{"id":7261,"date":"2021-04-12T08:00:18","date_gmt":"2021-04-12T00:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/aa-highway.com.sg\/?p=7261"},"modified":"2021-04-09T14:49:37","modified_gmt":"2021-04-09T06:49:37","slug":"prolonging-your-cars-lifespan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/glutenfreepleasure.com\/__proxy_domain\/aa-highway.com.sg\/prolonging-your-cars-lifespan\/","title":{"rendered":"Prolonging Your Car’s Lifespan"},"content":{"rendered":"
Ways to make sure it lasts into the next COE cycle.<\/strong><\/h5>\n

\"\"The hard truth is that Singapore is an expensive place to own a car. The amount we pay to buy, own and upkeep our rides will make any foreigner\u2019s jaw drop. So when your car is about to hit the big 10-year mark, you have to make the calculated choice of either buying a new car or renewing the COE on your existing one.<\/p>\n

If you decide to renew the COE, be it for a five- or 10-year extension, make sure your ride will serve you well into the next COE cycle. Do your best to keep your car in shape so you\u2019d have fewer problems down the road. Extend your\u00a0car\u2019s lifespan with these tips so it serves you well into the renewed COE period.<\/p>\n

REPLACEMENT PARTS<\/strong>
\nWith an older car, one of the main issues will be worn-out parts, even if your car is operating fine. Cheap replica parts, while they save you money, can be more trouble than they are worth \u2014 the old adage of \u201cyou get what you pay for\u201d holds true. Go for OEM parts instead, where the quality and material grade are often superior, and made according to official manufacturing and quality-control standards. With replica parts, you may experience premature failure that may cost you even more eventually. If the cost of new OEM parts is too much for you to bear, consider refurbished ones, but source them from reliable or recommended workshops.<\/p>\n

OUT-OF-PRODUCTION MODELS<\/strong>
\nA word of caution for those who own cars that<\/p>\n