COE explained: what every Singapore buyer should know

Every car in Singapore needs a Certificate of Entitlement (COE) - effectively the right to own and use a vehicle for ten years. It is bid for at auction and forms a large part of a car’s price.

When buying pre-owned, the COE remaining is one of the most important figures. A car with more years left can be driven longer before you face renewal or deregistration.

That is why every listing shows “COE left” prominently - it directly affects how much value remains in the car and your real cost of ownership.