Eligible for import to AustraliaCompliance Available
The Nissan Serena Lifecare HC26 is approved for import to Australia under the SEVS Mobility Criterion. Each example carries a MR20DD inline-4 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 HC26 is approved for import to Australia under SEVS approval SEV-000801, granted on the Mobility Criterion and valid until 05 Mar 2028. The approval is linked to MRE-000041 (Category MA, issued by SYDNEY AVV PTY LTD) Approvals cover builds from May 2005 to Dec 2016.
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 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 Lifecare variant with side swivel out seatPetrol engine
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 Nissan Serena Lifecare HC26 is eligible for import to Australia across the 2010-2016 build range. This model is approved based on Eligible as Lifecare variant with side swivel out seat. Petrol engine. Carbarn can assist with sourcing, VIA approval, compliance work, AVV inspection, and RAV entry.
Model Code
HC26
Year Range
2010-2016
Eligibility
Can the Nissan Serena Lifecare HC26 be imported to Australia under SEVS?
Yes. The Nissan Serena Lifecare HC26 is eligible for import to Australia across the 2010-2016 build range. This model is approved based on Eligible as Lifecare variant with side swivel out seat. Petrol engine. Carbarn can assist with sourcing, VIA approval, compliance work, AVV inspection, and RAV entry.
What SEVS reference applies to the Nissan Serena Lifecare HC26?
The SEVS number for the Nissan Serena Lifecare HC26 is SEV-000801. 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 Nissan Serena Lifecare HC26 be imported?
Imports are approved for Nissan Serena Lifecare HC26 vehicles built in the 2010-2016 window. Carbarn cross-checks model code, build date, and variant against the approval to confirm compliance and reduce approval risk before bidding.
Estimated Price
How does Carbarn calculate the landed cost for the Nissan Serena Lifecare HC26?
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 HC26.
What is the typical Japan auction price for the Nissan Serena Lifecare HC26?
Recent Japan auction sales over last 90 days put the Nissan Serena Lifecare HC26 at around ¥850,000 JPY (~$7,588 AUD) on average. Expect variation based on auction grade, kilometres, options, and demand at the time of sale.
What costs are bundled into the landed estimate for the Nissan Serena Lifecare HC26?
The Nissan Serena Lifecare HC26 landed estimate bundles the auction price, Japan Agent Fee, Carbarn Agent Fee, international freight, port and customs, import duty, GST, and the compliance package — so you see the transparent landed cost before any bid is placed.
Auction & Bidding
Can Carbarn bid on the Nissan Serena Lifecare HC26 for me in Japan?
Yes — we bid on the Nissan Serena Lifecare HC26 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 Nissan Serena Lifecare HC26?
Carbarn arranges pre-bid inspection of the Nissan Serena Lifecare HC26 whenever the auction allows it, and always shares auction sheet, photos, and inspector notes via WhatsApp before bidding. Note that the Japanese auction format does not permit pre-purchase test drives.
Who decides the maximum bid for the Nissan Serena Lifecare HC26?
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
How much is the deposit to start bidding on the Nissan Serena Lifecare HC26?
To start bidding on the Nissan Serena Lifecare HC26, the auction deposit is $1,339 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 HC26 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 happens after the Nissan Serena Lifecare HC26 is secured in Japan?
Once your bid on the Nissan Serena Lifecare HC26 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
What's the VIA process for the Nissan Serena Lifecare HC26?
For the Nissan Serena Lifecare HC26, 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 does Carbarn complete compliance for the Nissan Serena Lifecare HC26?
The Nissan Serena Lifecare HC26 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 Nissan Serena Lifecare HC26?
The estimated compliance package for the Nissan Serena Lifecare HC26 is $1,540. 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 Nissan Serena Lifecare HC26 bought at auction?
Vehicles sourced through Japan auction do not carry the 3 months NSW dealer warranty. Some Nissan Serena Lifecare HC26 examples qualify for a 5-year extended warranty — eligibility depends on age, condition, and the warranty provider's terms, and is confirmed before delivery.
When is the Nissan Serena Lifecare HC26 ready for delivery?
Delivery of the Nissan Serena Lifecare HC26 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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