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Cars and driving

Owning and running a car in Japan: licences, the roads, parking, petrol, maintenance and what to do when something goes wrong.

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  1. L1401Owning a carFrom 1 March 2027Buying a car, the parking certificate, car tax and insurance.
  2. L1402Driving licencesFrom 1 March 2027Converting a foreign licence, renewals and the licence centre.
  3. L1403On the roadFrom 1 March 2027Signs, turns, speed limits and what other drivers do.
  4. L1404Expressways and road tripsFrom 1 March 2027Tolls, ETC, service areas and roadside stations.
  5. L1405ParkingFrom 1 March 2027Coin parking, monthly spaces, shop car parks and parking fines.
  6. L1406Petrol stations and car washesFrom 1 March 2027Self-service pumps, fuel types, paying and washing the car.
  7. L1407Maintenance and the inspectionFrom 1 March 2027Oil, tyres, winter tyres and the shaken inspection.
  8. L1408Breakdowns and accidentsFrom 1 March 2027Flat batteries, roadside help, the police and insurance.
  9. L1409ReviewFrom 1 March 2027A mixed walking drill.