Pasar Malam Problems: Why Night Markets Are RSA Hotspots | MyMechanic

Reason 1: The Battery-Killing Combo

Night markets are the ultimate battery torture test. First, you endure slow, crawling traffic to get there, with your headlights and air-con running. This means your alternator isn't spinning fast enough to effectively charge the battery. Then, you park for two to three hours. It's the ideal scenario for an older or weaker battery to lose just enough charge to fail when you try to start it up again.

Reason 2: The Parking Puzzle

Parking at a night market is an art form. It’s often dark, crowded, and informal, leading to common problems:

• Tyre Damage: It’s easy to misjudge a curb in the dark or hit a piece of debris on an unpaved parking spot, leading to a slow puncture or sidewall damage.
• Minor Scrapes: Navigating extremely tight spaces can sometimes lead to minor scrapes with other vehicles or objects.
• Getting Blocked In: In very chaotic situations, you might even return to find your car blocked in by another vehicle, requiring assistance to maneuver out.

Reason 3: The “Oops, I Left the Lights On” Moment

You’re juggling bags of delicious street food, trying to round up your friends or family, and excited about the bargains you just found. In the chaos, it is incredibly easy to forget to turn off your headlights or an interior cabin light. After two hours, that’s a guaranteed dead battery.

Reason 4: The Remote Location

Many of the best and most authentic night markets are not in major tourist centers. They are in local housing estates ('taman') with smaller, less-trafficked roads. Breaking down here can feel more isolating, and it’s crucial to have an RSA provider who knows how to navigate these local neighbourhoods.

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