What should I look for when buying an imported Honda Jazz Hybrid?

My partner has seen a 61 plate Honda Jazz Hybrid online that has just been imported from Japan that she is interested in, it looks a very nice car and is high spec. Having just sold our Figaro, we're not too worried about the import side as obviously that was an import but are not sure about older hybrids and what servicing is required outside of what's needed for a normal petrol car.

I have just read your description of yybrids as I didn't know anything about them and so know a bit more now. We were also bothered that the write up from the garage contained bad English, which always triggers alarm bells with me. What would we need to look out for on this car compared to if it was a Honda Jazz hybrid that was here already?

Asked on 24 August 2023 by Sally Willcocks

Answered by David Ross

Generally speaking a hybrid needs no additional servicing compared to a conventional car, other than routine checking of the battery health. The main concern for an imported vehicle is the quality and accuracy of the service history, which is crucial when buying any used vehicle. If you cannot verify the vehicle's history with any confidence, we would question its value compared to a UK car.

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