Import guides
Plain-English guides to buying a used car in Japan and importing it to Pakistan. Every rule, rate and date comes from an official notice or a named news source, linked at the end of each guide.
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How to vet a Japanese used car exporter before you pay
A buyer's checklist for Japanese used car exporters: licence number, company registry, payment account, contract, photos and red flags, with sources.
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How to import a car from Japan: costs, steps and timeline
The full chain of importing a used car from Japan, from choosing the car to registration, with the cost parts and what is still unverified.
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How to read a Japanese auction sheet: damage codes (A1, U2, W1, X and more)
What the letters and numbers on the car diagram of a Japanese auction sheet mean, from scratches (A) and dents (U) to repair marks (W), with house differences.
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Japan car auction grades explained: 3.5, 4, 4.5, R, RA
What S, 6, 5, 4.5, 4, 3.5, R and RA mean on a Japanese auction sheet, how interior grades A to E work, and how grade affects price.
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Commercial import of used cars in Pakistan: rules for dealers (October 2026)
Who can commercially import used cars into Pakistan, the 5-year age limit, the 30% regulatory duty, the new PSQCA inspection rule and what is still disputed, as of October 2026.