Buy a car in Singapore

Just take a look at the cars on the road and you will be able to spot many different types of cars available, more than you may ever realise. They vary in many different ways and some are better suited for certain purposes over the others. It is hence good to have an idea of the different types of cars available especially if you are interested and planning to get one so that you can choose a car type that best suits your needs.  The different types of cars are as follows: Sedan A sedan, also known as Saloon, is one of the most basic car we see on the road. A passenger car with 4 doors, it has room for 5 people. Some examples are: Audi A4, Toyota Corolla and Volkswagen Passat. Hatchback The difference between a sedan and a hatchback lies in the cargo access. In sedans, the trunk space is separated from the rear seats while in most hatchbacks, the rear seats can be folded down to increase cargo space. Hatchbacks also have a rear door which swings upw...

Buying a car is not as simple as purchasing any other products in our daily lives. It involves a lot of research, planning, consideration and deliberation before an informed decision can be made with certainty and confidence. Buying a car is a high involvement purchase - we do not want to end up spending a huge amount and regret for the years to come. (Check out this post on the cost of owning a car in Singapore ) There are many factors and considerations that come into play, especially in Singapore, due to its limited space and the resulting Certificate of Entitlement (COE) system. With so many factors to consider and decide on, buying a car can be intimidating for many first-time buyers so I hope that this post will ease some of the barriers faced when purchasing a car and you guys will have a better idea of how to buy a car in Singapore. Before I start, I would assume you already have a driving license, if you don't, check out this post on how to get a driving license in S...