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

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.

COE renewal or sell: the actual math

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.

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

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.

Road tax when you sell your car: transfers, refunds, deregistration

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.

Vehicle handover form for private car sales (free template)

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.

How to sell your car in Singapore

9 March 2026 · 11 min read

Trade-in, dealer sale, or private sale. Real costs, timelines, and how to decide which one fits.

Trade-in vs Selling Direct: Which Gets You More for Your Car?

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.

Selling your car to a second-hand dealer

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.

What happens after you sell your car

9 March 2026 · 11 min read

Road tax refunds, insurance cancellation, PARF/COE rebates, and everything else you need to handle after the sale.

How to Read Your Car Valuation Report (And Use It to Negotiate)

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.