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yeah I got my car through them, very helpful, also my mates dad bought a 4wd through them.

Id recommend them.

Define "pear-shaped"? I had a mechanical inspection done before purchase, and j-spec organised that for a small fee, cuts down the risk abit.

My car was dented in transport tho, but that was the shipping company KIWI's responsibility, and ive claimed through them, and no matter who you buy with its going to be shipped via KIWI anyways.

Define "pear-shaped"? I had a mechanical inspection done before purchase, and j-spec organised that for a small fee, cuts down the risk abit.

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Pear shaped means that sometime there are unforseen problems and I've read on here that people have been left to fend for themselves.

I've never heard that about J-Spec of course.

I've imported twice before and never had a problem through someone else but a V35 means a bigger investment to risk which is the reason I'm asking.

Cheers

Chris, I have used Craig at J Spec twice and both times have been all good.

Transport wise it will come through NYK as Kiwi don't do west coast plus I paid the extra and got it insured through Midas for shipping theft etc.

Like all these brokers, they have there good and bad days but I think his reputation is reasonably sound.

Cheers

Ken

  • 3 months later...

Hey all,

im in consideration of using j-spec service but not too sure yet. need more feed bk.

Midnight, i sent a PM to u regarding inspection cost. If u could reply it be greatly appreciated:)

A question for gtrken,

How much extra did it cost t have the insurance through Midas for shipping theft etc.

all feedbk from u guys be grealty appreciated!:P

Kind regards,

Shorty_01

Hey all,

im in consideration of using j-spec service but not too sure yet. need more feed bk.

Midnight, i sent a PM to u regarding inspection cost. If u could reply it be greatly appreciated:)

A question for gtrken,

How much extra did it cost t have the insurance through Midas for shipping theft etc.

all feedbk from u guys be grealty appreciated!:P

Kind regards,

Shorty_01

About $450 to get the car insured for $18K.

They also need comprehensive photos taken, preferably at the holding yard or wharf.

Craig organised those photos for me.

Was not required fortunately as the car arrived exactly as it left Japan including all the gauges etc but I thought that $450 was good piece of mind.

Excess is $500 as well but considering there was over $2k worth of gauges/power FC/shift knobs/harnesses/seats etc just ripe for the taking, it was still worth it.

Cheers

Ken

not bad 450

So i guess u had no problems in the whole process.

How like di it take for car to arrive in aus? 4-5weeks?

regards

thai

Depends when you buy the car and where you love.

Boat to Perth sails around the 26th of each month and car must be at the wharf by about 22nd.

Takes 2 weeks to travel here and about 4 days to unload/quarantine/clear.

Boat spaces are at a premium and may sit in Japan for 1 or 2 mths awaiting a spot.

Cheers

Ken

Hey all,

im in consideration of using j-spec service but not too sure yet. need more feed bk.

Midnight, i sent a PM to u regarding inspection cost. If u could reply it be greatly appreciated:)

A question for gtrken,

How much extra did it cost t have the insurance through Midas for shipping theft etc.

all feedbk from u guys be grealty appreciated!:blink:

Kind regards,

Shorty_01

Mate depending on what docks your at, you may be wih KIWI car carriers, as mine is. KIWI gives you insurance for piece of mind....they log the condition, aftermarket parts etc. when the car arrives at the docks, and if it isnt in the same condition when it arrives in Aus you can claim for any damages or theft etc. Just for piece of mind though, always always get insurance...

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