Japan Car Auctions

for Authorized Dealers

We are partnered with all auctions in Japan.
Our company has a 28-year history.

We Resolve These

Concerns

About the Service

Reliable, Safe, and Stable Transactions

Smooth Bidding

Bid in just 3 simple steps

Speed is crucial when it comes to purchasing vehicles. This ensures you don’t miss out on your desired vehicle and prevents unnecessary effort and stress caused by navigating through multiple pages or repetitive inputs.
Our system is designed with simplicity and efficiency in mind, allowing you to complete the process in just three steps: search, select, and bid.
Additionally, you can exchange opinions about the vehicles with your agent directly on the bidding screen.

A search form allowing dealers to find vehicles based on model, condition, and mileage at a Japan car auction.
A selection screen displaying multiple cars available for bidding at a Japan car auction.
An example of a bidding screen at a Japan car auction platform, guiding dealers through the process.

Smooth Communication

AI-powered multilingual support

Our staff includes native speakers of not only English but also Irish and Russian. Furthermore, in 2024, we integrated cutting-edge AI technology capable of translating all languages at a native level.
For urgent inquiries, we generally ensure a response within one day, so you can rest assured.

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Smooth Exporting

Supporting you from purchase to shipping

While there are countless intermediaries in this industry, working with multiple providers can be highly cumbersome.
With us, everything from winning the auction to exporting is handled entirely in-house, simplifying your operations and ensuring a seamless process within Japan.

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Smooth Cost Management

Perfect cost management

Calculating profit margins for vehicles is critical. Significant discrepancies between initial cost estimates and additional charges can jeopardize your business operations.
We offer flat-rate costs for transparency. Additionally, we provide special discounts for dealers, and for companies purchasing large volumes of vehicles, we can arrange tailored consultations.

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All-Inclusive

Everything is included.

Auction Payment Certificate

Receive an invoice from the auction venue for vehicles successfully purchased at auction.

Auction Sheet Translation

Request translations for vehicles you’re interested in as many times as needed.

Vehicle Condition and Requirements Check

For all bid-on vehicles, our agents will work with you to confirm their condition and import requirements.

Market Price Confirmation

Access our proprietary and extensive vehicle auction data, accumulated since our founding, to check market trends.

Bidding Fees

Since we are partnered with all auction venues, no bidding fees will be charged.

Shipping Arrangements

Leave the hassle of booking shipping to us; we’ll handle everything for you.

Radiation Inspection Fees

No payment is required for radiation inspection fees.

Export Deregistration and Applications

We handle the deregistration of vehicles with Japanese administrative offices and submit export applications.

Storage Period

Vehicles delivered to our yard are stored free of charge for 30 days.

Vehicle Delivery Photos

Receive photos of vehicles as soon as they are delivered to the yard.

Mileage Guarantee

All mileage is verified, and if fraud is detected, the associated costs will be refunded.

Goods Receipt and Dispatch

All items from the auction are received and shipped in the method of your choice. (Some fees may apply.)

Representative's Greeting

Jon French

CEO

Active as a Leading Used Car Auction Export Agent since 1997

Message

Hello everyone,

In 1997, before the used car auction export business in Japan became widespread, I founded a company in Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture. Since then, we have exported countless amazing Japanese used cars to countries around the world.

The times are ever-changing, and we have faced challenges such as the Lehman Shock, the Great East Japan Earthquake, and now the ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. Despite these difficulties, we have continued to export vehicles to customers in need, leveraging the expertise and networks we have cultivated since 1997.

Following Japan's "Omotenashi spirit," we prioritize our customers above all else. Let’s build a great business relationship together!

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Top Sales Agent

portrait of an Asian male, part of the sales team at provide cars, expert in car auctions across Japan.

Chikara Imashioya


Born in Japan. Educated in the US and Canada. Exporting cars for over 15 years. Japan car auction expert.


Emailchikara@providecars.com
Phone+81 7014530511
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Phil Keenaghan


Born in Ireland. Educated in Ireland. Involved with both Japan car and equipment auctions and exporting for over 20 years.


Emailphil@providecars.com
Phone+81 798 75 1451
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Yevgeniy (Eugene) Potapov


Born in Russia. Educated in New Zealand. Living in Japan for 20 years. Been involved in purchasing through the Japan car auctions for over 20 years.


Emaileugene@providecars.com
Phone+81-90-5963-9040

Commission Plans

Basic 80k-

BASIC

¥80,000~

This plan applies to those purchasing 10 or more vehicles per month and completing payment within 3 days.
(If the purchase price per vehicle exceeds 1,000,000 JPY, an additional 2% of the vehicle price will be charged.)

Dealer 80k+3%

DEALER

¥80,000~ + 3%

A plan suitable for those purchasing 3 or more vehicles per month.
(If monthly purchases exceed 10 vehicles, the plan will automatically switch to a more advantageous option.)

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