09/09/2026
AUTOMOTIVE: Used Vehicles Imported from Japan – Sayuri International Urges Prospective Buyers to Verify Before They Buy
In response to concerns over potentially inaccurate information relating to certain used vehicles, Sayuri International, a prestigious Japanese exporter of vehicles to Mauritius, has decided to strengthen its buyer-protection measures for Mauritian customers.
The move follows information brought to the company’s attention regarding certain vehicles originally imported from Japan and subsequently resold in Mauritius. In some cases, important information relating to these vehicles may have been altered, incompletely disclosed or inaccurately presented at the time of resale in Mauritius.
Sayuri International is therefore urging prospective buyers to exercise caution and verify a vehicle’s history and documentation before committing to a purchase. To make this process easier, Sayuri International has established an End Customer Support Centre. The service enables prospective buyers to verify the origin of a vehicle and obtain important information before completing a transaction. The process is straightforward. Buyers simply need to send the vehicle’s chassis number to [email protected].
The Sayuri International team can then verify a number of key details, including:
• whether the vehicle was actually supplied by Sayuri International;
• the original Japanese auction sheet relating to the vehicle’s latest purchase;
• the PSI certificate, where applicable;
• the recorded mileage; and
• available information concerning the condition of the vehicle at the time it was purchased in Japan.
These checks can prove extremely valuable to prospective buyers. They allow information provided during the resale of a vehicle in Mauritius to be compared with the original documentation and data available from Japan. Do Not Rely Solely on a Printed Document. Sayuri International also strongly recommends that buyers request a copy of the PSI certificate before purchasing a vehicle from a showroom. Importantly, the company advises buyers to verify the certificate online as well.
Each company responsible for PSI inspections operates its own official online verification system. Buyers can generally carry out a verification using the vehicle’s chassis number and the serial number appearing on the PSI certificate.
This additional step makes it possible to compare the information printed on the certificate with the records held in the inspection company’s official system. Details such as mileage, vehicle condition and other available information can therefore be checked against the original records.
A printed document should never be the buyer’s only point of reference.
It is always preferable to cross-check it against the information available through the inspection company’s official database. This simple precaution can help confirm that the information provided is consistent and accurate. Check online before you buy. It is a simple step that can help protect buyers and reduce the risk of an unpleasant surprise after the transaction has been completed.
With 28 years of experience since 1998, Sayuri International says it has built its reputation on expertise, rigorous standards and professionalism. The introduction of the End Customer Support Centre also reflects the company’s commitment to strengthening transparency and trust with Mauritian buyers. The message from Sayuri International is simple: Before you sign. Before you pay.Take the time to verify.
