COE Insights

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

Revised Off-Peak Car Scheme: Does It Fit Your Driving?

Compare ROPC benefits with restricted-day use and distinguish the current scheme from legacy weekend and off-peak registrations.

21 Mar 2026 · 3 min read

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News

February–April 2026 COE Quota: What the Allocation Actually Shows

The February–April 2026 quota was 18,824. Compare the category totals, exercise allocations and supply formula without treating quota as a price forecast.

20 Mar 2026 · 3 min read

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Data

Car Depreciation in Singapore: Calculate the Holding Cost

Use purchase and disposal values over the same period, keep rebate value from being counted twice, and distinguish an estimate from a market-price forecast.

19 Mar 2026 · 3 min read

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Data

Comparing Car Costs Across Countries: A Reproducible Checklist

Match vehicle specifications, tax-inclusive quotes, exchange rates and ownership periods before comparing Singapore with overseas car prices.

19 Mar 2026 · 2 min read

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Guide

How to Bid for a COE Yourself: Channels, Deposits and Deadlines

Follow the official individual bidding route, set a reserve price, understand deposits and check the correct Temporary COE registration deadline.

18 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

March 2026 COE Results: Both Rounds and the A–B Spread

Compare both March 2026 COE exercises, their changes and the Category A–B spread, with a clear distinction between auction results and explanations.

14 Mar 2026 · 3 min read

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Analysis

2026 COE Category Review: Confirmed Rules and Open Questions

Separate the ongoing category review from approved changes, and identify the details buyers would need before adapting a purchase plan.

14 Mar 2026 · 2 min read

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Guide

Buying a Used Car in Singapore: Inspect the Vehicle and the Deal

Check condition, remaining COE, rebates, finance and the seller’s written terms before committing to a second-hand car.

11 Mar 2026 · 3 min read

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Guide

Motorcycle COE Guide: Category D, Renewal and the Complete Budget

Understand Category D bidding, its short TCOE deadline, motorcycle renewal and the costs to compare before choosing a new or used bike.

9 Mar 2026 · 3 min read

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Guide

What Happens When Your COE Expires?

Plan renewal or disposal before expiry, understand the limited late-renewal window, and keep COE, inspection and road-tax requirements separate.

7 Mar 2026 · 3 min read

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