Get in touch with Import Car Japan, a car import expert, here to support you through what can be a very complicated process of importing a car from Japan to Australia.
It really is a long and arduous process. So leave it to a trusted expert with Import Car Japan to avoid the stresses of regulations, approvals, and logistics, all whilst avoiding the dangers of scammers! Start by letting us know what you’re looking for and your budget, from there, we’ll find just what you want and guide you every step of the way to get your vehicle on the roads in Australia as soon as possible. It’s a good idea to check that your vehicle of choice complies with Australian Design Rules, alongside being on the Register of Approved Vehicles, before letting us know what you’re looking for. Some cars may need modification if they are not present on both lists, and this can often come with a hefty fee.
No matter where in the process of importing your vehicle of choice, our team is here to assist you from the beginning of the journey through to the arrival of your car in Australia. Whether purchasing through Japan car auctions or working with dealerships, our expert team will engage with sellers and find the best deal to suit your budget. Once payment has been made to the auction house or dealership, we’ll securely and safely tow your vehicle from the yard straight to the port. From here, it will be placed in a shipping container, ready to be shipped out to you in Australia.
All of the insurance and logistics will be sorted by our team. Knowing your car is on its way to you, there’s no need to stress about the complicated paperwork; feel secure and confident throughout the whole journey.
Upon arrival at the Australian port, your vehicle will be held up for a quarantine process. This includes heat treatment, which sanitises the vehicle and eliminates any bugs, insects and bacteria that may have come along with your car from its original location. Following on from this, the customs duty is then ready to be paid and your vehicle can be cleared from the port. It will then be towed from the port to the nearest vehicle compliance centre.
The compliance centre is an important part of the process, as here your vehicle will be provided with the necessary compliance sticker and engineering certificate, allowing it to be classed as road worthy and registered for use on Australian roads. Pick your car up at the compliance centre or have it towed straight to your home for an extra fee, the choice is yours!
Once you have your car, you will have to ensure that it passes a state inspection, organising the pink slip (in some states) or roadworthy certificate. Take it to an Approved Inspection Station, which can be found in every state. Before registering your vehicle with the State Transport Authority make sure you’ve got your Compulsory Third Party insurance sorted. If you don’t have this, you won’t be able to register it with the State Transport Authority. To register with the State Transport Authority, you will need the above insurance alongside your import approval, compliance, proof of ownership and roadworthy certificates. Pay the registration fee and from there, you’re good to go!
Your vehicle will have been safely shipped from Japan all the way to Australia. With the expert assistance of our team at Import Car Japan, the process will feel quick and easy, you’ll be on the road with your new car sooner than you know it!