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What’s my Chassis Code (VIN) and where do I find it ?

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ivrahim
September 9, 2016
gtr-firewall-build-plate

The Japanese chassis code or VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) can be found on the manufacturer build plate which is usually located on the left or right side of the firewall of your car once you lift the bonnet.

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Odometer Tampering or "Winding Back" the kms

News
ivrahim
November 27, 2015
Odometer tampering

Unfortunately odometer tampering on imported vehicles is widespread in many countries which do not have official independent checking in place prior to or at the time of import.

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Japanese Accident History and Repairs

News
ivrahim
November 27, 2015
R34 GTR example pics and auction sheet 600 px

Past auction reports and pictures can show details of repair history as well as existing damage. Accident history and airbag deployment may also be recorded by the Japanese Transport Authority (MLIT).

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Japanese Odometer History

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ivrahim
November 26, 2015
odo-history-image

Odometer (km) readings are recorded every time a vehicle is inspected for registration renewal in Japan (3 years from new then every 2 years). This information can be invaluable to both buyers and sellers of Japanese imports.

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What did my car Sell for in Japan – the real Japan auction sold price

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ivrahim
November 11, 2015
Yen price

We have access to auction records covering virtually all cars auctioned in Japan over the last 7 years including auction prices. By obtaining past auction records for your car, it is usually possible to see the actual price when it was sold at auction.

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Which area of Japan did my car come from ?

News
ivrahim
November 6, 2015
Japan Map snow

The likely usage area of a vehicle can be determined based on past auction records as well as official registration inspection locations from Japanese Transport Authority (MLIT) records.

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Theft, Fire, Flood and Hail Damage Records

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ivrahim
November 1, 2015
Honda Flood cars

These details may be included in past auction reports and in Japanese Transport Authority (MLIT) records.

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So you found a "Low km" R34 GTR for sale ?

Blog, News
ivrahim
October 22, 2015
1999 NISSAN SKYLINE GT-R black front

Let’s say you’re in Canada or Australia and it seems like you’ve just come across the perfect R34 GTR you’ve been looking for. The dealer tells you he’s just freshly imported it from Japan, it’s a grade 4 and has only 53,000 km on the clock.

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Radiation Contamination Testing Records

News
ivrahim
October 16, 2015
Radioactive contamination testing

Since the unfortunate events following the tsunami that hit Japan in 2011, the Japanese Transport Authority (MLIT) has started to record whether cars have been used in a contaminated region and / or have failed a contamination test.

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Japanese Export Certificate – What is it ?

News
ivrahim
October 11, 2015
Japanese Export Certificate Mileage Example

Before a vehicle can be exported from Japan, it needs to be de-registered through the Japanese Transport Authority (MLIT). Only the true owner of the vehicle can do this as only they will have the original registration paperwork which is all checked at the local MLIT office.

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