Considering the growing popularity of used Japanese cars, the most pertinent question that arises is, “Why do people have preference for used Japanese cars?” One of the foremost reasons for favoring Japanese used cars is that since innumerable years, Japan has been a leader in car manufacturing. Japanese cars as Toyota, Nissan, Honda, Mitsubishi, Suzuki and Mazda are famous throughout the world for their excellence, value and steadfastness.

Another reason for opting for Japanese used car is the wide assortment of car models that are available for selection, and almost all of them come with ultra-advanced features such as power steering, air bags, air conditioning, power windows and high performance engine.

One more reason why buying used Japanese cars is worthwhile is that they are maintained in excellent condition, both cosmetically and mechanically. World-class public transportation system, heavy traffic conditions, high toll and parking fees, and stringent rules of Japanese government with regards to proper maintenance of car safety system are some primary reasons why Japanese cars are used infrequently, and hence, are technically sound.

Where to Buy Japanese Used Cars?

Once, you’re convinced that Japanese used cars are the best; the primary question that impinges your mind is, “Where to buy used Japanese cars from?” There are several dealers and exporters who supply Japanese used cars, you can easily purchase your used Japanese car from them. However, in reality all these people get the used cars from major auction houses.

These auction houses get used Japanese cars from two main sources. Firstly, from Kaitori Shop, which concentrate on purchasing cars from individuals who sell their Japanese used or new cars to fulfill their urgent monetary needs, and secondly, from car dealers, who trade in used Japanese car for a new model. Thus, auction houses have a wide variety of used Japanese cars, and all of them are available at very low prices to professional buyers such as dealers and exporters. Hence, it would be a better proposition to buy your used Japanese car directly from such auction houses rather than obtain it from intermediate dealers and exporters.

However, you cannot purchase Japanese used cars directly from auctions because you cannot become a member of these auction houses. Only used car dealers and exporters, who have a license to do business in used cars, can apply for the membership. Furthermore, there are several strict contract terms that have to be followed when applying for the membership. Nevertheless, there are several used car exporters as http://www.auctiondirectjapan.com, who provide “Auction Agent” service, that is, purchase Japanese used cars from auctions or from One Price (for sale at fixed wholesale price, until the next auctions). They also handle all the necessary procedure for shipping Japanese used cars.

How to Inspect the Condition of Used Japanese Cars?

When you buy used Japanese cars from online auction houses, using an “Auction Agent”, you would neither get a chance to inspect your Japanese used car from close quarters nor you would have the privilege to test drive the used car before purchasing it. Hence, to know more about the condition of the car, you would have to depend solely upon the ‘Auction-Sheet’, which is nothing, but a car evaluation sheet prepared by the auction house.

Although all auction houses have different criteria for measuring the condition of the Japanese used cars, but some parameters are the same. For instance, they allocate grades 2 to 5 or 6 to S for the condition of car exteriors, and grades A to C for the state of car interiors.

Apart from external and internal condition, mileage is the next most crucial factor that used car buyers’ worry about. The auction houses take care of this aspect. The seller is compelled to divulge the correct mileage. If the owner rolls back the mileage to hide the true figures, he is severely penalized by the auction house.

Another worrisome aspect related to Japanese used cars is the accident record. Even though it is difficult to ascertain this fact, but the auction houses have the ways and means to extract the truth, and the details are given in the auction sheet.

How to Import Japanese Used Cars?

Most used car buyers hold the opinion that it is usually difficult to import used Japanese car. Nonetheless, importing used cars from Japan is not at all difficult if you know the correct process. Here is a glimpse of the entire procedure that is put into practice while importing Japanese used cars.

1. Find out details about every law dealing with import of foreign cars in your country.

2. If you haven’t found the right used Japanese car as yet, then you would have to send a request to the dealer to find the right car for you first.

3. Before giving a confirmation to the exporter/dealer (Auction Agent) to buy the used car, you should (1) check recent market price of your favorite car, which is usually provided by Japanese used car exporter or dealer (Auction Agent); (2) read the auction sheet very carefully; and (3) decide your budget to bid from auctions or purchase from One Price.

4. The next step is to make the payment. Before issuing the check, you should verify the authenticity of the exporter/dealer. This can be done in two ways: (1) by getting the company registration number and address confirmed at Japanese embassy in your country, (2) by checking if your exporter is a member of JUMVEA (Japan Used Motor Vehicle Exporter Association), which is the most reputable organization in the Japanese used car export industry, and is officially accredited by Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japanese Government.

5. On arrival of the used car in your country, you would have to reproduce the documents that the exporter/dealer has sent to you. Thereafter, you would have to complete a few official procedures as paying import tax, getting your Japanese used car tested and insured etc. Once, you do that, you can drive your used Japanese car home.

About the Author

Sadayoshi Miyakuni, CEO of M’s Crew Co., Ltd. who runs http://www.auctiondirectjapan.com

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You will have to pay VAT on the car as soon as it arrives in the UK. If the car you have bought has less than 3,750 miles on the clock or is less than six months old it will be considered to be a new car and will require you to fill in a VAT 415 form. Normally though, used cars will go on VAT form 414. The certificate of conformity which will prove that the European safety standards are met by your car will need to be produced too.

After you have done all this you will have to register your car and pay the charge associated with this and you will have to fill out form V55/5. At this time you will also be expected to provide the paperwork associated with the car and show proof that you have paid your VAT. If used cars from abroad are older than three years they will also require an MOT. Along with these documents you will need to provide documentary proof that you are who you say you are and that you did purchase the car.

The paperwork that needs to be completed when you bring in a used car from another country might seem like a lot of work but it is a straightforward process. It will be really worthwhile filling in the forms if you have found a great used car abroad. But you should know that the amount of paperwork that will need to be completed for cars bought outside the EU will be a lot more.

If the time has come for you to be searching out used cars for sale, you are always better off trying to research your vehicles beforehand. Researching allows you to find the very best used cars for the category you are looking for. When your research is done, you could very well end up with a great used proton or even a used renault.

1. Verify the Company! First thing to do is make sure the company you are researching has a physical address. This is the most important because if you have a problem you know where to find them. If they do not list an address you have very little information to be able to contact them in the event of a dispute. Find out how many years they have been in business. This is a very good indicator of their reputation. Another thing to check is if they are in the Chamber of commerce in their region. This will insure that they are a valued business in their community. If you verify all this information you will greatly reduce your chance of fraud.

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3. Do not leave anything of value in the car. Make sure you clean out anything that cannot easily be replaced. You also may assume that since they are insured your things are safe, but most insurance does not cover items other than the car. Even if they are in the car. The auto transporter is highly unlikely to steal anything from your vehicle. They have a reputation to protect so they do not want to damage it. You may not realize this, but transporters do not drive straight to YOUR destination. They do take detours to pickup/drop off other vehicles. On a trip from Florida to California they may stop off in Texas, Louisiana, and even Nevada. Even in between those stops they do have to stop at gas stations and sometimes hotels during the trip.

4. If you want to be ultra safe you can ask for a closed carrier. A closed carrier will protect the car from thieves, vandals, and the weather. With this protection comes a cost. It may be $100-$500 more for a closed carrier so if you think it is worth it, ask your auto transport broker if they can give you that option. 5. When the car carrier comes and picks up the car you may want to get his name, license plate number, his Motor Carrier Number or MC#, and his number. Best to know as much about him as you can, since you are giving him your prized car for a few days. Below is a link to some companies I have used or had friends use in the past. They all use licensed, bonded, and insured carriers. They all can get you closed carriers if you would like.

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