COE Insights

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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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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Guide

Scrap or Export Your Car: Rebates, Quotes and Payouts

Reconcile body-only and inclusive disposal offers, PARF and COE rebates, loan settlement, deadlines and the paperwork owners need.

2 Apr 2026 · 6 min read

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Data

March 2026 Deregistrations: How They Feed into COE Supply

Read deregistrations separately from registrations and quota, and see why one month cannot determine the next COE allocation.

2 Apr 2026 · 2 min read

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Analysis

Do Private-Hire Cars Raise COE Prices? What the Official Data Says

Use MOT’s August 2026 registration figures and assessment, while separating PHV fleet size, submitted bids and the clearing-price mechanism.

31 Mar 2026 · 3 min read

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Guide

Understanding PQP: How the Renewal Price Is Calculated

Learn how PQP uses prior bidding months, why it differs from the latest premium, and how renewal timing changes the amount and entitlement you receive.

24 Mar 2026 · 3 min read

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Guide

Singapore Road Tax: Petrol, Hybrid, EV and Older-Car Checks

Use the correct powertrain formula and vehicle age, distinguish annual from six-monthly figures, and check renewal prerequisites before payment.

22 Mar 2026 · 3 min read

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Guide

5-Year vs 10-Year COE Renewal: Costs, Refunds and the 2030 Rules

Five years needs less cash; ten years preserves more options. Compare equal holding periods, unused COE refunds, PARF and repair costs before choosing.

17 Mar 2026 · 12 min read

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Analysis

PARF Before and After the 2026 Change: Rates, Caps and Worked Examples

Compare the adjacent PARF cohorts at the same age and actual ARF, including cases where the monetary cap changes the result.

4 Mar 2026 · 3 min read

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Guide

ARF, PARF and COE Rebates: A Worked Guide

See how gross ARF, actual ARF paid, the original COE cohort and unused entitlement produce different numbers in a deregistration calculation.

4 Mar 2026 · 3 min read

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Guide

How Long Should I Keep My Car in Singapore?

Compare the extra cost of keeping a car for another year with replacement, without double-counting PARF or assuming a universal best selling age.

24 Feb 2026 · 3 min read

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Analysis

Budget 2026 and Car Ownership: What the PARF Change Actually Does

Identify the new PARF cohort, distinguish later resale effects from upfront ARF, and keep separate EV announcements on their correct timeline.

19 Feb 2026 · 3 min read

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