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by Joel Tam 12 February 2026

Featured, Local, News

Singapore Revises PARF Rebate Schedule and Cap in Budget 2026

Singapore’s Land Transport Authority (LTA) has announced changes to the Preferential Additional Registration Fee (PARF) rebate structure, which will take effect for cars registered from 13 February 2026 onwards. The move, unveiled as part of Budget 2026, tightens the rebate percentages and halves the maximum rebate cap — a shift that will affect owners who deregister their vehicles early, and could influence decisions around keeping or replacing cars. What’s Changing PARF rebates reward ...

by Sean Loo 19 February 2025

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Singapore Tightens Regulations On Private-Hire Car Sales

Singapore’s Land Transport Authority (LTA) has recently announced new and tighter regulations on the sale of private-hire vehicles (PHVs). Effective from 19 February 2025, companies must retain ownership of their private-hire vehicles (PHVs) intended for ride-hailing services for a minimum of three years before selling them to individuals. This move aims to address concerns about the rapid turnover of PHVs into the private car market, which has implications for both vehicle oversupply ...

by Sean Loo 27 June 2024

Featured, Latest Cars, Reviews

Volkswagen Tiguan eTSI Review – Less Vroom, More Room

It may be down on power, but the new third-generation Volkswagen Tiguan adds more space and practicality to the mix, making it an easy choice for prospective buyers. Volkswagen’s most popular SUV, the Tiguan. Believe it or not, this SUV even outsells the iconic Golf globally now. Big shoes to fill then, for the new third-generation Tiguan, which promises to revolutionise without causing too many waves. Let's be honest, Volkswagen has had a ...

by Sean Loo 27 June 2024

Featured, Local, News

Cat A BYD Seal Dynamic Launched In Singapore

The new Cat A variant, dubbed the 'BYD Seal Dynamic 100kW', has kicked off a 100-hour sales marathon that introduces enticing deals for prospective customers. The BYD Seal launched with much fanfare last September, and now it is back, with a Cat A COE friendly demeanour. Dubbed the BYD Seal Dynamic 100kW, it was launched next to BYD's own automotive lifestyle concept store, BYD by SevenDaze. This variant will be replacing the ...

by Sean Loo 22 June 2024

Featured, Latest Cars, Reviews

Tesla Model 3 RWD 110 Review – Wallet-Friendly Tech Fun

The facelifted Tesla Model 3 now has a COE-friendly Cat A variant, making it more enticing for prospective buyers. Whether you are in team Tesla or team not so keen on Tesla, you cannot deny that the new Model 3 Highland looks much better than its predecessor. Singapore did not get to officially welcome the Model S and X, so when the original Model 3 made its way onto our shores back ...

by Sean Loo 20 May 2024

Featured, Local, News

Tesla Model 3 Is Now Cat A COE Friendly

Tesla has recently launched a Cat A COE-friendly variant of the Model 3, and it is available for a competitive price. Tesla just ramped up with the introduction of their latest Model 3 Rear-Wheel Drive 110. It's a thrilling time for electric vehicle enthusiasts, as this new model rolls in with a price tag of $186,776 (at the time of writing), inclusive of a new Cat A-friendly COE. Buyers get to enjoy ...

by Sean Loo 10 October 2023

Car Maintenance, Featured, Services

Keep or Sell? What To Do With Your Car When COE Is High

COE prices have gone up yet again! Does this mean I should capitalise on the market while I can, or hold on to my car? If you’re thinking, “I want to sell my car and get the best return,” you’re not alone. Everyone in Singapore is on the hunt for the highest return when it comes to selling their used car. In a land where cars are a serious investment, every move ...

by Vivek Max R 17 August 2023

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Inchcape Singapore Supports Geylang East Home for the Aged

Accessible rides are now available for seniors, thanks to Inchcape Singapore. Inchcape Singapore, local distributor of Toyota, Suzuki, Lexus, and Hino vehicles, has sponsored the Certificate of Entitlement (COE) for a Toyota Hiace van to Geylang East Home for the Aged (GEHA), a charity organization dedicated to providing essential care and support to the elderly in Singapore. Charitable organizations such as GEHA face challenges in acquiring COEs relating to transporting seniors ...

by Sean Loo 27 June 2023

Featured, Lifestyle, Travel

Road Tripping – Volkswagen Group Singapore Desaru Cat-A Cruise

What happens when you bring an array of Cat A-friendly vehicles to tackle some Malaysia B-roads? You get absolute bliss. Category A COE cars are all the rage these days in Singapore. With soaring petrol prices and astronomical COE premiums, these wallet-friendly city runabouts are just the sort of thing a budget-conscious buyer wants - practical, fuel-efficient, and versatile. For those of you reading outside of Singapore, here’s how we classify Cat ...

by Sean Loo 9 May 2023

Featured, Local, News

COE Quota for Cars To Rise As LTA Makes One-time Adjustment

In a bid to cool astronomical COE prices, there will be an increase in quota for both Category A and B segments in the May to July quarter. The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has recently announced that it will increase the Certificate of Entitlement (COE) quota for vehicular categories A and B over the next few quarters. This one-time adjustment aims to reduce supply volatility which was the root cause behind ...

by Sean Loo 12 April 2023

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Volkswagen Golf Now Available As A Category A COE Car

Big news for Volkswagen Golf fans, as you can now get it with a much more friendly COE price. The Volkswagen Golf has always been a fan favourite in Singapore. Compact, fun to drive, and reasonably quick. All the right reasons to own a car in our dense cityscape. Now, Volkswagen has brought an even better deal to the table, as the Mk 8 Golf is now eligible for registration here in ...

by Sean Loo 8 December 2022

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Category-A COE Friendly BMW X1 Launches In Singapore

Friendlier for the wallet with its Category A COE status, the all-new BMW X1 is poised to be an attractive option for buyers. With COE premiums soaring to record-breaking prices, each dollar you can save goes a long way in owning a car nowadays. As such, Category A cars have always been an attractive option, due to their relatively cheaper prices. This is the all-new BMW X1’s trump card. This is ...

by Sean Loo 25 November 2022

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Lexus Introduces New Advantage programme For Prospective Buyers

The Lexus Advantage programme will be an industry-first, flexible programme for future car purchases in Singapore. With COE prices skyrocketing off to a record-breaking 6-digits in 2022 coupled with LTA reducing the total number of COE premiums available, car owners and prospective buyers are now caught in a bind. An increasing number of them are on the fence, unsure of when is the "best" time to drop that deposit on a ...