Just thought its wise to warn Kenyans here iam a car seller and i source all my cars from SBT japan. For one year i have had no problem with them until now when i ordered 5 units worth 32700usd and paid 4 units in full. My cars move very fast so i had factored thet i would clear the already paid units sell within 2wks(i do it every time) and then pay sbt balance for the 5th unit which arrives 10th oct a mere 5800usd but walas i was wrong the 4 fully paid units have arrived and sbt has declined to release the documents of even 1 unit until the 1 in the high seas is paid for. I have gone ahead and paid the 5th unit in full but still no documents this is a warning dont fall victim.

SBT Japan like many used car exporters is facing considerable difficulties financially. Competition , stronger Yen and tight domestic regulations will break many exporters.

thanks Tokyo, i paid for a unit in mid aug, but it arrives in nov very annoying and despite pushing them for an explanation, they didn't offer any.

At this rate, maybe we should say IBC is reliable, for now ?
SBT was once, really Good.

they're indicating to have a ship arriving on 20th with several units, i await to see if the issue was temporary or bankrupt. and speaking of which, @Tokyo which news portal for Japanese news(english) can one catch up on the business environment in Japan?

well finally documents sent. Ibc and delights ,mostly sell cars with lots of dents sbt still has good quality they just need to sort the shipping mess and this documents stupidity surely 32700usd worth of cars and cant release even 2 cars because 5800usd is unpaid

@Tokyo, Very true. I receive numerous sale notices by IBC for cars in Mombasa, I suspect they are the ones that they have been paid 50% but balance not paid hence the port sales after the ship has docked.

@Tokyo, what email can i reach you on? I need some advice

I used SBT after recommendation by a friend of mine my experience was a perfect one the documents came in time .I actually just went to pick my keys and drove off the guy I dealt with Edwin was really helpful.My second unit i bought locally from someone who bought it from SBT very clean cars miguu mpya kabisa.I have recommended my pal I hope they don't mess him with delays.
On the unpiad unit you cant blame a buisness really for looking out for their interests but I hope they are not going bankcrupt.

In that case let me have your email.

You guys are getting nothing 5 cars worth 32500usd 2.85mKES from a regular customer. No one said they release documents for the unpaid unit but at least 1 or 2 of the fully paid units do u get now Mr Tokyo

Not many exporters will agree to send documents without full payment. They have a really bad experience in African market. Please understand. [/quote]