Japan Star vs WESTMOTORS: which is better? Comparison 2026
By our public methodology Japan Star scores 87 out of 100 and WESTMOTORS scores 78. Below: the factors and facts where they differ, each fact with its source.
Score breakdown
| Japan Star | WESTMOTORS | |
|---|---|---|
| Reliability | 89 | 68 |
| Transparency | 100 | 67 |
| Service | 68 | 96 |
| Public presence | 100 | 100 |
Pros and cons
Japan Star
- Long track record
- You can read the contract before paying
- The legal entity and registration number are shown on the website
- Online client account
WESTMOTORS
- Long track record
- The legal entity and registration number are shown on the website
- Online client account
- Runs a YouTube channel with videos
- No sample contract on the website
- The company's fees are not published
Facts side by side
| Fact | Japan Star | WESTMOTORS |
|---|---|---|
| In business since | 2012 jpstar.ru | 2008 westmotors.ru |
| Sample contract on the website | Yes jpstar.ru | No westmotors.ru |
| Full-cost calculator | Yes jpstar.ru | Yes westmotors.ru |
| Legal entity and registration number on the website | Yes jpstar.ru | Yes westmotors.ru |
| Offices | 1 jpstar.ru | 2 westmotors.ru |
| Service fees published | Yes jpstar.ru | No westmotors.ru |
| Customs duty calculator | Yes jpstar.ru | Yes westmotors.ru |
| Delivery times published | Yes jpstar.ru | Yes westmotors.ru |
| Client account | Yes jpstar.ru | Yes lk.westmotors.by |
| Tracking by VIN | Not verified | Yes westmotors.ru |
| Countries cars are sourced from | 3 jpstar.ru | 5 westmotors.ru |
| Customs clearance help | Yes jpstar.ru | Yes westmotors.ru |
| YouTube channel | Yes youtube.com | Yes youtube.com |