About Us

Who We Are and How we can Help you!

Shonan Auto Exports can help you with any purchase/export of a vehicle in Japan from the auctions, dealers and private sales. We have a team of native English speakers who will guide, inform and help you make the best buying choice possible when purchasing a vehicle from Japan. 
Japan has a huge selection of car manufacturers and we have access to over 100,000 vehicles weekly from the Auto Auctions and we have access to them all. Not only does Japan have their own domestic models (JDM) there is also an abundance of European/American cars to choose from. We are sure we can help you find the right vehicle. 



Shonan Auto Exports was founded in 2022 by Steven Horan an Irishman living in Japan. He first came to Japan in 2007 and since then has been involved heavily in the automotive industry in Japan. Steven’s interest in cars started when he was a young lad and saw the JDM imports such as the Glanza, Civic Type R, Skylines, tearing around the streets of Dublin. He now owns his own Toyota Glazna and has also been rocking a Mitsubishi Minicab Kei truck since 2013.

My first Tokyo Auto Salon in 2008

WHY CHOOSE US?

  • Passionate about cars and what we do

  • Full access to all Car Auctions

  • English translations and car reports provided

  • Storage available 

  • Parts buying service

  • Maintenance and parts installation

  • Body repair and paint work offered

We strive to present all the car facts and details so you can make the best buying decision possible.
Communication is key and we can be reached by phone, email or social media. We are happy to explain the buying process and for certain countries we even have experience importing the cars ourselves so we may be able to help you with the import process as well. 
We have our own yard so not only can we offer buying services from auction houses we can also offer a variety of services so when the car arrives in your country, it is ready to hit the road.

Please contact us and we will be happy to give you advice, tips and find the car you are looking for.

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