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Automate Singapore COE price analysis & purchase timing with GLM-4.5 AI predictions

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Important notice

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1. Workflow Overview

Introduction Automates Singapore COE price tracking, predicts trends using AI, and recommends optimal car purchase timing. Scrapes LTA data biweekly, analyzes historical trends, forecasts next 6 bi...

Best for

  • Market Research automation workflows
  • AI Summarization automation workflows
  • advanced n8n builders looking for reusable templates

Tools used

n8n-nodes-base.scheduletrigger, n8n-nodes-base.httprequest, n8n-nodes-base.code, n8n-nodes-base.googlesheets, n8n-nodes-base.set, @n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.agent, n8n-nodes-base.emailsend, n8n-nodes-base.if

Source and attribution

This workflow is cataloged by N8N Workflows and links back to its original n8n.io source page by Cheng Siong Chin.

Original n8n.io source

1.1 Workflow description

Title
Automate Singapore COE price analysis & purchase timing with GLM-4.5 AI predictions
Workflow name
Automate Singapore COE price analysis & purchase timing with GLM-4.5 AI predictions

Introduction

Automates Singapore COE price tracking, predicts trends using AI, and recommends optimal car purchase timing. Scrapes LTA data biweekly, analyzes historical trends, forecasts next 6 bidding rounds, and sends alerts when buying windows appear—saving time and identifying cost-saving opportunities.

How it Works

Biweekly trigger scrapes LTA COE data → processes historical trends → AI predicts 6-month prices → compares current vs forecast → generates buy/wait recommendations → alerts sent via Gmail or Telegram.

Setup Steps

  1. Add NVIDIA/OpenAI API credentials in n8n
  2. Connect Google Sheets for data storage
  3. Authenticate Gmail/Telegram for notifications
  4. Schedule trigger for Wednesdays 8PM SGT
  5. Configure alert thresholds in conditional nodes

Workflow

Schedule Trigger → HTTP Request (Scrape LTA) → Data Processing → Google Sheets (Store) → AI Prediction → Analysis Engine → Conditional Logic → Gmail/Telegram Notification

Workflow Steps

  1. Scraping: Extract COE prices from OneMotoring
  2. Processing: Calculate moving averages, volatility, seasonal trends
  3. Storage: Save to Google Sheets with timestamps
  4. Prediction: AI forecasts next 6 bidding rounds
  5. Analysis: Compare current vs predicted prices, generate recommendation
  6. Notification: Alerts via email/Telegram

Prerequisites

NVIDIA/OpenAI API key, Google account (Sheets), Gmail/Telegram for notifications, basic COE category knowledge

Use Cases

First-time buyers monitoring price dips, fleet managers timing bulk purchases

Customization

Add economic indicators, integrate car loan calculators, track parallel imported car prices

Benefits

Saves hours of manual monitoring, captures 10–15% price dips, provides data-driven purchase timing (potential $5K–$15K savings)

1.2 Logical Blocks

This catalog entry is organized from the workflow JSON. The node-level section below shows the executable blocks available for review before importing the template.

2. Block-by-Block Analysis

Block 1 - Schedule Trigger - Bi-Weekly COE Scraping

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.scheduleTrigger - scheduleTrigger
Config choices
Version 1.2

Block 2 - Scrape COE Data from OneMotoring

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.httpRequest - httpRequest
Config choices
Version 4.2

Block 3 - Extract COE Price Data

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.code - code
Config choices
Version 2

Block 4 - Store in Google Sheets

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
Config choices
Version 4.5

Block 5 - Retrieve Historical COE Data

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.googleSheets - googleSheets
Config choices
Version 4.5

Block 6 - Calculate Technical Indicators

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.code - code
Config choices
Version 2

Block 7 - Prepare AI Prediction Prompt

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.set - set
Config choices
Version 3.4

Block 8 - AI Agent - COE Analysis

Type / Role
@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.agent - agent
Config choices
Version 1.7

Block 9 - Generate Buy Recommendations

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.code - code
Config choices
Version 2

Block 10 - Format HTML Report

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.code - code
Config choices
Version 2

Block 11 - Send Email Report

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.emailSend - emailSend
Config choices
Version 2.1

Block 12 - Check for Buy Opportunities

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.if - if
Config choices
Version 2.1

Block 13 - Send Telegram Alert

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.telegram - telegram
Config choices
Version 1.2

Block 14 - Generate Dashboard Summary

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.set - set
Config choices
Version 3.4

Block 15 - Sticky Note

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 16 - Sticky Note1

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 17 - Sticky Note2

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 18 - Sticky Note3

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

Block 19 - OpenRouter Chat Model

Type / Role
@n8n/n8n-nodes-langchain.lmChatOpenRouter - lmChatOpenRouter
Config choices
Version 1

Block 20 - Sticky Note4

Type / Role
n8n-nodes-base.stickyNote - stickyNote
Config choices
Version 1

3. Summary Table

Workflow Automate Singapore COE price analysis & purchase timing with GLM-4.5 AI predictions
Complexity advanced
Nodes 20
Categories Market Research, AI Summarization
Author Cheng Siong Chin
Published 08 Nov 2025

4. Reproducing the Workflow from Scratch

  1. 1. Download the workflow JSON

    Use the JSON export at /data/workflows/10624/10624.json as the source template for this automation.

  2. 2. Import the template into n8n

    Open n8n, import the downloaded JSON, and review each node before activating the workflow.

  3. 3. Configure credentials and variables

    Replace placeholder credentials, API keys, webhook URLs, account IDs, and environment-specific values with your own settings.

  4. 4. Test with sample data

    Run the workflow manually or in a staging workspace, inspect node output, and confirm downstream systems receive the expected data.

  5. 5. Activate and monitor

    Enable the workflow only after testing, then monitor executions, errors, and rate limits during the first production runs.

5. General Notes & Resources

Review imported nodes carefully before activation. This catalog entry is intended to help you inspect the workflow structure, understand required services, and find related templates faster.

Node names, credentials, schedules, webhook paths, and external service limits may need adjustment for your workspace.

Frequently asked questions

What does Automate Singapore COE price analysis & purchase timing with GLM-4.5 AI predictions do?

Introduction Automates Singapore COE price tracking, predicts trends using AI, and recommends optimal car purchase timing. Scrapes LTA data biweekly, analyzes historical trends, forecasts next 6 bi...

What do I need before importing this workflow?

Review the workflow JSON, configure any required credentials in n8n, and test the automation in a safe workspace before using it in production.

Can I customize this workflow?

Yes. Use the block-by-block analysis and the downloadable JSON to inspect each node, then adjust credentials, prompts, schedules, filters, or destinations for your Market Research, AI Summarization use case.