Sale and Export of Japanese Used Cars

Here at Trust Company Ltd., our aim is to ensure satisfaction to all of our customers who buy our used vehicles.
We consider it our utmost priority to deliver reliable vehicles, in good working order and that provide real value to the end user.

Our Inspection and Maintenance Team perform s detailed and professional inspections to each individual vehicle. We also carry out all the necessary repairs to ensure that the car meets the highest quality standards.
Only after this procedure is completed, the vehicles then receive a grade that describes its final condition and it is uploaded on to our website.

Relevant vehicle issues are listed in the “Others” section of each vehicle description.

Every vehicle is checked a second time after it is sold, to make sure that all is in order before shipping.

Vehicle quality checks

ENGINE AND TRANSMISSION

We check each vehicles engine and transmission to ensure that all is in correct working order. Our inspection includes engine functionality, cooling system, fluid levels, belts and hoses, etc.

EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR

We check the overall exterior condition for dents, scratches and other damage.
Damage that compromises the reliability of the vehicle is fixed.
We clean the interior of the vehicle and verify that all controls are functioning correctly.

STEERING AND BRAKING

The steering system and brake system are vital for the safety of the vehicle.
A thorough and detailed check is carried out and any necessary repairs are performed to provide safe and reliable driving.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

We inspect the electrical system (battery, lights, wipers, switches, electrical controls, etc) and recondition or substitute any problematic components.

Vehicles grading system

All vehicles exported by Trust Company Ltd. under go a standardized Quality Control inspection, to ensure the vehicle's quality.
Inspection is carried out upon arrival of the vehicle in our holding yards. Each vehicle is graded, according to Trust's Quality Grading System, and photos are then taken for display on the website.

Grade: Trust - Top Quality
The highest quality for used vehicles.
Great condition vehicles: clean interior, almost no visible scratches, sound mechanics. Only the very best quality vehicles are listed in this category.

Grade:Trust - Recommended
Best Balance between quality and price.
Very good condition vehicles. No mechanical or electrical problems. No relevant damages on the body. These vehicles represent the high Trust quality our customers are used to.

Grade:Trust - Budget
The Lowest Possible Price.
Vehicles inspected as for Trust standards and in fair conditions
Might presents various scratches or dents. Any major defects found will be written down within the vehicle descriptions. In order to provide the lowest prices we do not accept any claims on vehicles graded within this category.

Maintenance note when buying used vehicles from Japan

Each vehicle is supplied in “used condition” and upon arrival at the final destination in many cases has not been used for a long period of time.
Listed here are some precautions that we recommend you to follow to ensure a safe and secure driving.

GENERAL INDICATIONS

-Check the engine oil, coolant water, transmission oil levels and tension of the belts.
-Because of shipping regulations, the car is shipped with a limited amount of fuel. We recommend refueling the vehicle before starting the engine.
-If the battery is low, the vehicle might need to be jump-started using cables.
-For your safety, please verify the conditions of tyres and brakes before any initial long drive.

STARTING THE VEHICLE

1. Turn the key to first position (without starting the engine) and verify that all warning lights turn on.
2. Crank the engine to start.
3. Verify that all warning lights turn off. If any red light remains on please have the vehicle checked.
4. Run the engine at idle for about 10 minutes to warm it up. Be sure to pay attention to the temperature gauge and that the vehicle cooling system is functioning correctly.
5. After warming up the engine, you can drive the vehicle. Please drive slowly and if any particular problem arises have the vehicle checked immediately.