Vehicles staged for export as part of the Japan-to-Australia import process

The process

How it works

Two equal paths to the same outcome: browse Japanese auction cars yourself, or let Japan Motor Source find and import the right one — with clear costs and human support.

Two ways to buy

Browse yourself

Explore live auctions, check historical medians, and estimate landed costs before you ask us to bid.

Browse Cars

Let JMS find it

Send a sourcing brief with budget and preferences — we search and shortlist so you don't watch thousands of lots.

Find Me a Car
  1. 01

    Browse cars or send a brief

    Search live Japanese auction lots yourself, or tell us the make, model, budget and preferences via Find My Car.

  2. 02

    Estimate what it costs in Australia

    Run an indicative landed-cost estimate with itemised assumptions — including our service fee — before you commit.

  3. 03

    We source and bid

    We review auction sheets, advise on condition, and bid on your behalf when you’re ready.

  4. 04

    Purchase and export

    Once won, we prepare the quote and agreement, then coordinate paperwork and export from Japan.

  5. 05

    Ship, clear and comply

    We coordinate freight, arrival and the next compliance steps into Australia.

  6. 06

    Delivered with updates

    We coordinate the import and keep you updated throughout each stage until the car is ready for the road.