German and British brands in Japan used cars for sale

When you hear about Japan used cars for sale, what immediately comes to mind are the well-known car brands such as Toyota, Nissan, Honda, Mazda, and Mitsubishi, among other prominent brands. Indeed, Japanese cars dominate not only the new-car market but the used-car market as well, and for good reason: the frequent shifting to newer car models result in a lot of pre-owned cars in Japan.

But did you know that there are a lot of European passenger and luxury car brands in used-car lists? The Japanese import these brands as well; and some meet the same fate as the other cars. This makes Japan a really good source of used cars of different makes and models. Let’s take a look at the Germany- and UK-based brands in tradecarview’s stock listings.

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Germany
There are plenty of choices for Mercedes-Benz fans: there are the 190 Series, A to V Class, Vaneo wagon, and Viano van. The same can be said for BMW: stock listings show that there are units of the brand’s “numbered” series, the 3 series Cabriolet, the M Model, the MINI line, the ultra sleek Series 5 Gran Turismo, and X and Z series. The Allroad Quattro by Audi is another favorite. Porsche is another luxury brand and the 911, Boxster, Cayenne, Cayman, and Panamera can be found in Japan used cars for sale. The people’s wagon brand Volkswagen has in the secondhand market the models Bora, Cross Polo, Jetta, Golf Wagon, Golf, Lupo, new Beetle, Passat, Polo, Sharan, Touareg, Vento, and the Vanagon.

UK
Those interested in buying quality British cars on a budget can look at Japan used cars for sale, where they can have a selection among the UK’s best car brands such as Land Rover. You can find the brand’s powerful, reliable SUVs in the used-car market: the Defender, Discovery Series, Freelander Series, and Range Rover Series. Range Rover also has its Rover, Rover Mini, and MGF convertible in the pre-owned listings. For a more elegant and sleek ride, the Jaguar S-type, XF, XJ, and X-Types can also be found online. Want an ultimate British car? Try to score a used Aston Martin V8 Vantage roadster convertible!

Buying used cars online? British elegance and quality from Japan used cars for sale are just a few clicks away!

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Toyota’s Green Productivity

The scope of Toyota’s green initiatives extends from its hybrid cars to its advocacy for eco-driving to its green productivity in car manufacturing. Green Productivity is an approach to improve efficiency and environmental performance for total socio-economic development. Tools, techniques, and technologies are applied to reduce the harmful impacts on the environment made by an organization’s operations.

Cars running on fuel are big pollutants; emitting large amounts of carbon that stay in the earth’s atmosphere and trapping heat in. The effects of global warming and climate change have prompted car manufacturers to come up with more environmentally-friendly cars in the form of hybrids and electric cars that use up less to zero fuel in order to run. However, the process of making a new car creates pollution too, so there is a driving need to make car manufacturing sustainable and earth-friendly as well.

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Toyota, in particular its plants in North America, have reported achievements in line with its program on environmental stewardship in all aspects of its production process, which includes logistics and sales.

Design-wise, eight of the company’s vehicles have bio-based plastics in their systems. In addition, the vehicles are designed to make the most of its end-of-life recycling. This means that when the vehicles have reached the end of their lifetime, their parts may be easily recycled. Making these vehicles are done in such a way that plants, particularly in North America, are able to reduce their greenhouse has emissions by 7%. In addition, ten factories in the United States were able to step up their green production cycle, achieving zero landfill waste. Can you imagine yourself not producing trash in one day?

The green cars born in the green environment of the North American plants are then distributed around the continent in returnable shipping containers. The reusable containers have prevented trees from being chopped down for wood (129 million pounds saved) and cardboard (48 million pounds saved). The cars are then taken care of by dealerships that have been certified by the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) as green structures.

As the demand for more earth-friendly cars increases, we’re also hoping that car manufacturers build on Toyota’s model and take steps towards greening their productivity and developing their environmental management systems for a brighter, cleaner future ahead.

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Best for Beginners: Used Toyota Corollas

Along with teens’ excitement in getting their driver’s license is the thrill of having their First Car. While there are several cars to choose from, used Toyota Corollas are the best in terms of safety, stability, and affordability—conditions that parents put forward when their young ones start asking for their own set of wheels.

Concern number one is safety. First-time drivers may still be a bit shaky when taking on the world’s busy roads, so safety is a major concern (there are probably thousands of anxious parents waiting by the garage waiting for their teen to drive home right now). The new Corolla range comes with high levels of safety such as improved brake systems and Active Braking with intelligence as standard features. The body has a complete impact-absorbing structure for front, side, and rear collisions (which we hope would never happen, of course). The Corolla was given the highest rating by Insurance Institute of Highway Safety, making it a Top Safety Pick. Rest assured dear parents, the Corolla was built with safety in mind.

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Toyota is well-known for its reliable, fuel-efficient, and easy-to-maintain cars. Their Corollas are so reliable that 8 out of 10 units bought in a twenty-year period are still up and about! Used Toyota Corollas are also sturdy and easy to drive. Driving a Corolla is as easy as putting gas in and driving off. The car will only need to see the mechanic for the occasional oil change and inspection, and can go on rolling past a hundred thousand miles. The ever-reliable car would make any teen appreciate well-made things over simply flashy ones.

The Corolla is already very affordable brand new, and more so when pre-owned. The daunting issue young car owners would probably have is how they are going to pay for the car’s upkeep. Granted, mom and dad have already agreed to split the cost of the used Toyota Corolla’s purchase and insurance, but what about the rest of the car-related stuff like gas and repairs? Well, the car’s fuel economy would help the teen save some gas money. Repairs would be few and far between, so there’s no need to worry that the car will simply be left to rot.

Used Toyota Corollas are undoubtedly great for beginners, and can even be kept for a long, long while.

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Making Used Cars Smell Like New

One of the pains of buying used cars is that smell that gives you an idea of what the previous owner did—or didn’t do.

Picture this scenario: you just got a “new” used car, and you’re showing it off. A friend of yours gets in; you turn on the AC, polish the rearview mirror, and look sideways at your friend, who seems to be having a mild seizure. “What’s that smell?” he asks, and you begin to accept something you’ve been denying since getting your car: your car stinks.

Some people selling cars forget that the way a car smells is as important as the way it looks, and we all hope that aside from the carwash and polish given to previously-owned cars for sale, dealers and owners also find the time to freshen up a car’s interiors.

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 What’s that smell?
Sometimes, you’d rather not know, but if you want to get the stench off your ride, you have to first identify the source. Knowing what causes a used car’s smell can give you an idea about what to do to remedy the awful situation. Is it smoke? Spilled food? Mildew? Someone’s vomit and other unmentionables? Asking the previous owner may only earn you a sheepish look, which further reinforces the hunch that he is hiding something nasty (in the trunk, maybe?). Whatever it is, you know when you have to take things into your own hands.

What to do
After identifying the source, clean up the mess as soon as possible and as thoroughly as you can. This may mean having to strip off your carpeting to get to the innermost crannies where organic matter may have collected and festered. Deep-set stains can be removed using an enzyme-based cleaner which can break down and digest those naughty stink-makers.

Deodorizers and car fresheners can temporarily mask odors but don’t completely remove them. It is still best to do some deep-cleaning. For smoke, experts recommend using a fogger that mimics the way smoke spreads through a vehicle. Odor neutralizers such as Febreze also serve to keep the stink at bay. After cleaning, let your car air out in a dry environment. Keep things fresh by keeping an absorbent towel handy so you can quickly soak up new spills and prevent your car from stinking again. There’s no reason used cars shouldn’t smell like new.

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How Do Japanese Used Cars Feel?

Being used and then discarded after doing your best can make anyone feel bad, but not if you’re a car in Japan.

Japan has a bustling automotive industry, giving birth every few years to new and advanced car models that become the new darlings of the driving public. The country also has strict policies that make vehicles older than five years difficult to maintain, even if a car is still in perfect running condition. So, Japanese used cars are cast off in favor of newer, more tech-savvy ones.

Elsewhere in the world, discarded vehicles go directly to the scrap yard, because that is the only place where they are welcome. Not in Japan.

Japanese used cars
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Because the used cars are in exceedingly good condition, they are bundled off and sent to used-car dealers or sold directly by private sellers. In the company of used-car marketers, they become the stars, and given the VIP treatment: a thorough inspection much like an executive medical examination but a lot less embarrassing, a good scrubbing, a gentle polishing, and a photoshoot. Some new cars don’t even get that kind of attention.

Japanese cars are, in the first place, already well-maintained. The rigorous motor vehicle inspection program in Japan makes sure that all cars are fit to be on the road, and this requires checking a car’s sixty or so parts and functions and doing the necessary repairs, if any—Japanese cars are solidly built, after all. In addition, Japanese road rules not only make the roads safe for both passengers and pedestrians but for the cars as well—they are properly driven, are seldom pushed to their limit, and are rarely in accidents.

It is in this unspoiled condition that Japanese used cars are found online in sites such as tradecarview. While Japan is busy making more four-wheeled babies, citizens of the rest of the world are eagerly anticipating the older, more experienced autos to roll off cargo boats and cruise into their driveways. Used cars are a lot cheaper than their new counterparts, and if the previous owners are Japanese, they are sure to be good as new. It’s a win-win situation—used car buyers get more than their money’s worth and for the pre-owned car, feeling desired again is enough motivation to rev up its engine and explore the rest of the world.

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