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JAPAN MOTOR HUB / VEHICLE INSPECTIONS

Before you buy,
know more.

A car in the UK. A car in Japan. A car you found further away. Start with a check that fits the actual vehicle.

Send us the advert and location. We’ll confirm access, availability and the inspection scope before you book.

PERSONAL SERVICE / LIMITED INSPECTION SLOTS
Real brake preparation work from our own Honda Civic project
Our own photographs. Practical experience, down to the details.

ONE SPECIALISM / A CLEARER CAR PURCHASE

Find it. Check it.
Prepare it.

Inspections belong to the same journey as sourcing and preparation. You can ask us to check a car you found yourself, even if you are not importing it through us.

01 / YOUR LISTING

A car you already found

Send the advert, make, model and vehicle location. UK cars and vehicles in Japan are both welcome; other locations can be considered by arrangement.

02 / AGREED CHECKS

A scope you understand

We agree what can be inspected, the available paperwork, access and how findings will be shared. The check depends on the car and the seller’s cooperation.

03 / YOUR NEXT STEP

Information to decide

Discuss the observations, photographs and questions that remain. If preparation or sourcing is needed, we agree that work separately with you.

WHAT WE CAN DISCUSS

The details behind
the first impression.

Tell us what matters to you. The confirmed inspection scope will show which of these areas are included and what access is needed.

  • Identity & documentsVehicle details and the history made available.
  • Bodywork & cabinVisible condition, signs of wear and fitted equipment.
  • Mechanical conditionAgreed observations and checks, subject to access.
  • Wheels, brakes & suspensionThe condition of accessible components.
  • Questions for the sellerGaps to clarify before you make a commitment.
  • Photographs & next stepsA record of findings in the format agreed with you.

This is a pre-purchase condition check, not a guarantee against every future fault. A road test, lift access or specialist diagnosis is included only when agreed and possible.

REAL CARS / REAL PREPARATION

Good preparation
is part of our story.

We carry out a full service before a car is sold. These are photographs from our own projects, including brake work and the two suspension items replaced during ownership of our Lexus IS 300h.

Brake pads used in the preparation of our Honda Civic EX
Honda Civic EX / brake preparation
Brake disc preparation from our Honda Civic EX project
Honda Civic EX / component details
Worn suspension bushing removed from our Lexus IS 300h
Lexus IS 300h / suspension bushing
Old and replacement suspension damper for our Lexus IS 300h
Lexus IS 300h / old and replacement damper
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ANY DISTANCE CONSIDERED / ARRANGEMENTS CONFIRMED FIRST

Found something
worth checking?

We’re a small team, so locations, travel and inspection slots are agreed individually. We aim to offer an accessible alternative to larger providers. Send the listing before committing to the car.

START WITH A LINK

We’ll tell you what
we can arrange.

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