FAQ – Importing Vehicles from Japan

FAQ – Importing Vehicles from Japan

🔎 General
We are specialists in importing vehicles from Japanese auctions. We help each client find, bid on, and export the vehicle of their choice.
Yes — we regularly showcase examples of vehicles currently listed at auction on our Telegram, Instagram, and TikTok channels.

If you already know what you want, we also provide a free personalized search (for clients who have paid the deposit). Share your criteria and we will look for matching vehicles directly in the auctions.

To avoid delays when the right car appears, we recommend subscribing to a package in advance so everything is ready to proceed.
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💼 Plans & Payment

Choose the package that best suits you, depending on how many vehicles you plan to purchase:

  • Basic – €1,499: 1 vehicle
  • Plus – €2,799: up to 2 vehicles
  • Premium – €4,999: up to 4 vehicles
  • Business – €9,999: up to 10 vehicles
👉 The bigger the package, the lower the average cost per vehicle.

⚠️ Packages are valid for 12 months.

Important note: A package only grants the right to access our service. The vehicle price, maritime transport, transport insurance, and all auction-/vehicle-related fees are not included and will be invoiced separately in the final bill with all costs detailed.
Your package remains valid for 12 months from purchase. If no vehicle is purchased within this period, the package expires automatically and no refund is due. You can always purchase a new package later if you wish to restart the process.
No — instalments are not available. The package must be paid in one payment on our website via the Formulas & Services page.

The vehicle price, maritime shipping, transport insurance, and all auction-/vehicle-related fees are to be paid after the auction is won, and will be detailed in the final invoice for full transparency.
We recommend carefully choosing the package that fits your needs. However, we may consider exceptions if you later decide to purchase more vehicles — contact us and we will find a fair solution.

⚠️ Downgrades are not possible.

Need more than 10 vehicles? Contact us for a customized quote.
🚗 Vehicles & Auctions
Yes. You can specify criteria such as color, mileage, transmission, and options.
We offer a free personalized search to clients with an active package — submit your criteria and we’ll search on your behalf.
Most are right-hand drive (RHD), but many high-end European models arrive in Japan as LHD (Mercedes, Porsche, Ferrari…), which are in high demand for export.
We provide end-to-end support with strong expertise, especially in European LHD vehicles.
We also offer a free personalized search (for clients with a paid package) so you can find your dream car without browsing auctions every day.
And we are fully transparent about our fees, with no hidden costs.
You pay the hammer price, never your maximum. Example: limit €10,000, sold for €8,500 → you pay €8,500 (+ fees).
Then the car is not won, and you can bid on another at no extra cost. If a bid is far below market value, we may decline to place it to avoid wasting time.
✅ Yes — vehicle selection and validation, bid strategy, export and shipping follow-up, and documentation.
We remain available via WhatsApp, email, or Instagram throughout the process.
In some cases, yes — depending on the vehicle model and the target country, we may provide a general resale estimate based on our experience and market knowledge.
⚠️ These estimates are indicative only and not guaranteed, as resale values vary with demand, taxes, and the vehicle’s actual condition.
📦 Shipping & Fees
Yes. The package covers our service and assistance only.
The vehicle price, maritime shipping, auction fees, and all vehicle-related expenses are paid separately.
✅ We always provide a full breakdown before any auction is placed, for complete transparency.
Yes — transport insurance is included to protect your vehicle during sea shipping.
Transported to a Japanese port → shipped via RORO or container → usually 4–8 weeks to your port.
Customs clearance and local import taxes are your responsibility.
You also receive maritime tracking until arrival.
Yes, we can arrange shipping to most countries worldwide. However, it is your responsibility to check whether your country allows the importation of the chosen vehicle — especially regarding age or compliance rules. We recommend confirming with your local customs authorities before purchase.
A full invoice, the Japanese Export Certificate (with English translation), the Bill of Lading, and port photos.
All originals are shipped by secure courier.
We will send you the final invoice within a few hours of purchase, payable within 48 hours.
Then we handle export, book the ship, and provide maritime tracking until arrival at your selected port.

In addition to the service package, here are the typical costs related to buying and exporting a vehicle from Japan:

  • Vehicle price (hammer price at auction)
  • Auction house fee: ¥24,000 – ¥40,000
  • Domestic inland transportation: ¥22,000 – ¥38,000 on average. Please ask for a quote for distant auction houses.
  • Export shipping charge: ¥25,000 – ¥45,000
  • Ocean freight: Charged by the volume of the vehicle. Please ask for a quote.
  • Transport insurance (included for sea shipping)
  • Local customs duties and taxes (depending on your country)
✅ We always provide a detailed cost breakdown before placing any bid, ensuring full transparency.