The diesel vs petrol question has been around for quite some time. However, when it comes to exjaps, the question becomes even more pertinent. When buying a car from Japan via Be Forward or any of the other popular used Japanese car websites, one of the questions that you are likely to ask yourself is,…
I was recently going through the diesel car stock list on Be Forward and came across a number of interesting cars. Diesel cars are, for reasons that I outline in this article, in great demand in Zimbabwe and other African countries. Indeed, so big is the demand that it can be difficult to find a…
Is there need for a clearing agent when importing a used car to Zimbabwe from Japan? This, undoubtedly, is a question that you will be confronted with when it comes to importing a used Japanese car to Africa. Is it necessary for your to hire a clearing agent? Can you do the clearing on your…
If you have recently purchased a new, used vehicle from Japan, you will have discovered that one of the steps that you need to take as part of the registration process is get police clearance. This is something that ZIMRA demands. A while back, a colleague and I got into an argument over whether or…
Should I buy a manual or automatic transmission vehicle For one reason or the other, Zimbabweans are addicted to manual transmission vehicles. The situation is such that having a manual transmission is actually a selling point for used car salesmen in the country. However, over the past few years, with the proliferation of used Japanese…
I recently had occasion to drive both an SUV and a sedan within the space of a few weeks, and can help you get a rough idea of the difference between driving a sedan and an SUV. The transition from one type of vehicle to the other has itself been an interesting one, something that…
Now that your car has arrived in Zimbabwe after the long journey from Japan, you may be wondering about the motor vehicle registration requirements that apply in Zimbabwe. If you are still wondering at what vehicle to buy, check out the stock that’s on Be Forward. You are guaranteed to get whatever it is that…
Planning on going on a long drive into the countryside? Now, which car would be best for the journey, between an SUV and a sedan? This article is based on first hand information and will give a head to head of SUVs vs Sedans for long drives. SUVs vs Sedans when driving long distance Having…
You may have heard that a liter of water currently costs more in Zimbabwe than a liter of Petrol. That is actually very true. The unfortunate part is that fuel is in short supply. What it means is that should you be fortunate enough to stumble upon a Service Station that has this most valuable…
Generally speaking, the lower a vehicle’s mileage, the better. You can check out some of the low priced cars that are available on Beforward, one of the top Japanese car exporters, by following the provided link. Now, when it comes to Africa, all things general become complicated, with the result that those that are looking…
This is a question that you, no doubt, are going to be confronted with when you set out to buy that dream used car of yours from Japan. We have previously produced an article in which we talked about the best mileage that you can get on an exjap. The verdict, then, was that you…
Harare Deliveries for Used Japanese Cars A number of delivery choices are available for those that are looking to buy used Japanese vehicles. This is something on which we have previously dwelt on this blog. We mentioned, then, that there is really no need for Zimbabweans to have their cars delivered to Dar El Salaam….
Buying a used Japanese Vehicle from Musina in South Africa Used Japanese cars, of course, come from Japan, and if you are in Zimbabwe or from any other African country for that matter, can be purchased online through BeForward. Indeed, most of the cars that are on the roads in several African nations were purchased…
Okay, so I am something of a perpetual cynic, which does not always make for the best person to get along with. Anyway, that is a story for another day. My cynicism, when it comes to cars, stems from the fact that I bought my 1st car from an action. It actually looked good at…
How much should I pay for an Exjap? This series is targeted at anyone in Africa, Zimbabweans in particular, who may be looking to import their own used Japanese vehicles. Japanese cars are all the rage across the continent, because they afford ordinary people to fulfil the dream of buying their own vehicles at an…