Insurance Guide

There are not a lot of things that are as exciting as driving your newly-bought car for the first time. Getting a personal vehicle registration mark (PVRM) can go a long way to making your vehicle stand out as you cruise through Causeway Bay for the first time. For new drivers, navigating your way through the PVRM application and auctioning procedures may take some time, especially as applications for the personal vehicle registration mark are only open in January, May, and September. Luckily, our experts at Kwiksure have curated this infographic to list out the key steps in the process of registering personalized vehicle registration marks in Hong Kong.

These days, creative vehicle license plates, such as '1MAG1NE', 'OK LA' and 'TAX1', are a common sight in Hong Kong, and we have our Transport Department (TD) to thank for this relatively new phenomenon. Since TD launched the Personalized Vehicle Registration Marks Scheme (PVRM Scheme) in 2006, auctions have been held every January, May, and September - where PVRMs as well as more traditional license plate numbers go to the highest bidders. Many local magnates and celebrities like to personalize their vehicles with a PVRM. Following the scheme’s launch more than 15 years ago, many license plate combinations have been auctioned off for prices that are nothing short of breathtaking. Today we will take stock of the most expensive license plate combinations in Hong Kong.

A traffic offense is a form of a criminal offense and, in certain cases, it can even lead to a prison sentence in Hong Kong. In today’s article by Kwiksure , we will list the most common traffic offenses that can put you in jail in Hong Kong and we will explain the penalties for each of them. Along with this article, drivers can find laws governing the traffic offenses in the Road Traffic Ordinance, Chapter 374 . Interestingly enough, four out of the 5 most common traffic offenses in Hong Kong may lead to a jail sentence. These include: dangerous driving, careless driving, driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and driving without auto insurance. Let’s look at the consequences of particular traffic offenses in Hong Kong in greater detail.

Finding the most suitable car in Hong Kong can be challenging, and part of that challenge is deciding how to pay for it. We can make that challenge easier by guiding you through two available payment options to have you work out what’s best. In today’s article by Kwiksure , we will look at 2 popular car financing options - hire purchase and leasing - for those that want to get a car in Hong Kong.

So you have decided to buy a new car, but have a lot of questions due to the dilemma of buying a new car vs an old car. Which one is more affordable? Which one has more value for its price? Is a brand new car really worth it? If these are the types of questions you have in your head, then you have landed on the right page. This Kwiksure article, announcing our new infographic on purchasing new versus used cars, will briefly explain the contents in our infographic, which in turn will help you make the right decision on which type of car to purchase, brand new or second-hand car.

Tesla Inc, as we know it to be, is gracefully showing the world that its dream of accelerating the world’s transition to sustainable energy is actually more realistic than ever. Embracing cutting edge battery technology but also investing in scalable clean energy, is really the tip of the iceberg for this revolutionary company. However, every dream comes partnered with nightmares, and Tesla has definitely been experiencing a few of their own lately. So, are we seeing a spiraling trend from hero to zero for Tesla in Hong Kong? Is this it for Tesla Inc? What will happen next? What is definitely more worrying, especially for our readers, is how these incidents will affect insurance premiums for car owners in Hong Kong - regardless of owning an electric vehicle (ev) or conventional vehicle. In this article, we will discuss the options of insurance for car owners , car fire scenarios, precautions to take, exclusions, and how to generally start a claim.

Drivers who are just buying their first car must reckon with the fact that the purchase of a motor insurance policy will be associated with a relatively high expense for them. Whether you are still on your probationary driving license, or already a holder of a permanent driving license, during your first years of driving you will be bound to pay higher car insurance premiums. While this is inevitable, there are certain ways to lower the premium amount first-time drivers will have to pay. Today, motor insurance brokerage firm Kwiksure will share a few tips for reducing first-time driver car insurance.

Back in 2012, the Chinese and Hong Kong governments have launched the “Ad Hoc Quota Trial Scheme for Cross Boundary Private Car” to allow Hong Kong private car owners to drive their vehicles into the Guangdong Province via the Shenzhen Bay Port once for a stay of no more than seven days. However, the scheme was criticized for its complex application procedure and only received a lukewarm response. In light of this, the government has recently simplified the application process to encourage more people to self-drive to the Guangdong Province, and is considering lifting the six-week restriction between each trip. Today, this Kwiksure article divulges some useful tips for drivers interested in self-driving to the Guangdong Province.

Hong Kong is a developed city with a vibrant and eclectic culture. So it makes perfect sense that there are quite a lot of people out there who don’t mind splurging on vintage and classic cars. And one of the most talked-about topics among these hard-core gear-heads is importing an antique car into Hong Kong and even driving it on Hong Kong roads. While our previous articles have touched on what to consider when buying a classic car at an auction , and top automobile events , today we at Kwiksure will look at how you can register these dream cars in Hong Kong.

This March, a Citybus double-decker slammed into a stationary truck on Hong Kong’s West Kowloon Highway, claiming the lives of two drivers and injuring 16 people. This serious traffic accident has once again raised the concern in society about what drivers should do when their cars break down in the highway, as well as the mismanagement of the tunnel company. Today, this article from Kwiksure will divulge some safety tips on what to do in a highway crash, how to avoid highway accidents, and how insurance can protect you.

Just face it: Hong Kong is probably not the easiest place to drive in the world, with frequent traffic congestions, rude and grumpy road users, limited parking spaces, and narrow and worn-out roads. However, as limited as our individual efforts are, the least we can do is to take precautionary measures when getting behind the wheel to protect ourselves, our passengers, as well as other road users. As we celebrate the new year of the pig, Kwiksure will divulge the following tips for having a safe and claims-free 2019.