Frequently asked questions
The questions people ask most, answered.
What is Kinkee Car Directory?
A searchable directory of the 1,550 vehicle maintenance workshops on the Hong Kong Transport Department's public register. You can filter by district, service, vehicle type and workshop class, or sort by distance from where you are.
Where does the data come from?
Entirely from the Transport Department's "Registered Vehicle Maintenance Workshops" open data release, re-synced regularly. Every workshop page shows the date its record was last synced — currently 2026-09-04.
Is it free?
Yes, and there is no account to create. Search, workshop records and articles are all free to use.
Why are some workshops marked "Registration expired"?
The government list includes workshops whose registration date has passed — they may be mid-renewal, or may have lapsed. Rather than present those as current, we mark them and rank them last. 79 records are in that state right now. Call to confirm before booking one.
Why do some workshops show no opening hours?
The Transport Department publishes hours for only about a fifth of workshops. "No hours published" means the data is missing, not that the workshop is closed or gone. Call to check.
How do I find a workshop near me?
Use "Find workshops near me" on the search page to sort by straight-line distance, or filter by district if you would rather pick an area you already drive through. You can also search a street or estate name directly.
How do I find a specific service?
Use the service filter — general repair, oil change, tyres, spray painting, EV and hybrid, vehicle inspection and so on. You can also just type the service into the search box; it searches declared services as well as names and addresses.
Where can I get an electric car serviced?
Work on high-voltage systems requires a specific qualification, graded EVE, EVL and EVH. Filter by the EV and hybrid service to see only workshops that have declared high-voltage capability. Routine work — tyres, brakes, air-conditioning — can go to most registered workshops.
What do the four workshop classes mean?
Class 1 is a franchised bus operator or vehicle agent facility. Class 2 needs at least five mechanics, one of them registered, and at least five working bays. Class 3 needs at least one registered mechanic and one bay. Class 4 is a workshop inside a residential or mixed-use building. All undertake to follow the Code of Practice.
Is a class 1 workshop better than a class 4?
No — class reflects size and facilities, not quality. Class 1 and 2 sites have more bays and equipment, which matters for engine or gearbox work. Class 4 workshops are smaller but often closer and quicker to take you, and handle routine servicing just as well.
How do I know a workshop is trustworthy?
Every workshop here is on the government register, and each page shows the registration number, class and expiry date. Ask to see the registration certificate and check the address matches. Get a written quote before work starts, separating parts from labour.
What should I prepare before calling?
The model and year, and a description of the symptoms — when they appear, any noises or warning lights, and whether it is getting worse. That lets the workshop judge the job and quote more accurately. If the car cannot move, ask whether they offer recovery.
I found an error in a listing. What now?
Listings mirror the Transport Department data exactly, so errors usually originate there. Email us with the workshop name and what is wrong and we will check it against the next sync.
I run a workshop — how do I update my entry?
Contact the Transport Department to update your registration record. Changes flow through to this site at the next sync automatically.