Used Car Imports Archives

Used Car Imports: PAMA Says Local Auto Industry in Deep Trouble

March 28, 2024 - by UsmanAnsari - 2 Comments.

A dramatic increase in the import of used vehicles and SUVs following the removal of regulatory duty and additional customs …

PAMA Says Used Cars Fill the Market Vacated by Locally Assembled Vehicles

February 18, 2024 - by UsmanAnsari - 2 Comments.

Local auto assemblers said it is highly unlikely that a recent hike in GST would additionally generate revenue of Rs …

Should We Begin Importing Second-Hand Cars from India?

April 24, 2023 - by Rubab Xahra - 6 Comments.

We have been importing used Japanese cars (JDMs) on a regular basis for a very long time. However, one would believe there is a significant opportunity that hasn’t been tapped yet, especially after considering the costs of cars sold across the border, particularly used cars.

Influx of Imported Phones Never Bother Local Mobile Phone Makers, Why Auto Assemblers Feel the Heat?

April 23, 2022April 23, 2022 - by UsmanAnsari - 11 Comments.

Interestingly the local mobile phone manufacturers have never raised any concerns over such a large number of phones being imported. The sort of hue & cry we always get to hear when it comes to importing automobiles (whether new or used) in the country.

Rising Imports of Used Cars Once Again Irks Local Auto Industry

April 12, 2022 - by UsmanAnsari - 15 Comments.

The rising number of used-car imports have once again irked the local auto industry and its representatives. According to import data, over 21,000 units of used cars were imported during FY 2021 which is 46% more than the numbers from previous year.

LHC Issues Notice to Government Over High Car Prices

April 15, 2021April 15, 2021 - by UsmanAnsari - 5 Comments.

Lahore High Court (LHC) has issued notices to the federal government and other respondents on a writ petition against high car prices in Pakistan.

Lahore High Court Seeks Reply from Government over Ban on Car Imports

July 15, 2020 - by UsmanAnsari - 5 Comments.

Lahore High Court has sought replies from federal government and other respondents on a petition challenging the ban on import of vehicles in Pakistan.

Why JDM Cars Are Considered a Threat to Local Assembled Ones

June 30, 2020November 23, 2024 - by UsmanAnsari - 4 Comments.

Why used JDM cars are considered a threat to brand new local assembled cars

Local Assemblers Again Show Reservations on Import of Used Cars

June 11, 2020 - by UsmanAnsari - 5 Comments.

Local auto assemblers have once again expressed serious concerns regarding the proposed relaxation on import of used cars as importers of used cars are reportedly lobbying for relaxation in import policy.

Used Car Imports Beginning to Rise Again

November 11, 2019 - by UsmanAnsari - 1 Comment

The import of used cars is beginning to rise again as importers have found new ways to tackle the stringent import policy which was enforced earlier this year.