Car Scrap Value

August 29, 2025

Singapore Vehicle Log Card: All You Need to Know

Introduction Think of your vehicle log card as your car’s digital birth certificate in Singapore. It’s an official record of your car’s identity, ownership, and history — all stored securely online. Yet, despite its importance, many car owners don’t know where to find it, how to read it, or when they actually need it. This leads to last-minute scrambling when selling your car, applying for permits, or even renewing insurance. In this guide, you’ll learn: What is a Vehicle Log Card (LTA Log Card)? Definition of Vehicle Log Card The vehicle log card in Singapore is an official digital document issued by the Land Transport Authority (LTA). Core Purpose The log card plays a central role in vehicle-related transactions: Why Your Vehicle Log Card is Essential: 5 Key Uses Scenario Why the Log Card is Needed Key Data Used Selling or Transferring Your Vehicle Proof of ownership and accurate vehicle details Chassis number, registration date, and number of transfers Applying for a VEP to Malaysia Required for online registration Engine number, chassis number, registration date Becoming a Private-Hire Driver Ride-hailing companies require it during onboarding Vehicle make, model, registration date Checking Financial Milestones Helps you plan for resale or renewal […]
August 29, 2025

How to Sell Your Car Overseas for a Higher Price

“What if your car is worth thousands more in another country than it is in your local market?” For many car owners in Singapore, the local resale value can feel disappointing—especially with high depreciation rates, deregistration rules, and newer models entering the market every year. But here’s the surprising truth: in certain overseas markets, your vehicle could fetch significantly more money than it would if you just followed the usual steps to sell a used car Singapore style through local dealers or classifieds. The difference lies in the value gap—variations in demand, availability, and import restrictions between countries. Well-maintained cars from Singapore are highly sought after abroad, and with the right approach, individual sellers can tap into this demand. In this guide, we’ll walk you through two proven ways to sell internationally and also touch on how this differs from the standard process on how to sell cars in Singapore, so you can weigh which option works best for you. First, Is Your Car a Good Candidate for International Sale? Before diving in, assess whether your car has a strong export appeal. High-Demand Categories Singapore cars are known worldwide for being well-maintained, low-mileage, and regularly serviced due to strict regulations. […]
May 4, 2025
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PARF and COE Rebates in Singapore: How to Calculate Your Car’s Value (2026)

Updated October 2026, with the PARF schedule LTA revised in February 2026. Key Highlights When you deregister a car, LTA pays back two things: a COE rebate for the unused part of the COE, and a PARF rebate if the car is under 10 years old. The PARF rebate is a share of the Additional Registration Fee (ARF) you paid at registration. It is not worked out from the car’s OMV directly. LTA cut the PARF rebate for cars registered with COEs from the second bidding exercise in February 2026. The rebate now starts at 30 per cent of ARF and is capped at $30,000. Most cars being scrapped today were registered before that date, so they still get the older, higher rebate. You can encash the rebate, offset it against your next car, or transfer it. It expires 12 months after deregistration. What you get back when you scrap your car A car in Singapore carries a lot of paid-up value when it comes off the road. Part of what you paid for the COE and part of the ARF come back to you as rebates, and the scrap dealer pays for the car itself on top of that. […]
September 22, 2024
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From Dealer to Scrap Yard: Key Events when Scrapping your Car in Singapore

Key Highlights Introduction If you are close to the end of your COE (certificate of entitlement) or want to get rid of your old car, you might be curious about how to scrap your car in Singapore. The process is quite simple, whether you’re driving a Toyota, Honda, Hyundai, Mazda, Tesla, BYD or popular cars available in Singapore. However, there are some key points to remember about depreciation. This is important if you want to get the most out of your COE rebate, claim your PARF rebate (if you qualify), and make sure all your road taxes are paid. Understanding the Car Scrapping Ecosystem in Singapore The car scrapping process is usually managed by the car owner. Once they finish the steps for de-registering, they need to find a scrap yard that is approved by the LTA to accept their vehicle. These scrapyards can be found in various locations across Singapore, including Yio Chu Kang Road and Punggol Drive. If car owners don’t want the hassle of de-registering their car and searching for a scrap yard, they can choose to work with scrap car dealers. These dealers buy cars that owners want to scrap and take care of the registration […]
September 11, 2023
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How to Get the Best Scrap Car Value: Negotiation Tips When Selling Your Scrap Car

It’s only natural that potential buyers want to get the cheapest deal out of your scrap vehicle. After all, scrapping your car is a way to make quick cash, not earn back its price. Still, just because you’re selling your car for scrap doesn’t mean you can’t get the best scrap car value. If you know what your car is worth, you’ll know how to negotiate with scrap car dealers. Keep reading this article to understand car scrap value and learn some helpful negotiation tips. Let’s dive in!  Negotiation Tips to Get the Best Scrap Car Value Simply put, if you know how much your scrap vehicle is worth, you’ll be on solid ground when negotiating with junk car buyers. Here are all the different ways you can evaluate the worth of the scrap vehicle to get the best scrap car value: 1. Make a Quick Decision While the metal parts of the scrap car are unlikely to lose their value, the usable components will eventually decrease in worth due to depreciation. Moreover, the salvageable components might rust, becoming useless over time. For this reason, once you decide on scrapping the car, you should be quick with the process. Most […]
March 30, 2023
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Scrap Your Car in Singapore and Get the Highest Possible Value With Us.

If you’re looking to scrap your car in Singapore, you may find it to be a stressful and time-consuming process. However, with ScrapCar, scrapping your car has never been easier. We provide a hassle-free and transparent process that ensures you get the highest possible value for your car. Step-by-Step Guide to Scrapping Your Car in Singapore When you are ready to scrap your car, you can simply follow our step-by-step guide to help you get the best possible price for your vehicle: Step 1: Contact us for a quote. Give us a call or fill out our online form to get a free quote for your car’s scrap value. We’ll ask for some details on your car which includes information such as NRIC (SXXXX123A), Car registration plate (SAB1234C) and condition of your car. Get your no obligation highest price offer within 30 minutes! Step 2: Receive your quote. Once we have all the necessary information, we will provide you with a quote for your car’s scrap value. Our valuation process considers the current market supply and demand for your exact vehicle, as well as the condition and type of your car. We will advise accordingly whether to scrap or export […]
March 1, 2022
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How To Calculate The Total Scrap Value Of Your Vehicle and Should You Change Your Car?

January 29, 2022
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5 Factors That Change How Much Value Can You Get From Scrapping Your Car

November 27, 2017

Should I Sell My Car To A Buyer Or Dealer?

Most car owners in Singapore do not experience selling their vehicle often enough to be familiar with the process. When selling your vehicle, the most straightforward process is to sell to a direct car agent. This will save time and reduce hassle because all the administrative work will be done for you. The other option is to sell your car to a direct buyer, which will usually result in a higher offer for you car. It might be confusing to decide for most owners. Hence, we have written this article to guide you along. This article will be listing a few factors to consider that will help you make the best decision before you sell your vehicle. Time The most obvious to factor consider is time. Selling to a direct agent would take you a few days at most, provided that you find the quotation reasonable. Therefore, selling to the dealer is the best option if you are looking to get rid of your vehicle in the quickest amount of time. Selling your car to a direct buyer is trickier. You have to factor in time spent sourcing for a buyer. There is no guaranteed timeline so this process can […]