Import guides · Japan
Importing a car from Japan to Cyprus: stock, auctions and inspections
Japan offers more than auctions. Understand dealer stock, auction grading and the checks that matter before shipping.
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Guides to finding, checking, shipping and registering cars from markets around the world.
Featured · United Kingdom
Importing a car from the UK to Cyprus: a practical guide
How sourcing, checks, transport, customs and registration fit together when a car comes from the UK.
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Import guides · Europe
When importing a car from Europe makes sense
European dealer stock can unlock specifications and models unavailable in right-hand-drive markets—but suitability needs careful review.
Buying advice · All markets
Dealer stock or auction? Choosing the right way to source a car
There is no universally better channel. Here is how availability, evidence, speed and price change the decision.
Costs · Cyprus
The true cost of importing a car to Cyprus
Why the overseas sticker price is only the start, and what an all-inclusive quotation should account for.
Timelines · All markets
How long does it take to import a car to Cyprus?
A realistic look at sourcing, preparation, shipping, customs and registration—and why every route has a different clock.
Inspections · All markets
What should be checked before importing a used car?
A checklist for condition, history, paperwork, specification and electric-vehicle battery evidence.
Ownership · Cyprus
Right-hand drive or left-hand drive for Cyprus?
How steering position affects sourcing choice, daily use and resale when comparing UK, Japanese and European cars.