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What's inside
- 01How importing a car from Japan works
- 02Why buy a car from Japan
- 03Is the car legal to import? The 25-year rule
- 04Three ways to buy
- 05How Japanese car auctions work
- 06How to read a Japanese auction sheet
- 07Buying smarter at auction
- 08What it really costs
- 09Paying safely
- 10From auction to port: export from Japan
- 11Shipping to the US
- 12US arrival: customs, forms and pickup
- 13Title and register in your state
- 14Avoiding scams
- 15Glossary
- 16Common questions