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Category: Shipping | Importing Process July 21, 2022

How to import a used car from Japan to Kenya: Part 2 – Clearing your car from Mombasa port

The cars or vehicles imported Kenya is one clear example why exporters’ stocks are grouped by country. Each country has specific regulations that affect what is allowed and not allowed into the country. Used cars imported into Kenya are classified into either vehicles for private use or vehicles for commercial use.

Category: Importing Process | Shipping July 14, 2022

How to import cars from Japan to Trinidad: Part 2 - Clearing Customs

You have decided to import a car from Japan but you don't know how the vehicle will be shipped? Vehicle shipping method can be difficult to understand for novice. AA Japan explains you the difference between Ro/Ro shipment and container shipment and help you choosing the best solution to import your car from Japan.

Category: Auction | Car Models July 07, 2022

Japanese Car Auction Sheets: Decoded

An auction sheet is one of the best free reference material that you can have when it comes to buying a car from a Japanese auction house. An auction sheet comes with a review from a trained and licensed auction inspector who has deep knowledge on Japan-built cars and vehicles. A similar inspection is not possible of cars that do not come from the auction.

Category: Importing Process June 09, 2022

The guide to import used cars from Japan to Jamaica

If you know how to import a car from Japan to Jamaica, you can use this knowledge for personal and business gain. At the end of your first importing experience, you will have gained a license to import, connections with shipping, forwarding and clearing companies, and most likely a friend in Japan – that person you trusted to get you the best quality car you’ve always dreamed of. 

Category: Car Models June 03, 2022

Toyota Probox

Toyota makes a lot of globally famous vehicles, but many don’t know they make a few Japan-specific ones too. Enter the Probox, a fuel-efficient wagon with excellent hauling capacity that’s been the company’s best-kept secret… till recently. First launched in 2002, the Probox was a Japan-only vehicle for its first 7 years of life.

Category: Car Models May 27, 2022

Toyota Succeed – The everyday wagon for Family transport

The Toyota Succeed is one of those vehicles that is “big in Japan” but not so well known elsewhere. This is, of course, because it’s a vehicle that’s only sold first-hand at Japanese dealerships. Nonetheless, it’s managed to earn a strong reputation since its launch in 2002 abroad as a high value used car export.

Category: Car Models May 17, 2022

Toyota Premio

Why does Japan seem to get all the good things? Case in point: The Toyota Premio, a luxury compact sedan with great features, engine life and reliability. The Toyota Premio is closely related to the Toyota Allion, another compact luxury sedan. Where the Premio differs is in the details. . It’s a more upscale and mature offering compared to the Allion,

Category: Shipping May 12, 2022

How to Ship a Used Car From Japan - Part 1

You have decided to import a car from Japan but you don't know how the vehicle will be shipped? Vehicle shipping method can be difficult to understand for novice. AA Japan explains you the difference between Ro/Ro shipment and container shipment and help you choosing the best solution to import your car from Japan.

Category: Importing Process | Shipping May 04, 2022

How to import cars from Japan to Trinidad: Part 1 – Buying your car from Japan

Most Trinbagonians who want to buy a car think they only have two options: buy a new car from a dealership or a buy a used car from foreign-used car dealership. Most Trinbagonians who want to buy a car think they only have two options: buy a new car from a dealership or a buy a used car from foreign-used car dealership.

Category: Car Models April 27, 2022

The Toyota Prado – A rugged-yet-sophisticated SUV

The Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, often known simply as the “Prado”, is a luxury-leaning SUV available in a wide range of configurations. Long-travel suspension gives a smooth ride over the roughest terrain, while up-to-date features and slick exterior and interior styling make it city life ready. In production for over a quarter-century,