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The most important tip for buying new cars in Japan is to read reviews from reputable car experts about the model. If you don’t have a preference for any particular Japanese car brand: Toyota, Nissan, Honda, Suzuki, Mitsubishi, Yamaha, Mazda, Daihatsu, Subaru, or Mitsuoka, then you will also need to research on each.
Here are other important tips on buying cars in Japan.
Decide what features are important to you and rank them from Most Important to Least Important.
By doing this, you are creating a short list of your ideal Japanese car. It will also decrease the time you spend on the computer or talking to the car dealer. If you are in Japan, it will be a good idea to write down these features and show it to the Japanese car dealer just in case there is a communication barrier.
Decide your budget
It would be good to have a ballpark figure on how much you would like to spend. But, you should also have another figure for what you can afford should your budget be too small for a new car. Be sure to never go beyond the second figure because the chances of being able to follow through with the full payment or monthly payments might be a problem later on.
Consider a trade-in
If you have a car which you want to upgrade with a new model, then consider talking to the seller about a trade-in. This may not be possible with an independent seller, but no harm in asking. If you do ask for a trade-in, don’t undervalue your car or accept the value the seller is willing to accept. This is always a negotiable number, and if you don’t like it, don’t accept it. Instead, look for a buyer for your car at a price you are comfortable with. With a trade-in, you will be required to show proof of ownership and a current insurance policy.
Never sign a blank Deed of Sale or any blank paper
This is a most important tip because it could get you in a lot of trouble if you sign a paper you don’t understand or have read.