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April 2025 1st COE Bidding Results: Time to Sell or Buy a Car in Singapore?

The first Certificate of Entitlement (COE) bidding exercise for April 2025 has just closed, and we’re seeing some interesting trends across all categories. Prices continue to creep upwards for most categories, suggesting strong demand as we head deeper into Q2. So… should you buy a car now, or is it the perfect time to sell?


Let’s break down the latest results, compare them with the previous round, and help you make the right decision.



COE Price Comparison: April 1st vs March 2nd 2025

Category

March 2nd Bidding

April 1st Bidding

Change

CAT A (Cars ≤1600cc & 130bhp)

$94,502

$97,724

🔺 +$3,222

CAT B (Cars >1600cc or 130bhp)

$116,890

$117,899

🔺 +$1,009

CAT C (Goods Vehicles & Buses)

$70,089

$68,782

🔻 -$1,307

CAT E (Open Category)

$116,991

$117,002

🔺 +$11

What Do These Changes Mean?

  • CAT A: A steady increase, now just shy of $98K. The upward momentum signals strong demand in the mass-market segment, possibly due to buyers trying to lock in prices before another surge.

  • CAT B: Prices remain high, but the rate of increase is slowing. Still, demand for premium models and family-sized cars is holding strong.

  • CAT C: The only category that dipped slightly. The commercial vehicle segment tends to be more volatile, often depending on fleet demand.

  • CAT E: Barely moved — indicating that buyers are still playing it safe, but the slight increase could hint at more competitive bidding in the next round.


So, Should You Buy or Sell a Car Right Now?

Thinking of Selling? Now might be a great time to sell your car — especially if you're in CAT A or CAT B. The rise in COE prices means used car values are likely higher too. Plus, many buyers are still hunting for good deals before prices rise further.

Thinking of Buying? If you’ve been holding off, you might want to act sooner rather than later. The trend shows a steady increase, and there's no sign of prices dropping significantly in the short term. For CAT A and CAT B buyers, it could be wise to lock in before COE crosses another threshold.


What to Expect in the Next Bidding?

We anticipate the upward pressure on CAT A and CAT B to continue. CAT C may see slight fluctuations, while CAT E could go either way depending on market confidence.


Tips to Stay Ahead of COE Trends

  1. Follow COE Results Promptly – Stay updated after each bidding round.

  2. Track Industry News – New car launches, policy changes, and demand surges can all affect COE.

  3. Use a Trusted Platform – Let us help you track prices and make smart buying/selling decisions.


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