subject: How To Import Cars From Japan In 8 Weeks [print this page] Many people like Japanese cars but dread having to import cars from Japan because they think that it is a difficult and tiresome process. Buying used cars from Japan is actually very easy and by going through the right steps, a pre-owned car can be delivered to its new owners doorstep in just eight weeks.
Week One: Finding a Car and Talking to the Seller
The first thing to do is to find a car you want. Online used-car marketplaces have an extensive database of vehicles of all makes and models, and you can do a search with a year, steering, or price range. Once you find the car you want you can contact the seller through the websites messaging service. Inquire about the cars condition, request for a quotation, and negotiatefind out as much as you can about the car. Remember, you cant inspect import cars from Japan yourself so you have to be as through in asking questions as possible. Transactions can actually be finished within a day if communication between you and the dealer or seller is constant, and if youre already sure of your purchase. If so, you can now request for a proforma invoice, which contains all the details of the transaction including price so you can then place your order online.
Week Two: Payment
Payment details and methods for importing cars from Japan will be communicated to you once youve placed your order. Follow the payment procedure to make sure that your money reaches the intended recipient. Payment services may require 2-5 days in order to clear your expense, and you will be notified once your transaction has been registered. Some payment services allow the website to hold your payment temporarily until you receive your car. This is a good guarantee; if you dont receive your car as promised, your payment will be refunded accordingly.
Weeks Three to Seven: The Waiting Game
Two to three days after paying, your payment will be confirmed by the seller, and a notification of your cars shipping schedule will be sent to you. It will contain the name of the vessel and the estimated time of departure from Japan. A copy of the bill of lading will also be sent to you 2-5 working days from the shipping date. This means that your car has been properly shipped from Japan, ready to be received by your home port in the coming weeks. The original documents will be sent 2-10 days from the date of shipping; be sure to ask the seller of the tracking number so you can easily keep track of the documents.
Week Eight: Hello Car!
Take note of the shipping vessels name and check your home port if it has already arrived. Have your original documents ready and prepare to meet your car at port. Have it inspected and registered according to the regulations of your country and youre done!
As you can see, it is easy to import cars from Japanall it takes is constant communication with the seller and just a few weeks patience while your car finds its way to you across the seas.
