Before the vehicles leave the Japanese port they are checked against a stolen vehicle register before being structurally inspected by AutoTerminal Japan. Then the odometer is checked and verified independently by OIS Japan before being cleared by MAF in Japan and in NZ.
On arrival at the AutoTerminal facility in Wiri all vehicles are checked for compliance certification by an independent compliance company, VSS. The vehicles then undergo a further safety inspection and certification by the AA, before having a WOF issued by the AA.
AutoTerminal has invested heavily in its on site mechanical and panel repair facilities. Inside the 6500 square metre workshop is a parts department, 29 vehicle hoists, a grooming bay and photo booth. For repair work there is a sandblasting booth, a painting booth and a low-bake oven which ensures all paint and panel repairs are to the highest standards.
Once all compliance checks and minor repairs are completed the vehicles are fully groomed and detailed.  
Darryl says that AutoTerminal stands behind its vehicles and the company will carry out mechanical repairs in the occurrence of a major fault or will swap a customer out of that vehicle into another of the same make and mileage if need be.    
Autoterminal has strong links and business partnerships with a number of finance companies and warranty operators, as well as offering roadside assistance for peace of mind.
Darryl says, “The flexibility and cost savings that a quality near new Japanese import offers in these tough economic times, means they are a really viable option”