Your #1 resource for Japanese import car sales, parts, advice and more.
Welcome to Andrew’s Japanese Cars!
If you’re into Japanese import cars, you’ve come to the right place. Scroll down to find out how I can help you on your Japanese import car journey.
That’s me (Andrew) sitting in a Toyota Coms by the way, in case you were wondering!
Japanese import cars for sale
I buy and import cars from auction in Japan to sell here in the UK. I’m a big fan of kei cars, so most of the cars for sale are Japanese import kei cars. Here are some of the cars for sale at the moment:
Turbocharged kei car from Suzuki. Power sliding doors both sides, 56,300 miles, auction grade 4.5
2020 2nd generation N Box Custom Turbo in brilliant sporty blue. 24,200 miles.
2018 2nd generation N Box Custom Turbo in brilliant sporty blue. 46,700 miles, grade 4.5
Click the button below to see all the cars, including those on the way from Japan.
Advice on importing
Get 1:1 advice from Andrew on importing a car from Japan, tailored to your situation. Here are some questions I’m asked quite regularly:
How much will it cost to import…?
The Japanese car dealer and auction prices are very appealing (and low), but how much will that car actually cost? In a lot of cases, it’s more than you think!
See below! I also have a worksheet to guide you through working out the total cost for yourself, if you prefer.
Can you help with registration?
What to do about paperwork once your imported vehicle arrives in the UK?
I can help with notification of vehicle arrival (NOVA) declarations and completing the DVLA V55/5 vehicle registration form.
How do I import…?
Some people would only consider buying a car they can see, feel and test drive. Others want to get involved and import a car themselves.
If you want a better understanding of the importing process and common pitfalls, I could discuss this with you in detail.
If you’d like to discuss one of these, or anything else related to Japanese imports, why not book an advice call?
Help! I need parts for my Japanese import car
Finding parts for Japanese import vehicles can sometimes be more of a challenge but most things are readily available.
If you’re struggling to find a part for your Japanese import car, help is at hand with the part sourcing service.
Andrew’s Japanese Cars imports parts from Japan on a regular basis so why not ask for a quote?
Blog posts
Andrew’s Japanese Cars started out as a blog and you’ll find lots of useful information in these articles. Here’s a small selection of posts to get you started.
Kei cars – small cars from Japan
Introduction to kei cars Kei (pronounced kay) cars are a type/class of vehicle (pretty much) unique to Japan. They account for about 30 % of the Japanese car market. They are small cars with low ownership and running costs. As…
KLH Toyota Hiace Review
If you want the ultimate in van reliability, this is it. Welcome to my Toyota Hiace review. This review covers the KLH model code HiAce, sold in the UK between 2001 and 2012, with a particular focus on the 2004-2007…
Toyota Starlet GT Turbo – the car that started all this
This Toyota Starlet GT Turbo was my first Japanese import car and I regret selling it more than any other car I’ve owned. To the uninitiated, it looked like I’d bought a rubbish car and put a bodykit and big…
If that just isn’t enough and you’d like to see everything I’ve written, you can find it here.
Learning resources
There are some questions that are asked quite often, so I’ve started to develop some learning resources to help answer some of the most common questions.
First up is a worksheet to help answer the “how much will it cost to import this car?” question. This detailed, step-by-step guide takes you through the process of working out the cost of importing a car from Japan to the UK. The costs can soon add up, so it’s best to be informed before committing to purchase directly from Japan.
Video?
As well as the written content, there’s also video! These are mostly to show off the cars I have for sale.
Here is a selection of recent videos from the Andrew’s Japanese Cars YouTube channel. Remember to subscribe so you don’t miss new content as it’s added.
