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You paid over $𝟱𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝘁𝗼 𝗦$𝟭𝟬𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬+ for your car (COE and all). But are you protecting what it's worth? Most Singapore d...
24/04/2026

You paid over $𝟱𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝘁𝗼 𝗦$𝟭𝟬𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬+ for your car (COE and all). But are you protecting what it's worth?

Most Singapore drivers wash their cars regularly — but not many realise that 𝗵𝗼𝘄 you care for your car directly affects how much you get back when you sell it.

We're talking a difference of S$10,000 to S$15,000 at resale. Just from car care.

Bird droppings, tree sap, UV damage — Singapore's climate is tough on our cars' paint. And by the time the damage shows, the repair bills are way more painful than prevention ever was.

The good news? Protecting your car's value doesn't have to cost a lot. It just has to be consistent.

Find out exactly what it costs, what it saves, and what most owners get wrong 👇
https://notomotor.com/post/is-a-car-wash-really-worth-it-heres-how-it-protects-your-cars-value

26/03/2026

I can’t be the only one holding my breath every time I drive through a busy junction these days.

The video I just posted covers the basic frustrations, but there is a deeper conversation we need to have about why our roads feel so chaotic lately. It is not just about a few “pesky” riders. It is about a fundamental gap in how we define road safety in Singapore.

We have reached a point where drivers are expected to have the reflexes of a superhero. You are checking your mirrors, watching the lights, and suddenly a silent, motorized device zips out from a blind spot at a pedestrian crossing. By the time you see them, they are already halfway across. The physics of it just doesn’t add up. A car cannot stop on a dime, yet we have created a culture where the PMD rider assumes the driver will always be the one to “anticipate” the danger.

Think about the West Coast area. You have delivery riders on a tight schedule, families out for a walk, and heavy vehicle traffic all merging into the same space. When you have devices that can hit 25km/h on a footpath or weave through cars on a main road without a single license plate between them, you have a recipe for disaster.

The real kicker is the aftermath. If a car is involved in a scrape, there is a clear paper trail. Insurance, registration, and a legal framework. But if a PMD cuts you off or causes a pile-up and zips away, what then? There is no identification. No accountability. The driver is left holding the bag, often facing the legal “presumption of fault” simply because they have four wheels instead of two.

We all want the convenience of last-mile transport. I get it. It helps our delivery riders make a living and helps people get home faster. But convenience shouldn’t come at the cost of basic safety standards. We need to stop treating PMD regulations like an afterthought.

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13/03/2026

We’re the noto Community (aka tomo) and we’re basically just a group of car lovers who care more about the people in the driver’s seat than the badge on the hood.

The best part? It’s 100% free to join. No gatekeeping, no brand snobbery. Whether you’re rocking a classic, a modded JDM beast, an EV, or just your trusty daily workhorse, you’re part of the family.

We’re all about chill convoys and great conversations over coffee or supper, not reckless stunts. We even have this thing called noto Miles where you actually get rewarded just for driving. You can earn them through our quests and events, then trade them in for actual perks at our partner shops.

From casual weekend breakfast runs and late-night supper meets to epic road trips through Malaysia and beyond, there’s always something happening on the calendar.

Driving is just better when you’ve got a convoy behind you, so stop driving solo and come find your tribe! (Hit the link in our bio to jump into our WhatsApp group!)

24/02/2026

If you own a car in Singapore, you need to see this math. Budget 2026 just hijacked your paper value and left you with nothing.

The conversation has moved way past ”COE is too high.“ We are now staring at a terrifying new reality: the death of the PARF safety net. For decades, that 50% ARF return was the ”savings account“ at the end of a car‘s life. Now, Budget 2026 has set a trap where that rebate plummets to just 5% in the 10th year. If your car has a $100,000 ARF, you aren’t just losing a ”bonus“—you are watching $45,000 in paper value evaporate the moment you hit that 10-year mark.

The government’s push for ”mechanical longevity“ via EVs sounds good on paper, but it ignores the ”smartphone on wheels“ dilemma. We are being pushed away from cars that can be fixed with a wrench and toward tech-heavy vehicles that rely on proprietary software and expensive batteries. By year 10, will your EV even have the software support to remain functional? Will the battery replacement cost more than the car itself? This isn‘t just a policy change; it’s the birth of a ”drive-to-death“ culture. You’re being incentivized to renew the COE on a vehicle that might be technologically obsolete, simply because there is no longer a financial safety net to help you bridge the gap to your next car.

Stop the guessing game. Dealers will ”chop“ your price for profit , and pricing mistakes either lose you cash or waste your time. Plus, most private sales fail because buyers can’t settle loans or insurance on their own.

Don’t let your car become a paperweight. Get a real-time, data-backed value on noto pricemycar. We maximize your payout by helping you earn cash over valuation and handling the loan and insurance hurdles that kill deals!

Check your car‘s value and join the Telegram via the link in our bio! 🔗

19/02/2026

It doesn’t make sense does it? Mining and making a new thing cannot possibly be better than reusing an existing thing right?

Unpopular opinion: EVs aren’t actually greener in Singapore, at least not yet. Before you scroll away, let’s look at the math that usually gets ignored. About 95 percent of Singapore’s electricity still comes from natural gas. When you plug in your zero-emission car, you aren’t actually removing pollution. You are really just moving the tailpipe to a power plant in Tuas. If the grid isn‘t green, the car isn’t either.

Then there’s the issue of carbon debt. An EV starts its life with a massive environmental deficit because producing a single EV battery releases about 4 tonnes of CO2. In many cases, you have to drive an EV for 2 to 8 years just to break even with the emissions of a petrol car that was already built. If you’re scrapping a perfectly good ICE car early to save the planet, you are actually creating a massive carbon spike today for a benefit that might not even be realized for a decade.

We also have to consider what happens after those 8 to 10 years. While Singapore is building a circular economy with plants that can recover up to 90 percent of battery materials, the global reality of lithium mining remains incredibly water-intensive and destructive. We have to ask if we are just trading air pollution in our city for soil and water destruction somewhere else in the world.

The real environmental win in Singapore isn‘t just choosing between EV or ICE. It is about longevity. True sustainability comes from maintaining what we already have, using cars longer, and resisting the urge to buy into a new consumer cycle just because the narrative changed. A well-maintained car that stays on the road for its full lifespan is often better for the earth than a brand new tech product that requires a whole new mining cycle.

Are we actually saving the planet, or are we just buying a cleaner conscience because we were told it was the future? I know this one is going to be controversial, so let’s talk about it in the comments.

丙午新程，「马」力全开，「驰」骋自如。noto wishes all our community members a happy and prosperous Chinese New Year - may the year of the h...
17/02/2026

丙午新程，「马」力全开，「驰」骋自如。

noto wishes all our community members a happy and prosperous Chinese New Year - may the year of the horse bring you more horsepower! 🐎🚗💨

13/02/2026

When does a piece of paper become a class separator?

The financial reality of the first Certificate of Entitlement (COE) bidding round for February 2026 highlights a staggering shift in Singapore’s transport landscape. With Category A closing at $106,320 and Category B reaching $110,890, the government effectively collected roughly $260 million in revenue from a single bidding cycle. When these exercises occur twice monthly, it becomes evident that the system has evolved into much more than a tool for managing road congestion. It has become a high-efficiency revenue stream that primarily dictates who is permitted to stay on the road based on financial power rather than transport necessity.

The ”extra“ irony of driving in Singapore today is the massive gap between the technical utility of a vehicle and its market cost. While a car is fundamentally a depreciating asset, the rising cost of the COE means that even a modest, older 1.0L car is now a luxury reserved for those who can afford a six-figure premium for the ”right to own“. This ”tax“ does not just reduce total demand; it acts as a rigid filter, transforming personal transport from a convenience for middle-class families, technicians, and gig workers into a marker of financial standing. When a piece of paper costs significantly more than the vehicle itself, the car ceases to be a functional tool and instead becomes a heavy financial burden that many are forced to reconsider.

As this system continues to filter drivers based on wealth, it is more important than ever to stay informed about your car’s actual market position. Do not leave your vehicle‘s value to chance in such a volatile market. Get a transparent, data-backed quote for your car today to see where you stand.

🔗 https://pricemycar.notomotor.com/query

If your car has a airbag, this might be an issue for you!The Takata airbag recall remains a high-priority safety issue i...
12/02/2026

If your car has a airbag, this might be an issue for you!

The Takata airbag recall remains a high-priority safety issue in Singapore, especially following a tragic 2022 fatality involving a defective steering wheel airbag. As of February 2026, reports indicate that approximately 12,700 vehicles in Singapore still have unrectified airbags. These defective inflators can become unstable due to the high humidity in our climate, potentially rupturing during an accident and spraying metal shrapnel into the cabin.

Owners of second-hand cars or those purchased through parallel importers that are no longer in business are particularly encouraged to verify their vehicle’s status. Often, these owners do not receive official recall notices because contact information may be outdated or the original importer is no longer active. It is important to remember that these airbag replacements are completely free at authorized service centers, regardless of whether you are the first or third owner of the car.

Please help us keep our community safe by sharing this post. Many drivers are still unaware their vehicle is affected, especially if they have recently purchased a used car. You can instantly check your car‘s status by entering your Chassis Number (VIN) into the Electronic Vehicle Recall System (EVRS) on the OneMotoring portal.

While you are verifying your vehicle’s safety, it is also a smart time to check its current market value. Knowing your car’s worth can help you make an informed decision about your next vehicle. Get a transparent, data-backed quote for your car today at the link below.

🔗 https://pricemycar.notomotor.com/query

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