Convert OPC to normal

[Friendstar]

Hi all,

 

I intend to convert my parents OPC to normal plate.

 

they are retired and will be using the car for sending/fetching grand children to school.

 

 

what are the steps involved?

 

 

i have called insurer, they have advised accordingly.

 

i went one motoring, have gotten the calculation for how much to pay.

 

what about stuff like car plate ?

 

will LTA remove the OPC seal on the car plate?

 

 

[Observer]

not sure about the rest but on removing the seal...i think u have to do it at outside workshop.

 

the rest you can go down lta to ask them at info counter...but queue gets too long at times

[Friendstar]

So do I go to a nearby shop to indent normal car plate now?

 

For the change. Can I go vicom or must I go Lta at sin ming?

 

I cant seem to find info at one motoring

[Jefkking]

Simple steps:-

- Check the Conversion fees payable online under onemotoring.com.sg

 

- Go to Sin MIng Rd LTA receiption for Q-nos..

 

- Pay at the destignated counter (Bring along the registered owner's IC and if possible bring your parent -- registered owner along c/w Original Insurance Certificate and cheque book for payable of Conversion fees + Road Tax pro-rata payable till the full period as per your Motor Insurance expiry date.

 

- After the conversion, you can drive your car to appointed workshop (Ask LTA Officer for work shop namelists) around Sin Ming Rd -- nearby LTA and appointed car plate makers will remove the SEALS and OPC plates for you and pay them between S$ 50 to S$ 70 for fabircation & install of new normal car plates (It takes about 20 mins to 30 mins and for the new plates, you can choose either both fron t& rear plates of black background plates with white wordings OR front plate wih white background with black wording and rear plate of yellow background with black wording -- MUST be approved types by LTA).

Edited July 6, 2011 by Jefkking

[Mkl22]

i changed from a OPC to normal. These are the steps:

 

1. go to LTA and pay the conversion fee.

2. you have 3 days to change the plate from red to normal. you can go to any shop that makes number plates to do it.

3. inform insurance company and pay the extra.

[Johnnylim]

Also, if it's full OPC (can use full day on Sat), do it on a Sat so can save $20

[Friendstar]

Thanks all!!!

Edited July 6, 2011 by Friendstar

[Friendstar]

Also, if it's full OPC (can use full day on Sat), do it on a Sat so can save $20

 

Are the workshops for changing car plates opened on sat?

[Ehchang8]

Also, if it's full OPC (can use full day on Sat), do it on a Sat so can save $20

i think don't need to do on sat. on the day, u can drive yr opc car to lta, paper work done, that day can drive around like normal. but if paper not done, then have to buy day coupon.

[Etman]

Hi,

 

I'm thinking of buying a 2nd hand OPC and after that convert to normal plate.

I know the formula is I have to pay 17K pro-rated to LTA. Let's say its 13K.

Question is if I buy from dealer, will I be able to loan the 13K extra from the bank or I have to fork out cash myself?

 

Many thanks.

 

 

[Defi]

good advise

[Carnut]

Say for those 5 to 6 year old OPCs, with the current madness, is it worthwhile to convert?

[Brood]

Just to share:

You can also convert on a normal day, just buy an E-Day licence on the day you convert. When you go to the counter, they will have record of your E-day licence purchase for the day and will deduct $20 from the conversion amount.

 

As for changing licence plates, I guess any old workshop will do. I did mine at SmartPlate at Playfair Road. Break seal $20, change to normal plate $40, total damage $60. Took less than 30 minutes.

 

Hope this helps.

[Toovo1985]

That's some nice advice, thanks for sharing ;)

[Joseph22]

Say for those 5 to 6 year old OPCs, with the current madness, is it worthwhile to convert?

 

if you need to use it during non OP hour yes, cause its cheaper.