SAS3 Trading Japan

SAS3 Trading Japan SAS3 is an Automobile Export Company based in Tokyo, Japan, with 3 decades of expertise & serving more than 30 markets globally.

SAS3 is the first company of the Rajaputhra Group. SAS3 was founded in 1996 when Mr. Weerasinghe, a Sri Lankan businessman from humble backgrounds, had a big dream in seeing the potential of the Japanese car export market and decided to take the biggest risk in his life; he left behind all that he knew to venture into an unknown territory with nothing but a confident heart, steadfast determination

, and a hopeful prayer. SAS3 is one of the only second-generation companies in the Japanese vehicle export industry. It is a testament of the durability and longevity of SAS3 as an organization, reliable supplier, and provider of service to thousands of clients worldwide. At the heart of SAS3 is the belief that creating value for clients and building meaningful relationships with them are the most important factors in business and that if done correctly, everything else will fall into place. This formula has been the catalyst for the remarkable growth at SAS3 for 28 years, and will certainly continue to be in the future as well.

Identical cars can age very differently depending on the climate they live in.In snowy regions, it may hide rust underne...
10/06/2026

Identical cars can age very differently depending on the climate they live in.

In snowy regions, it may hide rust underneath from years of road salt exposure.

Cars near the ocean can slowly develop corrosion from salty air and humidity.

In tropical climates, sunlight gradually fades dashboards, dries rubber seals, and damages paint over time.

Meanwhile, cars kept in dry environments often preserve their interiors and exterior trim far better.

A low-kilometer car from a harsh climate can age worse than a higher-mileage vehicle from a gentler environment. Every climate leaves its own fingerprints on a car.

Which environment do you think is hardest on long-term ownership?

Most buyers check the odometer first. Experienced buyers often look at the pedals too.Every stop, every commute, and eve...
10/06/2026

Most buyers check the odometer first. Experienced buyers often look at the pedals too.

Every stop, every commute, and every year of daily driving slowly leaves wear behind. Over time, the brake pedal can quietly reveal how a car was actually used.

Heavy stop-and-go commuting, commercial driving, and long-term daily wear a car differently.

That’s why it's important to compare the pedals with the steering wheel, seats, shift k**b, and overall interior condition. A genuinely low-mileage vehicle usually shows consistent wear in everything the driver regularly touches.

Worn pedals are not automatically a bad sign; sometimes they belong to a properly maintained car that was driven often and cared for correctly.

But when the wear doesn’t match the mileage, it raises questions. Most buyers never look this closely. Save this for your next car search.

Many exported cars had an entire life before leaving Japan.Some carried children to school for years. Some handled groce...
10/06/2026

Many exported cars had an entire life before leaving Japan.

Some carried children to school for years. Some handled grocery runs, rainy commutes, and quiet family routines that slowly became part of everyday life.

Eventually, the car reaches an auction, boards a ship, crosses the ocean, and starts again somewhere completely different.

Vehicles like this Toyota Sienta are popular internationally because they easily adapt to a different life. Compact outside, spacious inside, efficient to run, and dependable for constant daily use.

For one family, it was a school-run car. For another owner, a partner for adventure in a completely different country.

Which Japanese family car do you think works best overseas?

A car can age even when nobody drives it.Rubber dries out. Fluids break down. Seals crack. Batteries weaken. Moisture sl...
09/06/2026

A car can age even when nobody drives it.

Rubber dries out. Fluids break down. Seals crack. Batteries weaken. Moisture slowly builds up inside places owners never see.

That’s why some “garage-kept low mileage” cars eventually need more work than vehicles driven regularly for years.

Meanwhile, regular use and proper maintenance can do a lot for a car. Fluids circulate, seals stay lubricated, and small problems are addressed before they become expensive ones.

Low mileage can absolutely be valuable. But regular use and proper maintenance matter too. Sometimes the healthiest car is simply the one that actually gets driven.

Would you choose a garage queen or a well-maintained daily driver?

Many exported cars looked far more personal only days before the auction.Before selling a vehicle in Japan, owners remov...
09/06/2026

Many exported cars looked far more personal only days before the auction.

Before selling a vehicle in Japan, owners remove the accessories they added over the years. Dashcams move into the next car. Seat cushions and organizers come out. Aftermarket wheels are sometimes replaced with the original factory set again. Stickers disappear. ETC devices get removed. Small personal touches slowly vanish one by one.

Which accessory would you always shift to your next car?

Not every memorable car is memorable because it’s fast.Sometimes it’s the one waiting outside the convenience store duri...
09/06/2026

Not every memorable car is memorable because it’s fast.

Sometimes it’s the one waiting outside the convenience store during a rainy night. The one that quietly starts every morning, handles traffic without complaints, and keeps going year after year without asking much from its owner.

Cars like the Toyota Aqua became popular in Japan because they fit naturally into everyday life. Compact in the city, efficient in traffic, easy to live with, and dependable during long routines that slowly become familiar.

The best daily drivers usually aren’t dramatic. They simply make ordinary life feel easier.

What's the most reliable car you've owned?

Many people think mileage wears out a car. Neglecting it is far worse.Japanese taxis survive hundreds of thousands of ki...
08/06/2026

Many people think mileage wears out a car. Neglecting it is far worse.

Japanese taxis survive hundreds of thousands of kilometers not because they are magical, but because they are maintained constantly. Fluids get changed early. Small problems get fixed before they become expensive ones. Engines warm up properly. Interiors stay clean. Maintenance becomes part of the routine instead of a last-minute emergency.

Meanwhile, some lower-mileage cars age badly simply because owners postpone maintenance until something finally breaks.

A properly maintained high-mileage vehicle can easily outlast a neglected low-mileage one by years.

The odometer only tells you the distance. Maintenance tells you the real story.

Would you trust a properly maintained 500,000 km taxi?

A steering wheel quietly records years of ownership. Daily commuting, highway driving, stop-and-go traffic, sun exposure...
08/06/2026

A steering wheel quietly records years of ownership. Daily commuting, highway driving, stop-and-go traffic, sun exposure, and maintenance habits all leave different kinds of wear behind.

That’s why experienced buyers pay attention to the small details drivers touch every day.

A shiny or heavily polished wheel often points to long-term regular use. Cracked leather can reveal years of heat and sunlight. And sometimes, the steering wheel wear doesn’t match the mileage shown on the dashboard...

On the other hand, some high-mileage vehicles still feel remarkably clean because they were consistently maintained throughout their lives.

Sometimes a properly cared-for 400,000+ km car feels tighter and healthier than another car with half the mileage.

Most buyers never look this closely. Save this for your next car search.

Morning school runs. Rainy commutes. Grocery trips after work. Quiet daily routines that slowly became part of family li...
08/06/2026

Morning school runs. Rainy commutes. Grocery trips after work. Quiet daily routines that slowly became part of family life. In Japan, many owners replace vehicles when they still have years of reliable life left. That’s why some higher-mileage cars still feel surprisingly clean, cared for, and mechanically healthy.

Behind many auction cars is simply a family moving on to the next chapter of life. And somewhere else in the world, the car quietly begins another chapter too.

What’s the highest mileage you’d trust?

Some cars look expensive. Some cars become expensive after you buy them.That difference matters more than many buyers re...
07/06/2026

Some cars look expensive. Some cars become expensive after you buy them.

That difference matters more than many buyers realize.

A well-maintained Toyota Crown Athlete can still feel refined, comfortable, and premium years later without constantly punishing the owner with repair bills. Meanwhile, some luxury cars become “affordable” only because the expensive maintenance starts after the purchase.

Sometimes the most satisfying cars are the ones that quietly do everything well without trying too hard to impress people.

Would you buy a Crown over a BMW?

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