Every unit purchased by us in Japanese auto auctions goes through a strict quality control process. Vehicles failing this inspection are returned to respective auction house or to the dealer.

Upon purchase the vehicles are transported to inspection facilities, strategically located near the three major ports of Japan (Yokohama, Nagoya, and Osaka).

Odometer Verification and Certification: Odometer Inspection Services, an independent company specializing in odometer and instrument calibration and verification, does the mileage checks at three locations prior to export. Vehicles failing this inspection are returned to respective auction centers or to the dealer.

The inspection center is fully equipped and the inspection staff has direct links to the data entry clerks so when the cars are inspected, initial vehicle information can be checked and corrected if needed.

The Inspection Process
	Battery and Radiator (If required we install new batteries free of charge)
	Check for damages or repairs
	Engine inspection
	Mechanical inspection
	Operational checks of equipment (A/C, sunroof, P/W etc)
	External checks for rust, window cracks etc.

Vehicles failing inspection are returned to the dealer or auction center.

Before shipping, each unit must pass through the following quality control process:

1. Vehicle inspection:
An exterior inspection is carried out to detect scratches or any other damage.

2. Full exterior and interior inspection:
A full inspection of the engine, exterior, interior, and underneath the vehicle is done.

3. Mechanical inspection and grading:
Full-time mechanics are on the premises for engine and overall inspection with hydraulic lift and specialized testing equipments. Reports are created with grading.

Some of the power train check up includes:
- Engine Warm Up Cycle / Head Gasket / Engine Block Crack Testing
- Fuel Injection System / Emission Check
- Transmission, Transfer case and Differential Testing

4. Photographs:
A specially designed studio is used for photographing vehicles for publishing over the Internet.

5. Condition Inspection:
Our inspectors review and record all vehicle conditions and grade them accordingly.

6. Record Keeping and Verification:
All vehicle conditions, options, and grades are reconfirmed upon completion of the inspection process.

Note: Almost no commercial vehicles, unlike privately owned vehicles, will ever be graded with a 4.0. Almost all commercial vehicles that are considered "nice" with fewer than 5 panels of work required will be graded a 3.5.

Vehicles graded 0 or 1 are sold on a no claims basis.

Fundamentals Behind our Quality Control and Vehicle Selection Process:

We are consistently working towards delivering high quality standards while maintaining value. Being consumers ourselves we do not believe in charging our customers unethical profits. We focus on volume rather than exorbitant profits from sale of a single vehicle. We believe volume generates more volume, in fact we cater to more repeat customers and referrals than new ones.

We do not put our money into junks to maintain a profitable inventory and our business model doesn't work that way. We have the ability and the resources to buy right, inspect, and when a vehicle don't pass basic criteria or if the vehicle appears to be different from the auction inspection sheet, we simply return it back to the auction center. It is important to know that we can never be stuck with a junk just because we bought it at the auction. A junk will not find its way to "our" customers.

The vehicle pictures and the condition report you see in our web site are actual representations of the vehicle. What do we mean by this? Universally auto dealers do their best to present a vehicle at their best. This generally involves cleaning, waxing, paint touch ups or repainting faded panels etc. However the downside is that you don't get to see how this vehicle was actually used by the previous owner.

All of these "make up" work can be done for thousands of dollars less than dealers mark up for their presentation efforts. We all know how to maintain a vehicle, change out fluids, steam clean interiors, exterior waxing or even have it painted. It is your money and you decide how to spend it wisely, our vehicles have no frills nor the mark up. They are true representations at fantastic value, yet fully inspected for major mechanical problems.