How to Buy

Register an account with Far East Exports — it is free and takes less than a minute.

Once registered, you will gain access to:

• Live Japanese auto auctions
• Daily stock updates and search filters
• Auction inspection sheets and grades
• Dedicated export support team

To begin bidding

• For vehicles priced below 1,000,000 JPY, the deposit is 150,000 JPY.
• For vehicles priced above 1,000,000 JPY, the deposit is 15% of the vehicle price.

A refundable deposit is required. This deposit will be applied toward your final invoice if you successfully purchase a vehicle. If no purchase is made, the deposit can be fully refunded upon request.

Use our platform to explore over 150 auction houses across Japan. Auctions run Monday to Saturday and update daily.

• Search and select up to 5 vehicles per deposit
• Use filters to narrow down by make, model, year, mileage, and more

Still unsure about a car's condition?

For ¥5,000, we can arrange a physical inspection at major auction houses.

Confirm your bid price with us at least 2 hours before the auction. We will place your bid and proceed only after receiving your confirmation.

• If you win, you pay only the winning bid price (even if it is lower than your maximum bid) plus the agreed CIF (or FOB) cost to your destination port.
• If you do not win, we simply move on to the next car — no extra charges.

If your bid is successful:

• Far East Exports pays the auction house on your behalf
• We issue an invoice for the balance, payable within 3 working days

Late payment may incur a ¥10,000 weekly penalty and account lock after grace period.

Export procedures — Once payment is confirmed, we handle all export procedures, including:

• De-registration
• Export certificate
• Marine insurance (upon request)
• Inland transportation to port
• Customs clearance in Japan and others

We ship your vehicle to the destination port of your choice.

We send the following documents via DHL, EMS, or other courier services:

• Bill of Lading
• Export Certificate
• Translation of Export Certificate
• Inspection certificate (if applicable)
• Invoice

Arrives at your port — Once your vehicle arrives at your port, you (or your customs broker) will:

• Clear the vehicle with local customs
• Pay applicable import duties/taxes
• Pick up your vehicle and enjoy your new ride!