Process

Congratulations! You have won your car at auction and we are now beginning the stages of preparing your vehicle for shipping to the UK. 

The vehicle is transported by our team from the auction house to the nearest local shipping port where it is held securely and stored away from the elements. At this point all FOB (freight on board) fees incurred in Japan are due for payment before we can release your vehicle for shipping. Once payment is made international transport is arranged via roll on roll off (RoRo) shipping. Your car will be covered by marine insurance to cover the cost of your vehicle while in transit. Once the vehicle is onboard and cleared for departure, we will provide you with an ETA and a link to track your car as it makes its way to the UK.

Fees include…

Two weeks before your cargo is due to arrive we will contact you to collect the UK customs fees and ensure your personal details are correct for registering the vehicle.

Customs can be one of the most complicated steps if you have no prior experience as there are many rules and regulations surrounding the import of vehicles into the UK depending on the age of the car, where it was manufactured, the type of vehicle and lots more. We work with only the most dependable and knowledgeable customs agents. Their experience and systems will ensure we are able to clear vehicles as quickly and seamlessly as possible.

We will ensure that your new car is cleared as soon as possible and on it's way to us so we can start preparing for the next step.

At this point, the fees and taxes payable include...

Once your car is cleared we offer three packages to get your new car to you. Please note, we do not install odometer chips by default as it is not a legal requirement for cars that do not require an IVA and we like to keep the cars as original as possible. However, if you want your readouts to be in MPH please let us know and we will arrange to have the conversion done. 

For those looking to bring their car in and have it road ready upon collection. 

*Please note this is not inclusive of MOT fixes for any advisories or failures, any work needed to pass the vehicle through MOT is passed across to the client at cost. 
All prices quoted are excluding VAT

This package would be our recommendation. If you are looking to turn up, inspect your new car and then drive away knowing it has had a full service then this is the package for you. All conversions to make the car road legal are performed, we will give it an oil change and a brief inspection and finally handle all registration documentation. 

*Please note this is not inclusive of MOT fixes for any advisories or failures, any work needed to pass the vehicle through MOT is passed across to the client at cost. 
All prices quoted are excluding VAT

You've just bought that impeccable Grade 4.5 road queen so you want it looking its best from the get-go. This package includes everything from the previous packages (including a full service) but includes our team giving your new car the full spa treatment! With a full paint correction to remove any minor defects and an underseal to protect that rust free undercarriage from our lovely UK weather. This is the one if you are looking to drop jaws on the drive home. 

All prices quoted are excluding VAT

The time is here, your new car is ready and it's time to pick it up and drive away. You'll turn up and inspect your new car in our workshop while we walk you round your new purchase. At this point, you'll pay the final OTR fee and our agency fee. The keys are handed over, your documentation is provided to you and the process is done.

To give you an understanding of the total cost you can expect...

 £ 13,971 Total Cost (ex vat on OTR)