Japanese Car Import Guides & Insights
Auction insights, buyer tips, country import guides and model reviews from our team in Japan.
Import Guides
Which Pre-Shipment Inspection Does Your Car Need?
The required pre-shipment inspection for a Japanese used car depends on the destination, vehicle class and current appro...
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Import Guides
How Long Does It Take to Ship a Car From Japan?
Shipping a car from Japan usually takes about two to six weeks at sea, but the complete purchase-to-collection journey o...
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Destination Guides
Japanese Car Import Age Limits Explained
Japanese car import age limits are set by the destination country, not Japan. Kenya applies an eight-year rule, Jamaica...
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Import Guides
Documents Needed to Import a Car From Japan
The documents needed to import a car from Japan normally include a commercial invoice, Japan export certificate, bill of...
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Market Insights
Low-Mileage Japanese Used Cars: How to Check the Evidence
Treat low mileage as a claim to verify. Compare odometer photos, source documents, service records, condition evidence a...
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Destination Guides
Importing Japanese Cars to Jamaica, Trinidad or Guyana
Prepare a vehicle-specific Caribbean import plan: confirm eligibility, documents, route and local costs for Jamaica, Tri...
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Market Insights
Left-Hand-Drive Cars From Japan: How to Search and Verify a Listing
Our steering filter finds supplier descriptions that explicitly mention left-hand drive. Learn its limits and verify the...
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Destination Guides
Importing a Car From Japan to Kenya: Documents and Checks for 2026
Check first registration, steering, current KEBS inspection requirements and vehicle-specific customs costs before commi...
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Import Guides
How Do You Read a Japanese Auction Sheet's Grades, Notes and Damage Map?
Read a Japanese auction sheet by checking identity, grades, inspector comments and the damage map together. Grade defini...
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