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shorty_01, if you're on the east coast J-Spec usually organise shipping through Kiwi, whose shipping fee includes insurance. However Kiwi don't service WA, which is why they recommend that people get insurance with Midas for peace of mind.

In any case the guys here will organise shipping from Japan for you, and they can also assist you with anything else required once the car has landed including customs clearance, transport to you if required, shopping around for compliance, etc. The idea is for the $1000 you get a complete service, from start to finish, not just phone numbers and a pat on the back.

Oh and inspection cost is around 20,000 Yen ($230), its an option that's available on cars at car dealers, through private sellers and cars on yahoo auctions. This gets you more details of the cars condition, modifications, and possible defects as well as around 60 to 100 additional photos.

why not just email mark hocking and tell him you want a car?

If you think j-spec or any other australian based broker would or can do anything to fix any "problems" that you couldnt easily do yourself, then well you are mistaken.

It is an "urban myth" that brokers do anything special or get you a better chance of a good hassle free car.

Edited by tdawg

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