When Should You Renew Your Car's COE?
⚠️ Your COE expires: August 16, 2026
You have about 4 months left to decide.
The Problem
You want to renew your car's COE for 10 more years. But the price changes every month. If you pick the wrong time, you might pay more than necessary.
Question: Which month should you renew to get the best price?
✓ Answer: Renew in June 2026
Prices are currently dropping. June will likely have the lowest prices before your deadline.
Why June?
1. Price Pattern: Prices went UP in Nov-Dec 2025 (holiday rush), then dropped in Jan-Apr 2026. June will have the lowest prices of the year.
2. Safe Timeline: June gives you 2.5 months before your August 16 deadline. No rush or stress.
3. Avoid August Rush: In August, everyone scrambles to renew. Prices may go UP and you'll face long queues.
The Price Data (Last 12 Months)
Here's what actually happened with prices:
Category A Prices (Smaller Cars)
| Month |
Price |
Trend |
| Nov 2025 |
$113,922 |
PEAK (highest) |
| Dec 2025 |
$116,000 |
PEAK (highest) |
| Jan 2026 |
$114,004 |
Dropping ↓ |
| Feb 2026 |
$107,571 |
Dropping ↓ |
| Mar 2026 |
$106,541 |
Dropping ↓ |
| Apr 2026 (NOW) |
$107,407 |
Stabilizing → |
Category B Prices (Larger Cars)
| Month |
Price |
Trend |
| Nov 2025 |
$130,863 |
PEAK (highest) |
| Dec 2025 |
$130,362 |
PEAK (highest) |
| Jan 2026 |
$126,131 |
Dropping ↓ |
| Feb 2026 |
$120,772 |
Dropping ↓ |
| Mar 2026 |
$115,938 |
Dropping ↓ |
| Apr 2026 (NOW) |
$114,366 |
Stabilizing → |
What This Means for You
If you wait until June, you could save:
- Category A: Save $1,400 - $4,400 (paying ~$103K-106K instead of $107K)
- Category B: Save $0 - $3,400 (paying ~$111K-114K instead of $114K)
Price Trend (Visual)
CATEGORY A PRICES (2025-2026)
━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━━
$116K │ PEAK
│ ╱╲
$110K │ ╱ ╲ ← DECLINING
│ ╱ ╲
$105K │ ╱ ╲_____ ← STABILIZING
│ ╱
$100K │___╱
└────────────────────
May Nov Jan Mar May
2025 2026
Good news: Prices are DOWN and STABLE.
June will likely stay around this level.
What You Should Do
- Timeline: Plan to renew in June 2026
- Backup plan: If you can't do June, renew by July 20th
- Don't wait past July: August has deadline pressure + more expensive appointments
- Check again in May: See if prices dropped more. If not, go ahead with June renewal
Summary
Wait until June 2026 to renew. Prices spiked in late 2025, dropped in early 2026, and are now stable. June is safe, saves money, and avoids the August rush.