Car prices maintained regardless of COE increase

COEs have increased across the board since the last bidding exercise on Wednesday. But prices for several marques have been maintained. They include Mazda, Honda and Fiat. A Jazz goes for $69,900 onwards.

At that price level, there is also a saloon alternative - the Renault Megane which goes for $69,999. It comes with a 3-year warranty and 3-year roadside assistance.

The dealer for Toyota, Borneo Motors, has also made things easier on the pocket for first-time car buyers.

It is absorbing the interest payment over the full loan period and GST for all Cat A models (Altis, Vios and Yaris).

A five-year unlimited mileage warranty and bodyshine programme should dispel doubts of reliability that has dogged the Japanese carmaker. www.toyotasingapore.com.sg

It has also lowered the price of the ubiquitous Wish by $3,000 to $99,988. The MPV comes with a five-year free servicing and unlimited mileage warranty.

Discounts for blue cars

Swedish carmaker Volvo is celebrating its national day with great deals.

Get $5,000 off any blue Volvo - it's Sweden's national colour.

There's also a maximum of 12 per cent discount for demo cars purchased, 3-years free maintenance, $25,000 off Youth Olympics Games Volvos and free rear-seat entertainment system for the XC60. www.volvocars.com.sg

Pump station operator Shell is also discounting the price of its V-Power fuel in conjunction with the Formula One races in Montreal and Valencia this June.

The fuel will be priced at the same level as its 98-octane petrol.

The promotion will run from 7pm-11pm, on June 11-13 and June 25-27 only. It will run at all Shell stations except Woodlands Mandai and Shi Ming.

Terms and conditions apply for all offers.

tonyng@sph.com.sg