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Car Workshops in Singapore: 1,183 car workshops · engine oil and filter change typically S$88–S$300 per service

Updated October 2026How we rank
A routine car service at an independent workshop in Singapore costs about $100–$200 in 2026, against about $250–$335 at authorised dealers. CCCS has made dealers drop warranty terms that let them void warranties just because an independent workshop serviced the car. After any accident, report it to your insurer within 24 hours or by the next working day.

12 of the best-documented car workshops in Singapore

Businesses with the most complete public records first, photos, licence matches, hours and track record. Never ordered by payment.

Ban Hock Hin Co Pte Ltd

Hougang

56+ years in business

19 min walk from Tai Seng MRT

YHI Singapore

YHI Singapore

Jurong East

26+ years in business

24 min walk from Clementi MRT

Ban Hon Brothers Agencies Pte Ltd

Ban Hon Brothers Agencies Pte Ltd

Serangoon

39+ years in business

18 min walk from Ang Mo Kio MRT

VICOM Inspection Centre

VICOM Inspection Centre

Yishun

25+ years in business

9 min walk from Canberra MRT

Lye Designs

Lye Designs

Serangoon

31+ years in business

24 min walk from Fernvale LRT

Merlin Motor and Engineering Works

Merlin Motor and Engineering Works

Serangoon

51+ years in business

24 min walk from Fernvale LRT

Riverview Auto Services

Riverview Auto Services

Serangoon

18+ years in business

23 min walk from Fernvale LRT

Yew Lee Battery Co

Yew Lee Battery Co

Bukit Merah

51+ years in business

13 min walk from Queenstown MRT

Espace Service Pte Ltd

Espace Service Pte Ltd

Geylang

21+ years in business

6 min walk from Ubi MRT

Sin Heng Long Motor Work

Sin Heng Long Motor Work

Serangoon

47+ years in business

18 min walk from Ang Mo Kio MRT

World Auto

World Auto

Hougang

26+ years in business

6 min walk from Tai Seng MRT

Penguin Shipyard International

Penguin Shipyard International

Tuas

25+ years in business

12 min walk from Gul Circle MRT

Ordered by verifiable signals, licence matches, track record and completeness of public records. Featured placements are labelled and never change this order.

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How much do car workshops charge in Singapore?

Indicative 2025–2026 prices from Singapore motoring and consumer guides for mainstream cars. Continental and performance models cost more.

  • Engine oil and filter change

    S$88–S$300 per service

    Depends on oil grade and engine size

  • Minor service, independent workshop

    S$100–S$200 per service

  • Minor service, authorised dealer

    S$250–S$335 per service

  • Regular service (reported average)

    S$188 per service

    Every 10,000 km or 6 months

  • Major service (reported average)

    S$425 per service

    Spark plugs, filters, fluids

Sources: MoneySmart – Car servicing costs (2026); SingSaver – Car oil change price; Torque – How much does car servicing cost in Singapore. Prices in SGD, before GST unless stated.

What licence should a car workshop have?

  • CaseTrust accreditation (motoring businesses)

    Consumers Association of Singapore (CASE) · Optional accreditation

    A voluntary accreditation for fair trading practices, clear fee policies and dispute resolution. There is no compulsory licence for repair workshops in Singapore.

    Check the official register

  • Insurer's authorised workshop or reporting centre

    Motor insurers under the GIA Motor Claims Framework · Optional accreditation

    After an accident, you must report at your insurer's authorised reporting centre or workshop within 24 hours or by the next working day. Repairs elsewhere may affect your claim.

    Check the official register

  • LTA-authorised vehicle inspection centres

    Land Transport Authority (LTA) · Required by law

    Periodic inspections are done at LTA-authorised inspection centres (VICOM, STA Inspection, JIC Inspection Services), not at ordinary workshops. Cars need inspection every 2 years from age 3 to 10, then yearly.

    Check the official register

How to choose a car workshop

  • Ask for a written itemised quote with parts (OEM, OE-equivalent or aftermarket) and labour listed separately, and agree that any extra work needs your approval first.
  • Under warranty? You can use an independent workshop. Following the CCCS case, dealers may only reject a claim if they show the independent workshop caused the fault, or if servicing was not done to schedule. Keep every invoice.
  • Specialists matter for continental, hybrid and EV models. Ask whether the workshop has the right diagnostic tools for your brand.
  • After an accident, go to your insurer's authorised reporting centre first. Taking the car to a tow-truck driver's workshop can complicate your claim and your No Claim Discount.
  • Ask for your old parts back. It is the simplest check that they were actually replaced.

Red flags

  • Tow drivers at accident scenes pushing you to a particular workshop.
  • Asking you to sign a blank or open-ended repair authorisation or claim form.
  • Refusing to give an itemised invoice or return old parts.
  • Large 'while we're at it' repairs added without your approval.

Questions to ask before you book

  • Are the parts OEM, original-equipment equivalent or aftermarket?
  • Is there a warranty on parts and labour?
  • Can I have the replaced parts back?
  • Will you call me before doing any work not on the quote?

Questions about car workshops in Singapore

How much does car servicing cost in Singapore?

In 2026, a minor service at an independent workshop is about $100 to $200, while authorised dealers often charge about $250 to $335. An engine oil and filter change costs roughly $88 to $300 depending on the oil and the car. One motoring guide puts the average regular service at about $188 and a major service at about $425.

Will servicing at an independent workshop void my car warranty?

Not by itself. After the competition regulator CCCS stepped in, major dealers removed terms that voided warranties just because a car was serviced elsewhere. Dealers can still reject a claim if they show an independent workshop caused the defect, if servicing missed the manufacturer's schedule, or if third-party parts caused the problem. Keep all service records.

What should I do after a car accident in Singapore?

Under the Motor Claims Framework, report the accident to your insurer within 24 hours, or by the next working day, even if you do not intend to claim. Bring the car to the insurer's authorised reporting centre or workshop with your driving licence and insurance certificate. Late reporting can cost you your No Claim Discount or lead to a rejected claim.

How often does my car need inspection in Singapore?

LTA requires no inspection for cars under 3 years old, an inspection every 2 years for cars aged 3 to 10 years, and every year once a car is over 10 years old. Inspections are done at LTA-authorised centres such as VICOM, STA Inspection and JIC Inspection Services, and you must pass before renewing road tax.

How many car workshops are there in Singapore?

Lookup lists 1,183 car workshops in Singapore as of October 2026, with the largest concentration in Bedok (273). Listings are compiled from government registers and open map data and refreshed regularly.