CAA Auctions is one of the largest used car auction operators in Japan. Established in 1987, it operates four auction venues: Chubu, Tokyo, Gifu, and Tohoku.
In 2005, CAA formed a business alliance with TAA (Toyota Auto Auction) to unify membership and systems, leveraging the strengths of both companies to expand their presence in the auction market.
CAA exclusively handles vehicles that have passed strict quality inspections, ensuring durability, reliability, and high quality, which minimizes customer complaints regarding purchased vehicles.
Details of CAA Auction Venues
CHUBU VENUE - Every Wednesday
The Chubu venue boasts a scale of up to 1,150 seats, supporting more than 400,000 cars listed annually. With 8 lanes available for auction. A large proportion of the vehicles—approximately 80%—are newly listed each week, providing buyers with a wide selection of fresh vehicles. The auction venue is also relatively close to the Nagoya port. It is also the largest, and original, of all the venues.
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Address: 32 Tomei, Ryujin-cho, Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, 473-0907
The Tokyo venue focuses on gathering high-quality vehicles, with a particularly high proportion of light vehicles and first-time listed cars. In October 2024, the venue expanded to 6 lanes, creating an opportunity for more bidding and sales per day. The venue offers the ability to participate in eight other venues, including five TAA venues and three CAA venues.
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Address: 1395-1 Tsukasaki, Kashiwa City, Chiba Prefecture, 277-0923
The Gifu venue emphasizes ease of vehicle inspection, displaying auction vehicles across a vast 73,000 square meters. Special events such as the "Limit 30 Corner" are held at the venue, offering buyers a variety of high-quality vehicles. Additionally, the venue offers simultaneous participation in the eight TAA and CAA venues on Tuesdays. Again, CAA Gifu is close to both the Nagoya and Kansai (Osaka and Kobe) ports.
Tohoku Venue (Shiwa District, Iwate Prefecture) The Tohoku venue is the largest auction venue in the northeastern region. The venue features 300 seats and offers a good environment for vehicle inspection, including exterior and interior images of cars, as well as 360-degree panoramic images. Although the auction is more further away than other CAA auctions to the 3 major ports of Tokyo, Nagoya and Osaka there still may be cars to bid on from here. One point of concern may be the risk of rust, Tohoku being in the snow zone in winter.
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Address: 270, Kitahizume, Botanno, Shiwa-cho, Shiwa-gun, Iwate Prefecture, Japan 028-3309
CAA Auctions offer several unique features and advantages compared to other automobile auctions:
TYPED Auction Sheets: Unlike most non-manufacturer-affiliated auctions, CAA uses TYPED auction sheets, allowing for a more detailed assessment of vehicle conditions.
Proximity to Major Export Ports: With the exception of the Tohoku venue, most CAA auction sites are located near one of Japan's three major export ports—Tokyo, Nagoya, and Osaka—helping to reduce domestic transportation costs.
Distance from Partnered Auction Venues to Major Export Ports
Strict Vehicle Inspections: Vehicles listed in CAA auctions undergo Japan’s stringent vehicle inspections, ensuring high-quality used cars.
Wide Variety of Vehicles: A diverse range of vehicles is available, from kei cars to luxury cars and commercial vehicles. Additionally, about 80% of the listings each week are newly listed vehicles, ensuring a fresh selection at all times.
Main Vehicle Types and Price Ranges at CAA Auctions
CAA Auctions feature a diverse selection of vehicles, including domestic brands such as Toyota, Nissan, Honda, and Mitsubishi, as well as imported cars and commercial vehicles. The price range varies widely, from kei cars to luxury vehicles.
According to past auction data:
Toyota Prius, a popular model, is traded at approximately 500,000 to 2,000,000 JPY, depending on the year, mileage, and condition.
Nissan GT-R, a flagship sports car, can exceed 10,000,000 JPY for well-maintained, newer models.
CAA Auctions cater to a variety of needs, offering a broad selection of vehicles across different price ranges.
How to Participate in CAA Auctions
By becoming a CAA member, you can place bids directly at the auction venue. To do so, you must complete the required procedures and pay the membership fee.
At the auction venue, you have the opportunity to inspect vehicles in person and experience the excitement of competing with other buyers. Additionally, bidding is also available online, allowing participation without the need to visit the venue in person.
However, the registration requirements are quite strict. Additionally, the overall structure of Japan's auto auctions operates as a B2B platform, meaning that the general public cannot participate. If you wish to connect to CAA Auction, please complete the free membership registration or contact us via the contact form.
CAA Auctions use a unique grading system to evaluate vehicle conditions. This grading considers the vehicle's exterior, interior, and mechanical condition, with higher grades indicating better condition.
Compared to other auction houses, CAA's grading system is known for being strict and reliable, reflecting their commitment to offering high-quality used vehicles.
You can access past auction data through Provide Cars. This data allows buyers to check previous winning bids and vehicle conditions, helping them make informed decisions and bid at the right price.
High-Quality Vehicles: Since CAA is partnered with TAA (Toyota Auto Auction), it offers high-quality used cars that maintain strong brand value.
Proximity to Major Export Ports: Most venues are close to Japan’s major export ports, reducing domestic transport costs and avoiding excessive additional fees.
There is also a tool available to check the distance from auction venues to major ports.
Why Choose Provide Cars?
Official Membership at All Japanese Auto Auctions
Japanese auto auctions operate as B2B (business-to-business) platforms, meaning general consumers cannot participate directly. Furthermore, auction participation requires strict membership screening and registration fees, which is why many used car dealers and exporters rely on intermediary auction agents rather than becoming direct auction members. However, using an intermediary adds extra fees, which ultimately increases the final cost for end consumers.
Provide Cars is a direct official member of all major Japanese auto auctions, eliminating the need for middlemen and their associated fees. Additionally, we do not charge any membership registration fees.
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Seamless Service from Proxy Bidding to Export
Once you complete the free membership registration, we handle the entire process on your behalf. From proxy bidding to vehicle delivery, customers receive notifications but do not need to take any action.
Our comprehensive services include:
Transport arrangements from the auction venue to the shipping yard
Vehicle deregistration and export cancellation procedures
Sign up for a free membership to explore the vehicles available in Japanese auto auctions. As a free member, you can:
Access unlimited free translations of auction sheets
Consult our agents regarding auction participation and import regulations
Learn More About Auto Auctions
We provide various informational pages to help customers understand the Japanese auto auction system:
Major Auto Auction Houses Explore details about leading auctions such as USS, TAA, CAA, and others auction.
Distances from Auction Venues to Major Export Ports Understanding the distance between auction houses and export ports is crucial for avoiding excessive inland transportation costs. Our interactive page allows you to select an auction location and see the corresponding distance to major ports.
How to Import Vehicles Through Auctions We provide a step-by-step guide for customers who wish to purchase vehicles through Provide Cars and import them to their country.
Recently Purchased Vehicles This page showcases some of the vehicles successfully purchased through Provide Cars. Additionally, our social media channels share auction results daily on business days, so be sure to check them out!
