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Aside from inquiring about cars, you have to be thorough when you’re talking with Japanese second hand cars exporters. There are items that are usually overlooked during the negotiating process that may soon turn into problems if you forget them. The pre-owned vehicle you’re buying may not have problems in itself—it’s made in Japan anyway—but the process of importing and the car’s documentation are important to be discussed first before closing a deal. Service Documentation Cars in Japan undergo a rigorous inspection process called Shaken, where every nook and cranny of the car is examined and tested. For any damaged or non-functioning part, a car is sent to be repaired before it is tested again and approved for another couple of year’s use. This government-mandated procedure makes sure that all cars plying the country’s roads are roadworthy. All cars in Japan would thus have a record of the inspections, repairs, and maintenance checks done to them. In some cases, a car would also have a documented accident history. Ask the exporter about this service documentation and ask for a scanned copy, if possible. You can show this copy to a licensed mechanic for perusal and professional opinion if the car will be worth your money or not. You can also use this to make sure the car arrives in the condition stated in the service history report. Owner Manual Another important thing to ask the Japanese second hand cars exporters is whether the vehicle you’re buying comes equipped with a manual, preferably in a language you can understand. If the manual is in Japanese, you can ask for help in advance—there are websites that offer manuals for free or a small fee. The manual is important because it contains all the information you’ll need about properly operating the car and its features. A manual also contains a list of compatible parts and accessories, and a troubleshooting guide for minor issues and repairs. Shipping Safety Guarantee It would be unfortunate if your car leaves Japan in good condition but arrives in your port damaged, or worse, lost. Ask the Japanese second hand cars exporters about their standard operating procedure when shipping vehicles, if the freight company can be trusted, and if a team will be ready at the destination port to receive your car. This would mean an additional cost on the part of the buyer, but the assurance that your vehicle is in good hands is worth the trouble. Get the contact information of the shipping company and the logistics personnel assigned to look after your vehicle so you can get updates on the shipping process. Customs Clearance Clearing cars at port is a painstaking process. Most Japanese second hand cars exporters have local clearing agents that can handle this task. Ask the exporter beforehand if they have this service so you can avail of it. If they don’t, you’ll have to either do it yourself or look for a professional clearance agent to do the job for you. These items may not directly involve the pre-owned car you’re buying but they sure will make things easier once your car arrives from Japan.
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