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Isuzu comes out tops in J.D. Power Asia Pacific 2009 Malaysia Sales Satisfaction Index Study Results

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The J.D. Power Asia Pacific 2009 Malaysia Sales Satisfaction Index Study results have been released today, its 7th installment so far.

It tracks sales and delivery experience of most car brands in Malaysia and takes into account 7 key factors over a 1,000 point scale – delivery process; delivery timing; paperwork; dealer facility; salesperson; deal and sales initiation.


Publisher: J.D. Power Asia Pacific Source: J.D. Power Asia Pacific 2009 Malaysia Sales Satisfaction Index (SSI) Study

The average SSI score is 3 points higher this year compared to last year. Car manufacturers may be putting extra effort to ensure their customers are satisfied, especially during these times of a lower Total Industry Volume.

The biggest increase in satisfaction is in the area of delivery timing. The “national” brands (Proton, Perodua, Naza and Inokom) have improved by an average of 6 points, however they still trail the non-national brand average by 16 points. This gap is closer compared to 2008 though, where it was a 29 point difference.

Look after the jump for the full JD Power report.

21 Comments »

  1. Lee Callan said,

    August 28, 2009 @ 6:18 pm

    Paul, you said this is the 7th installment. Can I know where are the earlier installments. I think I missed them on your blog. :-)

  2. rally_fan said,

    August 28, 2009 @ 6:21 pm

    paul, typo? 16 and 16?

    “however they still trail the non-national brand average by 16 points. This gap is closer compared to 2008 though, where it was a 16 point difference.”

  3. seat-belt said,

    August 28, 2009 @ 6:33 pm

    wtf….p2 is higher than p1…ni rasuah ni…hehehe…just kidding…

  4. Paul Tan said,

    August 28, 2009 @ 6:35 pm

    So sorry, fixed.

    Lee Callan: My blog is younger than 7 years old ;)

  5. Harris Iskandar Taib said,

    August 28, 2009 @ 9:15 pm

    three top selling national brands find themselves rated below average.
    how ironic and sad is that.

  6. KitKat said,

    August 28, 2009 @ 9:32 pm

    I’m wondering where are the p1/p2 bashers.

  7. izaman said,

    August 28, 2009 @ 9:48 pm

    how bout conti brands?

  8. painsama said,

    August 28, 2009 @ 10:24 pm

    For me I had better experience in P1 showroom than P2. That should account for “salesperson; deal and sales initiation” part.

  9. willpower said,

    August 28, 2009 @ 11:43 pm

    agreed. P2 salesperson more arrogant. the same goes to Dugong Car sales person. Maybe can highlight is smartwheels.

  10. ezra said,

    August 29, 2009 @ 10:25 am

    Quick question: Is the graph linear?

  11. Budak IRB said said,

    August 29, 2009 @ 10:38 am

    to me the survey not mean anything because our level of education.

    The survey also should to include education level as benchmark due
    because I believe for renowned brand like toyota and honda have the high educated person compare to local manufacturing…and of course their thinking so different…

    That way when people who qualifications just PMR and SPM can’t give accurate data when survey did and one more either emotional took as tool for decision or intelectual side …That IS……

  12. fauzi said,

    August 29, 2009 @ 12:46 pm

    KitKat said,
    August 28, 2009 @ 9:32 pm

    I’m wondering where are the p1/p2 bashers.
    ………………………………………………………………………………………………….

    Now is Ramadhan, cannot bash others.kurang pahala.

  13. Black Dog said,

    August 29, 2009 @ 2:23 pm

    Should bash Naza lah!

    Stuck-up AP king!

  14. mystvearn said,

    August 29, 2009 @ 7:11 pm

    Naza has good service…if you buy a Ferrari :P and not their Naza Brand

  15. jamsbong said,

    August 29, 2009 @ 9:39 pm

    hehe… This is humourous! The Msian Brands Proton, Naza and Perodua are ALL below average.

  16. Jimmy Ng said,

    August 30, 2009 @ 5:21 pm

    You mean you are actually surprised ???

  17. Leo Lim said,

    August 31, 2009 @ 4:07 pm

    What u pay is what u get, =D

  18. Budak Pandai said,

    August 31, 2009 @ 10:30 pm

    those top 6 car maker just make small volume sales,of course they can entertain customer which paid extra vanganza RM for their car :) it is a surprise if those 6 car makers below average
    ps: merdeka!

  19. azrai said,

    September 1, 2009 @ 7:55 am

    Hahaha..P2 is under average?

  20. NA said,

    September 1, 2009 @ 10:10 pm

    sell less have less complaint? Total respondents to this test were unknown. Not realistic statistic.

  21. nizam said,

    September 3, 2009 @ 3:05 pm

    Hi,

    There’s a new poll by new Honda Civic owner – which shows almost 78% of Honda customer were unhappy with the Honda Service Center.

    You can read the post and the view poll result (still ongoing – for Honda Civic owner, you can register in the forum and vote in your satisfaction level)

    I myself wonder, how Honda can get no.4 spot with the level of service quality given by their SC.

    quote 1 of the user : If you discover or prove the problem area, SC automated answer is : Its normal. All honda car like this. You have to bear with it.

    Hopefully Paul Tan can give some coverage to this issue. Honda Malaysia hardly listen to their customers.

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