Service / 車両輸入 ・ Vehicle imports
Your car is waiting
in Japan.
Every week, thousands of cars cross the block at Japan’s auction houses — cars that never get advertised outside Japan. We’re your bidder on the ground: we find the right one, check it honestly, and bring it all the way to your driveway.
Auction sourcing ・ Grading ・ Shipping ・ Compliance
The process / 輸入の流れ
From the block
to your driveway.
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Tell us the dream
A chassis code, a model and year range, a budget — or just “a clean Silvia.” We’ll talk through what’s realistic and check the car is eligible for import into Australia before you spend a cent.
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We search Japan
Auction houses across the country, dealer stock and private listings. Because we search in Japanese, we see everything the export sites never show.
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Grade & inspect
We translate the auction sheet, decode the grade, and tell you honestly what the car is — rust, repairs, respray and all. If it’s not right, we say so and keep looking.
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Bid & buy
We bid on your behalf up to a limit you set — never over it. Win, and we handle payment, paperwork and de-registration in Japan.
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Ship the crossing
Export documents, freight booking and marine insurance from a Japanese port to Fremantle — or your nearest Australian port.
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Comply & register
Customs clearance, quarantine, import approval and compliance guidance — so the car doesn’t just arrive, it gets on the road.
Want to understand what you’re looking at? Read our column: Inside Japan’s car auctions →
Straight answers / よくある質問
Before you
commit a yen.
Can I import any car I want?
Not every car can legally come into Australia. Broadly, vehicles over 25 years old and newer models listed on the SEVS register are eligible. We check eligibility for your exact model and year before you commit to anything.
How long does it take?
It depends on how rare the car is and shipping schedules, but a typical import runs a few months from winning the auction to registration. We give you a realistic timeline up front and keep you updated at every stop on the route.
What does it cost?
Your landed cost is the auction price plus auction fees, our service fee, freight, insurance, customs duty and GST, and compliance costs. Before you bid we give you a full breakdown, so the number you approve is the number you pay.
How do I know the car is actually good?
Every auction car comes with an inspector’s auction sheet — in Japanese. We translate it, explain the grade, and flag anything the photos don’t show. If we wouldn’t buy it ourselves, we tell you to walk away.
Do I have to be in Perth?
No — we ship to ports Australia-wide. Perth is home, but the bridge lands wherever you are.
Start the search / お問い合わせ
Tell us what
you’re chasing.
Model, year, budget, colour, transmission — whatever you know. We’ll come back with what’s on the market in Japan right now and what it would really cost landed.