# Hana Motors — import guides

Hana Motors is a small Japan-based exporter of used cars. We buy at Japanese auctions on the buyer's behalf, translate the auction sheet, inspect, ship and send the export documents to the buyer's port. Buyers approve every car (auction sheet, photos, firm FOB USD price) before any money is due. We serve buyers worldwide; country import guides: Pakistan (https://hanamotors.jp/pakistan).

- [How to vet a Japanese used car exporter before you pay](https://hanamotors.jp/guides/vet-japanese-used-car-exporter.md): A buyer's checklist for Japanese used car exporters: licence number, company registry, payment account, contract, photos and red flags, with sources. (updated 4 November 2026)
- [How to import a car from Japan: costs, steps and timeline](https://hanamotors.jp/guides/how-to-import-a-car-from-japan.md): 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. (updated 3 November 2026)
- [How to read a Japanese auction sheet: damage codes (A1, U2, W1, X and more)](https://hanamotors.jp/guides/auction-sheet-damage-codes.md): 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. (updated 2 November 2026)
- [Japan car auction grades explained: 3.5, 4, 4.5, R, RA](https://hanamotors.jp/guides/japan-auction-grades-explained.md): 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. (updated 1 November 2026)
- [Commercial import of used cars in Pakistan: rules for dealers (October 2026)](https://hanamotors.jp/guides/commercial-import-used-cars-pakistan.md): 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. (updated 19 October 2026)