Car Repair in Johor Bahru: 6 Breakdown and Service Centre Contacts
Car repair in Johor Bahru (JB) is mostly a question of who to call. The city sits at the southern end of the North-South Expressway, with the Second Link Expressway running west to Tuas in Singapore, and its brand service centres are spread across industrial areas such as Tampoi, Tebrau and Skudai rather than in the centre.
This guide covers 6 contacts checked in October 2026 on the operators' own websites: the PLUS expressway patrol, a Bateriku roadside assistance branch and four Honda dealer service centres. Honda is listed because its dealer finder publishes service hours; Perodua, the other common rental brand, lists its Johor service centres on its online locator. Prices for servicing and parts depend on the car, so we do not quote them.
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Breakdown and Roadside Help in Johor Bahru
PLUSRonda
North-South Expressway (E2) into Johor Bahru and the Second Link Expressway (Linkedua) to Tuas
PLUSRonda
PLUSRonda is the patrol team of PLUS Malaysia Berhad, which runs the North-South Expressway down the west coast to Johor Bahru and the Malaysia-Singapore Second Link, Linkedua. Linkedua leaves the North-South Expressway at the Senai North Interchange and runs 47 km to the bridge between Tanjung Kupang and Tuas. For emergencies on these roads, PLUS asks drivers to call PLUSLine on 1-800-88-0000.
Pull onto the hard shoulder, switch on your hazard lights and wait behind the safety barrier while the patrol is sent. City roads in Johor Bahru are not PLUS roads, so for a breakdown in town call the rental company, a roadside service or 999 in an emergency.
Bateriku JB City
Bateriku is a Malaysian roadside assistance company with 38 branches in Johor. Its JB City branch on Jalan Tun Abdul Razak Susur 2, close to the city centre, is listed open every day from 7 am to 11:59 pm on +60 16-273 4594, and covers battery replacement, jump-starts, towing, tyre repair or replacement, fuel top-up and car locksmith calls.
Other Johor Bahru branches include Mount Austin, Skudai, Tampoi, Perling, Permas Jaya, Bandar Dato Onn and Gelang Patah. Bateriku says help arrives within 30 minutes, battery delivery and fitting are free when you buy a battery, subject to its terms, and its batteries carry an 18-month nationwide warranty. The national hotline is +60 11-1600 6008.
Honda Service Centres in Johor Bahru
Honda Yong Ming Motor Tampoi
Yong Ming Motor runs a Honda 3S centre and a separate body and paint centre at 241 Jalan Skudai in Tampoi, on the main road between the city and Skudai. Honda Malaysia's dealer finder lists the service centre open Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 5:15 pm and on Saturdays from 8:30 am to 3:45 pm, closed on Sundays and public holidays. Phone 07-235 1717.
The body and paint centre at the same address works Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 5:30 pm and Saturdays 8:30 am to 4 pm, which helps if a car needs panel work after a minor knock.
Honda Kah Motor Tebrau
Kah Motor's Honda 3S centre is in the Tebrau III industrial area, north of the city centre. Honda Malaysia lists the service centre open Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 5 pm and on Saturdays from 8:30 am to 1 pm, closed on Sundays and public holidays. Service phone 07-363 0033.
A body and paint centre at the same address (07-363 0022) works Monday to Friday 8:30 am to 5 pm and Saturday mornings until 1:30 pm.
Honda Sutera Auto Majidee
Sutera Auto's Honda 3S centre is in Majidee Baru, north-east of the city centre. Honda Malaysia lists the service centre open Sunday to Thursday from 8 am to 5 pm, Fridays from 8 am to 12:30 pm and Saturdays from 8 am to 1:30 pm; call before a public holiday. Phone 07-338 1222 or 07-334 6060.
Unusually, this centre works on Sundays, so it is worth calling if a car needs attention at the weekend.
Honda Wang Loo Motor Skudai
Wang Loo Motor (JB) runs a Honda 3S centre in Taman Mutiara Rini, Skudai, on the western side of Johor Bahru towards Iskandar Puteri and the Second Link. Honda Malaysia lists the service centre open Monday to Saturday from 8:30 am to 5 pm and closed on Sundays; call before a public holiday. Service phone 07-555 0066.
The showroom on the same site keeps longer hours (Monday to Saturday 8:30 am to 8 pm and Sundays 10 am to 8 pm), but repairs follow the service centre hours.
Where to Make an Accident Report in Johor Bahru
In an emergency, call 999. After any road accident in Malaysia, the driver must make a police report within 24 hours at the nearest police station; insurers and rental companies will ask for the report number. Take photos of both cars, the number plates and the road before the cars are moved, and exchange names, phone numbers and insurance details with the other driver.
What to Do After a Breakdown: Car Repair in Johor Bahru Tips
Utamakan keselamatan
Pull over as far left as you can, switch on your hazard lights, place a warning triangle behind the car if you have one, and wait behind the barrier rather than inside the car on a fast road.
Hubungi syarikat sewa atau penanggung insurans sebelum sebarang tunda
Rental agreements usually require you to use the company's own roadside assistance. A tow or repair you arrange yourself may not be refunded, and unauthorised repairs can affect your deposit.
Jangan serahkan kunci kepada trak tunda yang tidak dipanggil
Tow trucks sometimes arrive at accident scenes before anyone has called them and then charge high fees. Only accept a tow that you, your insurer, the rental company or the expressway operator has arranged, and agree the price first.
Dapatkan sebut harga bertulis
Ask any workshop for a written quote before work starts, and keep the replaced parts if you need to claim the cost back from your insurer or rental company.
Call before you drive over
Honda's dealer finder warns that hours may differ from those listed, and most service centres close on Sundays and early on Saturdays. Phone to book a slot; for a weekend problem, a roadside service such as Bateriku is usually the quickest fix.
Car Repair in Johor Bahru: Frequently Asked Questions
What number do I call if my car breaks down on the expressway near Johor Bahru?
On the North-South Expressway and the Second Link Expressway (Linkedua), call PLUSLine on 1-800-88-0000 and PLUS will send a PLUSRonda patrol. In an emergency, call 999.
Who can replace a flat car battery in Johor Bahru?
Bateriku has 38 branches in Johor. Its JB City branch on Jalan Tun Abdul Razak Susur 2 is open daily from 7 am to 11:59 pm on +60 16-273 4594, and the national hotline is +60 11-1600 6008. It also helps with punctures, towing and lockouts.
Is there a car service centre open on Sundays in Johor Bahru?
Honda Sutera Auto in Majidee Baru lists its service centre open Sunday to Thursday from 8 am to 5 pm. The other Honda centres in this guide close on Sundays, while Bateriku JB City is open every day.
Where is a Honda service centre near Skudai or Iskandar Puteri?
Wang Loo Motor at 1 Jalan Jaya 1, Taman Mutiara Rini, Skudai, has a Honda service centre open Monday to Saturday 8:30 am to 5 pm, phone 07-555 0066.
Can I take a rental car to any workshop?
Check with the rental company first. Most require you to use their own breakdown service or an approved workshop, and repairs you arrange yourself may not be refunded.