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Expat Used Car Dealers
Andrew Hay
Car Locator
Tel: 90434025
John Keer
Car Erotica
Tel: 9195 5587
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