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Toyota Townace

Toyota Townace S412M — Japan import to Australia — Image 1

Toyota Townace S412M Import to Australia

S412M
2008-2025
Eligible for import to AustraliaCompliance Available

The Toyota Townace S412M is approved for import to Australia under the SEVS Campervans and Motorhomes Criterion. Each example carries a S403M engine, a automatic gearbox, and four-wheel drive. We source through approved Japanese auctions, arrange inspection, bid with your approval, and manage import and compliance support end to end.

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Transparent Landed Cost Breakdown

Transparent import cost estimate including shipping, taxes, and compliance in Australia.

Japan auction sold data304 recent sales · 2011–2020 models · last 90 days
How this estimate is calculated
  • Market-Verified Data: Based on the last 90 days of Japan auction sales.
  • Quality Benchmark: Minimum auction grade 3+.
  • Eligible Build Range: Matched to the approved import year range.
  • Final Price Factors: Auction result, grade, odometer, condition, options, exchange rate, shipping, taxes, and compliance requirements.
How Bidding Works
  • Tell us your target model, year range, budget, and preferred condition.
  • We arrange physical inspection before bidding wherever possible.
  • We share available photos, auction sheet details, and inspector notes via WhatsApp.
  • We only bid after your approval and within your agreed budget cap.
Landed cost breakdown

Based on 23 sales · grades 3–4 · typically ~134,000 km · auction data to 17 Aug 2026

Average Auction Price$5,253
Japan Agent Fee$794
Carbarn Agent Fee$1,500
Freight, Port & Customs$3,674
Compliance Package$1,980
GST$1,302

Estimated Landed Total — GST & Duties Included

$14,504

Refundable Auction Deposit

$1,324

Final pricing depends on auction results, exchange rate and vehicle condition.

Eligibility & Compliance Approvals

Verified on the Australian Government Rover register · 1 SEV · 1 MRE

This Toyota Townace S412M is approved for import to Australia under SEVS approval SEV-000936, granted on the Campervans and Motorhomes Criterion and valid until 24 Aug 2028. The approval is linked to MRE-000911 (Category NA, issued by SYDNEY AVV PTY LTD) Approvals cover builds from Feb 2008 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.

Please note: This explainer is general information only. Eligibility for import under SEVS is determined exclusively by the published approval on the Rover register and the Road Vehicle Standards Rules 2019. Carbarn cross-checks the exact build year, variant and model code against the published approval before bidding — confirming the published approval is the binding source.

Specifications coveredEligible for 2WD and 4WD variants with petrol engine codes S402M - S403M - S412M - S413MOdometer must be less than 80,000 kilometres

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How compliance worksHow importing worksAll eligible modelsRoad Vehicle Standards Act 2018

Full Process Timeline & Payments

All timeframes are estimates and may vary depending on auction availability, VIA approval, shipping, and compliance.

3 phases6–10 weeks
  • 01

    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
  • 02

    Vehicle Secured in Japan

    Immediate

    A successful approved bid means the vehicle is secured at the Japanese auction.

    InvoiceVehicle price + Japan Agent Fee + Carbarn Service Fee payable within 48 hours
  • 03

    VIA Approval

    1-4 Weeks

    Vehicle Import Approval application is lodged before shipping.

    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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How Importing Works

How Compliance Works

Six-step compliance flow handled end-to-end by our team.

  1. 1

    Assess documents / eligibility

  2. 2

    VIA application before shipping

  3. 3

    Vehicle arrives at Carbarn workshop

  4. 4

    Compliance work starts

  5. 5

    AVV inspection + RAV entry

  6. 6

    Ready for registration / delivery

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes — the Toyota Townace S412M is approved for import across the 2008-2025 build range under Eligible for 2WD and 4WD variants with petrol engine codes S402M - S403M - S412M - S413M. Odometer must be less than 80,000 kilometres. Carbarn manages the full pathway: sourcing in Japan, VIA application, compliance at our Sydney workshop, AVV inspection, and RAV entry.

Model Code

S412M

Year Range

2008-2025

Eligibility

Is the Toyota Townace S412M eligible for import to Australia?

Yes — the Toyota Townace S412M is approved for import across the 2008-2025 build range under Eligible for 2WD and 4WD variants with petrol engine codes S402M - S403M - S412M - S413M. Odometer must be less than 80,000 kilometres. Carbarn manages the full pathway: sourcing in Japan, VIA application, compliance at our Sydney workshop, AVV inspection, and RAV entry.

Which SEVS approval covers the Toyota Townace S412M?

The SEVS number for the Toyota Townace S412M is SEV-000936. 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.

What build-date range of the Toyota Townace S412M is approved for import?

The Toyota Townace S412M is eligible across the 2008-2025 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 Toyota Townace S412M calculated?

The estimate is derived from last 90 days of real Japan auction sales for the Toyota Townace S412M, restricted to vehicles with minimum auction grade 3+, then matched to the approved build range one year at a time.

What is the typical Japan auction price for the Toyota Townace S412M?

Recent Japan auction sales over last 90 days put the Toyota Townace S412M at around ¥1,639,189 JPY (~$14,472 AUD) on average. Expect variation based on auction grade, kilometres, options, and demand at the time of sale.

What is included in the estimated landed cost for the Toyota Townace S412M?

For the Toyota Townace S412M, 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

Will Carbarn place bids on a Toyota Townace S412M on my behalf?

Carbarn will bid on the Toyota Townace S412M 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.

Will Carbarn check the Toyota Townace S412M before bidding?

Pre-bid physical inspection of the Toyota Townace S412M is arranged where the auction format allows. The auction sheet, photos, and inspector notes are shared via WhatsApp before any approved bid. Test drives are generally not permitted at Japanese auctions.

Do I set my own bid limit on the Toyota Townace S412M?

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 Toyota Townace S412M?

To start bidding on the Toyota Townace S412M, the auction deposit is $2,648 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 does it take to import the Toyota Townace S412M from Japan?

The full import process usually takes 6-10 weeks. This includes auction selection, vehicle purchase, VIA approval, vessel booking, secure international transit, arrival in Sydney, workshop compliance, AVV inspection, RAV entry, and final delivery preparation.

What happens after the Toyota Townace S412M is secured in Japan?

Once your bid on the Toyota Townace S412M 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 Toyota Townace S412M?

For the Toyota Townace S412M, Carbarn assesses the vehicle documents and lodges the VIA application before shipping where required. The vehicle must have valid import approval before it can proceed through Australian compliance, AVV inspection, and RAV entry.

How is the Toyota Townace S412M made compliant in Australia?

Compliance for the Toyota Townace S412M is completed through Carbarn's compliance process after arrival. This may include workshop compliance work, required documentation, AVV inspection, RAV entry, and registration-ready support for Australian road use.

What compliance package price applies to the Toyota Townace S412M?

Compliance for the Toyota Townace S412M is estimated at $1,980. 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

What warranty applies to an auction-sourced Toyota Townace S412M?

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 can the Toyota Townace S412M be handed over?

Once the Toyota Townace S412M arrives in Sydney and has passed compliance, AVV inspection, RAV entry, and final payment, it's ready for handover. Carbarn coordinates delivery, pickup, and registration-ready support at that point.

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Live Auction Lots in Japan

3 eligible Toyota Townace S412M vehicles currently at auction

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2013 TOYOTA TOWN ACE VAN

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2019 TOYOTA TOWN ACE VAN

S412MGrade 3.5 · 66,000 km
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2016 TOYOTA TOWN ACE VAN

TAA Yokohama

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2016 TOYOTA TOWN ACE VAN

S412MGrade 2 · 69,000 km
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