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Affordable car tyres 2025: Top curated picks to consider
Whether you need eco tyres, or performance tyres for sportier driving, budget-friendly choices exist across various categories. Here are some to consider!
Car Ownership Advice
Six car workshops specialising in private-hire vehicles
Looking for a car workshop that can perform servicing, maintenance and repairs on your private-hire vehicle? Here are six you can consider.
Car Maintenance Advice
8 most affordable turbocharged new cars for a faster 2023
Have a tight budget, but still want to feel the rush from a turbocharged engine? Here are 8 affordable cars under $150k with turbos for your consideration.
Car Buying Advice
Here are the best deals you could splurge on at Singapore Motor Show 2023 (aside from a new car)!
Singapore Motor Show isn't only about the new cars, there's also an abundance of excellent deals for car accessories, merchandise and other things!
Miscellaneous Advice
Mythbusted: Is a smaller engine always more fuel efficient?
A smaller engine always uses less fuel, since its capacity is smaller - while that seems to make perfect sense, it really might not be the case these days.
Car Buying Advice
Beyond sticker shock: Running costs first-time car owners must consider
Buying your first car? Don't just calculate the down payment and monthly instalments. Here are the other costs you must also factor in.
Car Buying Advice
Buying one of these cars is cheaper than a short term car rental
If you aren't sure of committing to a long term car ownership, you could give it a try with one of these used cars that are perfect for short term drives.
Car Buying Advice
Comparing costs between an ICE car and its electric variant
Are you still undecided on purchasing an Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) car or the EV variant? We help you calculate the cost and time savings.
Car Buying Advice
EV ownership costs in Singapore - can you afford an EV?
EVs are the future, but what would it cost you to be an early adopter of the future? Here's the costs that you have to consider before making the move.
Car Buying Advice
Carparks that P-plate drivers should avoid in Singapore (Vol 2)
Drivers with P-plates beware! Thanks to all the comments and recommendations from our previous article on carparks you should avoid, here are five more!
Miscellaneous Advice
Types of HDB season parking and costs to expect before applying
If you own a car and live in an HDB, chances are you've applied for HDB season parking. What types are there? What costs to expect? Here's an easy guide.
Car Ownership Advice
HDB season parking - multi-storey car park or open-air car park?
When it comes to HDB season parking, is it better to park in a multi-storey car park (MSCP) or an open-air carpark (OACP)? Let's discuss.
Car Ownership Advice
Buying a used car? Make sure it's covered under sgCarMart Warranty!
Buying a used car may be more financially prudent than buying a brand new car, the risk of buying a lemon is always there. Protect your finances with sgCarMart Warranty today.
Car Buying Advice
Why are electric cars so expensive in Singapore?
Electric cars are supposed to be the future, but why do they still cost so much more than the internal combustion cars that they were to replace?
Miscellaneous Advice
The only car rental guide you'll ever need
Keen to get a cheap car rental but don't know how and what to expect? This beginner's guide to car rental services in Singapore is all you need.
Miscellaneous Advice
Think leasing is not for you? Here are eight reasons why you should think again
From being able to get behind the wheel of your dream car as soon as possible to enjoying a worry-free motoring experience, we look at the benefits it can bring you!
Miscellaneous Advice
Wheel alignment - why it's probably the best $50 you can spend on your car
For most drivers, $50 wouldn't even be enough for a tank of petrol. But, what if we told you that with the same amount, you can make your car better and safer?
Car Maintenance Advice
Car inspection vs evaluation - what's the difference?
Car inspection is a regular requirement for all drivers. Car evaluation is a non-mandatory check for pre-owned cars. Do you know the difference?
Car Ownership Advice
Road tax renewal: Everything you need to know
Have you received that road tax renewal letter by the LTA and have no idea what to do? Here's a guide to understanding road tax in Singapore and how to pay for it.
Car Ownership Advice
COE renewal: What costs can you expect?
COE renewal is not just a one-time payment. Besides your PQP, there are many other factors to consider.
Car Buying Advice

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27 cost Advice

Affordable car tyres 2025: Top curated picks to consider
Whether you need eco tyres, or performance tyres for sportier driving, budget-friendly choices exist across various categories. Here are some to consider!
Car Ownership Advice
Six car workshops specialising in private-hire vehicles
Looking for a car workshop that can perform servicing, maintenance and repairs on your private-hire vehicle? Here are six you can consider.
Car Maintenance Advice
8 most affordable turbocharged new cars for a faster 2023
Have a tight budget, but still want to feel the rush from a turbocharged engine? Here are 8 affordable cars under $150k with turbos for your consideration.
Car Buying Advice
Here are the best deals you could splurge on at Singapore Motor Show 2023 (aside from a new car)!
Singapore Motor Show isn't only about the new cars, there's also an abundance of excellent deals for car accessories, merchandise and other things!
Miscellaneous Advice
Mythbusted: Is a smaller engine always more fuel efficient?
A smaller engine always uses less fuel, since its capacity is smaller - while that seems to make perfect sense, it really might not be the case these days.
Car Buying Advice
Beyond sticker shock: Running costs first-time car owners must consider
Buying your first car? Don't just calculate the down payment and monthly instalments. Here are the other costs you must also factor in.
Car Buying Advice
Buying one of these cars is cheaper than a short term car rental
If you aren't sure of committing to a long term car ownership, you could give it a try with one of these used cars that are perfect for short term drives.
Car Buying Advice
Comparing costs between an ICE car and its electric variant
Are you still undecided on purchasing an Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) car or the EV variant? We help you calculate the cost and time savings.
Car Buying Advice
EV ownership costs in Singapore - can you afford an EV?
EVs are the future, but what would it cost you to be an early adopter of the future? Here's the costs that you have to consider before making the move.
Car Buying Advice
Carparks that P-plate drivers should avoid in Singapore (Vol 2)
Drivers with P-plates beware! Thanks to all the comments and recommendations from our previous article on carparks you should avoid, here are five more!
Miscellaneous Advice
Types of HDB season parking and costs to expect before applying
If you own a car and live in an HDB, chances are you've applied for HDB season parking. What types are there? What costs to expect? Here's an easy guide.
Car Ownership Advice
HDB season parking - multi-storey car park or open-air car park?
When it comes to HDB season parking, is it better to park in a multi-storey car park (MSCP) or an open-air carpark (OACP)? Let's discuss.
Car Ownership Advice
Buying a used car? Make sure it's covered under sgCarMart Warranty!
Buying a used car may be more financially prudent than buying a brand new car, the risk of buying a lemon is always there. Protect your finances with sgCarMart Warranty today.
Car Buying Advice
Why are electric cars so expensive in Singapore?
Electric cars are supposed to be the future, but why do they still cost so much more than the internal combustion cars that they were to replace?
Miscellaneous Advice
The only car rental guide you'll ever need
Keen to get a cheap car rental but don't know how and what to expect? This beginner's guide to car rental services in Singapore is all you need.
Miscellaneous Advice
Think leasing is not for you? Here are eight reasons why you should think again
From being able to get behind the wheel of your dream car as soon as possible to enjoying a worry-free motoring experience, we look at the benefits it can bring you!
Miscellaneous Advice
Wheel alignment - why it's probably the best $50 you can spend on your car
For most drivers, $50 wouldn't even be enough for a tank of petrol. But, what if we told you that with the same amount, you can make your car better and safer?
Car Maintenance Advice
Car inspection vs evaluation - what's the difference?
Car inspection is a regular requirement for all drivers. Car evaluation is a non-mandatory check for pre-owned cars. Do you know the difference?
Car Ownership Advice
Road tax renewal: Everything you need to know
Have you received that road tax renewal letter by the LTA and have no idea what to do? Here's a guide to understanding road tax in Singapore and how to pay for it.
Car Ownership Advice
COE renewal: What costs can you expect?
COE renewal is not just a one-time payment. Besides your PQP, there are many other factors to consider.
Car Buying Advice

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