Japanese Car Import Guides & Insights
Auction insights, buyer tips, country import guides and model reviews from our team in Japan.
Buyer Tips
Buying a Used Nissan Note e-POWER from Japan: Is It an EV or a Hybrid?
Understand Nissan Note e-POWER before importing: petrol-generated electricity, no routine plug-in charging, and the evid...
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Buyer Tips
ADAS on a Japanese Import: Checks After Windscreen Repairs
Windscreen replaced on a Japanese import? Check the fitted ADAS equipment, manufacturer requirements and calibration rec...
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Buyer Tips
Japanese Petrol Grades: RON, AKI and the Right Fuel for Your Import
Decode Japanese petrol labels, understand RON versus AKI, and check fuel type, octane and ethanol requirements for your...
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Buyer Tips
Rust on a Japanese Used Car: An Underbody Inspection Checklist
Buying a Japanese used car? Learn which underbody photos, repair records and professional inspection findings to request...
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Buyer Tips
CVT vs Automatic vs e-CVT: What Japanese Used-Car Buyers Should Check
Understand CVT, automatic and e-CVT labels, then use a practical records and workshop checklist to assess the exact Japa...
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Buyer Tips
Kei Car vs Compact Car: Which Japanese Import Fits Your Life?
Kei or compact? Compare space, routes, import eligibility, workshop support and real ownership costs before choosing a J...
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Import Guides
Write a Japanese Car Sourcing Brief That Survives ‘Unavailable’
Separate must-haves, preferences and approved substitutes so your Japanese car search stays disciplined when a vehicle i...
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Import Guides
Port Collection Checklist for an Imported Japanese Car
Prepare release documents, charges, condition evidence and safe onward transport for collecting an imported Japanese car...
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Import Guides
Buying a Modified Japanese Car: Build the Evidence File First
Build a modification dossier, arrange the right inspection and confirm destination approval before importing a modified...
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