The things nobody explains before you buy.
Plain-English guides for Singapore businesses running vans and lorries — written for the person paying for it, not for the trade.
2 September 2026 · 4 min read
The Electric Truck Grant Changed on 3 September. Here Is What It Means for You
LTA cut the HVZES incentive for electric trucks between 3.5 and 7 tonnes from S$40,000 to S$15,000 — but one transition rule is worth S$25,000 to anyone holding a COE from before September. The new bands, plainly.
Read it →6 August 2026 · 5 min read
How Much Does It Cost to Renew COE for a Lorry in Singapore?
There is no bidding for a renewal — you pay a set figure called the PQP, and it changes every month. Here is how the number is worked out, what 5 years costs against 10, and what a goods vehicle can do that a car cannot.
Read it →6 August 2026 · 5 min read
Renew the COE or Buy a New Lorry? How to Work It Out
The honest comparison is not renewal price against new price — it is the total of what each choice costs you over the years you would keep it. Here is the arithmetic, including the part dealers rarely mention.
Read it →6 August 2026 · 5 min read
Commercial Vehicle Insurance in Singapore: What Actually Changes the Price
Two identical lorries can carry very different premiums. Here is what moves the number, what the three levels of cover actually mean, and how to keep the no-claim discount you have already earned.
Read it →6 August 2026 · 4 min read
Commercial Vehicle Warranty: the Questions Worth Asking Before You Sign
“Three-year warranty” is one number and almost no information. What matters is which parts it covers, what voids it, and who has to do the servicing — and for a working vehicle those answers decide real money.
Read it →6 August 2026 · 4 min read
Is COE Included in the Price? What a Commercial Van Quote Actually Covers
A van quoted at one price this week can be quoted differently next week, and nobody is moving the goalposts. Here is what 'including COE' means, what else sits inside the number, and what to ask for in writing.
Read it →4 August 2026 · 6 min read
The True Cost of Running a Commercial Van in Singapore
The price on the listing is the part that's easy to compare. Here's everything else that leaves your account over the years you own the van — and a simpler way to compare two vehicles honestly.
Read it →4 August 2026 · 7 min read
Speed Limiters on Lorries: the Deadlines, the Grant, and the Order to Do It In
If your lorry is between 3,501 kg and 12,000 kg, it must have a 60 km/h speed limiter. The deadline depends on its weight and when it was registered. There's a grant covering up to half the cost — but only if you apply before you pay anyone.
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