Even if the public transport network consisting of MRTs, Buses is very strong supported by taxis, owning a car is still a goal for many of us. In fact, many of us have a dream of getting a plush car of their own since childhood.
And believe me, the car proves be very useful especially if you are busy working professional and / or you have kids. Driving to work, dropping and picking up kids, shopping in Johor Bahru and road trips to Malaysia are some of the reasons where car comes in very handy.
If you have been a car owner then you know that owning a car in other countries like USA, India and so on is pretty cheap compared to Singapore. We must consider certain factors before taking a decision to buy a car.
Cost Of Owning A Car In Singapore
Singapore has one of the highest car prices in the world and that’s the point that should be on your agenda on the top when it comes to buying a car. Other than actual price of the car, COE is a big chunk of amount that will actually make or break your decision making of owning a car.
Certificate of Entitlement (COE) in short is a certificate that gives you a permission to own a car and use it on roads for 10 years. This is a major amount that’s already included in your car price. Even if you decide to get a second-hand car, COE is a must.
COE prices keep fluctuating and you need to monitor it. When they are stable or even lower, it’s the best opportunity to own your car. The prices are available online and you can check with your car dealer too.
Other expenses that add up to the total car price are:
- Total amount of Car Loan
- Road Tax
- COE and PARF Rebates which is essentially an amount that we will get back if we scrap our old car.
- Car Insurance
Type Of A Car And Purpose
You name it and you can get it! Singapore has all the latest varieties of cars right from luxury cars to family car to small cars and so on. Even if there are n number of options, we have to firmly keep in mind these points:
- Budget – How much budget we have on mind and in our wallet?
- Type of a car – This partly depends on the cost of the car and partly on your personal liking
- Purpose of a car – Back to the basics. Why do you need a car? Ask yourself before making a purchase. For some, it’s a status symbol and for some, it’s for the whole family’s convenience to commute to schools and work. Some buy cars for weekend getaways.
So when you walk in the showroom to purchase a car, there has to be some clarity about all the above points.
Car Insurance
Car is an investment and it’s a prized possession for any car owner. After investing in its cost, COE and other expenses, it’s very important that we choose Car Insurance very carefully too.
Right car insurance policy provides a complete peace of mind.
A good car insurance will cover the costs of damage to your car, to someone else’s car or property, and even hospitalization fees if you or someone else gets injured.
In a nutshell, Car Insurance just like any other insurance covers you in case of an unexpected event. In Singapore, it is not just dangerous to drive without car insurance – it is against the law. So you need at the very least a third- party car insurance to cover damages to someone else’s car or property, or in case they are seriously hurt.
Click here to compare different options of car insurance and choose the one that works the best for you and your car.
Happy and Safe Driving!
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My friend used to live in singapore but he is back now in India. He told me about the car renting system over there. He never tried to rent car over there for the obvious reason. Also, the car insurance is not only important in other countries but it should GET important in India too. It has long term benefit.
Singapore is the most expensive places in the world to purchase a vehicle . These are the helpful pointers to purchase a car in Singapore. Great thoughts.
I never knew owning car can be so expensive in Singapore, I think that’s a better way to control traffic as ppl will use state transportation. Great insightful post
This is really helpful dear. If someone has just shifted to Singapore or planning to buy a car there. I have heard owning car there is very costly . I like their transport facility.
There have been many myths about owning a car in Singapore.This post is really a very informative one for those looking forward to buy a car in Singapore.
My family friends based out of Singapore have told me how difficult it is to own a house and car in that city. But I think this blog post simplifies it and will pass it on them for sure. They will find it useful.
This is an eye opener for me. One can decide about movement to a country like Singapore on the basis of such valuable inputs which affect the ease of living.
Wow! I didn’t know there were so many things to be considered for buying a car there.. Very informative and helpful post!
This is an eye opener for me. As one’s movement to a different country very much depends on the ease to buy certain essential things in life.
These are really helpful tips for people wishing to buy car in Singapore. Will forward to my neighbour shifting there.
Detailed information , I was not knowing about COE .
Keeping car in such places is expensive.
This is a helpful post incase one is looking to purchase a car in Singapore. My friend is shifting to this place in a few months will share with her.
oh yes, my cousin had told me that owning a car in singapore is like selling your lungs hahaha. but i like the public transport there.