Japanese Car Auctions FAQ
Provide Cars provides the following Japanese car auctions services:
- Japanese used car auction customers can request what type of vehicle they would like
- A daily stock list can be sent by Provide Sales staff for those who request
- Customers will receive translations of vehicles they select before they are bid on
- If the car is purchased Provide Cars will arrange transportation to the closest relevant port in Japan
- Provide Cars will arrange shipping, either by FOB or CIF according to country and shipping line, to the customer’s country and port of choice
Provide Cars’ account information is as follows:
Bank Name – Mitsubishi Tokyo UFJ Bank
Bank Number – 0005
Branch Name – Nishinomiya Branch
Bank Address – 1-35 Wazyoucho, Nishinomiya-city Hyogo, Japan
Branch Number – 479
SWIFT Code – BOTKJPJT
Account Name – PROVIDE CARS LTD.
Account Number – 4579761
Provide Cars Ltd address – 30-20 Megamiyama Cho, Koyoen, Nishinomiya, Japan. 662-0011
Please note that if you are a customer of Provide Cars, you will have your own unique Account Identification Number (Dealer Number). If you have made funds transaction to our company in the past, your previous account number with Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation will be your “Dealer Number” (starting with 7390xxx). Since we are receiving multiple international transfers every day, it is easier for us to have this “Dealer Number” to attribute payments received to the right customer quickly. If you are not sure of your account number, please contact a customer service person.
Please follow below procedure to make your funds transfer.
-If you are already our member… Please put Dealer Number along with the name of sender.
i.e. If Mr. Smith is sending funds, then please indicate in the section of “Sender” as “Dealer No. 7390xxx Mr. Smith”
Important!!! Please note if we do not have your Dealer Number indicated to the funds transaction information, then we will not be able to identify your funds. Please do not forget to include your Dealer Number.
-If you are a new customer… If you are sending a deposit to our account, please identify yourself “Deposit from YOUR NAME” when you make a funds transfer. Our customer service person will inform you of your unique Dealer Number affter we confirm your deposit.
If you have any questions, please contact a customer service person.
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Questions about Japanese car auction access
Can I as an individual, not a dealer, buy through you?
You certainly can. Our sales staff will guide you through the whole process.
When can I start purchasing, I saw a car that I want to purchase today?
As soon as your 100% returnable deposit has arrived in our bank account in Japan, then we can give you bidding rights. You have filled out the application form here haven’t you?
I have sent my deposit, when can I bid?
As soon as your deposit has arrived in our bank account in Japan, then we can give you bidding rights.
Questions about the Japan used car auction sheets
What are the basics of an auction sheet?
Auction sheet styles differ between auction and have digital and analogue (picture) formats.Here is a typical picture format auction sheet. These are inspections done by the auction independent of the seller. If you look at the car map below you will see two bottom boxes. These are the independent report done by the inspector employed by the auction.
I don’t understand any Japanese, how am I supposed to read the auction sheet?
We don’t expect you to understand Japanese OR an auction sheet. We translate every vehicle for you before purchase and will only purchase when we are sure you understand and are happy with the translation.
Not all the auction sheets are the same are they?
No they are not unfortunately. Have a look at the different auction sheets below for the same type of brand new car selling in the auctions. Typed and digital auction sheets are easy to read. USS hand written auction sheets unfortunately are not always easy to read.
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| An auction sheet from CAA Chubu, very easy to read | An auction sheet from TAA, again very easy to read | Auction sheet from Bay Auc, typed writing so easy enough to read |
Does the information on an auction sheet ever change before the car is sold?
Yes, occasionally it does.This in Japanese is called a “teisei” or a “correction”.Sometimes the correction is something extremely minor such as “do a name ownership change within 2 months please” and sometimes it is major like “changed from a grade 4 to grade R, right front inside panel replaced”.In the first case, we would ignore the correction and bid on the vehicle for you.In the second case, if we could not contact you and confirm whether you still want to bid on this vehicle,we would not bid on the vehicle for you.
What information can I get about the car before looking at the auction sheet?
Even before looking at the auction sheet there is information available to you.It is displayed on the first results page:
For example, the top car in this result list for the Toyota Aqua (that does up to 40kms/liter) shows the date of the auction.The auction name (JU Saitama), the maker (Toyota), car name (Aqua), grade (S), year (2012), colour (black), cc (1500), transmission type (Fully Automatic), fuel type (Petrol), condition (9 or brand new), equipment codes (AC, ps, pw, abs, srs), start price (1,180,000yen), and the most likely time for the car to be sold (14.28pm).
Then once you click on this top car you will receive similar information:
For example, in the above map details given as follows: auction date, auction name, maker, model, chassis type (for skilled dealers), year, kms, colour, engine size (CC), transmission type, fuel type, auction grading, start price, result time.
Questions about auction bidding process
If I put a bid on a car and there are faults written in Japanese on the auction sheet, what should I do?
You SHOULD request a translation of the auction sheet to us before bidding. Staff will gladly translate the faults of the vehicle to you before you bid. You could also request a translation of the auction sheet before you bid (top right hand area when looking at an individual car)
When will I know that I have bought a vehicle or not?
Provide Cars will let you know on the day of purchase. You will see this following sign when you have bought a car.
Questions about payments
Can I pay by credit card or cheque?
No, we do not accept payment by credit card or cheque. You can do payment by TT, Wise or a deposit by Paypal
Questions about shipping
When will my car be shipped?
Your car will be shipped as soon as the documentation is cleared, AND, 50% FOB or CIF payment has been confirmed, AND, a ship is available.
What shipping line will you use?
We use any and all shipping lines. If you have a preferred shipping line, tell us, and we will use that shipping line for you.
