An Ultimate Guide to Road Tax in Singapore
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Did you know that the upfront vehicle cost in Singapore is not the retail price you see at the dealerships? On top of that figure, you will have to pay a vehicle registration fee, an additional registration fee, quota premium for a Certificate of Entitlement, excise duty and, of course, road tax. Road tax in Singapore is the tax you pay to the country’s government for owning and driving a vehicle on Singapore’s roads
How Is Motorcycle Insurance Premium Calculated in Singapore?
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We released an ultimate guide to motorcycle insurance in Singapore few months back – you may want to check that out. The guide explains the types of motorcycle insurance, explains motorcycle insurance excess, some quick tips on how to find the right insurance, factors that affect the insurance premium, insurance renewal and so on.
In this article, we will talk about how insurance providers calculate
Can I Get Electrocuted Riding My Electric Motorcycle in the Rain?
One of the concerns motorcycle riders have when thinking of switching to electric motorcycles is whether they’ll be able to ride it in the rain. This is a valid concern, especially in Singapore, where there’s heavy downpours during the monsoon seasons.
Logically, we know that electricity and water make a deadly combination. So, the main fear for riders is getting electrocuted if they ride their electric motorcycle when
How Does a Motorcycle Accident Affect your Insurance?
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Introduction
Before any car driver or motorcycle rider can take their vehicles out on the roads in Singapore, it is mandatory to have an insurance policy, at least, Third Party Only insurance coverage (TPO).
Every moving vehicle on Singapore roads should have an insurance policy. But the question is, what happens when your motorcycle is involved in an accident? How does it affect your motorcycle insura
What are the popular types of motorcycles insured by DirectAsia?
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There’s nothing quite like being able to feel the wind in your hair on top of a motorcycle. Maybe you just got your motorbike license and you’re looking to buy your first bike? Or you want to get a two-wheeler for commuting to work, or perhaps you’re gearing up for an amazing motorcycle road trip soon – either way, finding the right bike can be a challenging task.
You’ve probably been to a few d
What are the popular types of motorcycles insured by DirectAsia?
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There’s nothing quite like being able to feel the wind in your hair on top of a motorcycle. Maybe you just got your motorbike license and you’re looking to buy your first bike? Or you want to get a two-wheeler for commuting to work, or perhaps you’re gearing up for an amazing motorcycle road trip soon – either way, finding the right bike can be a challenging task.
You’ve probably been to a few d
When Should You Get a Comprehensive Motorcycle Insurance?
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Whether your bike is for your everyday commute, a weekend leisure playmate, or an essential means for your business, an insurance cover is needed to protect it from the many possible hazards on the road.
Before we delve into reasons why you need to take a comprehensive bike insurance policy, let’s briefly discuss the types of motorcycle insurance plans offered by the insurance providers.
A Quick Guide to Certificate of Entitlement Renewal
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It’s no secret that the cost of acquiring and running a car in Singapore is about five times more expensive than those living in the United States; 6 times more expensive than Australia; and 5.5 times more than China.
This is mainly because Singapore is a rapidly growing economy. It has world-class public facilities that all the citizens enjoy. It can even be said that Singapore is on par with other moder
10 Skills and Abilities Required to Become a Safe Driver
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What do you think are the skills and abilities that make a good and safe driver? Driving a vehicle is an achievement for many, and although this might not happen until later in life, it’s empirical to learn to be the best at it when you finally have a vehicle of your own.
Mistakes can be committed by even the most professional drivers, but that does not mean you should be careless when driving. While get