To encourage domestic sales most cars undergo a complete model change every few years, with slight front and grill changes every one or two. Generally, the condition of Japanese cars is far better than that of our European counterparts due to the driving environment, The Japanese don’t salt the roads thus avoiding corrosion problems. Take a look at any of our imported vehicles engine compartments, and also underneath and what you see speaks for itself. Most of them whatever age are like new.

Japanese imports have a higher specification than their European equivalents, for example air conditioning and power steering are standard on all cars. Indeed, the Japanese expect as standard many of the options that we have to pay extra for when buying European cars.

Another reason for the superior condition of Japanese imported vehicles is the mandatory 'Shaken' (warranty of fitness) test that all Japanese cars must undergo. This test is far more detailed than any European inspection. The Shaken that comes with a new car in Japan is valid for three years, but must be renewed on a biannual basis. This rule is strictly enforced and the massive cost of renewing the Shaken, compared to low new car prices is a huge incentive to Japanese drivers to trade their cars in.

It is for those reasons that the rest of the world that drives on the right is able to benefit from the superior quality and specification that is offered by cars exported from Japan. 

Not only do we offer Japanese cars but import cars from all over the world including Singapore and America. We can also source new cars to order very often before they have even been launched officially in the UK.

Radios
Japanese radios are designed to receive from 76MHz to 90MHz only and we have very few broadcasts in that range. 'Band Spreaders' are the simple answer to tune out of Radio 2 and into bearable broadcasting. They give a simple shift in frequencies so the radio will receive 86MHz to 108MHz.

Km’s to mph
All imports are calibrated in kilometres per hour. We can offer a comprehensive range of quality conversion faces (these are not stickers) that show dual calibration. They match the original colour and finish. These plates will of course not change the odometer, that will still record the distance travelled in kilometres. We are also able to recalibrate the speedo and the odometer so that not only is the indicated speed in miles so is the mileage.

Servicing Facilities
Every aspect of serving imports can be carried out From basic speedo plate and band spreader fixing to complete engine rebuilds. There is nothing we can’t do.

Service schedules can begin here with all belt changes and full services at highly competitive rates.

Insurance
Getting cover for your vehicle is not a problem. Highly competitive premiums are available from many leading insurers. Call us for information.

Lifesure Group - Motorhome and caravan insurance specialists

Safeguard UK - Caravan Insurance & Static Caravan Insurance 

Unit 1, Tennessee Farm, Selsey Road, Hunston, Chichester, West Sussex, PO20 1AU - Phone: (01243) 538222