Tell Us About Your Ideal Japanese Car.

Whether you have a specific chassis code in mind or are just exploring JDM alternatives, tell us what you're seeking. Our UK sourcing desk will map the exact timeline and realistic landing costs.

Non-binding enquiry: Submitting this brief is an exploratory sourcing request, never a binding financial commitment or auction bid.

Stage 01 • Direct Sourcing Intake

Vehicle Specification Brief

Vehicle Requirements & Parameters

Official UK Import Desk

Direct Correspondence To be confirmedPending
Telephone Inquiries To be confirmedPending
Registered Operations To be confirmedPending
Operating Schedule To be confirmedPending
Clear Procedures

What Happens Next?

01

We Review Your Enquiry

We analyse current wholesale pricing across USS, TAA, and CAA auction networks, verifying model rarity, export rules, and realistic landing budgets.

02

We Discuss Your Requirements

We reach out via your preferred method with sample translated inspection sheets, explaining condition grades (Grade 4, 4.5, interior B) and realistic timelines.

03

We Explain the Next Steps

You receive an itemised, transparent quotation covering Japanese purchase costs, ocean freight, HMRC customs duty, VAT, and full UK MOT/IVA registration.

Every prospective vehicle undergoes a mandatory physical pre-bid inspection in Japan before any client funds are deployed. Review our strict import policies, refund clauses, and compliance charters.

Read our complete Import Policy & Terms of Service
Transit Transparency

Typical Import Route & Lead Times

Standard RoRo Transit: Approx. 7–9 Weeks Port-to-Port
Phase 1 • 3 to 7 Days

Auction Match & Sourcing

Live auction bidding, Japanese de-registration, and export certification filing.

Phase 2 • 1 to 2 Weeks

Port Prep & RoRo Booking

Vehicle transport to Yokohama/Kobe dock, radiation safety scan, vessel loading.

Phase 3 • 6 to 8 Weeks

Ocean Voyage to UK

Direct vessel tracking from Japanese ports to Southampton, Bristol, or Newcastle.

Phase 4 • 2 to 3 Weeks

UK IVA, MOT & DVLA

Customs clearance, speedometer UK conversion, fog light wiring, and V5C registration.

Your Next Journey Could Begin in Japan.

Take the first step toward driving a Japanese vehicle tailored specifically to your taste, performance standards, and budget.