Guides

Step-by-step guides for selling your car in Singapore — trade-in vs direct sale, deregistration, insurance refunds, and negotiation tips.

How much is my car worth? The three numbers that matter

· 4 min read

Understand paper value, dealer offers and private-sale estimates, then compare what each selling route would actually leave in your pocket.

COE renewal or sell: compare the full cost

· 5 min read

Compare PQP, the sale proceeds you give up, repairs and future resale value. Includes five- and ten-year renewal rules and a worked example.

Insurance refund after selling your car: how much you get back

· 4 min read

Check your insurer’s cancellation formula, claim conditions and NCD rules. Includes sourced refund terms and a worked example.

Road tax when you sell: transfers and refunds

· 3 min read

Remaining road tax goes with the car when you sell. Learn how to account for it in the price and what to check when deregistering.

Vehicle handover form for private car sales

· 4 min read

A copyable handover record covering payment, condition, keys and transfer confirmation, with the correct LTA transfer sequence.

How to sell your car in Singapore

· 5 min read

Choose a selling route, compare net offers and complete payment and ownership transfer. A practical guide from valuation to handover.

Trade-in vs selling separately: compare the net cost

· 4 min read

Use one worked example to compare a showroom trade-in with a separate dealer sale, including fees, finance and the overtrade trap.

Selling your car to a dealer: from quote to payment

· 4 min read

Get comparable quotes, check published platform fees and agree the inspection, payment and transfer terms before handing over your car.

What to do after selling or deregistering your car

· 5 min read

Confirm transfer, arrange insurance cancellation and close linked accounts. Understand who receives road tax and PARF/COE rebates.

How to read your PaperValue report and compare offers

· 5 min read

Understand paper value, trade-in and market ranges, check the comparables, and use the report to negotiate a better-informed sale.