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Cheapest Car insurance in Singapore. Is it cheap AND good?

Find out a few home truths about the insurance industry and why your high premiums aren’t necessarily going towards better cover.

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What to do if you hit an animal on Singapore roads

What to do if you hit an animal on Singapore roads

Crashes involving animals are becoming more frequent. Here’s what to do if you hit an animal on Singapore roads.

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Best cars for COE renewals

As more Singaporeans renew their COEs, we ask which cars stand the test of time? Which cars make the best investment over time? Find out more.

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Road Tax Singapore. All you need to know

Renewing your road tax in Singapore is a simple affair. Here we tell you all you need to know about it. Learn about the pre-requisites to doing it as well

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Will being involved in a car accident increase your premiums?

Most people think that being involved in a car accident can lead to a hefty increase in your car insurance premiums. However, there are exceptions to this rule.

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Certificate of Entitlement (COE) renewal. A handy guide

It is worth renewing your COE? Find out what you will save by renewing your COE instead of buying a new or used car. Plus, how to renew your COE.

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What are authorised workshops? Can you choose your own?

As an insurance company, it’s our job to help you buy the right car insurance. You want to know more about authorised workshops – we answer

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Singaporean neighbourhoods with the most crime

We look at Singapore’s safest neighbourhoods plus the country’s most crime prone areas including those where you’re most likely to get your car stolen.

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What is a Certificate of Entitlement (COE)?

Acronyms such as COE, VQS and PQP can be mind boggling. Here is an easy guide to help make sense of the basics of your Ceritificate of Entitlement (COE).

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What happens if you get caught driving without car insurance

What are the penalties for driving without car insurance in Singapore? Is it worth risking? Find out what happens if you’re caught out.

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How to care for your car in rainy Singapore | Car Insurance

Prep your car before Singapore’s monsoon season begins. Expert tips. Plus find out where the latest flooding prone hotspots are.

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Can simple also be smart? Ask the Skoda Kodiaq.

The Skoda Kodiaq in Singapore. Should you buy one? Get honest car reviews from Budget Direct Insurance.

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C-HR a Toyota

Is the C-HR a Toyota quite unlike any other? Find out.

The C-HR a Toyota. Should you buy one in Singapore? Honest car reviews from Budget Direct Insurance. We tell it like it is.

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Is it easy to switch to a better deal car insurance?

Want to switch car insurers and get a better deal? Steps to take when you decide to switch to a different car insurer.

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Smoking in your car. Is it allowed in Singapore?

Smoking in cars. What is the law in Singapore? And what are the dangers? Budget Direct Insurance answers your questions and clears the air.

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