Month: June 2023

The list isn't as long or as exciting as Toyota's, which is probably a little worrying for Nissan but here it is (note these vehicles are all available in the Japan car auctions as well).  Also note, Nissan often calls...

When it comes to car pricing occasionally there are outliers: "Why was that car so expensive in the auction today?".  A similar car with similar kms sells for 100,000 yen less, what made this car's selling price so expensive? What...

Nowadays it is quite common for vehicles to have the ignition start stop system. If you see comment this car has "ignition stop system", this is what the system is: The ignition stop system, also known as an idle stop...

The other day I got a flat tyre about 5kms from my house in Japan.  It was raining outside and I wasn't keen on changing the tyre in the rain at 6am in the morning.  I drove home with a...

Toyota Hybrid Vehicles sold on the Japanese Domestic Market and available in the Japanese car auctions. It is not just the Prius but a huge array of vehicles, here it is, all available used in the auctions. 1. Toyota Aqua...

Although complicated, purchasing a car from the Japan car auctions is only the first step.  The next step is having it exported (what we do), either by RORO or container. Due to the rising freight costs of RORO (roll on...

Yes, one of these very limited edition cars appeared, and SOLD in the auctions last week.  Price?  Can not tell you that, but it was a lot more than it cost the buyer to buy new off Toyota.  Pictures?  Not...

In Japanese used car auctions, vehicles are typically graded based on their overall condition and various factors that affect their value and desirability. The grading system provides potential buyers with a standardized assessment of the vehicles' condition and helps them...

The Honda Vezel, easily found in the Japan car auctions as well as a popular export car, also known as the Honda HR-V in some markets, is a subcompact crossover SUV produced by Honda. Here is a brief history of...

The Toyota Aqua, also known as the Toyota Prius c in some markets, is a compact hybrid vehicle that was first introduced in the Japanese market in 2011. Here is a list of model types or generations of the Toyota...