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Category E: Why the Open Category Always Costs More

Category E consistently commands the highest COE premiums. Here's why the Open Category costs more than Cat A or B, who bids for it, and whether it's ever worth the premium.

14 Jan 2026 · 9 min read

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Annual COE Market Outlook 2026

Our 2026 COE market outlook, now updated with actual Q1 results. We examine what we got right, what surprised us, the PARF shock factor, and revised forecasts for the rest of the year.

14 Jan 2026 · 11 min read

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The Complete Beginner's Guide to Singapore COE

New to COE? This guide covers everything from what COE is and why Singapore uses it, to the five vehicle categories, bidding mechanics, and what happens when your COE expires.

14 Jan 2026 · 11 min read

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Singapore Car Market Report 2025: Annual Review & 2026 Outlook

Our annual deep dive into Singapore's automotive market. 2025 saw COE price moderation from 2023 peaks, rising EV adoption, and shifting buyer preferences. Here's the full picture.

09 Jan 2026 · 3 min read

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COE Price History: 30 Years of Data (1990-2026)

From $2 to $152,000 — the COE has had an extraordinary journey. This article charts over 30 years of COE price history, major cycles, and the events that drove the most dramatic movements.

09 Jan 2026 · 5 min read

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Best and Worst Months to Bid for COE: A Historical Analysis

We analysed 24 years of COE data to find seasonal patterns. February and mid-year months consistently show lower premiums, while March and September tend to be the most expensive months to bid.

07 Jan 2026 · 9 min read

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Year-End COE Rush: Should You Bid in December?

December is known as one of the most expensive months for COE bidding. We analyse historical data to determine whether the year-end rush is worth joining or avoiding.

07 Jan 2026 · 3 min read

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COE Price Predictions: What History Tells Us About the Next 5 Years

Based on 24 years of data, three possible scenarios for COE prices through 2030. Structural analysis of quotas, EVs, and policy changes that will shape the market.

14 Dec 2025 · 12 min read

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How LTA Quota Cuts in 2020 Triggered Record COE Prices

The 2020 deregistration collapse forced LTA to slash COE quotas. Three years later, the ripple effects pushed premiums to all-time highs. A case study in supply-driven price inflation.

30 Nov 2025 · 9 min read

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Bid Ratio Explained: What 2.5x Competition Really Means for Your COE Bid

A bid ratio of 2.5 means 2.5 people are competing for every certificate. Learn what different bid ratios mean for your chances, how to read the data, and when to bid aggressively.

19 Nov 2025 · 9 min read

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When Quotas Rise, Do COE Prices Actually Fall?

We matched every quarterly quota change against subsequent price movements from 2002 to 2026. The answer: yes, but with a lag and some surprising exceptions.

04 Nov 2025 · 9 min read

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Renew Your COE at PQP or Buy New? The $50K Question

With Cat A PQP above $100K, renewing your COE is no longer the obvious choice. We break down the financials of renewing at PQP vs buying new vs going carless, including how Budget 2026 PARF changes affect the maths.

19 Oct 2025 · 8 min read

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