COE Insights

Analysis

Category A at $111,890 in March 2026: What Changed for Buyers

Category A reached $111,890 on 18 March 2026. A closer look at the premium, category spread and the costs buyers still need to compare.

4 Mar 2026 · 4 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

Open Category COE: When Is the Package Worth Comparing?

Compare a Category E package without simultaneous-bid myths, assumed resale premiums or the mistaken belief that it can register a motorcycle.

28 Feb 2026 · 3 min read

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Guide

BTO and a Car: Keep the Housing and Cash Budgets Separate

Check your housing assessment, available cash and CPF resources before adding a car commitment, then test the combined budget against an income interruption.

27 Feb 2026 · 3 min read

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Analysis

COE Prices Through Crises: How to Read the Historical Evidence

Compare COE results around economic disruptions while accounting for category changes, suspended exercises and the difference between correlation and cause.

27 Feb 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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Guide

Buying a Car in Singapore: From Budget to Collection

A practical buying checklist covering final quotations, financing, COE terms, inspections and running costs, with a clearly labelled budget example.

19 Feb 2026 · 4 min read

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Guide

Should I Renew My COE or Buy a New Car?

A decision checklist for owners approaching expiry: vehicle condition, available cash, current disposal value and the full replacement cost.

18 Feb 2026 · 3 min read

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Analysis

Singapore, Hong Kong, Tokyo and London: Compare a Car’s Actual Use

Build a fair four-city ownership comparison using matched vehicles, local quotes and the same journeys instead of unsupported city rankings.

17 Feb 2026 · 3 min read

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Guide

Singapore Car-Buying Glossary: COE, Taxes, Loans and Rebates

Clear definitions of the terms used in Singapore car quotes, financing, renewal and disposal, with the distinctions that prevent costly mistakes.

14 Feb 2026 · 5 min read

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