Eligible for import to AustraliaCompliance Available
The Nissan Serena Lifecare GC28 is approved for import to Australia under the SEVS Mobility Criterion. Each example carries a MR20DD engine, a automatic gearbox, and front-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 Nissan Serena Lifecare GC28 is approved for import to Australia under SEVS approval SEV-000803, granted on the Mobility Criterion and valid until 05 Mar 2028. The approval is linked to MRE-000790 (Category MA, issued by SYDNEY AVV PTY LTD) Approvals cover builds from May 2005 to Feb 2025.
Why qualified — Mobility Criterion. The SEVS Mobility Criterion applies to vehicles designed, factory-built, or appropriately modified (including by approved post-manufacture providers) to accommodate users with reduced mobility — for example wheelchair access, hand controls or transfer seats. Eligibility is build-specific and granted on the basis of the documented features on the approval.
How Carbarn runs this import. Carbarn sources 11/2022 to 2/2025 Nissan Serena Lifecare examples through our Japanese partners, with build-sheet and auction-grade verification before any bid is placed. Once won, the vehicle is shipped via roll-on/roll-off freight, cleared through Australian customs, treated under biosecurity rules, and prepared for compliance at our Sydney workshop. The Approved Vehicle Verifier inspection and RAV entry are completed in-house, and you receive the vehicle with paperwork ready for state-level registration.
Specifications coveredEligible as Lifecare variant with rear wheelchair ramp - wheelchair tie down and occupant restraint systemPetrol engine MR20DD or HR14DE
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
We shortlist suitable vehicles matching the target model, year range, budget, grade, mileage, and condition. We arrange pre-bid physical inspection where possible before any bid is placed.
DepositRefundable auction deposit required before bidding starts
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Vehicle Secured in Japan
Immediate
Once your approved bid wins, the vehicle is secured at the auction in Japan.
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 Nissan Serena Lifecare GC28 is eligible for import to Australia across the 2022-2025 build range. This model is approved based on Eligible as Lifecare variant with rear wheelchair ramp - wheelchair tie down and occupant restraint system. Petrol engine MR20DD or HR14DE. Carbarn can assist with sourcing, VIA approval, compliance work, AVV inspection, and RAV entry.
Model Code
GC28
Year Range
2022-2025
Eligibility
Does the Nissan Serena Lifecare GC28 qualify for import to Australia?
Yes. The Nissan Serena Lifecare GC28 is eligible for import to Australia across the 2022-2025 build range. This model is approved based on Eligible as Lifecare variant with rear wheelchair ramp - wheelchair tie down and occupant restraint system. Petrol engine MR20DD or HR14DE. Carbarn can assist with sourcing, VIA approval, compliance work, AVV inspection, and RAV entry.
What SEVS reference applies to the Nissan Serena Lifecare GC28?
The Nissan Serena Lifecare GC28 is covered by SEVS approval SEV-000803. This identifies the published eligibility pathway for the model. Always confirm the exact build year, variant, and model code before purchasing a vehicle in Japan.
For which production years can the Nissan Serena Lifecare GC28 be imported?
Build range 2022-2025 is eligible for the Nissan Serena Lifecare GC28. Approval is tied to model code, exact build date, variant, and the published import pathway, all of which Carbarn verifies on the auction sheet before any bid.
Estimated Price
How does Carbarn calculate the landed cost for the Nissan Serena Lifecare GC28?
Carbarn calculates the landed estimate from market-verified Japan auction sales over last 90 days, filtered to auction grade 3.5+ or better, an odometer band of 0-80,000km, and the eligible build range of the Nissan Serena Lifecare GC28.
What is the typical Japan auction price for the Nissan Serena Lifecare GC28?
Over last 90 days of recent Japan auction sales, the Nissan Serena Lifecare GC28 has averaged about ¥3,300,000 JPY ($29,462 AUD). Individual sale prices shift with grade, odometer, condition, options, and market demand on the day.
What is included in the estimated landed cost for the Nissan Serena Lifecare GC28?
For the Nissan Serena Lifecare GC28, 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 Nissan Serena Lifecare GC28?
Carbarn will bid on the Nissan Serena Lifecare GC28 for you at Japan auctions, after your approval and within your agreed bid cap. We share the auction sheet, photos, and inspector notes via WhatsApp before any bid, and arrange a pre-bid physical inspection when the auction format allows.
Can Carbarn inspect the Nissan Serena Lifecare GC28 before bidding?
Where possible, Carbarn arranges pre-bid physical inspection before bidding on the Nissan Serena Lifecare GC28. 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.
Do I set my own bid limit on the Nissan Serena Lifecare GC28?
Yes — you set the budget and cap. Carbarn only places a bid on the Nissan Serena Lifecare GC28 after your written approval and never above your agreed limit. If the vehicle can't be secured within range, we stop rather than overbid.
Deposit & Payments
How much is the deposit to start bidding on the Nissan Serena Lifecare GC28?
To start bidding on the Nissan Serena Lifecare GC28, the auction deposit is $4,464 AUD. It's refundable if no vehicle is secured and refundable if you decide not to proceed before a bid is placed.
Timeline & Shipping
How long until the Nissan Serena Lifecare GC28 is ready for delivery?
Plan for around 6-10 weeks end-to-end. That window covers auction selection and purchase, VIA application and approval, vessel booking and transit, arrival in Sydney, compliance work, AVV inspection, RAV entry, and final preparation for handover.
What happens after the Nissan Serena Lifecare GC28 is secured in Japan?
Once your bid on the Nissan Serena Lifecare GC28 is successful, Carbarn moves through VIA application, vessel booking, shipping, customs and biosecurity, workshop compliance, AVV verification, RAV entry, and delivery prep. We send progress updates throughout.
Compliance & Registration
How is import approval handled for the Nissan Serena Lifecare GC28?
Carbarn reviews the documents for the Nissan Serena Lifecare GC28 and submits the VIA application before the vehicle ships from Japan. Valid import approval must be in place before the vehicle can enter Australian compliance, the AVV inspection, and RAV listing.
What's involved in compliance work for the Nissan Serena Lifecare GC28?
Carbarn completes compliance for the Nissan Serena Lifecare GC28 in-house once it lands: workshop work to meet Australian Design Rules, documentation, the AVV inspection, RAV listing, and registration-ready handover support.
What is the compliance package cost for the Nissan Serena Lifecare GC28?
Compliance for the Nissan Serena Lifecare GC28 is estimated at $1,540. The package covers required work to meet Australian Design Rules. Any tyres, additional repairs, modifications, or extra items are quoted separately and confirmed before work proceeds.
Warranty & Delivery
Does an auction-sourced Nissan Serena Lifecare GC28 include dealer warranty?
Auction-sourced vehicles do not include the standard 3 months NSW dealer warranty. A 5-year extended warranty may be available for eligible vehicles. Warranty eligibility is confirmed before delivery and depends on the vehicle, age, condition, and warranty provider criteria.
When is the Nissan Serena Lifecare GC28 ready for delivery?
The Nissan Serena Lifecare GC28 is ready for delivery after arrival in Sydney, workshop compliance, AVV inspection, RAV entry, and final payment completion. Delivery, pickup, and registration-ready support can be arranged once the vehicle is compliance-complete.
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