Why Japanese Used Cars Are Popular in Africa

They are popular just about everywhere, but it’s interesting to find out why Japanese used cars are popular, especially in Africa. Thousands of pre-owned vehicles from Japan are bought, inspected, and shipped to their excited new owners around the world on a daily basis. These autos are in demand in Africa, especially in countries where right-hand drive vehicles are the norm. As you know, Japan is a right-hand-drive country, though they also export...

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The Most Popular Used Wedding Cars

First of all congratulations on your engagement and best wishes on your upcoming wedding! Part of the wedding preparations you will surely be doing is choosing the perfect “Just Married” ride from a bevy of used wedding cars. Would you prefer a sleek, impressive limousine, a shiny vintage Rolls Royce, or has it always been your dream to ride in a horse-drawn carriage? Whichever you may prefer, remember that it should be something you and your spouse...

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The Hunt is on For the Fastest Import Cars from Japan

The car that currently holds the record for the fastest acceleration, Bugatti’s Veyron Super Sport, costs about 2.5 million dollars, a price that is terribly out of the reach of most consumers. It is definitely a rich man’s car, but motorsport enthusiasts are not disheartened one bit, because they have another source of fascination that satisfies their need for speed: import cars from Japan. Here’s a list of high-performing roadsters that can set...

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These Celebrities Trust Japanese Vehicles!

If you’re a big fan of the entertainment industry and are interested in how celebrities conduct their everyday lives away from the camera, you may be interested to know that a lot of your favorite actors and actresses trust Japanese vehicles—especially the Toyota Prius and Honda models—to be their primary modes of transportation. Honda has plenty of fans in Hollywood. Sarah Jessica Parker for instance drives a Honda Odyssey minivan. Not a car you’d...

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Financing Your Vehicle Purchase With Used Car Loans

When you find yourself in a bit of a financial fix just when you’re about to purchase a pre-owned car, one of your options would be to apply for a loan. Used car loans are usually flexible which means you can set the amount for monthly payment. Financing through an independent source such as an online lender, a bank, or a credit union gives you the most control over the transaction and some institutions also have low interest rates for pre-owned...

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Deciding Factors in Buying Japanese Used Cars

Millions of people all over the world swear by their Japanese used cars, and for good reason: vehicles made in Japan, or models made by Japanese brands (as there are models not specifically made in Japan) are the best when it comes to affordability, availability, mileage, fuel efficiency, hassle-free maintenance, safety, and reliability. It may all sound too good to be true, but statistics show that Toyota, one of Japan’s most prominent auto companies,...

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Interesting and Fun Facts About Used Cars

Vehicle specifications can be overwhelming to read sometimes, especially when the engine and torque combos are too many to ingest. You can take a break from researching about engine displacements by reading fun facts about used cars or cars in general, like the ones listed here. Facts about the CorollaThe Toyota Corolla is the world’s best-selling car. In fact, more than 32.5 million units have been sold since it was launched in 1966. Eighty percent of those cars are still plying the world’s roads today, either as new vehicles or pre-owned units...

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A Quick Look at the Mitsubishi GTO

The first Mitsubishi to use “GTO,” which stands for Gran Turismo Omoloato, was the Colt Galant GTO, introduced at the 1969 Tokyo Motor Show as the Galant GTX-1. After its production ceased in 1977, “GTO” wasn’t used again until the arrival of the Mitsubishi GTO sports car in 1990. This model was sold as the 3000GT in countries outside Japan, so as not to confuse the vehicle with the Ferrari 250 GTO and Pontiac GTO. It also avoided the ire of motoring enthusiasts who no doubt have objected to the similarity.In North America, it was sold as the Dodge...

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It’s Sporty, Smart, and Small—It’s the Suzuki Swift!

Before the Suzuki Swift came into being, the Cultus was Suzuki’s prime subcompact that has been manufactured and sold throughout the world. The Cultus was marketed with four body types: as a three-door hatchback, a two-door convertible, a four-door sedan, and a five-door hatchback. The Swift soon came as the rebadged Cultus in 2000, but before we say “And the rest is history,” let’s take a look at what makes this little car such a big gem in the...

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Carview Corporation’s Role in the Automotive Industry

As early as 1996, Carview Corporation has been providing the world with information about automobiles and the automotive industry. It is the company behind the website tradecarview, which is considered as Japan’s largest online used car marketplace. Harnessing the power of information interchange through the Internet, the company has given consumers and companies with an effective medium that has made the Japanese automotive industry the economic...

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The Most Popular Iconic Japanese Import Cars

The Japanese have come up with some of the most iconic cars of all time, and these cars have become such a major part of people’s lives that most people can already identify these models from afar. Japanese import cars have a wide fanbase, from motoring enthusiasts, to families, to everyday drivers. Here are just some of the most popular of all. Japanese Car Brand     •    Honda Civic – The launch of the Civic into...

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How to Buy a Used Lexus in Japan

When it comes to having quality car, you don’t always have to buy new; a used Lexus in Japan is just as good, reliable, and elegant as new units but with a more affordable price. The brand is inexpensive to start with (compared to most European brands), so you will definitely land a good deal when you buy secondhand.How does one go about finding and buying a pre-owned Lexus anyway? Here are the steps:1.    Go to an online marketplace...

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New Store On the Block: tradecarview Kenya

Buying used cars from Japan is now made easier by the opening of a new store: the tradecarview Kenya satellite store. Located in Nairobi, the website’s first-ever satellite store will make it easier for customers to purchase pre-owned vehicles from Japan. Now, Japan’s biggest used-car marketplace has become even bigger and better at reaching customers around the world. With the help of the store’s staff, interested buyers from Kenya can now look...

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Buying Safely Online with Tradecarview’s PayTrade Service

If you’re feeling hesitant about buying used cars online because of the fear of online scams, then you haven’t tried tradecarview’s PayTrade payment service. What exactly is this service and how can it help you buy your dream car online safely? Is it effective in protecting yourself from fraudulent sellers? What do you get when you purchase a vehicle through this service? Read on to find out!PayTrade is a service offered by Carview Corporation, the...

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Reach the Skies with the Nissan Skyline GT-R

If there’s one car you would be glad to have on the race track, it’s the Nissan Skyline GT-R. The first Skyline wasn’t built for the track, however. Introduced in 1957 by the Prince Motor Company, the first Skyline was a black luxury car in both sedan and station wagon form. How did it become the speedster it is known today?In 1964, Prince made a racing GT Skyline. It competed with a Porsche 904 during the second Japanese Grand Prix and though it...

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Get More Bang for your Buck with Japanese Used Cars for Sale Import

It is no surprise to most people that Japanese cars are regarded as some of the most secure and dependable cars in the automotive industry.  Brands like Toyota, Honda, and Nissan can be found on roads all over the world because unlike their American and European counterparts, they offer a much more reasonable price range.  Imposing nothing less than the highest standard of quality is a principle that the Japanese culture is known for. ...

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It’s a Man’s World: The Best Used Cars for Guys

Guys like their big toys, but even manly men need to save for the future. Going for used cars is a smart move and it doesn’t make the male of the species any less of a man. Ladies swoon when they learn how practical their men are! Here are some of the cars that are perfect for the male sporty and stylish lifestyle. Mazdaspeed3 This is a sport compact hatchback launched in 2007. It has a powerful 2.3-liter engine, amazing handling, and there’s not...

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How to Save on Fuel with your Used Toyota Premio

The first step to saving is already done, thanks to your decision to buy a used Toyota Premio. Your money-saving habit has just begun, and you can keep up the good work by saving on fuel costs. The already-efficient engine can help you along!•    To reduce fuel consumption and improve handling, decrease the weight of the car by taking out unnecessary items. Driving 100km after having unloaded 10kg can save up to 30ml of gasoline. Remove...

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