There is nothing more dreaded for car owners in Japan than shaken, the inspection your car must undergo every two years. The problem is the cost– or more accurately– the feeling of being ripped off.

If your mechanic is really dishonest, they may add unnecessary fixes, and your cost could easily end up in the ¥200,000 to ¥400,000 range. To help you avoid that, this article will lay out the true ...