Imported car history Options

[andreas]

Hello again...Today a car dealer imported a Celica SS3 manual 98 i went and i check it and the car looks fine but how can i find out the history of the car?I also go the chassis number,can somebody help me?

[jontechie]

I'm assuming its imported from Japan. If that's the case you could
have problems in getting "history"on the car, the car was probably bought at an auction, some auction houses will have some history on cars they sell but its unlikely to be genuine.Service records & Log Books which are important in Europe where cars routinely change hands privately, are usually not available with Japanese imports, as few people in Japan bother writing in them nor have use for them. Proper maintenance is typically handled by the original dealer. Since this dealer is going to eventually inherit the car at trade in time, he is obviously interested in maintenance being done at regular intervals.
Exporters who promise updated service records with used Japanese cars are mostly frauds!.Rest assured though the majority
of jap imports are low mileage, have little wear (haven't been caned) as city congestion makes it difficult to abuse them, limiters
prevent excessive engine wear and most japanese people use
public transport, their cars are used on weekends for show.Hope
this gives you a more informed look on buying an import car,

Jon