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Before being exported to different countries, used cars for sale in Japan go through an inspection to determine if these are roadworthy and in good condition. Different countries appoint different inspection centers to conduct the pre-shipment tests and certifications for secondhand cars. JEVIC, or the Japan Export Vehicle Inspection Center, is one of them. Based in Japan, JEVIC conducts the motor vehicle inspections for pre-owned cars about to be exported to different countries like Kenya, Uganda, and Zambia. Its main office is in Yokohama City and it has branches in Nagoya, Osaka, and Kobe. JEVIC has subsidiary offices in New Zealand, Singapore, the United Kingdom, and in East Africa (Kenya and South Africa). The center inspects not only passenger cars but also trucks, machinery, and motorcycles. Because of JEVIC’s knowledge of the process and business of motor vehicle inspection and the industry and general, they have been tapped by governments to take care of the assessment of vehicles for import. If you are importing a vehicle into Uganda, Kenya, or Zambia, it will have to go through the JEVIC roadworthiness inspection, which is similar to what Japan does in their regular Shaken inspection for vehicles. Aside from the inspection proper, JEVIC also provides other services such as odometer verifications, stolen vehicle checks, vehicle background checks, structural damage inspection, export certification, replacement documentation, translations (especially if the manuals of used cars for sale in Japan are in Japanese), and application of IT solutions such as equipping a vehicle with a tracking device. The inspection serves a two-fold purpose: one is that it makes sure that cars for export are roadworthy and in the best condition, the other is that it keeps substandard units from leaving the country—thereby maintaining good trade relations with destination countries. After all, Japan would get on a lot of countries’ bad side if it were to ship problematic and unsafe vehicles. Japanese-manufactured cars are known to be safe and reliable, and JEVIC makes sure that reputation stays true. JEVIC also conducts the removal of CFC (R12) gas from vehicles for export to Zambia and Uganda, as both countries require all imported vehicles to be CFC-free. CFC or chlorofluorocarbon gases have been found to be destructive to the environment, particularly to the ozone layer. The removal of the gas can be done after the general vehicle inspection. The roadworthiness inspection criteria for used cars for sale in Japan cover a visual assessment, an equipment-assisted inspection, and operational testing. In the visual assessment, a car’s general appearance is observed; for example, there should be no missing or loose parts. The doors and locks are tested, the interiors are checked, the suspension is examined, and the exhaust is checked for leakage and noise. The tires, engine bay, instrument panels, accessories, lighting devices, reflectors and mirrors, wipers, and glazing are also inspected to make sure they meet the set criteria. Scientific equipment are used to inspect the speed meter, side slip, headlight luminance, and exhaust level. Finally, the vehicle is test-driven and checked for any abnormalities during driving and on idle. The inspection of used cars for sale in Japan assures buyers of the best-quality pre-owned cars that are not only safe and reliable but environment-friendly as well. Thumbs up for inspection centers!
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