Getting the Perfect Car
Buying through Japanese car auctions is becoming more popular every day. People are looking for new ways to save money, shop for cars, and take delivery (which with an auction can be at a port or inland). They are taking advantage of the care the Japanese people take of their automobiles, and their tendency to trade them in with low miles and few years on them. So how can you get the perfect car through these auctions? Here are some of the ways you can jump on the bus and join the multitudes of others who have saved money and time.

Step One: Know What You Want

You will need to know the kind of car you want from the Japanese car auctions before you can really take any definitive steps toward finding it. It’s hard to say, simply, “I want a sports car.” This is just a beginning. You should know the make and model, what features you must have, and others you simply want. In fact, it helps to list these in two columns so you can make your evaluations easily from the import agency’s inventory.

Step Two: Sign Up with an Import Agency

This is a very big decision, and one that should not be taken lightly. You can be the victim of scams, fraud, and just plain bad business practices. Take the time to choose carefully. How do you do that? Check customer review sites and Japanese car auction forums where people are free to post their experiences with the import agencies. One large collection of forums can be found at the AutoAdvan website, www.autoadvan.co.uk. There you can also sign up and post your own questions before paying any membership fees.

Step Three: Choose Your Car

After you sign up and think you have found a car, ask for a report on the automobile. Your import agency should provide you with a copy translated into English, and you should be free to ask them any questions you might have about the car. Make sure the import agency has mechanics who will look it over before they will bid on it, and that you will be getting exactly what they tell you when the car comes to port.

AutoAdvan is one example of a company that has onsite mechanics who look the car over carefully. They will inspect it before offering any bids, and the only way you will get a car through the Japanese car auctions that needs work is if you request such a car.

Step Four: Paying for Your Car

The import agencies will not ship your car until you pay for it, which makes sense. Before you do, make sure all the sipping arrangements are clear and know where you will be picking your car up or if it is to be delivered inland. Most agencies will do either.

For more information on Japanese car auctions and how they can help you get the perfect car, go to AutoAdvan’s website. While you’re there, read about AutoAdvan’s advantages and how they can help you find your dream car.