Your brief. We find it in Japan.
Tell us the vehicle you want — model, grade, colour and budget — and we buy it for you in Japan, at auction or direct from Japanese dealers. Frequently well below the price of comparable locally available stock, with staged payments and a clear process from deposit to delivery.
Ready to Buy, or Sourced to Order.
We buy first. You pay when you see the car.
We select and purchase these vehicles with our own capital, rather than search to your brief. Availability and collection timing vary by vehicle. You inspect the actual vehicle in Australia before paying.
- Selected and purchased by us
- Inspect the actual vehicle before paying
- Enquire to confirm availability and collection timing
Your brief. We find it in Japan.
For a specific model, grade, colour or budget, we search Japanese dealer stock and bid at the major auction houses on your behalf. A $1,000 AUD sourcing deposit starts the search, with staged payments as your vehicle is secured and shipped.
- $1,000 AUD deposit, 50% when secured, balance before customs
- Grade, colour and options chosen by you
- Frequently well below comparable local prices
- Finance settles once the car is in Australia — pre-approval available
A different route. Potentially better value.
A comparable vehicle, bought here
A vehicle already sitting in Australia has been sourced, exported, shipped, cleared, complied and held on a lot. Every one of those steps is in the price you are quoted.
- Priced against what the local market will bear
- Specification chosen by whoever imported it
- Importing, holding and showroom costs built in
The same brief, bought in Japan
We buy where supply is deepest — Japanese auction halls, dealer stock and trade networks — and pass the source price through, adding only what it takes to get the vehicle to you.
- Bought at auction or direct from a Japanese dealer
- Grade, colour and options specified by you
- Source price plus freight, duties, taxes and compliance
Savings vary with the vehicle, its grade and condition, the exchange rate, and the freight, duties and taxes that apply. We agree a written budget with you before any purchase and confirm the expected total in advance — a saving cannot be guaranteed on any particular vehicle, and prices shown on this site are illustrative only.
Three factors that can improve value.
Sold in real volume
Japan’s auction houses and dealers trade tens of thousands of vehicles, so supply is deep and prices are set by the market rather than by a single lot.
No local holding margin
You pay the source price plus freight, duties, taxes and compliance — not the cost of importing, storing and displaying a car on a local lot.
Built to your brief
Buying to order means you choose the grade, colour and options, instead of taking the specification someone else already imported.
Tell us what you want
Share the model, grade, colour, mileage and budget you have in mind. We confirm feasibility and agree a target price before anything is bought.
Refundable sourcing deposit — $1,000 AUD
A $1,000 AUD deposit secures your place in our sourcing queue and shows genuine intent before we begin searching and bidding on your behalf.
We source and buy in Japan
We search Japanese dealer stock and trade networks, and bid at the major auction houses — whichever route gets your vehicle at the best price. Every candidate is checked against your brief and its condition report before we commit.
Vehicle secured — pay 50%
Once your vehicle is secured, you pay 50% of the agreed purchase price. We then arrange export paperwork and shipping to Australia.
Balance before customs clearance
The remaining 50% is payable before the vehicle clears Australian customs. We handle import approval, compliance and registration preparation.
Collection or delivery
Allow roughly one month from purchase to collection, depending on shipping and compliance. Sea freight timing is outside our control and cannot be guaranteed.
Sourcing and purchasing are subject to availability, auction and Japanese dealer results, and import eligibility. The deposit terms, refund conditions and all fees are confirmed in writing before any bidding or purchase takes place. Shipping timeframes are estimates only and are not guaranteed. All amounts are in Australian dollars (AUD).
Understand your brief
Start with the vehicle, specification and budget you have in mind. Discuss your priorities and whether a Japanese import is the right fit.
Explore and assess
Consider suitable vehicles, their available history and condition. Model eligibility and the applicable import pathway need to be checked before proceeding.
Plan the import
Confirm the proposed costs, approvals and logistics before purchase. Shipping, customs and applicable taxes form part of the overall picture.
Prepare for Australian roads
Complete the applicable compliance and registration requirements. The exact steps depend on the vehicle and its approved import pathway.
This is a general overview, not a guarantee of import eligibility, timing or cost. Requirements vary by model, age and import pathway. Vehicle-specific details and the scope of our services should be confirmed directly before proceeding.
The sources behind every vehicle.
Ready to Buy or Sourced to Order — both draw on the Japanese market. See the Japanese auction halls, dealer networks and inspection standards we rely on.