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FAQs

What makes one car more expensive than another yet they are the same model?

Used cars are often priced differently for a number of reasons. These reasons include: handling by the previous owner, mileage, the price the previous owner sold it for, the bids at the auction, and so forth. The other major determinant is the grade of the car at inspection before the auction. A car that was well maintained fetches a higher price than one which was not well maintained.

What should I look out for when buying a used car?

The major issues to look out for when buying a used car include: the mileage, and obvious or apparent signs such as dents, rust, the state of the interior, and scratches on the car body. You need to check the sound of the engine or engage a mechanic to run electronic diagnostic tests on the car. It is also useful to review the car inspection report before it was shipped.

Why is it that cars are very cheap in Japan and very expensive here?

At importation cars pay customs import duties which are almost equivalent to the price of the car plus the transportation charges. It becomes even more expensive when a car is more than 10 years old because it pays an Environment Levy which is 50 percent of the value. It is therefore very important for one to take into account these import duties and other expenses such as freight, port charges, inland transportation, and other costs before importing a car.