Ordering from Japan
We offer a vehicle ordering service, so that you yourself don't have to take on a long and expensive trip.
1) Registration
The registration process begins with a consultation call to discuss suitable cars and introduce the ordering procedure, and answer any of your questions. Further communication takes place via WhatsApp or e-mail.
2) Deposit
To start bidding, a deposit of 10% of the auction value must be paid beforehand. The deposit is managed as follows:
- Auction access: Upon receiving the deposit, you can begin to participate in the auctions through us.
- Refund: If no suitable vehicle is found within 2-6 weeks, the process can be extended, or we refund up to 75% of the deposit.
- Upon purchase: On successful acquisition, the deposit is deducted from the final purchase price.
3) Vehicle search and bidding
After receiving your deposit, we start searching for suitable auction offers:
- Bids: Send us your bidding instructions with the maximum price limit.
- Purchase: If your bid is the highest, you can purchase the vehicle at the auction’s final price. If the final price is lower than your bid, you have the opportunity to buy the vehicle at a cheaper price. Auction results are always trackable and verifiable.
4) Payment
Upon a successful bid, we issue an invoice that includes the vehicle’s auction price, auction fee, transportation to the port, packing, and documentation. The payment deadline is 3 days.
5) Transportation
Transportation begins once payment is received. Depending on the vehicle’s location, the time to transport to the port varies, but typically takes 1-2 weeks. Then we find the appropriate packing combination and the vehicle is packed into a shipping container, which takes about 2 months to ship. Total transportation process is estimated to take 3 months.
6) Arrival and customs procedures
- Arrival: We begin with the customs procedures a week before the vehicle arrives in Estonia.
- Final invoice: We issue a final invoice, which must be paid before customs clearance.
- Unpacking: JPcars organizes customs clearance and unpacking of the container for you.
7) Insurance
If desired, marine transport insurance can be purchased for the car, depending on the vehicle's value it can range from approximately 200-700 EUR. This must be ordered before the vehicle is packed into the shipping container.