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  Should I buy an imported MINI Countryman? 14 Jun 2022 (Ask HJ)
  I am currently looking for a MINI Countryman and have one for sale that has been imported. It has low mileage and is a fair price. Should I steer clear?
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  Are imported cars worth buying? 21 May 2021 (Ask HJ)
  I want to buy a used Volvo V70. There are a number for sale with lowish miles that look good but most seem to be imported from Japan. Are Volvos, originally...
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  Is buying a Japanese import a good idea? 4 Sep 2017 (Ask HJ)
  Is buying a Japanese import a good idea? I'm considering a Honda FR-V.
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  What is your opinion on importing cars from overseas auctions? 12 Jan 2017 (Ask HJ)
  I am considering buying a used Toyota Landcruiser from a UK company that buys at auction in Japan and then imports the car into the UK. Several UK companies...
• Toyota - Japanese import 28 Jun 2022 (Forum)
  I’m currently looking for a 7 seater car and I’ve seen quite a few Japanese import which fit the bill but I’m just wondering if I would have problems in the future when trying to maintain or repair an imported car. Does anyone have experience of owning one and have they been able to source
• Toyota Estima - Future Grey Import petrols 16 Nov 2020 (Forum)
  Hi Due to changes in legislation like many others living in London I'm having to replace my 04 Sharan TDI. I'm considering an Estima 2.4 Auto imported from Japan.  Budget is around £6k. Are there any changes to legislation that might be in the pipeline that may affect
• Importing a car 23 Nov 2004 (Forum)
  I am thinking about buying a car at auction. It is from Australia. Not registered in the UK. No V5. Described as having "duty-paid import documentation." Has anyone got experience of importing a car. What papers should I be looking for? What do they look like? Is the duty VAT? Also, how easy
• Import cars sold at UK price?? 7 Jun 2006 (Forum)
  Hi guys, I'm wondering if we buy this car is going to be a problem or not when we come to sell it. The story goes.... The private seller is selling his car which is an import via Motorpoint. He is selling at UK forecourt price. Many months a go I heard that one of my friend have also imported
• Japanese Import cars 7 Mar 2023 (Forum)
  Hi guys my wife and I have seen a couple of Honda Jazz Importghey are better dpec than UK cars but what are the draw backs of buying imported car
• Audi S3 - Imports 11 May 2016 (Forum)
  Have just purchased an ex demo car from a main dealer, about 6 months old. When entering in the reg number to pay for the Dartford crossing, it came up with the suffix "S-A" after the model type.  This made me suspicious that it may be an import and I now notice that the car
• Toyota Auris and Auris HSD - Motorpoint and imports 24 Sep 2013 (Forum)
  I am currently toying with the idea of buying a <1 yr old Auris Hybrid from Motorpoint. There seem to be lots of glowing reviews about Motorpoint however I understand that they import most of their cars which then do not come with a standard warranty. Would I be correct in my reasoning
• Imported renault scenic from cyprus ? 28 Sep 2005 (Forum)
  Hello I've just bought a Cyprus import renault scenic from motorpoint of derby and i've been trying to check out if it is undersealed as good as a uk renault, as a collegue remarked that he had heard of Cyprus imports going rusty quick? I've been in touch with renault UK and they have
• New, Import or demo 9 Dec 2002 (Forum)
  Hi I really would like anyone's opinion of the following: I have seen three 'new' cars: One from Motorpoint( Irish import.uk spec) A new car from a main UK dealer and a UK demo with 5 k on the clock All are similar spec The demo is the cheapest then the import about 1,000 more
• Importing a LHD 15 Nov 2002 (Forum)
  I'm thinking of buying a new car (not sure which one yet) and would like to import one from Belgium/Holland. I know I will be able to order a RHD car but it may take a while for delivery. I don't mind sitting on the wrong side of the car when driving so I'm thinking of importing a left hooker. Can
• Vauxhall Dealer selling imported Opels 25 Mar 2002 (Forum)
  Why would a Vauxhall franchised dealer be selling an brand new right-hand drive un-registered Opel Astra? Could this be a car imported from Ireland which was destined to be re-badged as a Vauxhall but can't now because of the recent publicity given to this illegal practice? I'm referring
• Buying an Irish imported new car 14 Sep 2015 (Forum)
  Hi. In the 1990s a lot of people found it cheaper to buy cars in ireland and personally import. Does anybody know if savings can still be made by doing this today?
• Honda prelude import 7 Jul 2004 (Forum)
  Hi guys. any1 know wot the mod is for gettin rid of the top end speed limiter on the prelude imports??? Any ideas how much n where to go get it done ???? Cheers
• Telling UK spec from import 29 Jun 2003 (Forum)
  Friend is buying a new Golf from broker. Is there a easy way of telling if it is a genuine UK spec car as opposed to an import? Can you tell from VIN?
• warranties on imports 28 Dec 2002 (Forum)
  Hi Does anyone know if an import eg VW has 1 or 2 years full warranty from UK main dealers. I get conflicting advice from some dealers thanks alan
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  Where can I sell my Honda Lagreat, which is a Japanese import? 14 Sep 2010 (Ask HJ)
  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...