Step-by-step guides for selling your car in Singapore — trade-in vs direct sale, deregistration, insurance refunds, and negotiation tips.
2 July 2026 · 6 min read
Every car in Singapore has three values — paper value, trade-in value, and private-sale value. How each is calculated, what moves them, and why dealer quotes anchor to the lowest one.
2 July 2026 · 6 min read
Renewing your COE forfeits your PARF rebate forever. The PQP explained, 5-year vs 10-year renewal, and a worked example that shows when renewal makes sense — and when it quietly costs you five figures.
2 July 2026 · 5 min read
Your motor insurance does not cancel itself when you sell. How the refund is calculated, per-insurer short-period rates, NCD transfer, and the claim-year catch.
2 July 2026 · 4 min read
Road tax is only refunded on deregistration — when you sell, it transfers with the car. What that means for your sale price, and how the refund works when you scrap or export.
2 July 2026 · 5 min read
A copy-and-use vehicle handover form for Singapore private car sales — what to record at handover, why the transfer deadline clause matters, and the mistakes that leave sellers liable.
9 March 2026 · 11 min read
Trade-in, dealer sale, or private sale. Real costs, timelines, and how to decide which one fits.
9 March 2026 · 8 min read
Should you trade in at the showroom or sell to a used car dealer? We compare both with real dollar examples, the overtrade trap explained, and a hybrid strategy.
9 March 2026 · 9 min read
The complete process of selling your car to a used car dealer in Singapore, from getting quotes to handover and getting paid.
9 March 2026 · 11 min read
Road tax refunds, insurance cancellation, PARF/COE rebates, and everything else you need to handle after the sale.
9 March 2026 · 10 min read
Your PaperValue report has paper value, trade-in, and market value ranges. Here’s what every number means and how to use them when negotiating with dealers.