PI Cars - Shipment Arrival to Collection (Share Your Exp!)

[AlexTan05]

2019 honda fit

How many bids did you opt for? 

[acdbrn25]

if you dont see any T-COE registered under ur nric when u login to one-motoring, that simply means your PI didnt submit any bids for you or you don't have any successful coe bidded under ur nric to begin with.

 

in other words, better start praying hard the PI ain't gonna close down and run road with your money, regardless of how much DP you paid. 

Ok just checked, I got T-COE on one-motoring. Thanks for the tip.

 

 

How many bids did you opt for? 

 

3 bids from mid Apr till mid May.

[ferrytales]

Ok just checked, I got T-COE on one-motoring. Thanks for the tip.

 

 

 

3 bids from mid Apr till mid May.

If u got the Tcoe, u r pretty much safe and the PI has to deliver latest within 6 months cause tcoe is valid for 6 mths.

[Cgod]

Ok just checked, I got T-COE on one-motoring. Thanks for the tip.

 

 

 

3 bids from mid Apr till mid May.

I bought a honda FIT too. I place deposit on the 1 july, got my car on 20july. They guarantee that stock is available before i bought from them.

[Caterpillars]

Have anyone know or encounter where the TCOE reaching expiry and the PI car is not ready for delivery yet?

[xianghao87]

Have anyone know or encounter where the TCOE reaching expiry and the PI car is not ready for delivery yet?

They can appeal to LTA to extend it. If they let the TOCE to expiry, you will loss the $10k deposit.

I only know the FL honda shuttle petrol is facing alot of delay.

[subzero17]

They can appeal to LTA to extend it. If they let the TOCE to expiry, you will loss the $10k deposit.

I only know the FL honda shuttle petrol is facing alot of delay.

Any reason why they are facing so much issue?

[Harthen]

I bought a honda FIT too. I place deposit on the 1 july, got my car on 20july. They guarantee that stock is available before i bought from them.

may I know which PI is this and what color? Presume 1.3 cat A.. my friend ordered midnight blue, yet to have stock.. Edited August 23, 2019 by Harthen

[Cgod]

may I know which PI is this and what color? Presume 1.3 cat A.. my friend ordered midnight blue, yet to have stock..

It is a 1.3gf model grey. Gt it from vincar

I had like 3 colours to choose from for fast delivery

[sp1d3rMan77]

On 8/24/2019 at 6:24 AM, Harthen said:

may I know which PI is this and what color? Presume 1.3 cat A.. my friend ordered midnight blue, yet to have stock..

Midnight blue is the most famous color for Honda Fit now. go for other's color if you want fast delivery. my friend told me that there are some PI charge extra for some color.

Pearl White - $1000

Premium Red - $2000

 

is that norm?

[Caterpillars]

10 hours ago, sp1d3rMan77 said:

Midnight blue is the most famous color for Honda Fit now. go for other's color if you want fast delivery. my friend told me that there are some PI charge extra for some color.

Pearl White - $1000

Premium Red - $2000

 

is that norm?

The PI that I went to had similar top up for certain colors too. Not sure if it is the norm. 

[Caterpillars]

On 8/23/2019 at 2:58 PM, subzero17 said:

Any reason why they are facing so much issue?

Think is a facelift model hence taking longer than expected for LTA homologation. 

[Ct3833]

On 8/21/2019 at 2:51 PM, subzero17 said:

I am now in a situation where I ordered a relatively new model, but other PI model have already cleared the custom and duty even though mine arrived 3 weeks earlier than theirs. Probably not my PI's fault also but just frustrating.

If you have gotten a COe under tour name, I think you are pretty safe, next is did you sight the  vehicle chassis number ? If yes, then just be patience with them.  But do follow up nicely. 

[subzero17]

14 hours ago, Ct3833 said:

If you have gotten a COe under tour name, I think you are pretty safe, next is did you sight the  vehicle chassis number ? If yes, then just be patience with them.  But do follow up nicely. 

Hi, yes I have no doubt I'll receive my car. I was given both the TCOE and assigned a chassis number already. I just drop my SE a text once every week or so to see if the car has made any progress. That's not too much right?

[Harthen]

On 8/26/2019 at 8:57 AM, sp1d3rMan77 said:

Midnight blue is the most famous color for Honda Fit now. go for other's color if you want fast delivery. my friend told me that there are some PI charge extra for some color.

Pearl White - $1000

Premium Red - $2000

 

is that norm?

Its the norm. However our vezel had no addtl charge for pearl white. Different PI charged differently i guess.

[sp1d3rMan77]

On 8/31/2019 at 7:00 AM, Harthen said:

Its the norm. However our vezel had no addtl charge for pearl white. Different PI charged differently i guess.

i see. learn something new today. next time buy car must ask about this. 

Thanks!

[yuch]

On 8/21/2019 at 12:33 AM, subzero17 said:

 

Process of purchasing from a PI.

_{Disclaimer: This is from my own personal experience, knowledge and understanding so if I'm wrong in any sense, do correct me.}

 

I'll split my post into the car itself and the COE, as they can happen simultaneously

 

Car

 

Once you booked your car, booking fee and coe deposit will be collected from you. The amount differs from PI to PI.

 

VAC ready stock

If the PI has "VAC ready stock", then once COE is bidded, you woud be able to collect your car within 1 to 2 week.

Click here to learn more about "VAC ready stock"

 

Non-VAC ready stock

If the car is still pending shipment from the manufacturing country at the time of booking, it may take 1 to 2 months for the car to reach Singapore, depending on where the car is shipped from.

If the car is already on the way, your SE will advise on the date it will arrive in Singapore.

 

Once the car is in Singapore, it will take about 6-8 weeks to clear the customs and LTA inspection.

After which, the PI will register the car to your name and do all the car preparation for you before you take delivery.

 

It's good to note that you should never make balance payment of your car until you have seen the car you're getting. Some PIs will also invite you down on the day of registration to view & check the car, make balance payment before registering it.

 

COE Bidding

 

COE bidding is one thing by itself. Your SE will keep you updated on whether your bidding successful or not.

Just want to share something regarding the terms

 

Number of bids vs guaranteed/non-guaranteed are 2 different things.

6 bid guaranteed means they will confirm get you a COE within 6 bids, else they should give you open cat, as they guaranteed it.

6 bid non-guaranteed means they will bid 6 times for you, and if don't get COE, they will refund deposit.

Hi, the post above is useful info. Assuming using cashier order (banker’s cheque) for balance payment, is it reasonable if the car is not registered on the same day balance payment is made? Is it ok if there is a delay of a few days?

[TheCarDealer]

On 8/21/2019 at 12:33 AM, subzero17 said:

 

Process of purchasing from a PI.

_{Disclaimer: This is from my own personal experience, knowledge and understanding so if I'm wrong in any sense, do correct me.}

 

I'll split my post into the car itself and the COE, as they can happen simultaneously

 

Car

 

Once you booked your car, booking fee and coe deposit will be collected from you. The amount differs from PI to PI.

 

VAC ready stock

If the PI has "VAC ready stock", then once COE is bidded, you woud be able to collect your car within 1 to 2 week.

Click here to learn more about "VAC ready stock"

 

Non-VAC ready stock

If the car is still pending shipment from the manufacturing country at the time of booking, it may take 1 to 2 months for the car to reach Singapore, depending on where the car is shipped from.

If the car is already on the way, your SE will advise on the date it will arrive in Singapore.

 

Once the car is in Singapore, it will take about 6-8 weeks to clear the customs and LTA inspection.

After which, the PI will register the car to your name and do all the car preparation for you before you take delivery.

 

It's good to note that you should never make balance payment of your car until you have seen the car you're getting. Some PIs will also invite you down on the day of registration to view & check the car, make balance payment before registering it.

 

COE Bidding

 

COE bidding is one thing by itself. Your SE will keep you updated on whether your bidding successful or not.

Just want to share something regarding the terms

 

Number of bids vs guaranteed/non-guaranteed are 2 different things.

6 bid guaranteed means they will confirm get you a COE within 6 bids, else they should give you open cat, as they guaranteed it.

6 bid non-guaranteed means they will bid 6 times for you, and if don't get COE, they will refund deposit.

1 hour ago, yuch said:

Hi, the post above is useful info. Assuming using cashier order (banker’s cheque) for balance payment, is it reasonable if the car is not registered on the same day balance payment is made? Is it ok if there is a delay of a few days?

Thee are a 2 type of Guaranteed COE though.

Guaranteed COE without top up
- Dealer supposed to secure COE for you at all cost. If COE rises up too high and its out of their reserve, be prepared to take back your deposit (in a few weeks time if the dealer use your money to roll). It all depends on the price you're paying for the car.

Guaranteed Capped COE
- COE is capped at a certain agreed level based on the purchase price.

*Should also mention COE rebate because it is protect the buyer in event COE drops drastically.