Most measures to contain the vehicle population on the island are naturally directed at private car ownership, but commercial vehicles are also affected to a certain degree. After reaching ten years of age, cars must be scrapped or face hefty road taxes. The sum, determined by engine capacity, may be used to offset the registration fee of a new car, but it is not applicable to cars previously registered outside Singapore. There are very few reconditioned automotive parts and supplies dealers because new parts are preferable. Since there is no domestic production of automobiles in Singapore, imports must meet total market demand.
Japan commands a major share of the auto parts market in Singapore.
Over half of all vehicles sold in Singapore are made in Japan, and Japanese companies manufacture parts in Singapore for export back to Japan. Other major suppliers to Singapore are the U.S., Germany, Taiwan, Malaysia, and the United Kingdom. Enter a company name or a portion of the name. Use quotes to group words together. Search Tips can be found here.