Which is the Best Used Family Car to Import? Our Top 8 Are you in the market for a reliable, spacious family vehicle but finding UK options a bit lacklustre? Importing a car from Japan to the UK might be your perfect solution. After years of importing and inspecting thousands of Japanese vehicles, we’ve seen …
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Once again, there is significant uncertainty around car tariff policies for vehicle imports to the U.S. from Japan. On Wednesday, May 28th a U.S. court ruled that President Trump did not have the authority to set tariffs in the manner that he used. This effectively eliminated the 10% “penalty” duty on all Japanese goods imported …
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What is the Nissan Elgrand? Nissan released the Elgrand in 1997 as their top-tier luxury minivan. The first generation replaced the long-standing Homy van and came with many advanced features for the time, as well as a robust 4WD system from the Terrano (Pathfinder) SUV. The 2nd generation, known as the E51, was launched in …
The draft proclamation of the US government’s new tariff policy was released today. Within that document exists a clause that exempts vehicles that were manufactured over 25 years ago, by the month, from the tax increase. This is great news for JDM importers and enthusiasts who are planning to buy a classic car from Japan. …
As of writing this, the impending 25% tariff set for goods from Mexico and Canada to the USA has been postponed for one month. While the news is fixated on the NAFTA countries, Trump has also stated plans to impose a flat 25% car tariff on all auto imports from other countries, including Japan. We …
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Better known in the USA as the Toyota 4Runner, the Hilux Surf was introduced to the USA market in 1983 and the Japanese market (JDM) in 1984 as a cheaper and more comfortable alternative to the Land Cruiser. Based on the Hilux Pickup truck, the “Surf” moniker accentuated Toyota’s pitch to customers in need of …
What is the Accord Euro R? The Honda Accord has been one of the world’s most recognized and reliable mid-sized sedans over the past four decades. Throughout the lifespan of the Honda Accord, there have been various special editions, variations, and trims. One of which was the Accord Euro R, first introduced in June 2000 …
So, you have your sights set on securing your next vehicle through Japanese car auctions, but those auction sheets can seem like cryptic hieroglyphics, right? Fear not! Understanding how to read a Japanese car auction sheet is like learning a new language, one that speaks volumes about the car’s history and condition. As experts in …
Ever wondered how to get your hands on that perfect Japanese car? The secret lies in knowing how to navigate the fascinating world of Japanese car auctions. With decades of experience and thousands of successful purchases under our belt, we’re revealing how auction houses in Japan really work – and how you can come out …
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What is the Civic Type-R? Honda’s top-tier performance models have carried the “R” moniker since it was first introduced on the NSX-R in 1992. After the NSX-R, the first “Type-R” model was the Integra in 1995. Then in 1997, Honda brought the Type-R treatment to the Honda Civic hatchback, making the most practical car with …
