- some’s certified cars. 

Carsome co-founder and group CEO Eric Cheng said the collaboration is an extension of the company’s aim in helping people move forward with peace of mind in mobility solutions. 

He said the partnership augurs well with Malaysia slowly opening up its economy, whereby more people are heading out, subsequently increasing the demand for e-hailing services. 

“The Covid-19 pandemic has seen many people turning to become riders or drivers to deliver food and essentials, and the campaign is part of Carsome’s efforts in giving back to frontliners within the local communities. 

“We are very excited to join hands with Grab in providing access to Grab driver-partners who are looking for new ways to buy or sell a car. 

“Our ‘Carsome Promise’ offers them convenience and quality assurance, be it for owning their first car or when upgrading their cars,” Cheng said. 

Cheng added that the campaign provides additional peace of mind for Grab driver-partners as it comes with an additional one-year after-sales service on top of the “Carsome Promise” package. 

He said each after-sales service includes the Liqui Moly’s Leichtlauf 

Performance 10W40 (4l), original equipment manufacturer filter and a 15-point check including air filter check, cleaning and labour charges. 

“The package ensures that every car passes a thorough 175-point inspection and comes with a one-year warranty, five-day money-back guarantee and a fixed price with no hidden fees,” he added. 

Grab driver-partners can view the offer through the Grab’s driver reward programme — GrabBenefits — within the driver app. From there, all they have to do is save the offer, browse for cars on www.carsome.my, test drive their car of choice and 

present the voucher code to Carsome consultants when making payment to redeem the discount. 

The campaign runs until April 30, 2022, and Carsome will continuously work on enhancing the customer journey and offering value-added solutions for both customers and partners. 

“This partnership with Carsome will provide our partners with a more attractive option when they source for a new vehicle and one that will help them upkeep the vehicle affordably,” Grab Malaysia’s director of country operations Rashid Shukor said.