Monthly Archives: May 2007

Mini car boom in Japan

Over the last few years mini cars are increasingly becoming popular in Japan.  Mini cars or Kei cars are small sized cars with engine upto 650 cc.  Popular mini car makers in Japan are Suzuki, Mitsubishi,  Daihatsu,  Subaru.  In year … Continue reading

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Special purpose vehicles for import from Japan

Many times I get requests from our customers about special purpose vehicles such as i)  Vans meant for handicapped people for use by hospitals. ii)  Ambulance vans. iii)  Highway buses with reclining seats and toilet. iv)  Cool vans and trucks … Continue reading

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Importing non – Japanese right hand drive cars

Many of our customers often ask me if we export used non-Japanese right hand drive car models.  Well,  in Japan we have  some of foreign cars. Most of these non-Japanese cars are used as status symbols.  So the popular right … Continue reading

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