There are 123 used-car auction venues in Japan, and the auctions are divided into two types: independent auctions and manufacturer auctions. The largest independent auction is USS Auto Auction, while in the manufacturer auctions, the TAA Auction operated by the Toyota Group is the prominent one.
In independent auctions, anyone can list a vehicle, whereas manufacturer auctions mainly feature trade-in cars from dealers. Although independent auctions offer a wide variety of vehicles because anyone can list, the quality is not consistent. In contrast, manufacturer auctions tend to maintain a certain level of quality.
How to Participate in
Japan Car Auctions
STEP
Membership Registration
First, please complete the free membership registration.
STEP
Vehicle Search & Translation
Additionally, request a translation to accurately understand the information on the auction sheet.
STEP
Consult with an Agent
Ensure that your country's import regulations match the vehicle specifications. Also, check the transportation costs from the auction venue and the final total amount.
STEP
Deposit Payment
Once the conditions are met, please make the required deposit payment and proceed with bidding.
Either a minimum of 100,000 yen, if the car value to be bid on is less than a million yen or 10% of the value of the vehicle you want to purchase.
STEP
Place your bid
Once you have deposited your security deposit, please enter any number of your choice on the bidding page.
Four Flexible Pricing Plans
We offer four pricing plans tailored to different business needs:
- Basic Plan: ¥80K (for those purchasing 10 or more cars per month)
- Dealer Plan: ¥80K + 3% (for those purchasing 3 to 9 cars per month)
- Private Plan: ¥90K + 5%
- Premium Plan: ¥400K + 5%
Why Japanese Car Auctions Are Considered the Most Reliable in the World
One of the most common concerns for first-time buyers is whether Japanese used cars—and the auction system itself—can truly be trusted.
The answer is yes. Japanese auctions are globally recognized for their transparency, accuracy, and strict vehicle grading system.
Japanese used cars are well-maintained, carefully inspected, and evaluated using standardized auction sheets.
While no system is 100% perfect, Japanese auctions are more consistent and more trustworthy than any other used-car market worldwide.
Market Data Proving the Reliability of Japanese Auctions (Updated for 2025–2026)
Japan has one of the largest and most stable used-car markets on the planet.
According to the latest IMARC Group report:
- Market Size in 2024: USD 666.7 billion
- Forecast for 2033: USD 1,231.6 billion
- CAGR (2025–2033): 6.38% growth
This long-term growth demonstrates that:
- The used-car market in Japan is not speculative
- Demand is stable and global
- Supply remains strong due to the Japanese habit of regular vehicle replacement
Japan’s auction ecosystem is built on high turnover, high transparency, and consistent grading, supporting safe and predictable purchases for overseas importers.
Advanced Traceability and Transparency
Japanese auctions provide detailed information about each vehicle, including:
- Verified mileage
- Past accident history
- Repair records
- Inspection results (auction sheet)
- Grading from 0 to 6 / R to RA
According to Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT), traceability services continue to expand, allowing buyers to verify a vehicle’s historical data with increasing accuracy.
Official MLIT Report:
https://www.mlit.go.jp/common/001063634.pdf
Reliable agent team
Jon French
CEO ／ Sales
From New Zealand but has been in Japan since 1990. Started Provide in 1997. Japan car auction memberships from 1997.
Chikara Imashioya
Team Manger ／ Sales
Born in Japan. Educated in the US and Canada. Exporting cars for over 15 years. Japan car auction expert.
Phil Keenaghan
Sales
Born in Ireland. Educated in Ireland. Married into Japan. Involved with both Japan car and equipment auctions and exporting for over 20 years.
Yevgeniy (Eugene) Potapov
Sales
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.
Now, Why Not Participate in the Auction?
That’s all for the explanation about auctions. Why not take the next step and actually participate in one? By registering for free on our site, you will have access to auction information from 123 locations across Japan. Once you make a deposit(BANK INFO), you can immediately start bidding on any vehicles that catch your eye.
If you still feel uncertain and want to learn more about Japanese auctions, we recommend accessing Education Provide Cars, as mentioned earlier. Additionally, our site has dedicated pages introducing major auction sites. Please check out information on USS Auctions, TAA Auctions, CAA Auctions, and other auction sites to learn more.
Auction Date
For more detailed auction dates, click here. ＞ Japan Car Auction Days
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honda AA Hokkaido | SAA Sapporo AA | USS Sapporo | TAA Hokkaido | JU Sapporo | JU Yamagata |
| Honda AA Sendai | JU Aomori | USS Tohoku | JU Hukushima | JU Hakodate | Arai Auction Van & Truck |
| JU Tokyo | CAA Tohoku | JU Akita | TAA Tohoku | JU Kushiro | USS Gunma |
| Honda AA Tokyo | Arai Auction Sendai Venue | JU Ibaraki | Arai Auction 4-Wheel Oyama | JU Obihiro | ZIP Tokyo |
| Honda AA Nagoya | Arai Auction General Machinery Oyama Venue | MIRIVE Saitama | JU Gunma | JU Muroran | TAA Yokohama |
| Nissan Osaka AA | JU Saitama AA | Hero Members AA | TAA Kantou | JU Asahikawa | USS Hokuriku |
| Honda AA Kansai | CAA Tokyo | IMA Tokyo | USS Tokyo | JU Kitami | JU Yamanashi |
| NAA Hiroshima | USS Yokohama | JAA | JU Kanagawa | JU Miyagi | JU Gifu Hashima AA |
| Honda AA Kyushu | Arai Auction Bayside Venue | USS Nigata | JU Toyama | JU Tochigi | USS Shizuoka |
| Aucnet | JU Hukui | JU Ishikawa | Suzuki AA Hamamatsu | USS Saitama | Arai AA Kansai |
| JU Nagano | CAA Chubu | JU Aichi | JU Chiba | HAA Kobe | |
| CAA Gihu | KCAA Kyoto | NAA Nagoya | Arai Auction Bayside Venue | TAA Hyougo | |
| JU Shizuoka | IAA Osaka | TAA Chubu | NAA Tokyo | JU Nara | |
| Aichi AA | Bay-auc | NAA Osaka | JU Niigata | USS Okayama | |
| USS-R Nagoya | USS Kobe | MIRIVE Osaka | NDAA | USS Shikoku | |
| JU Mie | LAA Shikoku | Arai AA Kansai | USS Nagoya | USS Kyushu | |
| TAA Kinki | USS Hukuoka | ZIP Osaka | MIRIVE Aichi | ||
| Arai AA Kansai | JU Nagasaki | JU Hiroshima | USS Osaka | ||
| JU Tottori | JU Kumamoto | KCAA Hukuoka | Arai AA Kansai | ||
| TAA Hiroshima | JU Oita | IMA Kyushu | IMA Kobe | ||
| JU Yamaguchi | KCAA South Kyushu | JU Miyazaki | JU Shimane | ||
| TAA Shikoku | LAA Okayama | ||||
| TAA Ehime Satellite | HAA Hiroshima AA | ||||
| NAA Hukuoka | KCAA Yamaguchi | ||||
| TAA Kyushu | JU Hukuoka | ||||
| Arai AA Hukuoka | JU Kagoshima | ||||
| TAA South Kyushu | JU Okinawa |
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