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Japan has been a rich source of used cars for many years and each day thousands of people buy a used car direct from Japanese car auctions.
There is no doubting that the Japanese love technology and a lot of it is much cheaper in Japan than other countries. To the Japanese car importer, this means that air conditioning, full electrics, CD players and other gadgets that would normally be considered high end specification generally come as standard with Japanese car imports. |
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| Purchasing Japanese used cars from Japan will benefits you following: |
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| • | Good quality, reliable, economical and famous Japanese brands such as Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Mitsubishi, Mazda, Subaru, Suzuki, Daihatsu, Hino. |
| • | Low milage. Most cars come with less than 100,000 kilometers on the clock |
| • | Good condition. Regular servicing and repairs due to strict Japanese Government safety checks. |
| • | Many options. Many owners choose several options, so your car will come feature packed. |
| • | Cheap! Cars can start at auction for 1 yen, although you'll probably pay a little more than that! |
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| Japan is the best place to buy used cars mainly because cars in Japan are very carefully maintained and the Japanese roads are renown to be the best in the world |
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| • | Firstly maintenance standards for cars driven in Japan are one of the highest in the world. |
| • | Secondly Japanese government discourages people to own cars more than 5-6 years through a tier based "shaken" (technical car examination) system - the older the car is the more "shaken" tax you have to pay. Basically this system encourages people to buy new cars since shaken taxes vary greatly depending on the age of the car. |
| • | Thirdly Japanese roads indeed are the best in the world. There are a lot of SUVs in Japan but most of them hardly saw any dirt. Usually, suspension is only at about 90% of its original (new condition) after being driven on for 6-7 years! And lastly repair costs in Japan are very high making customers buying a new car rather than repairing a damaged car even if it is easily reparable, has low mileage or in a good technical condition - making Japan a very attractive used cars market. |
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| Congested urban areas, overpriced toll roads and tight holiday schedules take most of the fun out of long distance car travel. This partly explains why, Japanese used vehicles usually come with relatively low mileages. An efficient rail and subway transportation system is always favored for daily commuting, and the SHINKANSEN (bullet train) takes care of more serious traveling needs. Consequently, the overall condition for cars of similar age will be considerably better in Japan than in most countries. Tuned-up performance units & SUV of tremendous capabilities are never used to their potential and routinely spend an entire life in extended neighborhood use. |
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| Strictly enforced speed limits of 30km/h in urban areas, 50km/h on highways and 80 to 100km/h on toll roads, help keep vehicles free of abuse. Vandalism & car theft are virtually unknown in Japan, alarm systems are still rare on Japanese cars. On the other hand, features such as power steering, electric windows & retractable mirrors, climate control, ABS and airbags are considered standard equipment. |
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