Vehicle/License Maintenance Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ)

[xiao`meow]

This FAQ is catered more towards Singapore citizens. Foreign visitors feel free to add on.

To check COE bidding
http://ocoe.lta.gov.sg/


To check OMV of Car
http://app.lta.gov.sg/motoring_vo_omv.asp


SG Biggest Online CarMart (esp. 2nd Hand Market & Parallel Importer Information)
http://www.sgcarmart.com/main/index.php


Paying fines
https://onepay.onemotoring.com.sg/onepay/getrecord.aspx
https://www2.hdb.gov.sg/webapp/BL01CPKFINES/ParkingFine


Petrol Watch
http://www.petrolwatch.com.sg/index.php


Off Peak Car Scheme
http://www.onemotoring.com.sg/publish/onemotoring/en/lta_information_guidelines/faqs/off_peak_car_scheme_.html


LTA's Zhng Your Car Guide
http://www.onemotoring.com.sg/publish/onemotoring/en/lta_information_guidelines/modification_guide.html


Driving Centres ( Where you learn to drive )

SSDC (http://www.ssdcl.com.sg/)
Comfort Driving Centre (http://www1.comfortdrivingcentre.com.sg/CDCWeb/index.asp)
BBDC (http://www.bbdc.sg/dc/main.asp)

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Taken from: http://www.spinet.gov.sg/aboutus/org...erit_index.htm

Traffic Police's Ala Carte Menu

3 points

The following Scheduled Offences Carry 3 Demerit Points

* Carrying excess pillion or carrying pillion sitting not astride.
* Rider failing to wear or wear securely on his head a protective helmet.
* Disobeying traffic direction or Police Officer.
* Carrying passengers on goods vehicle without a permit.
* Conveying load not properly secured.
* Using tyres with ply or cord carcass exposed.
* Driver failing to wear seat belt.
* Parking abreast of another vehicle.
* Parking within a pedestrian crossing.
* Stopping in a zebra controlled area.
* Driver failing to ensure that every front seat passenger wears a seat belt.
* Using a motor vehicle where a child below 8 years of age who is a front/ rear seat passenger is not properly secured by an approved child restraint when there is a seat belt available for the use of such passenger.
* Driver failing to ensure that rear seat passengers wear seat belt.
* Allow a child below 8 years of age who is a front/ rear passenger to be secured with an unapproved child restraint.
* Using a vehicle where a child below 8 years who is a rear passenger is not properly secured by an approved child restraint.


The fine :

* Light Vehicle (weight unladen 2500 kg and below) : $120
* Heavy Vehicle (weight unladen exceeds 2500 kg) : $150


4 points

The following Scheduled Offences Carry 4 Demerit Points

* Exceeding speed limit of road/vehicle - by 1 to 20 km/h
* Failing to give way to oncoming traffic at controlled junction.
* Failing to give way at uncontrolled junction.
* Failing to give way at junction.
* Failing to give way at roundabout.
* Crossing double white lines.
* Crossing road divider.
* Obstructing flow of traffic,
* Forming up incorrectly when turning left or right.
* Failing to give way to ambulance or fire brigade or police vehicle.
* Driving while carrying load on a motor vehicle in a dangerous manner.
* Driving or leaving a vehicle in a bus lane during restricted hours.
* Stopping on the shoulder or verge of an expressway.
* Stopping on remaining at rest on the carriageway of an expressway


The fine :

* Light Vehicle (weight unladen 2500 kg and below) : $130
* Heavy Vehicle (weight unladen exceeds 2500 kg) : $160


6 points

The following Scheduled Offences Carry 6 Demerit Points

* Driving or riding against the flow of traffic
* Driving on a shoulder of an expressway.
* Load falling from vehicle. Ø Exceeding speed limit of road/vehicle - by 21 to 30 km/h
* Offences committed by motorists at pedestrian crossing.
* Careless driving.
* Carrying passengers on a goods vehicle in a dangerous manner.
* Carrying passengers on a motor vehicle or trailer in a dangerous manner.


The fine :

* Light Vehicle (weight unladen 2500 kg and below) : $150
* Heavy Vehicle (weight unladen exceeds 2500 kg) : $180


8 points

The following Scheduled Offences Carry 8 Demerit Points

* Exceeding speed limit of road/vehicle - by 31 to 40 km/h


The fine :

* Light Vehicle (weight unladen 2500 kg and below) : $170
* Heavy Vehicle (weight unladen exceeds 2500 kg) : $200


9 points

The following Scheduled Offences Carry 9 Demerit Points

* Driving without due care or reasonable consideration for other road users.


The fine :

* Light Vehicle (weight unladen 2500 kg and below) : $170



12 points

The following Scheduled Offences Carry 12 Demerit Points

* Failing to conform to traffic light signals.
* Using a mobile telephone whilst driving


The fine :

* Light Vehicle (weight unladen 2500 kg and below) : $200
* Heavy Vehicle (weight unladen exceeds 2500 kg) : $230

* Exceeding speed limit of road/vehicle - by more that 40 km/h
* Reckless or dangerous driving.


The fine :

* Light Vehicle (weight unladen 2500 kg and below) : Court
* Heavy Vehicle (weight unladen exceeds 2500 kg) : Court



18 points

The following Scheduled Offences Carry 18 Demerit Points

* Exceeding speed limit of road/vehicle - by more that 50 km/h


The fine :

* Light Vehicle (weight unladen 2500 kg and below) : Court
* Heavy Vehicle (weight unladen exceeds 2500 kg) : Court


24 points

The following Scheduled Offences Carry 24 Demerit Points

* Exceeding speed limit of road/vehicle - by more that 60 km/h


The fine :

* Light Vehicle (weight unladen 2500 kg and below) : Court
* Heavy Vehicle (weight unladen exceeds 2500 kg) : Court

* Heavy Vehicle (weight unladen exceeds 2500 kg) : $200

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[tckrto]

Checklist for newbie like me when collecting new car :D

Interior:
1. Master lock, individual lock, child lock
2. Window lock, power windows (at driver side and at individual side)
3. Electric mirrors
4. Headlight switch, signal switch, high beam, fog lamp (if applicable), hazard signal switch
5. Wiper switch (make sure each speed is correct), wiper spray
6. Make sure dashboard lights come on when the headlights are switched on.
7. Make sure information lights on the dashboard are lit at relavant times (eg. high beam symbol, parking brake symbol)
8. Horn, steering wheel adjusting lever
9. Boot and fuel tank cover lever
10. Seat adjuster
11. Mirrors
12. Aircon vents (make sure they can move freely)
13. Aircon (go through each fan speed, make sure the power is strong enough), defogger
14. Radio/CD player
15. Gear shift able to move freely.
16. If yours is an auto, make sure you have to step on the brake to shift out of Park, and the car can only start in N or P position.
17. Glovebox
18. Handbrake & check handbrake lights
19. Carpet (check if it is dirty or not)
20. check for leather folding or for cracks on leather seats
21. Speakers
22. Make sure the distance on the odometer is reasonable (should be less than 20km at the very most if youre collecting from the distributing centre. If the car is delivered to your doorstep, the distance may vary.)
23. Owner's manual
24. Seat belts (test them by pulling them hard in a fast movement. The seat belts should lock).
25 check interior lighting
26 check windows and doors mechanism (open and close)
27 check radiator level, battery fluid level, brake fluid, engine oil, clutch fluid
28 Spare tyre, jack, tools and warning (hazard) triangle
29 Bring two CD to check changer

Exterior:
1. Headlights (high/low beam), front clearance lights, signal lights, brake lights, tail lights.
2 check all lights (reversing, brakes, high beam, low beam, fog)
3 check reverse sensor beeping and signal lights
4 check boot lights and license plate lights
5 Check suspensions (press down on the 4 corners and release, the car should bounce back in one smooth motion and stay there without vibrations)
6. Windows and windscreen (check for stains or scratches)
7. Door handles (whether they are able to open the doors)
8. Alarm lock
9. Lock using key
10. Opening boot with key
11. Look around the body for any scratches or dents.
12. Check the tyres for any holes or punctures
13. Check the rims for scratches
14. Radio antenna (should automatically come out when radio is used)
15 Check for paint chips, cracks, scratches and dents

Under the bonnet:
1. Check the levels of fluids (eg. engine oil, brake fluid, battery water). If the levels are low, it could mean that there's a leak somewhere.
2. Make sure that the chassis and engine number are indicated near the firewall and that the numbers tally with those on your log card.

Others:
1. Road tax disc
2. Vehicle log card contains correct information
3. Insurance information is correct.
4. check the colour, make and model of the car to make sure its the car u ordered
3. Check that the fuses for the horn, headlamps etc are there.

[tckrto]

Taken from SHC by someone getting an Accord JDM .....pretty good guide!

1. Buy from reputable dealers.

You want a reputable dealer. What is important in the reputation is that they deliver your ride on time and also they'll still be around when your ride has problems. The question then arises as to who is reputable? Not easy to answer but you can start by checking up this forum. The more the PI invest in their business, the greater likelihood that they'll be around. Most PIs outsource the servicing aspects of the car to "Authorised Workshops". A few actually have their own workshops, e.g. Ricardo, Mova and Motorway. These require a much heavier investment. Some PIs just operate out of a small office with bare furnishings and staff whereas some PIs are quite big with a few offices located all over the island, not just in Ubi Automobile Megamart. Again this gives an indication into their intention to be around. On saying this there are some small PIs who do give great service and good deals though I would be extremely wary especially of those giving the "best" deal. Be EXTREMELY, EXTREMELY careful of dealers who call themselves "Honest" (like the shark who claims it is not hungry .......).

2. Understand how the car is priced.

The advertised price can be extremely deceiving. The price may be with or without COE. Or with Off-peak COEs. Or with COEs pegged to ridiculous figures. The best way of pricing to you would be "Immediate Delivery", and expect the car to be delivered within the week. If you can get it cheap at this price, go for it. Just make sure that it is not a rejected car (check wrappings, wear and tear, odometer etc). Some even advertised "Guaranteed Delivery". This may sound funny to people used to buying from Authorised Agents ....BUT one of the greatest problem with PIs is they DON'T deliver on time; may be MONTHS before you actually take possession of your ride! And what if they close down before you get your ride? Will you get your deposit back?

Often the price quoted is after financing. E.g. actual price is $80K but they advertise as "77K". This may be after rebates of ?months installment depending on ?loan (70-100%) and duration (3-10 years). Interest can be significant, e.g. at 3% interest, for 80% loan for 5 years, interest is $80,000 X 0.8 X 0.03 X 5 =$9600. For just another .5% ...i.e. 3.5% interest - $80,000 X 0.8 X 0.035 X 5 = $11200. Anyone wants to work out the interest for 90% loan at 4% interest for 10 years? Quoted price may require you to take some form of minimal loan. Always start with price of car before any financing rebates.

3. Freebies?

I doubt there are much things free in life .....so whatever freebies are thrown in will only sweeten the deal but it should not be the deciding factor and will come at a cost. Some common "packages" include leather, rims, V-cool, HID, premium CD changer sound system, fog-lights, body kit, reverse sensor etc. Which means that the bare package does not include those:) Sometimes it may be preferable to get those "freebies" yourself, e.g. rims - you may get better choice elsewhere. Forget about the "Free labour for 3/5 years"; this will only be free if you use their parts/products which I am told will inevitably be priced just a little higher ....

4. If possible, buy from PIs with ready stocks in SG.

This will save you the grief of delays in delivery and also assure you of the OMV. I would hesitate to believe these phrases " .....on ship coming now .....in port awaiting customs ...... no problem, can come within a month ......COE successful .....OMV guarantee high....." Nothing beats having the actual real car. Sometimes "Ready Stocks" can mean ready until the sales agreement is signed. Then when the loan is approved, no more stocks - coincidentally all just sold out while waiting for loan approval ....... I would personally advise that ALL potential buyers from PIs include a penalty clause in their deal,i.e. if they don't deliver by a specific time, make them pay a penalty for every day of delay. BTW I doubt most PIs will do this for you ..... Don't fall in love with the brochure.

5. If you have a car to trade in, check around for the trade-in value.

You may get a better trade-in (+/- $2000) elsewhere so your $1000 cheaper (seemingly) price on the JDM you are eyeing may not be that much cheaper .... The PIs can also make on your trade-in car - quite a few PIs start of as second hand car dealers. They may not make any money for the JDM sold to you but give you maybe just 1K more than paper value for your old ride, incur another 2K cost and resell your ride in New Zealand for 10K. Go figure how much they make in the end. And then give you crap service because they are not really interested in your Accord JDM deal.

6. Expect good service.

Of course service should be good. Imagine how service will be AFTER you have bought the car if they can't even give you good service before you sign on the dotted line. Again check here on the forum for service quality post-sale from the elders ...

7. If still unsure.

Once you think you have a "good" deal, before you sign on the dotted line (or more like get your IC photostated), you can check your deal again here:) It'll also gives you time to think without being unduly pressurised by the salesperson.

8. When you are ready to commit.

After deciding to buy, INSIST that the entire deal including freebies, delivery date and details be put down in BLACK and WHITE on paper. Include penalties if possible, e.g. delay in delivery (the most common complaint), agreed OMV price etc. It is entirely up to you to trust the PI otherwise

9. Still have last minutes jitters?

When you are about to sign, and still feel extremely uneasy ....WALK AWAY! Don't feel bad, don't be scared ...there must be at least another 30 other PIs you can go to if you really, really want a JDM Accord. Take a look at the list below ....and it is still growing - every other week there seem to be a new one popping out ....... btw the price really, really don't vary that much but if you want to have fun shopping .......

Just be prepared to get a good recommendation for doctor when you start vomitting blood in 2 months time ....

These sites may also be useful, too .....

http://www.smallclaims.gov.sg/
http://www.case.org.sg/

I am sure there are many more experienced "tai-kohs" here who can give a better guide but I am bored waiting for my ride ......

Below is a list of PIs who advertised that they deal in JDM Accords. It is a continuation from here:

http://www.shc-forum.com/viewtopic.php?t=57157&start=75

1. Motorw-- (BMerah) * = Motorway * (BMerah); W3Y/60K, www.motorway.com.sg
2. Mov- (BMerah) * = Mova Automotive * (BMerah), AAS Approved; W3Y, 3 services free, www.mova.com.sg
3. Cartim-- ** (CWealth, Ubi) = MBM Wheel Power (SMing), AP, AF, Mega Auto (ECoast), www.cartimes.com.sg
4. World of Wheels (Ubi) ** = Comfort Automotive Services (7 wshops), ST, KST Motorworks, BKS Motorwork (Senoko).
5. Chip Gua- (TCity) *
6. Garag- - (Thomson) = Garage R *
7. Auto Impressi-- (Bedok) = W3Y/60K, 3 free services
8. Autoh-- (SMing)
9. Automag-- (JPemimpin) = Autoworld (JPemimpin)
10. Autopoi-- (Ubi)
11. Autotru-- (Ubi)
12. Benchma-- Motori-- (TCity)
13. BH- (Ubi) = AP, Autofix (SMing)
14. Ca- Resourc-- (KBukit) = Jackspeed (Tampines), AAS Approved; W3Y, FS 5Y
15. Chua- Ca- (Ubi)
16. Eur- Motor- (Balestier)
17. Frank-- Moto- (FrankelAv) = 3 free services. After that $25 surcharge if bring own oil.
18. Hu- Yan- (CWealth, SMing, TCity, Ubi) = Sportswagen Auto (Ubi), Proswift Auto Services (Ubi); W3Y/60K, FS 5Y.
19. Hu- Lon- (TCity, Ubi) = World Auto (JPemimpin); W3Y/60K, FS 5 yrs; surcharge $40 if bring own oil(27/02), http://www.hlautomobile.com/
20. H- Car- (TCity) = W3Y/60K, FS 3Y
21. Jac- Car- (ChangiRd)
22. Jetly- Holdin-- (StillRd)
23. Ken- Cor-(JBesar)
24. Lec- (Ubi) = AP, Mega Auto (East Coast), www.lecomotor.com.sg
25. Lega-- Motor- (Serangoon)
26. Motop-- Ventur-- (East)
27. Nag- Moto- (YCKang)
28. Pinnac-- (Ubi) = Jackspeed (Tampines), AAS Approved
29. San Hu- Be- (KBukit) = MBM Wheel Power (SMing); W3Y/60K, FS 5Y
30. S- Vehicl-- Tradi-- (ChangiRd)
31. SH- Pte Ltd (Commonwealth)
32. Shun Hen- (Ubi) = Jackspeed (Tampines), AAS Approved, www.shautomobile.com.sg
33. Ta- Hua- (Commonwealth)
34. Wah Le- (Ubi) = AP; FS 5Y
35. Vinc-- (Ubi) # = MBM Wheel Power ** (SMing), www.vincar.com.sg.
36. Motor Trade-- (TCity) #

a. AF - http://www.hbiz.com.sg/html/autoforce.htm
b. AP - http://www.autoplus.com.sg/index.asp
c. CAS - http://www.mycas.com.sg/
d. ST - http://www.stpowered.com.sg/ *#

* one star equates one favourable comment.
# whatever you make of it

Of course double confirm NO guarantee that the information here is accurate, comprehensive or even current ..... anyone who knows better is welcome to contribute/add on/make corrections esp to the list.

[tckrto]

Those wanna change rim here are good sites for u to check out PCD and offset and the difference in speed if you were to upsize rim or downsize rim :beer2:

http://ejelta.com/tiresize/index.html
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
http://marksink.com/tire_wheel_offset/offset.html
http://www.1010tires.com/WheelOffsetCalculator.asp

[evolute8]

website to check malaysia summon ?

[z0neradar]

jpj ,
and policeforce website...