| Today, more and more people are setting out to buy | | | | When you buy used Japanese cars from online |
| Japanese used cars. Although most of these used car | | | | auction houses, using an ?Auction Agent?, you would |
| buyers know everything about cars as well as car | | | | neither get a chance to inspect your Japanese used |
| buying techniques, but what they are not quite sure | | | | car from close quarters nor you would have the |
| of is, ?How to import used cars from Japan?? | | | | privilege to test drive the used car before purchasing |
| Why Buy Used Japanese Cars? | | | | it. Hence, to know more about the condition of the |
| Considering the growing popularity of used Japanese | | | | car, you would have to depend solely upon the |
| cars, the most pertinent question that arises is, ?Why | | | | 'Auction-Sheet', which is nothing, but a car evaluation |
| do people have preference for used Japanese cars?? | | | | sheet prepared by the auction house. |
| One of the foremost reasons for favoring Japanese | | | | Although all auction houses have different criteria for |
| used cars is that since innumerable years, Japan has | | | | measuring the condition of the Japanese used cars, |
| been a leader in car manufacturing. Japanese cars as | | | | but some parameters are the same. For instance, |
| Toyota, Nissan, Honda, Mitsubishi, Suzuki and Mazda | | | | they allocate grades 2 to 5 or 6 to S for the |
| are famous throughout the world for their excellence, | | | | condition of car exteriors, and grades A to C for the |
| value and steadfastness. | | | | state of car interiors. |
| Another reason for opting for Japanese used car is | | | | Apart from external and internal condition, mileage is |
| the wide assortment of car models that are available | | | | the next most crucial factor that used car buyers' |
| for selection, and almost all of them come with | | | | worry about. The auction houses take care of this |
| ultra-advanced features such as power steering, air | | | | aspect. The seller is compelled to divulge the correct |
| bags, air conditioning, power windows and high | | | | mileage. If the owner rolls back the mileage to hide |
| performance engine. | | | | the true figures, he is severely penalized by the |
| One more reason why buying used Japanese cars is | | | | auction house. |
| worthwhile is that they are maintained in excellent | | | | Another worrisome aspect related to Japanese used |
| condition, both cosmetically and mechanically. | | | | cars is the accident record. Even though it is difficult |
| World-class public transportation system, heavy | | | | to ascertain this fact, but the auction houses have |
| traffic conditions, high toll and parking fees, and | | | | the ways and means to extract the truth, and the |
| stringent rules of Japanese government with regards | | | | details are given in the auction sheet. |
| to proper maintenance of car safety system are | | | | How to Import Japanese Used Cars? |
| some primary reasons why Japanese cars are used | | | | Most used car buyers hold the opinion that it is |
| infrequently, and hence, are technically sound. | | | | usually difficult to import used Japanese car. |
| Where to Buy Japanese Used Cars? | | | | Nonetheless, importing used cars from Japan is not at |
| Once, you're convinced that Japanese used cars are | | | | all difficult if you know the correct process. Here is a |
| the best; the primary question that impinges your | | | | glimpse of the entire procedure that is put into |
| mind is, ?Where to buy used Japanese cars from?? | | | | practice while importing Japanese used cars. |
| There are several dealers and exporters who supply | | | | 1. Find out details about every law dealing with import |
| Japanese used cars, you can easily purchase your | | | | of foreign cars in your country. |
| used Japanese car from them. However, in reality all | | | | 2. If you haven't found the right used Japanese car |
| these people get the used cars from major auction | | | | as yet, then you would have to send a request to |
| houses. | | | | the dealer to find the right car for you first. |
| These auction houses get used Japanese cars from | | | | 3. Before giving a confirmation to the exporter/dealer |
| two main sources. Firstly, from Kaitori Shop, which | | | | (Auction Agent) to buy the used car, you should (1) |
| concentrate on purchasing cars from individuals who | | | | check recent market price of your favorite car, |
| sell their Japanese used or new cars to fulfill their | | | | which is usually provided by Japanese used car |
| urgent monetary needs, and secondly, from car | | | | exporter or dealer (Auction Agent); (2) read the |
| dealers, who trade in used Japanese car for a new | | | | auction sheet very carefully; and (3) decide your |
| model. Thus, auction houses have a wide variety of | | | | budget to bid from auctions or purchase from One |
| used Japanese cars, and all of them are available at | | | | Price. |
| very low prices to professional buyers such as | | | | 4. The next step is to make the payment. Before |
| dealers and exporters. Hence, it would be a better | | | | issuing the check, you should verify the authenticity |
| proposition to buy your used Japanese car directly | | | | of the exporter/dealer. This can be done in two |
| from such auction houses rather than obtain it from | | | | ways: (1) by getting the company registration |
| intermediate dealers and exporters. | | | | number and address confirmed at Japanese embassy |
| However, you cannot purchase Japanese used cars | | | | in your country, (2) by checking if your exporter is a |
| directly from auctions because you cannot become a | | | | member of JUMVEA (Japan Used Motor Vehicle |
| member of these auction houses. Only used car | | | | Exporter Association), which is the most reputable |
| dealers and exporters, who have a license to do | | | | organization in the Japanese used car export industry, |
| business in used cars, can apply for the membership. | | | | and is officially accredited by Ministry of Economy, |
| Furthermore, there are several strict contract terms | | | | Trade and Industry of Japanese Government. |
| that have to be followed when applying for the | | | | 5. On arrival of the used car in your country, you |
| membership. Nevertheless, there are several used car | | | | would have to reproduce the documents that the |
| exporters as who provide ?Auction Agent? service, | | | | exporter/dealer has sent to you. Thereafter, you |
| that is, purchase Japanese used cars from auctions | | | | would have to complete a few official procedures as |
| or from One Price (for sale at fixed wholesale price, | | | | paying import tax, getting your Japanese used car |
| until the next auctions). They also handle all the | | | | tested and insured etc. Once, you do that, you can |
| necessary procedure for shipping Japanese used cars. | | | | drive your used Japanese car home. |
| How to Inspect the Condition of Used Japanese | | | | Autor: Sadayoshi Miyakuni, CEO of M's Crw Co., Ltd. |
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