Hanip Automobiles is a Singapore car workshop founded in 1998 by Hj. Hanip Hj. Abdul, now operating out of Autobay at Kaki Bukit after starting out in the Eunos Industrial Area. Hanip spent close to two decades in the Toyota/Lexus dealership network, rising to become Master Technician in charge of the pioneer Lexus team in Singapore, before striking out on his own with the backing and business philosophy of honesty and integrity instilled by his late father.
The workshop is built around drivers of Japanese and Korean cars, focusing on the utility, value, reliability and smooth drive those vehicles are known for, backed by a workshop that understands them at a reasonable price point. Hanip Automobiles is one of the few workshops in Singapore owned and operated by a diagnostic specialist and master technician, and the team includes Operations Manager Andy "Ah Chuan" Goh, with the company for over two decades, and Admin Executive Haney Hanip.
Services span everything from customized preventive servicing and major servicing to diagnostic troubleshooting, computerized wheel alignment, spray painting and panel beating, hybrid vehicle maintenance, accident claims assistance, and COE renewal with total car refurbishing packages.
For drivers who chose a Japanese or Korean car for its blend of utility, value and reliability, finding a workshop that understands that choice matters just as much as the car itself. Hanip Automobiles has spent more than two decades building exactly that reputation in Singapore.
Hanip Automobiles was founded in 1998 by Hj. Hanip Hj. Abdul. Before starting the business, Hanip spent close to two decades in the Toyota/Lexus dealership network, rising through the ranks to become the Master Technician in charge of the pioneer batch of the Lexus team in Singapore. When he felt ready for a bigger challenge, and with his parents' blessing, Hanip struck out on his own, partly funded by his late father's capital and guided by a business philosophy built on honesty and integrity.
The workshop first opened in the Eunos Industrial Area before relocating to its current home at Autobay in Kaki Bukit, where it continues to operate today.
Hanip Automobiles is one of the few workshops in Singapore owned and operated by a diagnostic specialist and master technician, and Hanip personally test drives every car that comes through the workshop to make sure quality standards are met. He's supported by Operations Manager Andy "Ah Chuan" Goh, who has been with the company for over two decades and manages the team of technicians on the floor, and Admin Executive Haney Hanip, who joined back when the workshop was still in Eunos and has since shaped much of how the business runs day to day, from opening hours to funds management.
The workshop's specialisation and expertise in diagnostic troubleshooting is a particular strength, using the latest OBD II technology combined with years of industry experience to get to precise solutions rather than guesswork. That's paired with a computerized wheel alignment service using an in-house machine, customized preventive servicing that accounts for individual driving styles, and both standard and major servicing to keep vehicles running safely.
Beyond routine maintenance, Hanip Automobiles also handles spray painting and panel beating for cars that need bodywork attention, accident repairs and claims assistance to help restore a car to its pre-accident condition, and a full range of mechanical work including automatic transmission and gearbox overhauls, engine overhaul and optimisation, electrical repairs, and air-con servicing.
As hybrid vehicles bring high-voltage components and hi-tech electronics into the mix, Hanip Automobiles has invested in the special tools and skill-sets needed to service and repair them, making hybrid vehicle maintenance one of the workshop's dedicated offerings.
For owners deciding whether to extend the life of an older but reliable car, Hanip Automobiles offers comprehensive COE renewal plans alongside total car refurbishing packages covering both exterior and interior. A pre-renewal inspection helps owners work out whether renewing makes sense for their specific vehicle.
Hanip Automobiles is located at 1 Kaki Bukit Avenue 6, #01-72/73, Singapore 417883, and is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 6pm and Saturday from 9am to 3pm, closed on Sundays and public holidays. Appointments can be scheduled online, by phone, or via WhatsApp for body repair and paint quotes.