TM UK Trading Ltd

TM UK Trading Ltd: imported Japanese cars and hybrids from Hornchurch

TM UK Trading Ltd is a used car dealership whose head-office showroom sits at The Moorings Garage on the A127 Southend Arterial in Hornchurch, East London, with a branch office in Birmingham. The company describes itself as a long-established trader in used Japanese and local cars, and states that its imported vehicles are bought directly from manufacturer sales and auctions in Japan, each with certified mileage for confirmation.

The business presents itself as a member of the London Chamber of Commerce & Industry and the British Chamber of Commerce, and as FCA-regulated for finance (FRN 762591). It also holds ICO number ZB146847. Its own account traces the group back to 1992 and describes it as the largest importer of used cars in the UK, a claim attributed to the company's presentation rather than an independent measure.

Stock on the forecourt

According to the site, the forecourt holds a fresh stock of more than 150 cars at any time, spanning premium models, hybrids, plug-in and full-electric vehicles, MPVs and other body types. The company adds that it can source a specific car on request.

The inventory search lists a broad spread of makes, with Toyota the most represented, followed by Mercedes-Benz, Honda, Nissan, Volkswagen, Volvo, Audi and Suzuki, alongside BMW, Kia, Tesla, Hyundai, Lexus, Land Rover, Mini, Mitsubishi, Ford, Fiat, Dacia, Mazda, Porsche, Renault, Seat, Vauxhall and Jeep. Model families include the Toyota Prius, Prius Plus, Alphard/Vellfire, Estima, Voxy/Noah, Stepwagon, Land Cruiser and C-HR; the Nissan Elgrand and Serena; the Honda Jazz/Fit; the Suzuki Jimny; and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, among others.

Listings shown at the time of writing included a 2013 Toyota Vellfire 3.5 petrol at £12,995, a 2020 Mercedes-Benz E-Class 2.0 diesel at £17,695, a 2013 Mini Cooper 1.6 petrol at £6,995, a 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser 2.8 diesel at £60,995, a 2015 Volkswagen Golf 2.0 petrol at £12,995 and a 2018 Lexus RX450HL 3.5 hybrid at £24,995. The search tool filters by make, model and a maximum price band running from £500 to £100,000.

Finance, part exchange and showroom services

The dealership presents a finance offer that includes no-deposit options, in-house finance and support for both good and bad credit, with HP and PCP quoted from 6.75% annual flat rate. It also advertises 0% APR interest-free finance subject to approval. The company states that it acts as a credit broker rather than a lender, introduces customers to a limited number of lenders, and receives a commission for arranging finance, which it says can be disclosed on request by durable medium.

Beyond finance, the showroom handles part exchange, insurance and vehicle sales, and offers a trade-in valuation route: owners submit vehicle details, condition, photos and contact information and are told they will be contacted within 48 hours by a sales representative. Cars are described as delivered fully registered with all requirements completed, wherever the customer is located.

Imports, MOT and after-sales

Importing is a core part of the operation. The site lists a request-an-import service alongside MOT and IVA work and a parts exchange. The group states that it owns an MOT centre and a workshop staffed by skilled technicians, which underpins its after-sales service.

Purchases are presented with a package of included work: a free 12-month warranty subject to terms and conditions, a free 12-month MOT where the existing one has under six months left, a first service on sale and full valeting. A separate section of the site refers to a free six-month warranty and one-year MOT, a discrepancy in the published terms.

Reputation and compliance

The company says it has been rated highly on Auto Trader for four consecutive years. It publishes a set of customer-facing policies covering anti-bribery and corruption, complaints, vulnerable persons, treating customers fairly, privacy, initial disclosure and cookies.

Second location in Birmingham

Alongside the Hornchurch head office, the group operates a branch office in Birmingham (B12 0DA).