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Buyer's guides and tips for importing Japanese cars with confidence.
Case study: dash said 62,000 km — auction sheet said 118,000
How chassis-number verification exposes odometer rollback on Japanese imports: when the dashboard reading is lower than the mileage recorded at auction in Japan.
Read article Blog · 7 minCase study: dealer said “clean Grade 4.5” — the sheet said R
A real-world pattern we see on Japanese imports: a tidy dealer sheet claiming Grade 4.5, while the original auction record shows R-grade repair history. How chassis verification caught it.
Read article Blog · 5 minWhat mileage is too high for a Japanese import?
There is no single “too high” kilometre figure for Japanese imports. Learn how to judge mileage using year, auction grade, interior wear and the original sheet — and how to spot rollback fraud.
Read article Blog · 5 minGrade 4.5 vs Grade 5 — is the upgrade worth it?
What separates a Japanese auction Grade 4.5 from a Grade 5, how much extra you usually pay, and when the higher grade is worth the premium.
Read article Blog · 6 minShould I buy an R-grade Japanese car?
A practical buy/pass framework for R and RA grade Japanese auction cars — when the discount is enough, what to check on the damage map, and when to walk away.
Read article Blog · 8 minWhy “no auction sheet” is a red flag
If a dealer can't produce the auction sheet for an imported Japanese car, here's what it usually means — and how to get the original yourself by chassis number.
Read article Blog · 8 minGrade 4 vs Grade 3.5 — which should you buy?
The difference between a Grade 4 and a Grade 3.5 Japanese auction car, what it means for condition and price, and how to decide which is right for your budget.
Read article Blog · 5 min5 ways to spot a fake Japanese auction sheet
Dealers sometimes show edited or fabricated auction sheets. Here are five practical checks to tell a genuine Japanese auction sheet from a fake — and the one check that settles it.
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