Roadworthiness Inspection for used cars imported from Japan.

 Kenya Roadworthiness Inspection in JEVIC.

The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) appointed JEVIC for the conduct of the pre-export Roadworthiness Inspection (RWI) of used motor vehicles from Japan and Dubai, destined for use within the Republic of Kenya.

This inspection was initiated by KEBS to minimize the risk of unsafe and substandard vehicles entering Kenyan market, thus ensuring the health, safety and environmental protection for Kenyans. All used vehicles must meet the KEBS requirements of this important safety pre-export inspection.

The major points of the RWI encompass

The vehicle must be less than 8 years of age

The vehicle must be right hand drive

The vehicle must pass a safety and mechanical inspection

(similar to the Japanese Periodic Inspection – Shaken)

Vehicle odometer reading must be consistent with the documented mileage. No fraudulent tampering or replacement clusters permitted

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  Zambia Roadworthiness Inspection in JEVIC.

The Zambia Bureau of Standards (ZABS) has appointed the Japan Export Vehicle Inspection Center Co Ltd (JEVIC) for the pre-export roadworthiness inspection (RWI) of used vehicle from Japan, UK, Singapore, Dubai and South Africa destined for use within the Republic of Zambia.

This inspection is initiated by ZABS to minimize the risk of unsafe and substandard vehicles entering Zambian market, thus ensuring health, safety and environmental protection for Zambians. All used vehicles must meet the requirements of this important safety

Pre-export inspection.

The major points of the RWI encompass; 

• The vehicle must pass a safety and mechanical inspection
• (similar to the Japanese Periodic Inspection – Shaken)
• The vehicle should be free of CFC (R12) gas.

Buy inspected cheap cars for Zambia Market NOW!  The Inspection fee is Japanese yen roughly 15,000: Do not be charged more than that by any other company.

 Tanzania Roadworthiness Inspection in JAAI.

Inspection Procedure

The inspection is carried out by JAAI inspectors according to the

Exporting Used Motor Vehicle Inspection Standards.

The inspection covers the functionality, equipment, and interior and exterior appearance utilizing the inspection

machine, manual tools, etc.

In principle, the inspection is carried out without disassembling the vehicle. However, disassembly may be

involved in the inspection process. In this event, the applicant must conduct the disassembling work under the

supervision of the inspector. (The cost of disassembly must be born by the applicant.

Inspection Criteria

(1) Functionality: To ensure safe driving in compliance with the safety regulations.

(2) Exterior appearance:

No dimples or bumps that require plate work extending over an area greater than a quarter of the affected panel.

Corrosion must be repaired (Repair work using aluminum foil tape, etc., is not acceptable).

Any rusted or exposed surfaces must be painted.

(3) Interior appearance:

The interior must be tidy without any excessive staining, etc.

The size of any damage to the seat covers, interior walls, sealing, etc. must not exceed 10 cm for a passenger car,

or 30 cm for a commercial or freight vehicle (Repair work using adhesive tape is not acceptable).

(4) The windshield has no cracks or breakage greater than 1 cm.

Wiper blade scratches must not obstruct the visibility of the driver.

(5) The engine and other parts under the hood must be clean washed.

Rusted parts must be painted with chassis black.

(6) Tires must be in compliance with the safety regulations.

(7) Others: As per the requests of the importing country.

Inspection Certificate

An inspection certificate (written in English) is issued for vehicles that pass the inspection.

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Guide to Importing car to New Zealand

Step 1: Identifying the requirements for your vehicle

The first step you need to take when importing a vehicle is to identify which New Zealand vehicle class it comes under. The vehicle class determines which technical standards apply to your vehicle and also whether you, or the vehicle, must meet any special terms or conditions. Find out which class applies

Vehicle classes range from bicycles through to heavy trucks and trailers. Once you’ve identified the class you can then determine the requirements it must meet.

 

Step 2: Proving your vehicle meets the requirements

Once you’ve identified the specific requirements your vehicle needs to meet, you need to get the documentation to prove it. The evidence varies depending on the vehicle’s class and age.  As well as providing proof that you’re the legal owner of your vehicle you’ll need evidence of compliance for whichever of these applies:

• Exhaust emissions standards (a stringent condition across vehicle classes and age)
• Frontal impact standards
• Fuel consumption information
• Heavy vehicle brake standards
• Other standards that vary depending on the date of manufacture.

Step 3: Preparing to import

Once you’re satisfied your vehicle meets the applicable New Zealand standards, you can arrange transport with a shipping agent to get it to New Zealand. You should carry out several additional checks at this step.

• If your vehicle is new and you’re using a Statement of Compliance as evidence you may also need test certificate information that shows it was manufactured to meet the required standards. Entry certifiers can advise whether you need this.
• If your vehicle is currently registered in its country of origin, you need to deregister the vehicle with that country’s registration authority and keep all the documents.

Also check to see if there are any unaddressed safety recalls or the possibility that the vehicle has suffered water damage.

More Details: http://www.nzta.govt.nz/index.html

How to jump start a dead car battery.

Here are few tips and instructions on jump starting a dead battery. First things first, though. You need to inspect the dead battery. If you see any damage such as leaks or cracks. DO NOT go any further. Put away the jumper cables and call a wrecker. A damaged battery can explode and really hurt you. If the battery looks ok, then park the cars close enough to each other for the jumper cables to reach and shut off both engines. Now make sure the terminals are not caked with corrosion. Try to clean them off as best you can. A corroded terminal will make it a lot harder to jump the battery. At this point you are ready to hook up your jumper cables to the batteries. (Normally, the red cable is (+) positive and black cable is (-) negative)

They must be connected in this exact order:
1.Connect one end of the (+) positive cable to the (+) positive terminal on the dead battery.
2.Connect the other end of the (+) positive cable to (+) positive terminal on the good battery.
3.Connect one end of the (-) negative cable to (-) negative terminal on the good battery.
4.Connect the other end of the (-) negative cable to the engine block of the dead car.

You are ready to start up the good car’s engine and charge the dead battery. First of all, shut off all electrical equipment on the good car. (head lights, radio, etc.) Let the good car’s engine run for a minute or so before you attempt to start the dead one. Now get in the dead car and attempt to crank it. If it sounds like it wants to start but won’t quite get there, give it some more time and try again. When the dead has started and is running, it is time to remove the jumper cables. This must be done in reverse order.

Here are the steps:
1.Disconnect (-) negative cable from the engine block on dead car.
2.Disconnect (-) negative cable from the (-) negative terminal on the good battery.
3.Disconnect (+) positive cable from the (+) positive terminal on the good battery.
4.Disconnect (+) positive cable from the (+) positive terminal on the dead battery.

After the dead car has been running for a while, turn it off. See if will start on its own. If it does, you should be ok on the drive home. If not, jump it again and have someone follow you home. When you arrive at home, you can then put a battery charger on it all night and see if it cranks in the morning.

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How to find a genuine used car dealer from Japan

 

Japan has been a rich source of used cars for many years and each day thousands of people buy a used car direct from Japanese car auctions. The benefits are many:  Buy Japanese used cars NOW!!

* Good quality, reliable, economical and famous Japanese brands such as Toyota, Honda, Nissan and Mitsubishi, Subaru.

* Low milage. Most cars come with less than 100,000 kilometers on the clock

* Good condition. Regular servicing and repairs due to strict Japanese Government safety checks.

* Many options. Many owners choose several options, so your car will come feature packed.

* Cheap! Cars can start at auction for 1 yen, although you’ll probably pay a little more than that!

* And more…

In this article I’ll cover the following points to help you understand the Japanese used car market and make a more informed choice about buying a car for export to your country.

* Japanese used car dealers

* The buying and importing process

Japanese used car dealers The process of buying and importing a used car has become much easier with the advent of the internet. There are thousands of dealers throughout Japan and around the world who have websites offering cars they have in stock, or offering a custom car search service where they take your specifications and search the auctions until they find a car to match your exact needs.

There is a wide variety of export car dealers. Some dealers are huge organisations dealing with large volumes of cars while others are single entrepreneurs who run their own businesses. Of course the larger a company the bigger the overheads and so probably you’ll end up paying slightly more in dealer fees, but you get more security from dealing with an established business. The choice between price and reliability is yours.

How to find a genuine car dealer,do the following checks:

* See if the exporters bank details are listed on the website

* Call the company at least once to ask about any questions you may have. Bona fide companies will have no problems with talking to you over the phone, although be patient with their English abilty!

* Ask for testimonials

* Check the quality of response to your enquiries. If the dealer is obscuring or dodging an issue then move on

In general use your common sense and if something is suspicious or dosent feel right then don’t proceed and find another dealer.

The buying and importing process

Check your country’s law Before importing check your country’s rules for importing used cars to make sure you are allowed to import the car you want. Most countries have liberal laws and are mostly concerned with emissions and safety standards. However these can add extra to the cost of importing so make sure you research the compatibility of the model you want with laws in your own country.

If you choose a car which is way outside the limits then you could be spending a large amount to make it conform. Check with the dealer and your local department of motor vehicles if in doubt. You don’t want to be left on the docks with a bill for several thousand to make the car conform before you can take it home!

Sending the request

If the dealer has a stock of cars you can request on shown on their website in which case you will know the price and details of the car. However if you are looking for something specific then you will have to send the dealer an email describing what you want. Most dealers have some sort of request form on their website.

Confirmation

If you are buying from stock then you will usually get a faster confirmation of purchase. If you request something else then the dealer will have to search for what you requested at an auction and send you details of prices and specifications. It is then up to you to confirm or ask for a different model etc.

Payment

Once you have decided on a car and price you will be required to pay for it. Methods and amounts vary by dealer. Some dealers require you pay 100% upfront with by bank transfer (or telegraphic transfer T.T.) before the car is bought at auction or readied for shipping. Others require a less amount as a deposit and then a balance on completion of purchase at auction or when the car is ready for shipping.

You may feel nervous sending money to a foreign country and unknown company so you should be sure of the dealers trustworthiness before you enter into a contract or send any money. You can do this by checking to see if the dealer displays a company registration number and address on their website, then ask the Japanese embassy in your country for confirmation – although this may take a long time and cost you extra. You can also check the bank account. Japanese banking laws are strict when it comes to monetary movements and bank accounts. All registered businesses are required to have their accounts under exactly the same name that they registered their company.

If you are buying a used car online from Japan and the name on the bank account is different from the name of the trading company, or if its an individual, then you should investigate more.

Delivery

Delivery times will vary according to distance and number of ships to your country. Here is a rough guideline.

* Russia and Hong Kong: three days

* New Zealand and Australia: three weeks

* Rest of world: between four to six weeks

There may be other times to include in the delivery period such as a deregisteration certificate for the Japanese owner which shows the car has been sold by him, and finding a space on a boat to your port. These extra processes can take up another four to six weeks.

Arrival

Your car has arrived at your port and now you have to pick it up. Take the documentation which the dealer sent you to a shipping agent who will arrange the offloading of the car from the ship. Depending on your country’s laws you may have to pay import tax, licence the car, get car safety tests done, and insure the car. Now your car is legally imported and in your hands. DRIVE HOME CAREFULLY!

Summary

In conclusion buying and exporting a used Japanese car is fairly straightforward, and can save you a fair bit of money compared to buying a car in your own country. Choosing a reputable firm is probably the biggest priority to ensure a smooth transaction, and you should be aware of any extra costs your government may impose to make the car conform to safety and emission standards.

About the author:

Living in Japan and involved with the Japanese car export industry. For more information please visit this website .

 

Japanese cars online-Do not be defrauded.

We shall continue giving you ideas on how to tell fake companies,Now we are talking about PRICE.

PRICE:

The question on everyones lips is how cheap can I get it? Well you get what you pay for. Reputable export companies ONLY export great units and if there is an issue they will sort it out.

1.    Cheap vehicle PRICE
Everyone wants a good deal but at the end of the day the market dictates the price. The buying market here in Japan is very consistant in the short term, say over a month or two but can change over years. Exporters offering crazy LOW prices should be checked out properly. A company must make profit therefore if the prices advertised are a lot lower than other reputable exporters there could be something wrong. Remember if the price is too good to be true it is too good to be true. Beware!

2.    Shipping PRICE
Shipping price is generally consistant between reputable exporters. A reputable exporter is exporting hundreds of vehicles each month therefore they have better connections with the shipping companies and there should be no delay. The smaller exporter will NOT have this power and you could end up waiting a lot longer for you unit and paying MORE.

3.    Agent PRICE
The same thing above applies here. If its too good to be true it is. The agents at the port clearing and forwarding gernally all have the same expenses. You must have a quality agent do this final stage for you. If you cut costs here you could be in for a broken heart. Top notch agents maybe slightly more expensive but they will ensure good quality service and security. This final stage can mean the difference between receiving your unit in great order or not at all. It happens!

4.    Over all vehicle, shipping PRICE including clearing
Remember it’s the total price that you will pay that effects what a unit will cost you. Always ensure you are dealing with an export company who will allow you to choose your OWN agent. If you are forced to use the agent recommended the CHEAP price you will pay for the car and shipping could become a lot more expensive if the agent you are told you must use charges you crazy money to release the unit. This is a real issue! A reputable vehicle exporter will advise you a recommended agent or two but also allow you to use who ever you like. If this is not the case beware.