There are thousands of used Japanese car exporters in Japan and around the world so how do you know which one to choose?

If you buy from an exporter in your own country then they usually will have already taken car of all the aspects of buying and importing the car such as car safety tests and import paperwork etc.

However you also pay for their services.

If you want to get the car cheaper then you should contact an exporter directly in Japan who can arrange all the necessary paperwork from the Japanese side arrange for shipping etc.

However when the car gets to your country you will have to arrange for a shipping agent to offload the car and pay all the taxes.

In general when looking for a Japanese used car exporter you should keep in mind the following:

• Do they have membership of the JUMVEA - the Japanese government recognised trade body?
• Are they a registered company - ask for their company registration number
• Do they offer transparant billing
• Do they have good customer service - ask them questions before buying
• Do they provide you with the auction inspection sheet upon request?