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Import Guides
Japanese Car Auction Sheets Explained: Grades, Symbols and How to Read One
Decode the 6-to-R grade scale, damage symbols and repair-history box on a Japanese auction sheet — plus a free AI tool t...
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How Car Dealers Buy From Japan at Trade Prices
How the Japan-to-dealer supply chain works, and how a free dealer account unlocks trade pricing below public list prices...
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RoRo vs Container Shipping for Cars From Japan: Which Should You Choose?
Compare RoRo and container shipping on cost, protection and availability, and see why RoRo is the default choice for a s...
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FOB vs C&F vs CIF: What Car Import Prices Actually Include
FOB, C&F and CIF explained with a comparison table and worked numbers, so you never compare one exporter's FOB against a...
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How Much Does It Cost to Import a Car From Japan in 2026?
Full cost anatomy: FOB price, real RoRo freight rates by port, inspection fees and insurance, plus a worked RAV4 example...
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How to Buy a Car Directly From Japan: Step-by-Step Guide (2026)
Buy from fixed-price Japanese stock in 10 steps: no bidding, 10% deposit, bank transfer, RoRo shipping. See exactly what...
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