Importar a sua viatura diretamente do Japão não é coisa de outro mundo, especialmente agora que a mais confiável exportadora japonesa de veículos usados, a Nikkyo Cars, possui atendimento em português e agentes locais para lhe instruir e ajudar durante seu processo de importação.
Com muitos anos de experiência neste mercado de viaturas usadas, e com o suporte de agentes locais totalmente qualificados, podemos garantir que terá um processo de importação totalmente seguro e sem dores de cabeça.
Se está importando uma viatura do Japão pela primeira vez, recomendamos que procure um agente local ou até mesmo um despachante aduaneiro de confiança para que possam lhe explicar os detalhes de recebimento da viatura e pagamento de taxas de importação, direitos, matrícula, etc.
Alguns passos importantes que deve seguir antes de iniciar o processo de importação:
Esteja sempre atualizado com o câmbio do Metical para Dolar americano.
Peça ao seu agente ou despachante que faça uma simulação do valor total da importação (valor da compra + pagamentos locais) para que possa se preparar antecipadamente.
Entre em contato conosco e poderemos lhe indicar um agente para que tenha uma importação segura e sem dores de cabeça caso não tenha experiência.
Caso não tenha encontrado a viatura que procura em nosso stock, não se preocupe, entre em contato com nossa equipe e poderemos procurar pela viatura que procura em todos os leilões de automóveis do Japão. Estaremos aqui para garantir que a sua total satisfação!
From Europe to South East Asia, emergency services have been taking part in a craze on the internet know as the Tetris Challenge. The challenge started when the police department of Swiss canton of Zurich sparked a interest on there facebook page gathering several thousand likes.
"Every Sunday I post an exciting, nice or funny picture from the police everyday life on Facebook and Instagram. It was during a department open day and we had spread the contents of the police car next to it. Two policemen had the idea to join as well."
Rebecca Tilen, Zurich Police Department Press Officer
Swiss Canton Zurich Police Department doing Tetris Challenge
Soon other Swiss emergency department joined in and from there it spread to the Netherlands, Hungary, Austria and Germany.
Hungarian Police Department
Then it got the attention half way around the world in Singapore. Featuring Sengkang Fire Station's emergency workers and the whole sprawl of equipment.
Sengkang Fire Station, Singapore
Since the challenge, Zurich's police department has gained significant new followers and increased awareness to their prevention campaigns.
Once every six months, once a month? Every wonder how often you should wax your car? Besides giving your car that head-turning shine; waxing helps create a protective layer, shielding your car against pollution and the destructive effects of the elements. Lets look into the steps and tools needed to help protect your precious four-wheel investment.
Preparation. Before we begin waxing, the very first step is to give your car a clean rinse. Use a good clay bar to help remove any build-up of grime and other unwanted matter. Keep in mind that washing should be done at a moderate frequency. Too often and the minerals from the water can build up in areas hand-drying won't reach. Trace salts may also cause corrosion in areas you may not be aware of. Car specialists recommend washing once a week at most or when the car is in a grimy state. And for example it would be waste of time and money to wash too often during the monsoon season when you know it would be raining in the next few days. A through wiping or detailing is the way to go. Which brings up our next point; detailing.
Detailing is a fast and easy approach to taking care of your car and can be done often. All you need is a good detailer spray (some mixed with wax), and quality microfiber towels. Wipe gently in dusty areas and crevices. Rinse towel often or dust particles embedded in the microfibers may scratch the surface of your car.
Waxing. Once the car is dry and dust-free, we are ready for waxing. When waxing it is preferably best to wax in doors to avoid direct sunlight and dust. High temperatures accelerate drying of the wax making it harder to buff. If you don't have a garage find a spot in the shade, pick a overcast day or wax in the evening.
Depending on the types of wax applied, usually a car is recommended to be waxed four times a year or every three months to protect the vehicle's finish. Easiest way to tell if your car needs to be waxed is by splashing a bit of water on it. If the water does not bead up and drip down immediately your car is very likely in need of waxing.
Different Types of Wax. There are two main kinds of wax: natural and synthetic.
Natural car wax is made of natural ingredients mostly found in plants. The most common natural wax comes from the palm trees of Brazil known as carnauba. It is much harder than synthetic wax so it takes much longer and may need specialized tools to buff. But natural wax provides a high level of protection and a deep shine enhancing the hue of cars, particularly dark-colored cars. Because it can wear off fairly quickly so your car may need frequent applications every 4 months.
Synthetic car wax on the other hand is a combination of chemicals that can clean and bond with the paint. It gives your car shine and protection that can last up to a year. It is also less time consuming to apply and more affordable compared to natural wax, making it the preferred choice among everyday drivers.
The key to a good waxing is taking your time. It is all in the detail. When waxing, wax in a vertical or horizontal method to prevent swirls and apply evenly to all areas. Be careful of getting the wax into cracks and crevices. Afterwards buff off the wax gently with a microfiber towel. The whole process should take about an hour.
In the end, choosing the right car wax and how often to wax your car depends on how much time and money you are willing to invest. There are synthetic wax that offer affordable, longer-lasting protection but lack in shine. While there's the more expensive option of deeper shine and quality protection but more frequent re-applications. The choice is up to you!
It can be a relaxing and satisfying activity. It makes you will save the money that would otherwise be spent paying for a car wash, and allows you to give extra attention to especially dirty areas of your vehicle and sometimes avoid mechanical troubles of your car.
Commercial car washes use abrasive materials that may scratch and dents or damage your car’s paint, so washing your own car by hand will allow you to keep the vehicle condition in good and paint job in pristine condition.
To wash your own car by hand, you’ll need a flat space, shady patch of concrete, and access to plenty of water and a hose like the photo as follows. You’ll need to wash your entire car in one session, which usually takes an hour or two depending on the size of your vehicle and how dirty it is.
Toyota, BMW, Volkswagen, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Audi, Ford, etc... The world's leading automotive brands are investing in the African market. First to sell, then to build more and more models on in Africa. From Japan, Germany, France and in the USA, discover the model of car that is popular with locals.
Nikkyo Cars Offers the Opportunity to Discover the Most Popular Automotive Brands
Like most people in the world, African people prefer some specific brands and models than others. The emergence of a growing middle class in Africa supports the local car sales market. The strong growth also allows to see more and more luxury cars.
The people of Africa are particularly fond of beautiful cars that are both fast and comfortable. African people enjoy cars of major brands like Toyota, Volkswagen, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Audi, Ford, etc...
African people enjoy cars of major brands like Toyota, Volkswagen, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, Audi, Ford, etc...
The Japanese Car Maker Toyota Ranks First in Africa
Remains unquestionably the best-selling car brand in Africa, offering a wide range of vehicles ranging from small city cars like the small Hatchback Toyota Yaris, also called Vitz which is well more imposing, its wide range is able to please all audiences in Africa. Two more Japanese Manufacturers, Honda and Nissan are present and are very appreciated by the local population and very used daily. The Korean brand Hyundai lately became very popular.
German cars such as BMW (Bayerische Motoren Werke) and Mercedes-Benz are increasingly present on the market to bring significant growth in the sector. In the same German automobile group comes another German brand which is the Audi. Also, the American Ford remain irreplaceable in the hearts of Africans. Below you will find a list of some of the most popular car brands in Africa.
The largest automaker and has been the world's first manufacturer to produce more than 10 million vehicles annually since 2012. In July 2014 Toyota also announced the production of its 200 millionth vehicle.
Toyota is the global market leader in hybrid electric vehicle sales and one of the largest companies to drive the adoption of the mass market for hybrid vehicles around the world. Toyota is also a market leader in hydrogen fuel cell vehicles. Cumulative global sales of Toyota and Lexus hybrid passenger car models hit the 10-million mark in January 2017. Prius is the world's best-selling brand with more than 6 million units sold worldwide in January 2017.
The company was founded in 1967 and, with its 32.8% subsidiary, Kia Motors. In addition, its wholly owned luxury subsidiary Genesis Motor, includes the Hyundai Motor Group. It is the third largest car manufacturer in the world. Hyundai operates the world's largest integrated auto manufacturing facility in Ulsan, South Korea, with an annual production capacity of 1.6 million units.
Honda Motor Co., Ltd., Honda Technology Research Institute Company, Limited), or more simply Honda, is a car manufacturer. It is also a manufacturer of motorcycles, ATVs, scooters, business jets, electric generators, boat engines and gardening and DIY equipment. In 2008, Honda sold more than 17 million four-stroke engines, making it the world's largest producer.
The Renault - Nissan - Mitsubishi alliance is a Franco-Japanese strategic partnership between car manufacturers Renault (based in Boulogne-Billancourt, France), Nissan (based in Yokohama, Japan) and Mitsubishi Motors (based in Tokyo, Japan) who sell more than 1 vehicle out of 9 in the world.
The automotive group sold 10.6 million vehicles worldwide in 2017, making it the world's largest light-duty vehicle manufacturing group. Since January 2018, the Alliance has been the world's leading manufacturer of rechargeable electric vehicles, with worldwide sales since 2010 of more than 500,000 electric vehicles.
The best-selling vehicle in the Alliance EV lineup is the Nissan Leaf all-electric car. The Leaf is also the world's best-selling plug-in electric car in the highway sector, with more than 400,000 units sold worldwide until March 2019.
The German global automotive brand and a division of Daimler AG, is known for its luxury vehicles, buses, coaches and trucks. The head office is in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg. The name appeared for the first time in 1926 under Daimler-Benz. By 2018, Mercedes-Benz was the world's best-selling premium car brand after selling 2.31 million passenger cars.
The company was founded in 1916 as a manufacturer of aircraft engines, which it produced from 1917 to 1918 and again from 1933 to 1945. Automobiles are marketed under the BMW, Mini and Rolls-Royce brands, and motorcycles are marketed under the BMW Motorrad brand.
In 2015, BMW was the world’s twelfth largest producer of motor vehicles, with 2,279,503 vehicles produced. The headquarters of BMW is located in Munich. The company produces vehicles in Germany, Brazil, China, India, South Africa, the United Kingdom and the United States.
Volkswagen (abbreviated VW, literally: "people's car") is a German car brand created in 1937 by Ferdinand Porsche, under the leadership of the German Labor Front led by Adolf Hitler.
The Volkswagen brand belongs to the Volkswagen AG Group, which in 2018 is the world's leading manufacturer of vehicles ahead of Toyota with 10.8 million units sold.
Audi AG is a German automaker, sports and luxury manufacturer, a subsidiary of the Volkswagen Group called VAG (Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft) which holds the 99.55% mark. The head office is located in Ingolstadt, Bavaria.
With a presence in 55 countries around the world, Audi is active in most segments of the passenger car market, including prestige sports, thanks to its two subsidiaries, Lamborghini and Audi Sport. In 2012, the company sold 1,524,635 vehicles, a record since its inception in 1909, and ranks among the most profitable manufacturers.
Ford (officially Ford Motor Company) is an American car manufacturer, based in Dearborn, a suburb of the city of Detroit, Michigan. Ford employs around 350,000 people worldwide and was for a long time second world manufacturer, behind General Motors.
Ford became in 2004 the third world car manufacturer, overtaken by Toyota. Ford was then overtaken by the German Volkswagen Group and was ranked fourth in 2011.
All the above-mentioned types of cars can be found at Nikkyo Stock, and Nikkyo’s purchasing department staffs are always keen to buy only high-quality cars, that meet our customers’ need in Africa and all around the globe.
If you are based in Africa and seeking for a used car to import to your country in Africa, Asia, Americas, Oceania and Europe. Nikkyo has a number of local representatives in several countries in Africa and we are still planning to expand our business to help you get a pleasant experience when it comes to purchasing your cars from Japan and exporting it to you.
Depending on where you live, you should wash your car every few weeks. WESTEND61/GETTY IMAGES
Your car is a major investment and you spend a ton of money maintaining it — oil changes, tire rotations, brake pads. But have you ever considered something as simple as washing your car as an investment, too? Just how often do you need to do it and how important is it?
Sometimes it's obvious when your car needs a wash. After a long day of driving down a dusty, gravel road, for example. Or when that flock of birds takes aim at your car's hood while you're parked under what you think is an ideal shade tree.
But what about washing your car as part of its general maintenance schedule? Whether you do it to protect the paint and minimize rust so you can drive it forever, or to keep the car in pristine condition for higher resale value later, there are several reasons to wash your car regularly.
How Often Is Enough?
Most experts recommend washing your car every two weeks or so throughout the year as a general rule. If you live in an area with a lot of salt — either from a nearby ocean or from salt trucks on the winter roads — you probably should wash it more, as salt can corrode the metal and cause rust.
Those who spend a lot of time driving through the backcountry should give their car a little more TLC, as well. The aforementioned bird business is acidic enough to eat through your car's paint job if it's left too long. Same goes for dead bugs and tree sap, so they should be washed off as necessary.
Your car can go longer between washes depending if you don't drive it every day, or you keep it in a garage and out of the elements.
And while we might think of car washes as a summertime chore, you actually need to wash your car more often in the winter. Salt from the roads is one of the worst offenders, and it can cake onto the body of your car and wreak havoc. More frequent trips to the car wash, particularly those with hand-held pressure wands, will help protect your car from salt buildup.
Of course, the interior of your car is exposed to less salt and fewer dead bugs, but it still needs to be cleaned. Use a vacuum hose to get any particles (dog hair, dry cereal, bits of dried leaves) out of the seat crevices and off the floor mats. If you find any stains during the vacuuming process, you can use an upholstery spot cleaner to remove them. Dingy seats can be cleaned with a simple solution of warm water and mild detergent.
Leather seats, though, need to be cleaned and conditioned to keep the leather from cracking and aging, at least every three months or so. If you drive a lot (say for a living) or the interior of your car is exposed to the sun, condition the leather every two months.
Waxing and Detailing
Most cars need a good application of wax at least twice a year. You can test whether you need a new coat by splashing a bit of water on your car. If it beads up, you're good. If it doesn't, your car need a good waxing.
Wax does more than make your vehicle shiny and pretty. It also helps those corrosive substances we've discussed — salt, sap, bugs, bird business and more — slide right off your paint. If they don't, the wax at least provides and extra layer of protection between the offending dirt and junk and the paint job.
Finally, one of the best things you can do for yourself (and your car) is get it detailed. Think of it like a meticulous spring cleaning for your car, inside and out. Most detailing jobs cover everything from vacuuming every last inch of the interior to cleaning your car's grille with a toothbrush. Tons of businesses offer this service, and the prices vary, but can range upwards of $100 or more, though you can do much the same process yourself in an afternoon.
While your car might feel and smell clean after a good detailing, it isn't something you have to do very often. A simple wash every two weeks, a wax at least every six months and a basic interior clean-out every few months should keep your car (and investment) in top-notch shape.
NOW THAT'S CLEVERThe most eco-friendly way to wash your car is at a car wash, where the runoff will be captured and treated rather than entering storm drains and eventually nearby streams and rivers. But if you're going to wash your car at home, pull onto the lawn. As long as you're using mild, biodegradable soap — which is gentle on your car's paint anyway — you can give your grass a drink on a dry summer day.
Last week we had a company BBQ party for the employees of the various different departments here at NIKKYO. It was a fun, relaxing time for all & a great opportunity for each department to introduce themselves and for everyone to mingle and get to know each other. At NIKKYO we always strive to create good relationships & a sense of unity within the company.. A great time was had by all. From all of here we wish to continue serving you, our valued customers, and hope you enjoy the summer festivities too.
The Lexus LC Coupe Limited Edition model features exclusive Terrane Khaki colour paint and a re-trimmed interior
Lexus has launched a new, limited edition styling pack for its flagship LC Coupe. It will only be available to buy this year and carries a £2,500 premium over the standard model, with prices starting from around £79,000 for the base-model LC 500 Coupe. First deliveries are expected by November this year.
Exterior updates for the Lexus LC Limited Edition include a set of 21-inch, two-tone alloy wheels and an exclusive Terrane Khaki paint finish. Buyers also get a set of customised treadplates, with a laser-engraved geometric design inspired by the LC’s brake lights.
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Lexus has re-trimmed the LC 500’s 10-way power-adjustable seats in Saddle Tan coloured leather, while its door cards have been re-finished in a darker-tone Alcantara. The steering wheel, dashboard and centre console are trimmed in Black Amber leather, and contrasting brown stitching features throughout.
The rest of the car’s equipment is comparable to the range-topping LC 500 Sport Plus, with UK buyers receiving a colour head-up display, a 13-speaker Mark Levinson stereo system, dual-zone climate control and aluminium pedals. In addition, the new limited edition LC 500 gets a panoramic glass sunroof – a feature previously reserved for the LC 500h hybrid.
It can be specced with the same naturally-aspirated 5.0-litre V8 engine as the standard LC 500, which produces 457bhp and 530Nm of torque. Power is fed through a 10-speed automatic gearbox to the rear wheels, with the package offering a 0–62mph time of 4.7 seconds and a top speed of 168mph.
Buyers can also opt for a 3.5-litre V6 petrol-hybrid with a combined output of 354bhp. Unlike the V8, it’s mated to a clever CVT gearbox attached to a four-speed automatic, effectively providing a 10-speed transmission. 0–62mph is dispatched in a claimed five seconds, while its economy figures stand at 44.1mpg.
