Frequently asked questions.

Clean, quality vehicles from Japanese auto auctions and dealer networks. Daily drivers, vans, classics, and project chassis. If it fits your goals and meets import regulations, we can explore it.

Before you commit, we have the auction sheet translated and an independent inspector physically check the vehicle in Japan for rust, mechanical issues, and accident history. USS auction vehicles may include 360° walkarounds when available, but this is not offered on every import.

Yes. After your auction win and before the car ships, we can coordinate aftermarket parts and shop work directly in Japan. Wheels, exhaust, suspension, OEM JDM upgrades, rust repair, and routine maintenance are common requests. You approve the parts list and labour quote first. Everything is photographed before export. Parts and shop costs are separate from the import package and quoted in addition to your landed cost estimate.

Once a vehicle is secured, it moves to a secure export yard in Japan, is documented with high resolution photos, and is booked on the next available vessel across the Pacific. Standard package customers collect from port with full coordination handled on our end; tow and delivery can be coordinated as extras. Premium includes local delivery within Vancouver; Island ferry/inland is coordinated as confirmed in your Premium agreement. Optional marine insurance is included on both Standard and Premium unless you decline it in your agreement (policy premium billed to you). Ocean freight is quoted separately.

Vancouver or Nanaimo. We handle CBSA customs clearance, import documentation, and port pickup through the Port of Nanaimo or Annacis Island.

Yes. Canada's 15 year rule means a vehicle must be at least 15 years old from its month of manufacture to import. The eligible cutoff moves forward each month, so tell us the year and chassis you want and we will confirm eligibility.

Import packages start at $1,100 CAD with flat fee pricing and no commission on the vehicle price. Your total cost includes the auction purchase, shipping, taxes, and whichever package fits your needs. Japanese vehicles are duty free under the Canada Japan trade agreement. Euro cars sourced from Japan still carry import duty. We provide a clear breakdown before you commit.

Most imports typically take 8 to 14 weeks from auction win to keys in hand. Port arrival is often sooner depending on vessel schedules, customs processing, and your package. We keep you updated at every stage.

Yes. We coordinate delivery across Canada. Standard is port pickup, with tow and delivery available as extras. Premium includes local delivery within Vancouver; Island ferry/inland is as confirmed in your Premium agreement / Schedule A.

Message us on WhatsApp with what you are looking for. That is the fastest way to get options, a plan, and next steps. No deposit required to start the conversation. When you are ready for us to bid, a service deposit applies ($2,500 CAD covers bidding up to $10,000 CAD; see Terms). Prefer email? Use the form on the contact page.