Singapore Car Guide: Guides & Articles

CAR REVIEWS

The latest Gilera scooter is better looking than its predecessor and a smart alternative to a car

		Not just skin deep
		The new generation of Porsche 911s has undergone exciting changes to the body, engine and transmission
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		From benign to beng
		The impressive-looking Clio R27 has the makings of a hot hatch, but only if you keep the revs high
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		Fun but frugal
		The increased performance of the new Porsche 911 comes with 7.8 per cent lower fuel consumption
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		Wish come true
		Singapore's best-selling MPV gives you bang for your buck
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MOTORING NEWS

Pricey petrol dampens appeal of 'budget' cars

Models priced under $60,000 are hardest hit as monthly payment matches petrol bill

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MOTORING GUIDES

		Buying A New Car
		1. What Do I Want? 2. Things You Should Know Before Committing 3. How To Get A Car?

		Maintaining Your Vehicle
		1. Regular Obligations 2. Ad hoc Events

		Handing Over Ownership
		1. Transferring Your Car 2. Deregistering Your Car

		Retaining Your Car Beyond the 10-yr Period
		1. Renewing COE

SAFETY ETIQUETTE
Can I have your attention, please?
By Goh Mei Yi

Driver inattention can prove more fatal than factors like drink driving or speeding.

SAFETY ETIQUETTE
“How did the chicken cross the road?”
By Goh Mei Yi

Know the different types of pedestrian crossings – they are the pathway to the other side of the road.

SAFETY ETIQUETTE
The story behind ‘green-amber-red’
By Goh Mei Yi

Do you know what a traffic light is? Here is the definition, down to its history.

GLOSSARY OF TERMS

Additional Registration Fee
The Additional Registration Fee (ARF) is one of the fees you will need to pay during vehicle registration. The ARF is computed as 110% of the vehicle’s Open Market Value (OMV) for cars registered with COEs obtained from the March, 2004 bidding exercise onwards. one of the fees.

Certificate of Entitlement
A Certificate of Entitlement (COE) represents an entitlement for the certificate owner to register and own a vehicle in Singapore. A COE takes the form of an electronic entry inthe LTA’s database.

COE Open Bidding System
The COE Open Bidding System allows for automated bidding. You need only enter a reserve price, and the system will automatically up your bid.

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