Overview of Car Body Types and Their Features
Overview of Car Body Types and Their Features The names of body types are commonly used across different car manufacturers, and the classification of cars is generally similar. Some car models may be classified under multiple body types depending on their characteristics. In this summary, we will cover nine representative body types: sedan, coupe, convertible, […]
Overview of RORO Shipping:
Overview of RORO Shipping: Definition: RORO shipping involves vehicles being driven on and off a specialized ship rather than being lifted by cranes, hence the term “roll on, roll off”. It is used to transport cars, trucks, buses, and other wheeled machinery. Advantages: RORO shipping is generally more simple than container shipping, as vehicles do […]
Introduction to Buying Japanese Used Cars
Introduction to Buying Japanese Used Cars What makes buying from Japan worthwhile? Why do 30 to 40% of cars sold in the Japanese used car auctions get exported? There are many reasons, but perhaps the biggest is range of varieties and condition of the vehicle, for an often low cost. COST OF OWNING a car […]
Container
Container 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 roll off) shipping, especially to Europe, a common choice of customers wanting to export their […]
Odometer Inspection and Certificate
Odometer Inspection and Certificate The days of the “wild west” or in Japan’s case the “wild east” are largely gone. Back in the day of non-digital odometers it was often a question in the back of one's mind when looking at a car, are these KMs real? Since then, a few changes: Due to the […]