Pre-Purchase Inspection on Imported Japanese Hybrid Cars

ky1975 on 30/01/2024 - 12:56
Last edited 30/01/2024 - 13:40 by 1 other user

Looking for some insights here! Do any of you have recommendations for where to get a pre-purchase inspection done on imported Japanese hybrid cars?

Ensuring the high-voltage battery is in good shape is a top priority for me.

Any suggestions on trustworthy places or mechanics who specialise in inspecting these types of vehicles would be greatly appreciated!

Comments

Baysew on 30/01/2024 - 13:45

+3

Looking for some insights here!

Here's one.
payless69 on 30/01/2024 - 14:05

-1

stick a biopsy needle into it
if lab says more lithium than phosphate, get fire insurance.
Gdsamp on 30/01/2024 - 14:12

hwhich model?
- Muzeeb on 30/01/2024 - 14:15
  
  +4
  
  Is that you Stewie?
  - DashCam AKA Rolts on 30/01/2024 - 17:06
    
    Mmmm pie.
- ky1975 on 30/01/2024 - 14:37
  
  Honda Fit Hybrid
JIMB0 on 30/01/2024 - 15:01

+2

Why not buy a locally delivered Honda Jazz? They are still very good on fuel although a bit gutless. No issues with HV batteries or DSG transmissions to worry about.
- Jaduqimon on 30/01/2024 - 15:04
  
  +1
  
  Cuz it's not jdm
  - JIMB0 on 30/01/2024 - 15:13
    
    +2
    
    If you're going to get a JDM at least get something that is worth the trouble you'll have sourcing insurance and parts/service.
    
    It either needs to be considerably cheaper or something special that you couldn't get here.
- ky1975 on 30/01/2024 - 18:02
  
  Good idea, I might do this actually.
deme on 30/01/2024 - 15:44

Be sure to get the Japanese license plate too, otherwise what is even the point…
Euphemistic on 30/01/2024 - 15:54

Are you inporting or is the vehicle already here?

If it's not in Aus it's a much bigger risk and probably not worth it
- ky1975 on 30/01/2024 - 18:02
  
  They are here in AU, there are quite a few in Carsales