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I am finding my Mitsubishi Evo 9 Special Edition difficult to value. I bought it from a main dealer in 2006 (new) but the registration can not be found on any website. The V5 registration document does...
My problem involves a Subaru Impreza that my son bought through an online Japanese importer. This is a Japanese-based outfit that brings specialist cars to the UK. He gets his cars hosted on forecourts...
I'm thinking of importing my own Japanese vehicle and have come across Trade Car View. Do you have any view on how risky it is to go down this route, and have you heard of any positive experiences (trade...
We are moving to New Zealand. Most used cars there are imported with low mileage from Japan. Can you please recommend a used, reliable 5 door automatic with cruise control and high entry seating. Our...
I am thinking of importing a used Lexus RX hybrid, and I have come across the website of Algy's Motors, Bristol. Do you have any knowledge of this company, and should I do business with them?
I'm trying to sell a 2003 Honda Lagreat Exclusive 3.5 VTEC but can't get a valuation, even from Honda, on a trade-in. What is the best way to get my car valued and sold? This vehicle is known in the States...
There a particular Toyota Celica GT4 that I have been wanting to buy for a while. The car is a completely standard 1995 Japanese import that came to UK in Jan 2009. Since then it hasn't been driven, although...
What are the pros and cons of buying a Nissan 350Z that is a grey import?