Shell Lubricants Malaysia is collaborating with Waze and has launched Asia’s first accident-prone spots alert with the aim of making roads safer during the Ramadan and Aidilfitri season.

From 16 May till 15 July, 2017, a special alert from Shell Helix will pop up on Waze to remind drivers to be extra vigilant when their cars approach any of the 50 accident-prone spots across Peninsular Malaysia.  The locations were identified based on historical accident data submitted by Waze users. The message will only be displayed when the car is completely stationary to avoid distracting the driver.

“Using the crowdsourced data contributed by Wazers, we have identified the top crash locations that reflect the real situation on Malaysian roads. We are delighted to work with Shell Helix to launch this initiative that reminds drivers to stay extra safe,” said Edward Ling, Waze Malaysia Business Manager.

During the pre-peak travel period, Shell Helix will also be running a special oil change promotion for Waze users and members of the public who catch its Aidilfitri video on YouTube or Facebook to remind car owners to service their cars before embarking on a smoother ‘balik kampung’ journey.

By presenting a unique promo code that will be flashed on the Waze app and also in the video, car owners will enjoy up to RM30 off when they bring their cars in for an oil change service at participating Shell Helix branded workshops and Shell retail stations’ Lubebay service outlets.

In 2016, Shell Helix unveiled Malaysia’s first engine warranty programme, the Shell Helix Engine Warranty (S.H.E.W). The program covered the costs of repair or replacement of 15 engine components that may fail if it is ascertained that the Shell Helix motor oils fail to provide proper lubrication and protection. Available for free to Shell Helix users, S.H.E.W. is available to personal passenger vehicles that are registered to operate within Malaysia which are eight years old or less.  Shell Helix has recently increased eligibility to cars with mileage of 150,000 km or below.