Eligible for import to AustraliaCompliance Available
The Daihatsu Hijet Campervan S510 is approved for import to Australia under the SEVS Campervans and Motorhomes Criterion. Each example carries a S510P engine, a manual gearbox, and rear-wheel drive. We source through approved Japanese auctions, arrange inspection where possible, bid with your approval, and manage import and compliance support end to end.
This Daihatsu Hijet Campervan S510 is approved for import to Australia under SEVS approval SEV-000890, granted on the Campervans and Motorhomes Criterion and valid until 19 June 2028. The approval is linked to MRE-000851 (Category NA, issued by Trent McMahon) Approvals cover builds from Sept 2014 to Feb 2025.
Why qualified — Campervans and Motorhomes Criterion. Approvals under the SEVS Campervans and Motorhomes Criterion cover vehicles designed, factory-built, or converted as campervans, motorhomes or compatible body configurations. Eligibility is tied to the body configuration and the exact build years, variants and model codes named on the approval.
How Carbarn runs this import. Carbarn handles every stage of the journey: auction-sheet verification, bidding with your approval, ocean freight, customs and biosecurity clearance, and full SEVS-compliant rectification at our Sydney workshop. Once verified by an Approved Vehicle Verifier, the vehicle is entered into the Register of Approved Vehicles and delivered with documentation suitable for state registration.
Specifications coveredEligible as JP Star Happy +1 campervan or motorhome conversion.Petrol engine S510P eligible.Odometer must be less than 80,000 kilometres.
All timeframes are estimates and may vary depending on auction availability, VIA approval, shipping, and compliance.
3 phases6–10 weeks
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Auction Selection & Strategy
0-2 Weeks
Carbarn narrows down candidate vehicles by model, year range, budget, auction grade, mileage, and condition, then arranges a pre-bid physical inspection where the auction format allows.
DepositRefundable auction deposit required before bidding starts
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Vehicle Secured in Japan
Immediate
Vehicle is secured in Japan after the approved bid succeeds.
InvoiceVehicle price + Japan Agent Fee + Carbarn Service Fee payable within 48 hours
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VIA Approval
1-4 Weeks
The VIA application is submitted to the Department of Infrastructure before any vessel is booked.
No PaymentNo payment due in this stage
Shipping Invoice Includes
Freight & ShippingGSTImport DutiesLuxury Car Tax (if applicable)Port & Local Charges
Compliance Invoice Includes
Compliance WorkAVV InspectionRAV EntryVIA Approval CostExtra items if required
Complete Import Guide
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Yes. The Daihatsu Hijet Campervan S510 is eligible for import to Australia across the 2014-2025 build range. This model is approved based on Eligible as JP Star Happy +1 campervan or motorhome conversion. Petrol engine S510P eligible. Odometer must be less than 80,000 kilometres. Carbarn can assist with sourcing, VIA approval, compliance work, AVV inspection, and RAV entry.
Model Code
S510
Year Range
2014-2025
Eligibility
Can the Daihatsu Hijet Campervan S510 be imported to Australia under SEVS?
Yes. The Daihatsu Hijet Campervan S510 is eligible for import to Australia across the 2014-2025 build range. This model is approved based on Eligible as JP Star Happy +1 campervan or motorhome conversion. Petrol engine S510P eligible. Odometer must be less than 80,000 kilometres. Carbarn can assist with sourcing, VIA approval, compliance work, AVV inspection, and RAV entry.
What SEVS reference applies to the Daihatsu Hijet Campervan S510?
The SEVS number for the Daihatsu Hijet Campervan S510 is SEV-000890. This number helps identify the approved import eligibility pathway for this model. Always confirm the exact build year, variant, and model code before bidding or purchasing a vehicle in Japan.
For which production years can the Daihatsu Hijet Campervan S510 be imported?
The Daihatsu Hijet Campervan S510 is eligible across the 2014-2025 build range. Eligibility is linked to the model code, build date, variant, and approved import pathway. Carbarn checks these details before bidding to reduce compliance and approval risk.
Estimated Price
How is the estimated landed price for the Daihatsu Hijet Campervan S510 calculated?
The estimate is derived from last 90 days of real Japan auction sales for the Daihatsu Hijet Campervan S510, restricted to vehicles with minimum auction grade 3.5+ and odometer within 0-80,000km, then matched to the approved build range.
How much does the Daihatsu Hijet Campervan S510 usually sell for at Japan auctions?
Based on last 90 days of Japan auction sales data, the average auction price for the Daihatsu Hijet Campervan S510 is approximately ¥2,400,000 JPY, or $21,427 AUD. Pricing varies by grade, odometer, condition, options, and market demand.
What is included in the estimated landed cost for the Daihatsu Hijet Campervan S510?
For the Daihatsu Hijet Campervan S510, the landed estimate covers auction price, Japan Agent Fee, Carbarn Agent Fee, freight, port and customs, import duty, GST, and compliance. It's intended as an honest pre-bid landed total, not a partial quote.
Auction & Bidding
Does Carbarn bid at Japan auctions for the Daihatsu Hijet Campervan S510?
Yes — we bid on the Daihatsu Hijet Campervan S510 on your behalf at Japanese auctions, but only after your written approval and only within the budget cap you've agreed. Where possible we arrange pre-bid inspection and share the auction sheet, photos, and inspector notes via WhatsApp.
Is a pre-bid inspection available for the Daihatsu Hijet Campervan S510?
Where possible, Carbarn arranges pre-bid physical inspection before bidding on the Daihatsu Hijet Campervan S510. We share available photos, auction sheet details, and inspector notes via WhatsApp before any bid is placed. Japanese auction vehicles generally cannot be test driven before purchase.
Who decides the maximum bid for the Daihatsu Hijet Campervan S510?
Yes. You can set your preferred budget and maximum bid before auction bidding starts. Carbarn only bids after your approval and within your agreed budget cap. If the vehicle cannot be secured within your approved range, we do not proceed beyond your limit.
Deposit & Payments
What is the refundable auction deposit for the Daihatsu Hijet Campervan S510?
The refundable auction deposit for the Daihatsu Hijet Campervan S510 is $2,678 AUD. It is required before bidding starts, fully refundable if no vehicle is secured, and fully refundable if you decide not to proceed before any bid is placed.
Timeline & Shipping
How long until the Daihatsu Hijet Campervan S510 is ready for delivery?
Expect roughly 6-10 weeks from search to delivery. The timeline covers sourcing, the winning bid, VIA approval, vessel scheduling, international shipping, arrival in Sydney, compliance at our workshop, AVV verification, RAV entry, and delivery prep.
What does Carbarn do after winning the Daihatsu Hijet Campervan S510 bid?
Once the Daihatsu Hijet Campervan S510 is secured in Japan, Carbarn manages the next stages: VIA application before shipping, vessel booking, shipping to Sydney, workshop compliance, AVV inspection, RAV entry, and delivery preparation. You receive updates throughout the process.
Compliance & Registration
How does Carbarn manage import approval for the Daihatsu Hijet Campervan S510?
For the Daihatsu Hijet Campervan S510, document assessment and the VIA application are handled by Carbarn ahead of shipping. The VIA must be granted before the vehicle proceeds through Australian compliance, AVV verification, and RAV entry.
How is the Daihatsu Hijet Campervan S510 made compliant in Australia?
The Daihatsu Hijet Campervan S510 goes through Carbarn's full compliance program after arrival — workshop rectification work, documentation, AVV inspection, RAV entry, and the support needed to make the vehicle registration-ready in Australia.
What compliance package price applies to the Daihatsu Hijet Campervan S510?
The estimated compliance package for the Daihatsu Hijet Campervan S510 is $1,980. The vehicle must meet applicable Australian Design Rules and compliance requirements. If tyres, repairs, modifications, or other required items are needed, they are quoted separately before work proceeds.
Warranty & Delivery
Is warranty included on a Daihatsu Hijet Campervan S510 bought at auction?
Vehicles sourced through Japan auction do not carry the 3 months NSW dealer warranty. Some Daihatsu Hijet Campervan S510 examples qualify for a 5-year extended warranty — eligibility depends on age, condition, and the warranty provider's terms, and is confirmed before delivery.
At what point can I take delivery of the Daihatsu Hijet Campervan S510?
Delivery of the Daihatsu Hijet Campervan S510 happens after the vehicle arrives in Sydney and completes workshop compliance, the AVV inspection, RAV entry, and final payment. Pickup, transport, and registration-ready paperwork are arranged once it's compliance-complete.
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