We bid for you at Japan's biggest car auctions, win the exact model, colour and spec you choose, then handle shipping, customs, VRT and Irish registration — delivered to your door, ready to drive.
Japan keeps the world's best-maintained, lowest-mileage cars — and sells them through transparent, independently graded auctions. We give you the key to that market.
You buy at live auction wholesale — no Irish forecourt markup. Many clients land their car for less than the local retail price, even after shipping, VRT and our fee.
Want a midnight purple, a factory two-tone, or a trim Ireland never officially got? Japan has it. We hunt the exact colour and specification you've been searching for.
Japanese drivers cover few kilometres and service obsessively. Strict “shaken” roadworthiness culture means clean, rust-free cars that are years ahead of their age.
Every car comes with an independent auction inspection sheet — graded, mapped and honest. You see condition, faults and history before a single euro is bid.
Over 150,000 vehicles cross Japan's auction floors every week. JDM legends, 8-seat MPVs, hybrids, kei cars, campers — selection Ireland simply can't match.
Bidding, export docs, shipping, customs clearance, VRT, NCT and Irish plates — handled by one team who does this every week. You just choose and collect.
You tell us the dream. We make it road-legal in your name on an Irish plate.
Tell us the model, colour, spec and total budget. We set a realistic landed-cost target and source live listings.
We review auction grade sheets, advise you, and bid on your behalf — disciplined, to your cap, no emotional overpaying.
De-registration, export paperwork and ocean freight to an Irish port — RoRo or container, fully tracked and insured.
We handle customs clearance, VAT/duty and the NCTS VRT inspection so the revenue side is done right, first time.
Irish reg assigned, plates fitted, motor tax sorted — then the keys are in your hand, ready to drive.
From family people-carriers to JDM icons — pick a shape to start your request, or just tell us what you're after. Don't see your type? Ask anyway.
Some of the cars our clients ask for most. Tap one to start a request — or tell us about something else entirely.
Importing isn't only about saving money — it's access to vehicles that quietly solve real problems for real people.
Alphard, Vellfire, Noah & Serena — spacious, reliable people-carriers that are scarce and pricey on the Irish market.
Low-emission Aqua, Prius and Leaf imports mean cheaper fuel and lower Irish motor tax bands.
Mazda Bongo and HiAce camper builds — Ireland's adventure favourites, sourced straight from source.
Factory WAV vans from Japan offer mobility and independence at a fraction of converted local prices.
25-year-eligible JDM icons are appreciating assets — drive something you love that holds its value.
From factory-rare finishes to limited-edition launch colours — if it left the factory in that paint, we can find it.
Tap a swatch you love → we'll send live auction matches.
Move the figures to see roughly what your car will cost on the road in Ireland — no surprises, no pressure.
★ Indicative estimate only. Our concierge fee is set automatically from the car's value, with Irish VAT at 23% added on top. Actual VRT is set by Revenue from the car's Irish OMSP, CO₂ and NOₓ; duty/VAT on the car depend on the import route and your status. We give you an exact, itemised quote before you commit a cent.
Because we bid for you directly at Japanese auctions, we can often land your car for less than the figure above. Tell us the exact car you want and we'll come back with a real, itemised price you can actually hold us to.
Every car at a Japanese auction is inspected and graded by an independent professional. The overall grade reflects mileage, exterior and interior condition. We read every sheet for you — and chase only the grades worth chasing.
As good as new. Flawless and barely driven.
Almost showroom condition, minimal use.
Very clean — only minor scratches or marks.
Light flaws, perhaps minor repairs.Our value sweet spot
A few noticeable scratches and small dents.
Mid/large dents or panel & welding repair work.
Heavier damage or possible mechanical defects.
Previously accident-repaired (RA = light). On request only.
Importing should feel safe — even the first time, even from the other side of the world. Here's how we protect every client from first enquiry to final delivery.
Every car is inspected on arrival. If it materially differs from its auction grade sheet, we stand behind it and put it right.
Clear, staged payments. Funds are only ever committed to a specific car you have already seen and approved.
You get the independent auction grade sheet, condition map and a chassis / structural check before you commit a cent.
We bid exclusively at reputable, established Japanese auction houses — never grey-market or unverified sellers.
Milestone updates the whole way: winning bid, export, sailing, Irish port, customs, VRT and final delivery.
Sourcing and quoting are free. You only commit when the numbers genuinely work for you — no obligation.
Japanese imports are mechanically superb, but a handful of things differ from EU and Irish standards. Here's what matters for the NCT (Ireland's roadworthiness test) — and we check, flag or fix every one before your car reaches your driveway.
Japanese-market tyres often lack the EU “E”-mark type approval or the right load / speed rating, and can fail the NCT. We inspect every tyre and fit legal-tread, EU-approved rubber where needed.
Cars built for Japan usually ship without a rear fog light — but it's mandatory in the EU. We fit a compliant rear fog lamp so your car passes.
Good news: Japanese cars are right-hand drive and dip to the left, exactly like Ireland — no headlight or steering conversion needed. We still check aim, lenses and every bulb.
Heavy JDM tint on the windscreen or front side windows can breach Irish limits (min. 65% light transmission) and fail the NCT. We assess it and remove or replace where required.
Your car must pass the NCT emissions check, and VRT now includes a NOₓ levy. We pre-check emissions readiness so there are no surprises at the test centre.
We complete the NCTS / VRT inspection and get your Irish plates, then tell you the exact annual motor tax up front (CO₂-based for 2008-on cars, engine-size for older).
We're a new service, so we won't pretend to have a wall of reviews yet. Instead, here's exactly what every client can count on from the first message — and as genuine customer stories come in, they'll live right here.
You approve every car before we bid — using its independent auction grade sheet, condition map and photos. Nothing is bought without your sign-off and your maximum price.
One clear, itemised quote covering the car, shipping, duty, VAT, VRT and our fee — agreed before you commit a cent. No moving targets, no surprise extras at the end.
Bidding, export papers, shipping, customs, the NCTS VRT inspection and Irish registration — all handled by us. You choose the car and collect the keys, road-legal in your name.
Typically 75–100 days from winning bid to Irish plates — sourcing and auction timing, around 6–8 weeks at sea, then customs clearance, the NCTS VRT inspection and registration. We keep you updated at every stage.
Very often, yes — especially for in-demand models, MPVs and JDM performance cars. You're buying at wholesale auction with no forecourt markup. Use the estimator above for a realistic landed figure, and we'll confirm with an exact quote before you commit.
You approve every car before we bid, using its independent auction inspection sheet (condition map, grade and photos). Nothing is bid without your sign-off and your maximum price.
We handle all of it — customs clearance, any duty/VAT, and the NCTS VRT inspection. We pre-calculate these so there are no nasty surprises, and everything is registered correctly in your name.
That's our favourite kind of job. With 150,000+ cars listed weekly we can target an exact model, year, trim and factory colour — including finishes never officially sold in Ireland.
Japanese auction grading is famously accurate, and we only deal with reputable houses. We inspect on arrival and stand behind every car we import — your peace of mind is the whole point of using a concierge.
Share what you're after and your budget. Within 24 hours you'll get live auction matches and a full, itemised landed-cost quote — no obligation.
