FIELD NOTES / C6 IMPORTS
THE JOURNEY IS EASIER WHEN THE DETAILS ARE CLEAR.
Practical notes on sourcing, auction sheets, customs, IVA and the decisions that shape a Japanese import before it reaches the UK.
LATEST NOTES
Buying
How to set a realistic landed budget
The auction price is only the first line. Here is how to think about the total cost before you start watching listings.
Sourcing
Auction sheets: what matters first
Grades, repair maps and translations can look intimidating. These are the details we read before a car ever reaches your shortlist.
UK arrival
CEPA, historic or standard duty?
The vehicle’s origin and age can change the duty and VAT picture. Understanding the route before you commit keeps the landed cost honest.
Road ready
What happens after the ship docks
Arrival is not the finish line. Customs, testing and registration are the final steps between a Japanese car and your driveway.
HAVE A SPECIFIC CAR IN MIND?
The Journal is a starting point. Send us the make, model, year and budget and we’ll help you work out whether the route is right.
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