HDG Cars blog
Guides and buying advice
Practical advice on buying, importing and owning Japanese cars in the UK.
Import Advice ·
Cost to Import a Car from Japan to the UK: A Complete Quote Checklist
Build a realistic import budget covering purchase, transport, customs, approval, registration and preparation without relying on a misleading headline price.
Import Advice ·
How to Read a Japanese Auction Sheet Before Buying an Import
A buyer-focused way to read auction reports: identity, grade, inspector notes, damage diagrams and the limits of the document.
Import Advice ·
Japanese Import Car History Checks: Mileage, Chassis Numbers and MOT Records
How to build a useful history timeline using the chassis identifier, Japanese records, mileage units and UK MOT evidence.
Import Advice ·
Why Are Japanese Import Cars Sometimes Cheaper in the UK?
Learn how to compare an import’s price fairly, including specification, history, preparation, exchange rates and the total cost of ownership.