Samantha Phua, Author at AutoApp

by Samantha Phua 2 June 2020

REDUCE YOUR CARBON FOOTPRINT: Baby steps towards saving the earth

Finding it a hassle trying to reduce, reuse and recycle? Here are some other easier ways to reduce your carbon footprint and care for the planet. If you typically work in an office, or have a desk-bound job, you might have become acutely aware of something in the last couple of work-from-home months: how hot the day can get when you’re not in a constantly air-conditioned environment. Showering more frequently, turning ...

by Samantha Phua 21 May 2020

Lifestyle, Lifestyle Hacks, Shopping, Tips and Tricks

CAR BUYING TIPS: Buy your first car with ease

Putting the money down for your first car can be both nerve-racking and exciting. These car buying tips will help ease the nerves a little. Buying your first car is an exciting and important milestone, and it can also be a nerve-wracking experience. Cars are huge investments, and you want to make sure that the car you’re buying is one that you like and suits your needs without burning a hole ...

by Samantha Phua 16 May 2020

COVID-19, Health, Lifestyle

CIRCUIT BREAKER TIPS: Meet your fitness goals with this four-week workout plan

Nevermind being the next Kayla Itsines or the cover model on Men's Health; give this workout plan a go and get your fitness goals back on track! A third of the year is already done and dusted, and 2020 is turning out to be quite the year so far. Amidst adapting to changes and reorganising ourselves, some of us might have forgotten the new year resolutions we had made for 2020. ...

by Samantha Phua 3 May 2020

Entertainment, Lifestyle

CAR ANIMAL MASCOTS: And the stories behind them

Bulls, horses, lions? Each of these have a special significance when it comes to cars. Learn more about these famous car animal mascots! Many cultures and societies use symbols as visual representations that easily convey meaning without needing further explanation. From ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics to modern-day emojis, we rely heavily on visual cues to communicate. Brands too, make use of logos as key visual representations, often to communicate company values or ...

by Samantha Phua 28 April 2020

COVID-19, Entertainment, Lifestyle, Tech

CIRCUIT BREAKER TIPS: Car mobile games to keep you entertained

Finding more time on your hands than usual? Stay entertained with these cool car mobile games! One way or another, we’ve all had some memorable experiences with car-related games, be they those good old days of classic Daytona racing at the arcade, Mario Kart-ing on an SNES console, or Gran Turismo (GT) on a Sony PlayStation. While arcade machines are currently inaccessible and unless you’ve kept and maintained your old SNES or ...

by Samantha Phua 30 March 2020

Lifestyle, People

ERIC CHEN, CAR PHOTOGRAPHER: “It’s akin to shooting a mirror with curves”

Cars are tricky subjects, and photographing them is an art unto itself. We quizzed Eric Chen, car photographer about his journey behind the lens. Most of us would associate the Maldives with sparkling emerald waters, picturesque beaches, and stunning sunsets. For Eric Chen, Founder and Head Photographer of The Finishing Touch Studio, he remembers a gruelling 19-day photoshoot under the blazing summer sun. But the exhaustion and extreme tan that earned him ...

by Samantha Phua 30 March 2020

COVID-19, Health, Lifestyle

CIRCUIT BREAKER TIPS: How to stay in shape at home

Don't let gym closures be a monkey wrench in your workout plans! Try these exercises and stay in shape at home. Don’t you just ‘love’ it when your plans get disrupted? Fret not, even as your gym is closed indefinitely, your weekend JB plans go down the drain, and your car’s service reminder comes up. Right after you’ve been told to work from home for the next couple of weeks. Well, now ...

by Samantha Phua 1 January 2020

App Support, User Guides

AUTOAPP USER GUIDE: Job completion and returning your car

We walk you through the last stage of an AutoApp job cycle so you’ll know what to expect when your car is returned to you. Getting your car back in ONE step Step 1: The job’s completed! When the service location finishes working on your car, you will be notified via the app. The Service Ambassador (SA) will then proceed back to the service location to collect your car. Once the SA is on ...

by Samantha Phua 1 January 2020

App Support, User Guides

AUTOAPP USER GUIDE: Pick-up, quotations and servicing

This AutoApp User Guide gives you an overview of what happens after you submit a booking. Delivering your car to the workshop in 4 steps Jump to:Step 1: Picking up your carStep 2: Inspecting your carStep 3: Reviewing and approving a quotationStep 4: Commencing work on your car Step 1: Picking up your car After our AutoApp HQ staff confirm your booking, a Service Ambassador (SA) and workshop will be assigned to your car. ...

by Samantha Phua 1 January 2020

App Support, User Guides

AUTOAPP USER GUIDE: How to book service(s) on the app

Booking a service with AutoApp is incredibly easy. This AutoApp User Guide shows you how. Book an AutoApp service(s) in 5 steps Jump to: Step 1: Select the services you want/needStep 2: Choose your pick-up date, time and locationStep 3: Choose your delivery addressStep 4: Enter your credit card detailsStep 5: Check and finalise your booking Step 1: Select the services you want/need Feeling overwhelmed about what services you need? Get in touch with ...

by Samantha Phua 1 January 2020

App Support, User Guides

AUTOAPP USER GUIDE: Creating an account

Ready to book a car service with AutoApp but not sure how to get started? This AutoApp User Guide is exactly what you need! AutoApp is now live and ready to bring the ultimate convenience to your car servicing needs! If you haven’t already done so, you can download the app on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. To help you get started, we’ve put together a four-part user guide ...