Japanese Imports Explained

Eco Cars Motor Company Ltd – Japanese Imports, LHD Cars & Specialist Vehicles in the UK

At Eco Cars Motor Company Ltd, we specialise in sourcing and supplying high-quality vehicles from the UK, Japan, and Europe. With two branches in the UK, we serve customers nationwide as well as internationally.

Our dealership focuses on Japanese imports, left-hand drive (LHD) vehicles, German imports, vans, and camper vans, offering customers access to vehicles that are often difficult to find in the UK market.

We also assist customers with vehicle sourcing and international export, helping buyers find the exact model, specification, or rare vehicle they are looking for.

Japanese Imports in the UK

Japanese imports have become increasingly popular in the UK thanks to their excellent condition, low mileage, and high specifications.

Vehicles such as the Toyota Alphard, Toyota Vellfire, and Nissan Elgrand are known for offering luxury, reliability, and practicality, often at better value than comparable UK vehicles.

At Eco Cars Motor Company Ltd, we carefully select our imports to ensure they meet our standards for condition, reliability, and specification.

Why Buy Japanese Imports? 

Why Japanese Cars Are Often in Better Condition

Japanese vehicles often arrive in the UK in exceptional condition for several key reasons.

Low Mileage

The average driver in Japan travels 3,000 - 5,000 miles per year, compared to 10,000 - 12,000 miles in the UK. This results in many imports having significantly lower mileage.

Strict Vehicle Inspections

Japan operates one of the strictest inspection systems in the world called Shaken, which checks almost every mechanical and safety component of a vehicle every two years.

Better Rust Protection

Unlike the UK, Japanese roads do not use salt during winter, which significantly reduces corrosion underneath vehicles.

This often means Japanese imports have much cleaner underbodies and components, even after many years.