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What’s changing on Singapore’s roads.

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LTA announcements, COE bidding shifts, and the policy moves that affect every car owner here.

Plain explanations, current as of this round. We update when the rules change.

F1 Singapore GP 2026: road closures and transport guide
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F1 Singapore GP 2026: road closures and transport guide

Singapore F1 GP 2026 road closures run 7 to 13 October around Marina Centre. The Right Workshop breaks down the peak-hour corridors and what drivers should plan for.

By The Right Workshop team
Cat A COE premium hits $128,501 in August 2026 card
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Cat A COE August 2026 hits $128,501: what the surge tells us

Cat A COE August 2026 closed at $128,501, up 3.7% in a month and 22.9% year-on-year. Here is what could be behind the surge and what buyers should consider next.

By The Right Workshop team
The Right Workshop news card: COE quota for August to October 2026, 19,085 certificates available
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COE quota for August to October 2026: 19,085 certificates available

Singapore's COE quota for August to October 2026 is 19,085, up 0.2% on the prior quarter. The Right Workshop tracks every bidding round and result.

By The Right Workshop team
Cat A COE premium hits $126,009 in June 2026 card
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Cat A COE June 2026 hits $126,009: what’s driving the climb

Cat A COE June 2026 hit $126,009, up 29.9% year-on-year. Here is what the divergence from Cat B and Cat E could mean for buyers right now.

By The Right Workshop team
LTA news graphic from The Right Workshop: ERP rates rising from 2 June 2026
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Revised ERP rates from 2 June 2026: school holiday cuts and post-holiday rises

Revised ERP rates from 2 June 2026 bring school holiday cuts at 6 locations and a $1 rise on 29 June. The Right Workshop breaks down what Singapore drivers need to know.

By The Right Workshop team
COE news graphic from The Right Workshop: May 2026 results, Cat A premium at $124,790
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Cat A COE May 2026: Why $124,790?

Cat A COE May 2026 closed at $124,790, up 21.1% year-on-year. TRW looks at what quota supply and bidding patterns could suggest for small-car buyers.

By The Right Workshop team
Worn engine mounting removed from a car in a Singapore workshop
Car Tips

Engine Mountings in Singapore: Should You Leave Them or Fix Them?

Engine mountings stop your engine from moving inside the bay. In Singapore's stop-start traffic, they wear faster than you'd expect. Here's what fails when you ignore them, what replacement costs, and when to act.

By The Right Workshop team
VEP and GVP Fees Rise from January 2027 for Foreign Vehicles
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VEP and GVP Fees Rise from January 2027 for Foreign Vehicles

From 1 January 2027 LTA raises Vehicle Entry Permit and Goods Vehicle Permit fees for foreign-registered vehicles entering Singapore.

By The Right Workshop team
Singapore PARF Rebate Schedule and Cap Revised from Feb 2026
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Singapore PARF Rebate Schedule and Cap Revised from Feb 2026

LTA has revised the PARF rebate schedule and cap effective from February 2026, changing what owners get back when deregistering older vehicles.

By The Right Workshop team
ERP gantry in operation on Orchard Road in Singapore, with the blue ERP sign lit
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ERP 2.0 in Singapore: 2026 vs 2027

93% of Singapore cars have the new OBU. The other 7% have months, not years. What's already different on the road, and what flips on 1 January 2027.

By The Right Workshop team
Castrol Edge 5W-40 engine oil being poured through a funnel into a Japanese sedan engine bay at The Right Workshop Kaki Bukit Singapore
Guides

What is The Right Workshop? Singapore’s Independent Car Workshop at Kaki Bukit

The Right Workshop is a full-service independent car workshop at Autobay, Kaki Bukit. Real mechanics, transparent pricing, all makes and models.

By The Right Workshop team
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F1 Singapore GP 2026: road closures and transport guide
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F1 Singapore GP 2026: road closures and transport guide

Singapore F1 GP 2026 road closures run 7 to 13 October around Marina Centre. The Right Workshop breaks down the peak-hour corridors and what drivers should plan for.

By The Right Workshop team
Aging Toyota Corolla parked under an HDB void deck in Singapore, representing the COE renewal vs scrap decision
Guides

COE Renewal vs Scrapping: How to Actually Make the Right Call in Singapore

Renew for 5 or 10 years, or take the PARF rebate and scrap? Plain-English breakdown of the numbers and what changed in Budget 2026.

By The Right Workshop team
Audi key fob and car keys representing COE renewal decision in Singapore
Guides

COE Renewal in Singapore: The Calculation No One Explains Clearly

How to work out whether renewing your COE is worth it: PQP math, 5-year vs 10-year, and the PARF rebate you give up by renewing.

By The Right Workshop team
Cars at a vehicle terminal port being prepared for export from Singapore
Guides

Exporting Your Car in Singapore: What You Actually Get Back

What you actually get back when you export your car from Singapore: PARF rebate, COE rebate, paperwork, and which export dealers to trust.

By The Right Workshop team
Stacked scrap cars in a junkyard representing end of COE life in Singapore
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Scrapping Your Car in Singapore: What You’re Owed and What Happens Next

What scrapping your car in Singapore pays out: PARF rebate, COE rebate, and the timing trade-off versus exporting or renewing.

By The Right Workshop team
Top-down view of an opened Singapore newspaper showing a COE bidding results table with Cat A to Cat E quota premiums, with reading glasses, fountain pen and a black coffee cup on a wooden cafe table
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How to Read COE Results in Singapore

A plain-English guide to reading COE bidding results in Singapore: Cat A vs B, quota premiums, and what round-on-round movement tells you.

By The Right Workshop team
Castrol Edge 5W-40 engine oil being poured through a funnel into a Japanese sedan engine bay at The Right Workshop Singapore
Guides

How Often to Service Your Car (SG)

How often to service your car in Singapore (2026): mileage intervals, what is included, oil grade and signs your car needs a service now.

By The Right Workshop team
Comparison of independent workshop and authorised service centre in Singapore
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Independent Workshop vs Authorised Service Centre: The Honest Cost Breakdown

Independent workshop vs authorised service centre in Singapore: real cost breakdown, what you get, and which suits your car.

By The Right Workshop team
Looking inside a workshop at The Right Workshop Kaki Bukit Singapore
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What to Look For in a Singapore Workshop

A practical buyer’s guide to choosing a car workshop in Singapore. What to ask, what to check, and what separates a good workshop from a bad one.

By The Right Workshop team
Car servicing warranty rights in Singapore, illustration
Guides

Block Exemption Order in Singapore: What Actually Protects You

Singapore’s Block Exemption Order (BEO) gives you the right to service your car at any independent workshop during the warranty period.

By The Right Workshop team
Workshop quote document on desk with calculator at The Right Workshop
Guides

How to Read a Workshop Quote (SG)

A line-by-line guide to reading a car workshop quote in Singapore. What labour rates, parts markups and miscellaneous charges should really look like.

By The Right Workshop team
Mechanic pouring engine oil into a car engine bay at a Singapore workshop
Guides

Why the Cheapest Car Workshop in Singapore Usually Costs You More

How cheap workshops cut costs, what comeback jobs look like, and 4 questions that filter out the bad ones before you hand over the keys.

By The Right Workshop team
Mechanic hands working on a car engine bay during a pre-purchase inspection in Singapore
Guides

Pre-Purchase Car Inspection in Singapore: What Gets Checked and What It Can Save You

What gets checked in a pre-purchase car inspection in Singapore, what it can save you, and where the limits of inspection actually are.

By The Right Workshop team
Rising stack of coins representing factors that change car insurance premiums in Singapore
Guides

What Actually Changes Your Car Insurance Premium in Singapore

What actually moves your car insurance premium in Singapore: claims history, model, NCD, age, and the factors brokers don’t always explain.

By The Right Workshop team
Phone, laptop and notepad on a desk representing one call to a car insurance broker in Singapore
Guides

Car Insurance in Singapore: Why One Call to a Broker Beats Calling 10 Companies Yourself

Why one call to a Singapore car insurance broker beats phoning 10 companies. How brokers find your best policy without the legwork.

By The Right Workshop team
Aerial view of a curving Singapore expressway flyover near Marina Bay with steady traffic flow, illustrating the COE-controlled vehicle population
Guides

What is COE? Singapore’s Certificate of Entitlement, Explained

A plain-English breakdown of how COE works in Singapore, why prices move, and what it means for owning a car here.

By The Right Workshop team
Singapore expressway packed with a mix of Cat A and Cat B cars
Guides

Cat A vs Cat B COE in Singapore: The Real Difference

Cat A vs Cat B COE in Singapore: the engine and power limits, why prices diverge, and which one your next car falls under.

By The Right Workshop team
Mechanic using a red and blue AC pressure gauge manifold on a Japanese sedan engine bay at The Right Workshop Singapore
Car Tips

Car Aircon Not Cold in Singapore

Car aircon not cold? Low gas, dying compressor or clogged evaporator. A Singapore guide to diagnosis, real fix costs and which regas to skip.

By The Right Workshop team
Mechanic pressing a tread depth gauge into the rear tyre of a silver sedan with the bonnet open and the 12V battery visible at The Right Workshop Singapore
Car Tips

Tyre & Battery Checks: Singapore Guide

Check tyre tread depth, sidewall condition and battery health at home. Legal limits, replacement timing and real costs in Singapore.

By The Right Workshop team
Mechanic checking coolant level in a Japanese sedan radiator at The Right Workshop Singapore
Car Tips

Coolant & Radiator Care in Singapore Heat

Singapore heat pushes your engine hard. Check coolant levels, spot radiator leaks, avoid overheating. The Right Workshop guide.

By The Right Workshop team
Singapore car driving in heavy monsoon rain with wipers active
Car Tips

Driving in Singapore Rain: Safety & Checks

Tropical downpours, flooded underpasses, and aquaplaning risk. Here’s what every Singapore driver needs to know about wet-weather safety.

By The Right Workshop team
Close-up of a brake caliper and worn brake pad visible through the alloy wheel spokes of a Japanese sedan on a Singapore street
Car Tips

Brake Pads and Rotors: How to Tell When It Is Time to Change in Singapore

Squealing or vibrating when you brake? Here is how to read the signs your brake pads or rotors need attention, and what replacements cost in Singapore.

By The Right Workshop team