Buying Cars Through Online Auctions: Worth It or Not?

by C.B. Villares

Online car auctions have given used automobiles a second chance to an infinite number of consumers worldwide. Over a million of cars are sold every year, reaching customers across borders—minus the hassle plus excellent service and satisfaction. With just a simple click, you may choose from a vast number of used cars that suit both your wants and needs which are cheaper than usual; you dictate the price! Auto auctions online may just be on top of the ranks in efficiently delivering your choice of pre-owned vehicles worth every penny.

But where exactly could you find used cars that are still reliable, economical, and good in quality and condition?

Japan’s used vehicle exporting is a global business that steps up to answer and meet the expectations of the rising number of car buyers online. Almost good as new, pre-owned vehicles exported from Japan are no more than six years old with less than 100,000 kilometers of covered mileage. Why so?

High depreciation rates and meticulous road tests of Japanese vehicles make its value decline after only several years. Although vehicle disposal is available for devalued cars, it is rather expensive for average car owners. This situation gave rise to online car auctions and export business—a profitable and beneficial option for pre-owners and a practical, cheaper alternative for car buyers.

It is important to note, however, that a growing number of Japanese used car dealers and exporters online offer practical and cheaper alternatives. Most of these car dealers have grown to become worldwide exporters while others are single entrepreneurs who run their own business. Established car dealers may give you secure and reliable business deals while small dealers have relatively smaller overheads which translates to less dealer fees. But trust is always yours to give, and companies could only earn that trust through reliable and quality service.

One company that has earned the trust of customers on over 80 countries on six continents is IBC Japan. A world leader in the vehicle export industry, IBC Japan offers a variety of online export services of the best pre-owned car makes such as Toyota, Nissan, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Honda, Isuzu, Daihatsu, and Subaru. European and US car makes are also available from inventory, along with original left-hand drive vehicles straight from the USA. Singapore, Thailand, and Korea: all these at very competitive and reasonable prices.

IBC Japan’s interactive website is also very flexible and allows customers to conveniently search specific criteria of Japanese used cars such as make, model, and price range. Search results come in a thumbnail format complete with vehicle specs, description, and grading. More importantly, IBC Japan has a customer service center that serves customers 24 hours a day, seven days a week to answer any inquiries and attend to concerns.

Now back to the question in hand, “Is it worth to buy used cars through online auctions?” Well it is, but only if you are dealing with the right dealer.