Our Milestones

The Singapore Vehicle Traders Association (SVTA), established in 1972, has played a pivotal role in shaping Singapore’s automotive landscape. In 2022, after a period of internal disputes, the association successfully elected Mr. Neo Tiam Ting as president, marking a significant step towards unity and progress. Throughout its history, SVTA has been committed to promoting fair trading and good business practices within the motoring industry. In collaboration with the Consumers Association of Singapore (CASE), SVTA co-developed the CaseTrust-SVTA Accreditation Scheme to raise professionalism among car dealers. The association continues to uphold standards of transparency and integrity, ensuring consumer confidence and fostering a trustworthy automotive marketplace in Singapore.

2008

The Association was awarded the “Merit Winner” under the Best Service Partner Award Category of the Land Transport Excellence Awards, having earned the recognition by working closely with the Land Transport Authority

2007

2004

With the major restructuring by Executive Committee, the Mackenzie Used Car Centre became profitable after enduring years of losses.

At the invitation of ShenZhen Grand Auto Park Co. Ltd to participate in the motor section of their billion dollars (RMB) project, a group of 26 delegates visited and studied the motor industries development in Shenzhen, China.

2003

The Export Processing Zone (EPZ) scheme was approved by LTA, to find a solution for the immediate usage of PARF and DOE rebates for vehicles pending exports.

Strong press coverage on the Association’s affliation with Penang & Province Wellesley Used Cars Autocycle Dealers & Motor Financiers Association.

2002

During the development of the new Vehicle Registration & Licensing system, the Association played a pro-active role by being involved in meetings and dialogues with various Motoring and Finance Associations.

2000

The Automobile Megamart was officially declared open by the then Minister of State for Communications and Information Technologu and National Development, Dr John Chen.

1998

The Association set up a website http://www.ssmvda.com.sg. Representative of ST Computer System and the Association signed a Memorandum of Understanding for developing a used car auction market systen through the existing computer network.

1997

Organised an overseas delegation to Japan for a 8 days commercial study trip.

1995

To solve the problems of dealers not having a permanent place of business, 71 members from the association, with strong support from Mr Lim Boon Heng, submitted a proposal to URA requesting for a piece of land to be constructed into the Automobile Megamart. The Association was awarded a site at Eunos to construct an 8 storey building to accommodate a centralised car trading and related business.

Establishment of West Coast Used Car Centre. It was officially declared opened by the Association’s Honorary Adviser, the then Minister without Portfolio and Secretary General of NTUC, Mr Lim Boon Heng.

1994

Establishment of Defu Used Car Centre and Vehicle Trading Centre at Ubi Road.

1991

Establishment of Thomson Used Car Centre.

1989

Organised first overseas delegation to visit Philipines to assist members in expanding their overseas markets and seeking investment opportunities regionally.

The Association acquired its first premise at Lorong 7, Geylang Road and the new office was declared opened by Mr E.W Barker, President of the Singapore National Olympic Council.

1986

The Kampong Java Used Car Centre was to moved to Upper Aljunied due to the government resettlement project. It was subsequently moved permanently to the MacKenzie Used Car Centre.

1978

The Association established its first used car showroom cum trading centre at Kampong Java Used Car Centre. It was officially declared open by Mr Chor Yeok Eng, Senior Parliamentary Secretary, Ministry of Environment and MP for Bukit Timah.

1972

Establishment of the Singapore Secondhand Motor Vehicle Dealers’ Association.