Buying and importing a car: FAQs

Enter the price you expect the car to sell for in the calculator on the vehicle page. The estimate includes auction fees, transport, customs clearance, our €2,500 commission and paperwork. VAT and the final vehicle registration fee are excluded.

Click “I AM INTERESTED” on the vehicle page or send us the link. We’ll review the car’s condition and costs with you and agree on the bidding terms and your maximum bid. We’ll then bid on your behalf up to that limit.

Yes. European cars with left-hand drive also come up for auction in Japan. Tell us the model, the version you’re looking for and your total budget, and we’ll help you find a suitable car.

Yes. Send us the listing and we’ll arrange the purchase and import. Our experienced technician can also inspect the car in Japan before you buy it.

The auction sheet shows the recorded mileage, condition grade and inspector’s notes on damage or repairs. We’ll also go through any available photos and service records with you.

For selected cars, we can arrange an inspection in Japan once you’ve paid the deposit. Tell us what you’d like to see, such as the underside of the car or the engine starting. We’ll confirm what we can arrange before bidding begins.

The starting price is where bidding begins. We can estimate the likely sale price using the car’s condition and results from similar auctions. Your limit is the most we’ll bid. If the seller accepts a lower bid, that’s the price you pay for the car.

The standard deposit is €2,500 to €5,000. For particularly exotic cars, we may agree a different amount with you. Please pay the deposit before the auction, ideally 24 hours in advance. We require it before we bid or arrange an inspection. If your bid is unsuccessful, we’ll refund the deposit within 24 hours. If you win, we’ll deduct it from the purchase price.

You must pay the remaining purchase price in full within 3 days of winning the auction.

Send us the link or lot number and we’ll check the auction result. If the car didn’t sell, we’ll find out whether the seller is still accepting offers.

Yes. Given the short auction deadlines, we prefer to handle the purchase remotely. If you’d like to meet in person, we’d be happy to meet you in Krupina or Košice. We can also deliver the car to your home.

Importing a car from Japan to Slovakia usually takes around 3 to 4 months. Timing depends on loading, the voyage and processing at the destination port. Once a ship has been assigned, we’ll send you tracking details if they’re available.

Yes. The car is insured on the way to the port in Japan, during the sea voyage and during transport within the EU. Our insured transport partners handle the European leg.

Yes. We’ll deliver any wheels, parts and other accessories that were included in the purchase or auction lot together with the car.

We’ll obtain the Slovak vehicle registration document. You then register the car in your name, collect the number plates and pay the registration fee.

Yes. On request, we can inspect the car, change the engine oil and filter or prepare it to your requirements before handover. We’ll agree the work with you in advance.