Hong Kong Orientation Guide

Expat Used Car Dealers

Andrew Hay

John Keer

Car Locator Tel: 90434025 abhhk@yahoo.com www.thecarlocator.com.hk

Car Erotica Tel: 9195 5587

john@carbroker.com.hk www.carbroker.com.hk

Getting a Professional Opinion

Have a car mechanic take a look at the car you are considering buying. It is well worth the cost to have your prospective purchase checked for serious problems. Also, for older cars, they must pass a rigorous inspection every year before your registration is renewed.

Doing the Paperwork

Both the seller and buyer will need to fill out a change of ownership notification form to be filed at the Transport Department located in Admiralty Center above the MTR station. Make sure you knowhowtocontactthepreviousownerincasethecarhasanyoutstandingparkingtickets.You will also need to arrange for insurance and provide proof thereof,and pay a processing fee to re-register the car.Unless the car is very new,an honest insurance agent will recommend that youget“third-party”liability insurance only.This coversyour liability ifyou crash into someone, but does not cover bodywork on your own car. If someone crashes into you, they are theoretically supposed to pay for the damage.

Car Insurance

Third-party insurance is compulsory by law. You must obtain a certificate of insurance before a transfer of ownership and car registration can be completed.

Registration and Transfer of Ownership

Youarenotallowedtodriveacarontheroadunless itisregisteredandlicensed.Registeryour car at the Transportation Department.

You can obtain the necessary forms for auto ownership transfer at the Transportation Licensing Department. You will need the Vehicle Registration, your Hong Kong Identity Card or passport, proof of insurance, and payment of necessary fees.

HK Licensing Office Transport Department

3/F, United Centre 95 Queensway Tel: 2804 2600 www.td.gov.hk

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