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Car auctions in Japan are famous for offering great value on the vehicles available. People in other countries save a great deal by importing from Japan if the car is for their personal use, even after considering the shipping cost.

By importing then reselling popular JDM models in their own country, it is possible for some people to make a side income, or even a full time income. To get an advantage over other bidders, it is critical to know the most important factors in picking the cars with the best resale value. While there are many points to consider, the following are the most significant in determining price.

Volume. If you bid on a car that is popular, it’s likely that there are many listings for the same model on the same day, giving you a better chance at getting the one you want. It is even possible to end up being the only bidder on a car at the end of the day, since other bidders might be gone, leaving you with a good price. This saves you from entering a bidding war with someone else that will drive up the price unreasonably.

Year. To put it simply, don’t buy brand new cars from Japan. They are going to be just as expensive, especially after you consider shipping. Also, unless the car is a classic, try to avoid cars over ten years old. Cars newer than 10 years old and older than 5 years old are the best. Cars within this age range have the best differential between prices in Japan and overseas.

Mileage. Naturally, the higher prices are going to be on cars with a lower mileage. To get the best price to resale value ratio, aim for cars with a mileage just a little bit higher than average. If the car is over one hundred thousand kilometers, the value drops quickly. Their price will be low but their resale value will be as well.

Condition. Inspection grades can make or break the final price of a car. Usually in Japanese car auctions, a brand new car will have a score of five, while the lowest is one. Most cars you are likely to buy will have a 4 rating. But 3.5 scores are also worth looking at because the difference can often be irrelevant.

Color. Incredibly, the color of the vehicle will change the price considerably. Some colors are simply more popular than others. If you compare a black 2005 Mazda Atenza to a white one, you will often find that the winning bid is a difference of one hundred thousand Yen (one thousand dollars).

When you take all these points into account when bidding at a car auction in Japan, you are more likely to get a better price for resale value. The other critical piece is to find an auction agent in Japan that you like and trust. With a competent agent on your side, you will be provided with all the information you need to buy low and sell high on JDM cars.

To find auction agents in Japan who will help you buy and import JDM cars, visit the following site: Buy JDM Cars Direct from Japan