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Old 15 October 2003, 09:56 PM
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Right, done searches etc, but can't come up with anything what I need.

Basically I want to import a used car from Japan. I know they are quite cheap, the car will be + 10 years old, so no SVA test is needed (i think?). I understand I will have to pay VAT on all costs (shipping, car price in Japan, etc). But..

Can I buy direct?, I have looked at many websites (UK) and the final prices are high all in.

Has anyone used an agent in Japan for instance that just charges a fee for checking the car and getting it to the boat (or is this wishful thinking), then it could be picked up from Southampton.
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Old 16 October 2003, 12:42 PM
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You won't need an SVA.

You can buy direct, using an agent to sort the Jap side of things and that's it.

Try intcarimports.demon.co.uk been good to me.
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Thanks

I emailed a company called GB Autotrader, anyone heard of them?.

They want a fee of 68,000 Yen, is this a goo/normal fee?.

Any ideas on shipping and freight charges?
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Anyone used GB?
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