How It Works
Four stages, with a review point before any vehicle is purchased.
Tell Us What You Want
Send us the model, drivetrain, transmission, body type, budget and destination country. The more specific you are, the tighter the search.
You get a written summary of what we will look for.We Find Matching Trucks
We search Japanese auction listings and dealer stock for vehicles that match. You receive photos, the auction sheet and our reading of its condition grade.
No payment is required at this stage.Review the Vehicle
You review the auction sheet, translation and photos before anything is bought. We will tell you what we would want checked on that specific truck.
You decide whether to proceed.Export & Shipping
Once purchased, we coordinate de-registration, export certificate, and booking onto a vessel to your destination port.
You receive the documents your customs broker will need.What Makes Up The Landed Cost
A landed total is the sum of these lines. We give you an itemised estimate for a specific truck to a specific port, and mark clearly which lines are fixed and which are estimates.
| Cost line | What it covers |
|---|---|
| Vehicle purchase | The hammer price at auction or the dealer's price in Japan, plus Japanese consumption tax where it applies. |
| Auction and handling fees | Auction house fees, transport from the auction site to the port, and yard handling in Japan. |
| Export documentation | De-registration, export certificate and certified translation of the vehicle record. |
| Ocean freight | Roll-on/roll-off or container shipping from a Japanese port to your destination port. Varies by route, season and vessel space. |
| Marine insurance | Optional cover for the vehicle while at sea. |
| Destination charges | Port fees, customs entry and any broker fee in your country. |
| Duty and taxes | Set by your country's customs authority, not by us. |
| Inland delivery | Transport from your arrival port to your address. |
We do not publish fixed shipping or duty figures. Ocean freight is quoted per booking and changes with route, season and vessel space, and duty is set by your country’s customs authority. Any number we give you is tied to a specific vehicle and destination.