Quality, maintenance, durability, engine, and fuel efficiency all come with Japanese used cars in Trinidad and Tobago. Moreover, the Japanese export lot of vehicles all around the world.
The Japanese cars are reliable with a lot of benefits like affordability and easily available spare parts. Many citizens import Japanese used cars because of the cheapness. They are more inexpensive than European and American giants.
Japan has well-known car brands like Toyota, Honda, Lexus, Mitsubishi, and Subaru.
The cars are the main products of exports from Japan to Trinidad and Tobago. Japan exported more than $107 million worth of vehicles to Trinidad and Tobago, which also includes delivery trucks worth $15.1 million in 2019.
There is no doubt that people from all around the world love to drive Japanese used cars because tantamount to a new car.
We have listenedto some tips regarding how you can import a car from Japan to Trinidad and Tobago.
Without further ado, let’s check them out.
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Find An Exporter
The most vital step is to find a trustworthy exporter for importing a Japanese car. Make sure the company has a good reputation in town to avoid scams and fraud. Visit their website, check your official address on Google, the email address, the landline, or phone number. Also, clear all your doubts with your exporters.
The best way to recognize a good trader is to check their past reviews and communication skills. Ask them random questions and get to know them.
Select a Vehicle
The next step is to choose to desire vehicle on the list. The Japanese car market has a variety of stocks available on a daily basis. You can search and select any suitable car for your garage. Also, don’t consult only one exporter. Check out three to four traders, so you can be acknowledged of the prices of the car.
While selecting your car, make sure it’s under your budget.
Clear the Payment
After selecting your desired vehicle, it’s to pay for it. Don’t delay the payment; otherwise, the car won’t be shipped. The exporter will send you an invoice with a deadline mentioned on it. Clear the dues before the deadline!
Shipment
After the payment, send the receipt to the trader, and the shipment will start. The vehicle to be shipped will arrive at the Port of Spain.
Also, make sure you hire a port clearing agent who will clear your vehicle at the time of arrival.
Rules and Regulations
- The Japanese used vehicle shouldn’t be older than four years from the date of manufacture.
- Left-hand drive vehicles are not permitted; only right-hand drive cars can be imported.
- The vehicles will be imported to Port of Spain.
Required Documents
- The import license.
- Trader invoice.
- Customs declaration form (four copies).
- The Deregistration certificate.
- Bill of lading (BOL).
- Original passport or national identity card.
Famous Japanese cars in Trinidad and Tobago
- Honda fit.
- Toyota Aqua.
- Toyota Vitz.
- Toyota Noah.
- Nissan Skyline.