Parking: Shift to “P” Or Pull the Handbrake First?

Terakhir Diubah : 03:06:57 - Tuesday, 06 September 2022

The parking brake is essential to your safety and those around you. If you have an automatic gearbox, apply the handbrake first, then put it in P. This ensures that the car’s weight isn’t resting on the parking pawl. If you don’t use the handbrake, you’ll be putting constant pressure on the parking pawl and transmission components which will eventually fail, leading to costly repairs.

Your car’s brakes are controlled by something called a parking pawl.The parking pawl locks the transmission's output shaft to the transmission casing by engaging a pawl (a pin) that engages in a notched wheel on the shaft, stopping it (and thus the driven wheels) from rotating.When you shift into “P” first, the weight of the car rests on that tiny metal bit we call the parking pawl. That’s not great. When you do this, you will hear the unpleasant “clunk” when shifting out of “P” later.

If you have an automatic transmission, apply the handbrake first, then put it in P. Shifting to 'P' before pulling the handbrake is how you damage your automatic transmission.

Berita Lainnya

Factors Affecting Your Car Insurance Premium

Type of Coverage and Insurance Extension
The premium amount will be influenced by the type of coverage and also the insurance extension you choose. Generally, there are two types of coverage that you need to know, Comprehensive and Total Loss Only (TLO). With different types of insurance coverage available, the resulting premium is going to be affected. A comprehensive package with numerous features will naturally cost more than a lower-tier option. The same goes for optional extras, should you wish to add them on to your existing policy.
When buying insurance, it's crucial to carefully consider the coverage limits and ensure they align with your potential risks and needs.

Vehicle Age
The age of a vehicle is a key factor in determining car insurance premiums, both for comprehensive and Total Loss Only (TLO) policies. The Financial Services Authority (OJK) regulates which vehicles are eligible for comprehensive and TLO insurance in Indonesia.

Location
Motor Vehicle Insurance premiums are indeed affected by the area where the vehicle is primarily used. Insurance companies assess risks based on location, with areas experiencing higher accident rates, theft, or severe weather events often resulting in higher premiums.

Vehicle Usage
Car insurance premiums are indeed calculated based on risk, and vehicle usage is a significant factor in determining that risk level. Cars used for different purposes, like private, official, or commercial use, have varying levels of risk, and this is reflected in the premiums charged by insurance companies.

Always double check every policy guarantee and insurance premium offer according to your needs. Contact Sahabat Insurance marketing team for more info via WA 021-50508080.

Baca Selengkapnya

Myth or Fact: Car Care Edition

Myth or Fact: Car Edition
When it comes to car care and vehicle maintenance, there’s a lot of information out there. Sahabat Insurance is here to help you debunk popular car care myths and tell you what’s important to know. About filling gas. When is the best time to get your oil changed? When should you change your tires?

When at the gas station you have to turn off your cellphone? Really? There has been no definitive research on the relationship between cell phone signals and fires at gas stations. The possibility of burning could be due to the occurrence of static electricity or an exploding HP battery. However, it never hurts to save your cellphone while refueling.

Shaking the car while filling the gas will fill the tank perfectly
This is a myth, because today's modern car will be filled perfectly without being shaken. Especially when shaken there will be metal friction between the tip of the nozzle and the vehicle, and it can cause sparks.

People believe their oil should be changed every 10,000km. Is this myth or fact?
In fact, oil can be changed every 10,000km or every 6 months. But, it depends on how often you use the vehicle. The kilometer reference is not always the right benchmark to know when to change the oil? The reason is because the performance of the engine will be heavier according to how the driver drives and the road that is crossed.

Car Tires Also Need Rest, Myth Or Fact? Tires don't really need to be rested to follow the driver's rest. If the surface of the tire is slippery, it's time for the tire to retire.

Baca Selengkapnya

Earthquake Insurance: Extension Coverage

Earthquakes may happen naturally , but we do not know exactly when. Vehicle insurance, as in the Indonesian Automotive Insurance Standard Policy issued by AAUI, does not have Earthquake Coverage included in the Standard policy. To have an Earthquake Risk Guarantee, the Insured needs to extend the Earthquake Protection Guarantee as Extension Coverage (Additional Coverage). For more info about the extension coverage, please contact Sahabat Insurance call center or via WhatsApp chat: 021-50508080.

Baca Selengkapnya

Indonesia Financial Top Leader Awards 2026

Mr. Leonard Berly Wennas, President Director of Sahabat Insurance, was awarded the Indonesia Top Leader in General Insurance 2026 for Achieving Sustainable Growth with Stable Profitability and Risk Management at the Indonesia Financial Top Leader Awards 2026, organized by WartaEkonomi.co.id Research and Consulting.
This award was presented in recognition of his success in achieving sustainable growth, maintaining stable profitability, and implementing strong risk management in the general insurance sector.
The award ceremony was held on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at Aryaduta Hotel Menteng, Jakarta.

Baca Selengkapnya