Japanese Auto Auctions - Hotcar, Yahoo, Verossa, Kimura

Those people who have been to the Far East were surprised to notice that many drivers drive right-hand drive cars here. This is explained very easily - Japan, as one of the largest car manufacturers, is very close, and in the car markets of Vladivostok, used cars from the Land of the Rising Sun are in great demand.

We have already written on our site for car enthusiasts Vodi.su about how to buy cars from Japan and why they are so popular. Japan, like Germany, is famous for its automotive industry, quality roads and service. The Japanese are constantly changing cars, sending their old cars to dealers who quickly sell them all over the world through auto auctions.

We also wrote about changes in customs legislation, due to which the purchase of cars from abroad has ceased to be so profitable. The state takes care of its own automakers, and we, ordinary buyers, have to choose - to buy, albeit with mileage, but still a fully functional and reliable car from Tokyo or Hamburg, or some Chinese crossover assembled in Cherkessk.

Among other things, there are constantly rumors about the ban on right-hand drive cars. However, the leadership understands that half of Siberia will not like this decision at all. Therefore, the ban does not yet apply to vehicles of category M1 - cars and minivans, designed for a maximum of 8 seats.

Well, right-hand drive vehicles belonging to the category M2 and M3 - buses for more than 8 passengers and weighing from 5 tons - have long been banned by us.

Japanese auto auctions - what is it?

Japanese auto auctions are built on the principle of ordinary auctions - lots are put up, the initial cost, and whoever offers more money takes the goods.

A description of the most popular Japanese auto auctions can be found at the bottom of this page.

In Russia, there are a fairly large number of intermediaries who, for a fee - from 300 USD. and above + all costs for transportation and customs clearance - we are ready to pick up any car for you: right-hand drive / left-hand drive, with a minimum mileage and age up to 3 years or older.

Japanese auto auctions themselves are held in large halls located near used car parks. In parallel, all information about the auction is transmitted to the Network, so dealers do not have to be physically present at the auction. If you have entered into an agreement with a Russian dealer, then he can provide you with an access code to the auction site and you yourself can see everything while being at home in Moscow or St. Petersburg.

There are many different auction systems - USS, CAA, JU, HAA - there are no significant differences between them, they simply combine smaller trading platforms from different prefectures and cities in Japan.

All systems are fully computerized, no one stands here with a hammer, no one names the price, and customers do not raise a sign. You confirm your participation by clicking on the button.

Before the start of this whole event, dealers are given an auction list, which lists all the lots. You don't have to go to the parking lot to get acquainted with this or that car - all defects and technical characteristics are clearly indicated in the description next to the photo. Many machines already have a price, while others have not. However, you don’t need to think that you can buy an almost new Toyota or Nissan for cheap - all cars are divided into categories depending on mileage and condition, and based on this, a cost is formed that cannot be lower than a certain minimum.

Bidding is very fast, each lot takes from a few seconds to several minutes. To save time, participants can pre-set the price they are willing to pay. If you want to increase the price, then you just need to press a button, while the step - raising the rate - occurs by a certain amount (from 3000 yen to one million).

One yen is about one American cent.

Since a huge number of dealers from all over the world participate in the auction, very strict and complex rules apply at auctions. It often happens that several people offer the same price at the same time, or the car remains unsold. In such cases, everything is decided by negotiations - that is, the dealers argue among themselves, offering their bet.

When a car is bought by someone, the number of the buyer lights up on the scoreboard and the red button starts flashing. By clicking it, you confirm that you are really ready to deposit the amount you proposed.

It is worth noting that the rules are very strict: twisted odometers, unpaid transactions, various errors, providing false data - all this leads to disqualification.

How to buy a car at a Japanese auto auction?

In principle, for you - a simple Russian buyer - everything is very simple. You just need to go to the dealer and say that you would like to buy a car from Japan. You will tell us what kind of car you are interested in and how much you are willing to pay for it. The dealer will tell you everything about his conditions: remuneration, shipping costs and customs clearance. Well, it remains only to wait for the auction.

You will be given an access code to the site, and you will be able to watch the auction in real time. The dealer will enter your proposition in the auction sheet in advance - the price in yen will appear opposite the selected car. Since up to 10 thousand cars can be sold in one auction, in just two or three clicks on Enter, you can become the owner of a car from Japan. If you are not lucky, then you can choose a fallback option - to fight for a similar car or wait for the next auction.

Also, no one can forbid you to personally go to Japan and participate in the auction. Right at the parking lot, you can choose a car that suits you and accompany it after purchase to Vladivostok and further across the vast expanses of Russia.

It is also worth noting that it is most profitable to buy cars costing from 10 thousand dollars, because cheaper copies can also be found in the car markets of Vladivostok, where the average price fluctuates between 5-7 thousand dollars. Do not forget also about the new customs clearance rules - from 1,5 Euros and more per cubic centimeter of engine capacity. That is, you can safely add another 40-80 percent to this cost, depending on the age of the vehicle and engine size.

Now I would like to dwell directly on those resources that will help residents of Russia and any other country in the world to purchase a car from Japan. There are a lot of such services: HotCar, KIMURA, WorldCar, Yahoo, TAU, GAO!Stock, JU Gifu and many others.

Consider the most popular in Russia.

HotCar or WorldCar.ru

This is a Russian company from Vladivostok, which offers mediation services for the purchase of used cars from Japan, Korea, the USA and the UAE.

The office is located in Vladivostok, but a resident of any city in the Russian Federation can use the services.

To use the services, you need:

• register on the company's resource and make a deposit;
• make bids on your own or entrust the purchase to a manager;
• after purchasing the vehicle at the auction, pay the cost;
• after delivery of the car to Vladivostok, pay all overhead costs - customs duties, commissions, transportation.

A deposit is a confirmation of your solvency. This is not a very large amount, which is approximately 10% of the total cost of the car. The minimum amount is 30 thousand rubles.

It is also worth noting that in this way a large number of cars are purchased for cutting - that is, for spare parts.

In general, almost any car produced before 2005 is purchased solely for the sake of spare parts, since it does not comply with Euro-4 and Euro-5 standards.

The company's website is convenient in that you can view the exhibited lots on it without registration. The price is indicated in Japanese yen, and the conversion to rubles is given next to it. Managers will draw up all the documents, you just have to get the car in your city and put it on registration with the traffic police.

Kimura's

Kimura is another Russian company registered in Vladivostok that offers used cars from Japan, the US and Korea without mileage in Russia. Here you can also order Japanese motorcycles and a whole range of services: tuning, spare parts, insurance, car loans, and so on.

The conditions for purchasing a car are almost the same as on HotCar. The only difference is that the down payment, which confirms your serious intentions, is also 10% of the value of the lot, but not less than 50 thousand rubles.

You can make bids at the auction yourself, or completely trust your manager. After purchasing a car at the auction, transfer money to Kimura's bank account, and upon arrival of the car in Vladivostok, pay all related costs: customs duties, recycling fee, shipping costs, insurance. Managers deal with all the documents on their own, so you don’t have to worry about anything.

You will receive the car in your city without a run in the Russian Federation. That is, it will be transported, and not distilled through the whole of Siberia.

The possibility of a loan is also offered. In this case, you will be allowed to trade only after the approval of the loan from the bank.

All payments are made exclusively in rubles.

Verossa

Verossa is another intermediary that works the same way.

This company allows even unregistered users to get access to view any Japanese auctions online. This can be a very rewarding experience for those who are just thinking about buying a car. Each lot comes with a full description indicating the smallest scratches and defects, the date of the auction and the price in yen.

Here you can order not only passenger cars, but also trucks, passenger buses and motorcycles. It is also possible to participate in American auto auctions.

Yahoo! Japan

Yahoo! Japan is a worldwide auction system for a variety of goods, including cars.

The main difference from the systems presented above is that you deal with all purchases and questions yourself.

The Russian branch - Yahoo.aleado.ru - offers the services of a manager who will only tell you how and what to do. There is a built-in Q&A system with which you can get tips online.

To participate in the auction, you need to register, replenish your account with the required amount. Although anyone can view the proposed options. After you purchase the car, Yahoo! Japan managers will deal with the issue of delivery to Vladivostok, and make sure that the condition of the car meets the auction list. Well, all the worries about customs clearance and delivery to other regions of Russia fall on your shoulders.

This system is mainly used by experienced people who often buy cars for auto parts or by order of customers. It is clear that this method will be cheaper, since you do not pay commissions to intermediaries.

It is worth noting that there are many intermediary firms that offer their services on Yahoo Japanese auctions. By resorting to their help, you are guaranteed to get exactly what you were looking for, but, of course, you will have to overpay.

Other auctions

If you really want to buy a car from Japan, there are many other intermediary companies that can help you make your dream come true.

If you wish, you can even buy a Japanese car on Ebay.

Speaking specifically about Japanese auction systems - CAA, AAAI, BayAuc and others - only registered traders have access to them. It is quite difficult for mere mortals to get there, although after depositing the required amount of funds, you can participate in the auction at any time.

In these videos you will see how Japanese car auctions work.

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