www.japanglasgowmotors.co.uk

[Clutha]

Anyone dealt with this firm? 
My son in law is keen to get a people carrier and is impressed with their prices.

Their stock looks good.

[Lanciaman]

I contacted them before getting mine, asking if they included undersealing. They said they don't and don't do it. That ended my interest with them.. 

[Picasso]

I know someone who bought a alphard off them once they had there money they was not interested in a few problems they which should had been sorted under there so called 3 month warranty 

[Rojie]

So caution seems to be the order of the day.

 

These are general remarks and not specifically about the mentioned business.

They should apply to any commercial purchase, and most private ones too !

 

Japanese owners tend to take pride in their vehicles.

But not all do.

 

So, look at the auction sheet.

It has basic info, especially 'mileage' at the time of Auction; but not service history, the trim level, etc.

It is an encyclopedia of visual 'blemishes', and repairs, if any, can be assessed.

 

No auction sheet, and there MUST be one to enable export from Japan, would cause me to walk away.

Reluctance to show me the Auction sheet would raise suspicion.

 

I would always recommend a thorough vehicle inspection, by a competent qualified person, prior to a test drive (with Trade Plates).

Preferably one with experience of Alphards, and their weak points.

 

The AA / RAC provide, what is in my experience, an excellent service.

 

I would be unlikely to purchase any vehicle from any commercial outlet where warranties were 'ineffective'.