Kenya Car Import Guide

In Japan, End users purchases New cars from various new car dealership centers that are located in practically all towns. The new car buyer will receive rebate if he/she has a used car that he plans to dispose off. Most people in Japan use their car for between 5 to 8 years before purchasing new car. However, this trend is rapidly changing due to the changing economic conditions.

Unlike in Kenya, all cars in Japan must undergo car inspection (known as Shaken in Japanese) every two years. This inspection is to ensure that all the automobiles comply with vehicular emission laws and other automobile rules. The inspection ensures that all cars driven on Japanese roads are road worthy.

Once the car dealer in Japan acquires used car from the end user, the cars are mainly taken to “used car auctions” located in various parts of Japan. Dealer from various parts of Japan can access the auction bidding system through the internet or visit the auction house to bid for a car. Alternatively, some used car dealers in the domestic market resell the used cars to user or to vehicle exporters. These cars are then exported to various destinations in the world. Currently, Africa and the Latin America are gaining momentum as the major export markets for.