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How to Buy

Importing Your Dream Car from Japan – Made Simple

At JPCAR, we make it easy for you to import a high-quality Japanese vehicle with complete peace of mind. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or a seasoned enthusiast, our transparent and step-by-step process ensures you’re fully informed and in control at every stage.

Step 1: Tell Us What You’re Looking For

Start by sharing your preferences:

Make, model, year

Transmission (automatic/manual)

Budget range

Mileage and condition

Any specific features or trims

Contact us via phone, WhatsApp, or our online form — and our team will get to work.

Step 2: Vehicle Search & Auction Access

Once we understand your needs, we:

Give you access to live Japanese car auctions

Share shortlisted options with full auction sheets, images, and estimated landed costs

Offer expert advice on vehicle history, grading, and value

Step 3: Reserve & Pay Initial Deposit

Once you’ve chosen a vehicle:

You pay a refundable deposit to proceed with bidding or purchasing.

If successful, the deposit is deducted from the total cost.

If we don’t win the auction, you can either get a refund or bid again.

Step 4: Purchase & Export from Japan

Upon successful purchase, we handle:

Payment to the seller

Vehicle documentation

Booking space on a ship (RoRo or container)

We keep you updated with shipping timelines and tracking.

Step 5: Shipping & UK Customs Clearance

When the vehicle arrives in the UK, we manage:

Unloading at the port

Customs duties and VAT

Import documentation and clearances

Step 6: UK Compliance & Testing

To ensure your vehicle meets UK road standards, we:

Arrange IVA (if required) or MOT testing

Modify speedometer to MPH

Adjust headlights and install rear fog lights (if needed)

Step 7: DVLA Registration

We prepare and submit all paperwork to DVLA

Pay registration fee and apply for your number plate

Once complete, you get your UK V5C logbook (ownership document)

Step 8: Vehicle Collection or Delivery

You can collect the vehicle from our facility

Or we can deliver it to your doorstep anywhere in the UK (additional charges may apply)

Ready to Start?

Importing your next car from Japan is just a call or message away.

Contact us today and let’s get you behind the wheel of a top-quality Japanese import.