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Japan used car dealers suffer as weak yen benefits foreign rivals

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Automobiles

Bankruptcies in sector rise despite strong demand from inflation-weary consumers

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Used Japanese cars have strong demand overseas, as they are generally kept in good condition. (Photo by Sota Tanaka)

TOKYO -- Bankruptcies of used car dealerships in Japan are increasing despite strong demand due to higher inflation, as a weak yen benefits foreign dealers buying automobiles at auction.

In the first five months of the year, 50 used auto dealerships filed for bankruptcy, a 56% rise compared with the same period last year, according to corporate research company Teikoku Databank. The surge in bankruptcies is nearing a record high in 2009 after the global financial crisis.

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