COE Insights

News

Large-Family Transport Support: What Is Confirmed?

What the September 2026 reply confirms about family transport support, what remains pending, and how to budget while details are unavailable.

14 Sep 2026 · 4 min read

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Guide

ERP 2 in 2027: An OBU Checklist for Car Owners

Prepare for the January 2027 ERP 2 transition with checks for OBU faults, warranty, payment responsibility and vehicle handover.

14 Sep 2026 · 6 min read

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Guide

Buy an EV Before 2027? Calculate the Incentive Saving Before You Rush

The maximum EV ARF offset falls in 2027, but your actual saving may be smaller. Work through the tax floor, price break-even and registration deadline.

12 Sep 2026 · 11 min read

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Analysis

Cat A COE Hits $133,009: What September 2026 Results Mean for Buyers

Cat A reached $133,009 on 9 September. We examine the $1,992 gap to Cat B, bidding pressure and what the results mean for buying, waiting and renewal.

12 Sep 2026 · 9 min read

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Data

H1 2026 COE Review: Results from January Through June

Compare the full first half of 2026 using exercise ranges and averages, with clear distinctions between premiums, quota and registration policy.

9 Apr 2026 · 2 min read

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Analysis

April 2026 COE Results: First Exercise Rises Across All Categories

The 8 April exercise lifted all five premiums. Compare the verified changes from March’s second exercise and separate results from explanations.

8 Apr 2026 · 2 min read

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Guide

First-Time Car Buyer: A Checklist Before Paying a Deposit

Work through your budget, vehicle checks, financing and COE contract terms before committing to a first car in Singapore.

8 Apr 2026 · 3 min read

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Analysis

Q1 2026 COE Category Spreads: Convergence, Inversion and Limits

Compare paired category premiums across the first quarter and distinguish certificate-price gaps from differences in complete car packages.

7 Apr 2026 · 2 min read

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Data

COE and Household Income: How to Make a Fair Comparison

Define the household income measure and COE period before interpreting a ratio, and distinguish it from a complete affordability budget.

6 Apr 2026 · 2 min read

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Guide

PARF Car vs COE Car: Compare Eligibility, Condition and Cost

Understand the used-market labels, check the remaining renewal term, and compare costs without assuming every renewed car is a cheap bargain.

6 Apr 2026 · 3 min read

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Data

March 2026 EV Registrations: Read the Fuel Mix Correctly

Track new car registrations by fuel type and understand why EV share, fleet population and COE demand are different measurements.

5 Apr 2026 · 3 min read

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Analysis

Q1 2026 COE Review: Category A Rose as Category B Ended Lower

Review January–March 2026 premiums with exact start-to-end changes, February’s A–B inversion and the correct quota-period distinction.

4 Apr 2026 · 2 min read

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