If buying a car we have in stock the listed price is the final price. If you are purchasing a car from us from the auctions there will be auction fees, transportation fees, inspection fees and more. Please contact us to discuss the process and prices for cars at auctions in Japan.
CIF means Cost, Insurance and Freight. When a price is listed as CIF it means the car, insurance and shipping cost to your country.
FOB means Free On Board. That means that the car cost and fees in Japan are covered and then the shipping will be paid for by the buyer.
RO/RO means roll on / roll off. It is a shipping term used when a car is driven on and off the boat when shipping and placed in the cargo area with other cars. This is the most common and cheapest method of shipping a car from Japan. Alternatively, if numerous cars are purchased they can be shipped by container.
There are many different shipping methods but we use Ro/Ro or containers for the majority of our vehicles.
Shipping rates vary in price every month. For the latest rates please contact us.
For an extra fee insurance can be purchased for your car.
It depends on the destination country and port. Please contact us.
Once the car has secured a shipping spot we will send you the details of the vessel.
If you Google search you can find a few websites were you can track the vessel.
Please check out our shipping page to see the estimated shipping schedule. (The shipping page is currently under construction)
Domestic shipping is usually covered in our agents fee but the price can vary from ¥10,000 up to ¥100,000
If it is one of our stock cars that is the total price + shipping. If we buy the car from auction there will be various fees involved. Please fill out our inquiry form, let us know what car you are looking to purchase and we can give you an estimated cost based off recent auction sales.
You can also search the auctions here for the latest car auction prices.
Our agents fee is ¥150,000 upwards plus 5% on everything after ¥1,000,000 when buying cars from the auctions. This fee covers all auction fees, taxes, domestic transportation (limits apply), export certificate shipping, translating etc
Our agents fee is usually around ¥150,000 or 5%-10% of the car cost.
We have detailed information and pictures on all our stock cars. If you have any questions or need more information please contact us. For most auction cars we inspect the cars in person or through a third party agent and relay all the information to our customers so they can make the best buying decision.
Yes, we can service cars before they are exported out of Japan. We can also source parts and install them so you save on shipping costs and taxes. Please contact us for a quote.
The deposit for a car is 50% of the estimated car cost. Please contact us and we can explain the whole process to you.
Yes, the deposit is refundable minus any bank/transfer costs. If we have inspected many cars, translated auction sheets, visited dealers on your behalf we will deduct our fee from the deposit costs.
We ask for a deposit so that we can bid on cars on your behalf at the auction houses in Japan. Without a deposit we are unable to bid on any cars for you.
Yes, we can buy a car on your behalf from a car dealer and export that car to you.
Yes, we can bid on a car on Yahoo Auctions for you and export the car.
When buying from the auction we first discuss your requirements, budget etc. Once we get a deposit from you we will send you upcoming cars that match your requirements and translate the auction sheets. We will then bid on the car up to your max budget. If successful we will have to car shipped to our yard for inspection/maintenance before we load the car onto a boat at the port.
It depends on numerous factors but in general about 1-2 months to find the right car at the auctions and then another month for delivery of the car, export preparation and a spot secured on the boat.
Yes, we have a part buying service for car parts in Japan. You can send us parts you find in Japan and we can buy them on your behalf or you can request for us to search and order parts for you from performance shops in Japan or car manufacturers.
The shipping varies depending on the destination country and size/weight of the items. We have competitive rates with DHL, FEDEX and Japan Post. We can also ship parts cheaply by containers to the USA, Canada, UK and Ireland. Please contact us for a quote.
Yes, we have contacts with all the big manufactures so if they have item in stock we can order it and ship it to you.
We can deliver to most countries in the world. Please contact us to see if we can ship to your country and to get a quote.
Yes, we can purchase parts, store them for you and then consolidate them with other packages you have with us.
Yes, if you have purchased a car through us we have a parts installation service.
We are an export company based in Japan. We do not help with the importation process. However, we are always happy to introduce you to customs broker agents who can help you with the process. We have worked with a few in the UK, Ireland, USA and Canada.
We are located in Kashiwa, Chiba.
We buy from all the major auctions in Japan but mostly, USS Yokohama, USS Tokyo, JU Tokyo and CAA Tokyo.
