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My Import Story, A Summary
If you've been reading through my import story, you might be overwhelmed. Initially, its pretty frightening to say, "I'm going to buy a car that's on a different continent." And it probably should be.
In the end it's simple... well, simple enough. Here's the quick breakdown.
- Know what you want to buy, and how much you're willing to pay.
- Find an importer you like.
- Buy a car
- Pay for the car
- Ship the car
- Wait
- Wait
- Wait
- Clear the car through customs (probably with help)
- Drive the car home (don't forget temp insurance!)
- OOP/Safety your car
- Register your car
The end! The devil is really in the details. But for the best part, you deal with the problems as they come along.
Would I do it again? Heck yes. I still want a SWB Pajero TD and now I want a Suzuki Alto Works (badass kei car!), and I'll very likely get another minitruck one day. They're too useful to not have!
Importing is like getting a tattoo. It's really scary the first time, but you want to do it again as soon as possible.
September 4th, 2015 - 23:31
tnxs for sharing ur story my friend , it does clear the most part specially for a first timer like me..the only question i have i gez is that with or without a broker i have to wait for their notice before i fly to BC ? even if the ship has already docked ?
best regards,
louie
October 27th, 2015 - 06:29
Nice article about how to import car from japan . Really i like it . thanks for sharing with us .