Export of Japanese used vehicles has already reached $7 billion business in 2007. Despite the high cost of transport, the sale of used vehicles to other countries is still profitable in Japan due to the relatively low cost and good condition of the vehicles being purchased here.

Contributing factors to the viability of the vehicles for export include strict inspection tests in Japan, strict environmental laws in Japan that make vehicle disposal expensive in Japan.

The most popular destinations for used vehicles from Japan are Russia, New UAE, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Australia, Ireland, Chile, Pakistan, Peru, Kenya, Singapore, Magnolia and South Africa.

Auto auctions as main source for export:
1. Used car exporters or export agents, have a number of sources at their disposal to buy used vehicles in Japan.

2. Japanese used cars are mainly sold in Japan at auto auctions by car owners and dealers.

3. At auto auctions, owners are hidden from bidders while the auctioneersprovide independent car evaluations called Inspection Sheets and place forsellers and buyers to meet.

4. Although auto auctions are primarily for residents in Japan, seekingan alternative from buying at car dealerships, many exporters, acting as abidding agent for the importer, use this as their main supply source.

5. There are 30 major auto auction groups operating throughout Japan likeUSS, JAA, JU Group, TAA etc.

6. There are about 200 auto auction sites in Japan.

Besides auto auctions, exporters have access to two other sources to buy vehicles for export.

1. Used car dealers with limited stock and high prices.

2. Private sellers of used cars but the process is too difficult to use.

Japan’s simple export procedure. Used vehicles selected for export from Japan must be prepared before shipping.

1. This includes deregistering the vehicle with the government, gettingan export certificate, and cleaning the car from bio-security risks.

2. Car cleaning is necessary for export to Australia and New Zealand.

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