Japanese Imports

[metcars 395]

Years ago we used to travel to various auctions around the UK (Southampton docks, Tilbury, Liverpool etc) buying used Japanese imports. Does anyone know if they still exist?

[Andy Entwistle 96]

I think a lot of these are online now. There are a handful of sites where you can buy directly from japan... if you are brave ! 

[tromsharry 0]

Yes Off course, there are a lot of dealers available like that, you just need to search them online.

Gud luck

Japan Car Imports

 

[Wheelerdealer1 91]

We used to go down to the auctions at southampton docs regularly, a1 car auctions and motorway plus a few other used to sell direct off the ship, I think they all closed when the currency became less appealing and the IVA was put it as its a bit tougher the SVA, I would love to know if the Southampton docs auctions still happen, anyone ?

[Daylight 28]

Sadly the UK Japanese auctions bit the bullet a few years ago, the English side of the Motorway Auctions walked away I believe. A1 is still operating, but more as a wholesaler as opposed to an auction, I get fairly regular emails from the guys with stock they are punting about.

I used to import a fair few cars myself from Japan with little trouble, this all came to a halt during the last recession due to currency and also the Tsunami. The market in Japan is getting back to where it was as the Pound grows against the Yen again but it's not there yet in my opinion. I can advise if anyone want's to buy direct or wants contact with A1 auction guys

[Wheelerdealer1 91]

Back to when pajero and lucida were hot cakes! The good ol days!

pm me the a1 details please? 

[Daylight 28]

Back to when pajero and lucida were hot cakes! The good ol days!

pm me the a1 details please? 

I didn't touch those really, I specialised in sports and performance mainly. There were some lovely margins to be made back then *sobs into cold tea*