Let’s be blunt. Unnecessary layers often complicate the traditional method of importing a car. It’s a relic. You talk to a local guy, who talks to an importer, who talks to an agent in Japan, who finally bids on a car. Every person in that chain takes a cut. A slice of your money. It’s […]
Why Your Car Needs Original Japanese Auto Parts Look, you drive a good car. Maybe it’s a Japanese model, perhaps it’s a European or American one. Eventually, every vehicle needs a new part. A new brake pad. A new filter. A new sensor. You have a choice here. You can buy a cheap, aftermarket piece. […]
From Bid to Driveway: The Complete Car Import Timeline So, you are thinking about it. You want to import a car from Japan. A smart move. You’ve seen the cars, you’ve heard about the value. But there’s a question that hangs in the air, a big one. How long does this whole thing actually take? […]
If you are an expat in the UAE, you know the conversations. You talk about the best brunch spots, the good schools, and eventually, you talk about cars. And if you speak to someone who’s been here a while, they’ll let you in on a little secret. A life hack, really. They’ll tell you to […]
Look, you found a great Japanese car. The price is right. You are ready to make a move. But then you pause. What’s the final number? The real, on-the-road-in-Dubai number? It’s a smart question—a brilliant one. The price of the car is just one line on the final invoice. You have to account for the […]
The Global Rise: Why the World Wants a Japanese Car Look, it’s a trend you can’t miss. From the roads of Dubai to the highways of Canada and the ports of Africa, you see them everywhere. Japanese used cars. This isn’t a small ripple. It’s a massive, global tide of vehicles flowing out from Japan […]
The Smart Buyer’s Playbook for Japanese Car Auctions Look, everyone loves a good deal. It’s human nature. Regarding cars, Japanese auctions feel like a huge marketplace full of hidden bargains—where you can find high-quality vehicles for wholesale prices. And you know what? It is. But it’s also a fast, competitive environment. A place where you […]
The Real Cost: A 2025 Guide to Dubai’s Car Import Duties and Taxes You found it. The perfect Japanese car, listed at a price that seems almost too good to be true. It’s the right model, the right color, and has low mileage—an absolute gem. You get ready to buy it. But then a question […]
So, you live in Dubai and want a new set of wheels. You look around the local market. Good options exist. But you may want something different. You may want a better price. Your attention turns to Japan—a smart move. Japan’s used car market is legendary. However, getting a car from Tokyo to Dubai requires […]
Japanese car auctions can feel like a vast, uncharted map. A whole territory filled with automotive treasures. You know it’s out there—the perfect SUV, a reliable hybrid, maybe even a quirky van you can’t get back home. But the routes to get there seem complex. Full of confusing codes and fast-paced bids. This is where […]