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Toyota Townace

Toyota Townace S413M — Japan import to Australia — Image 1

Toyota Townace S413M Import to Australia

S413M
2008-2025
Eligible for import to AustraliaCompliance Available

The Toyota Townace S413M 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 data126 recent sales · 2020–2025 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 7 sales · grades 4.5–S · auction data to 17 Aug 2026

Average Auction Price$17,825
Japan Agent Fee$1,147
Carbarn Agent Fee$1,500
Freight, Port & Customs$4,967
Compliance Package$1,980
GST$2,724

Estimated Landed Total — GST & Duties Included

$30,144

Refundable Auction Deposit

$2,648

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 S413M 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. We source 2/2008 to 2/2025 examples through approved Japanese auction houses, verify build and condition sheets before bidding, and handle every downstream step on your behalf — international freight, Australian customs entry, biosecurity inspection, and the full SEVS compliance program at our Sydney workshop. Final delivery includes paperwork 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 petrol engines with engine codes S402M - S403M - S412M - S413M2WD and 4WD variants eligibleOdometer must be less than 80,000 kilometres for modification approval

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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

    Working from your model, year range, budget, grade, and odometer criteria, we shortlist candidate auction lots and arrange pre-bid inspection before a bid is placed.

    DepositRefundable auction deposit required before bidding starts
  • 02

    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
  • 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

View the full process timeline, payments, and deposit details in one place.

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

Model Code

S413M

Year Range

2008-2025

Eligibility

Does the Toyota Townace S413M qualify for import to Australia?

Yes — the Toyota Townace S413M is approved for import across the 2008-2025 build range under Eligible for petrol engines with engine codes S402M - S403M - S412M - S413M. 2WD and 4WD variants eligible. Odometer must be less than 80,000 kilometres for modification approval. 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 S413M?

SEVS reference SEV-000936 applies to the Toyota Townace S413M. It identifies the published import-eligibility pathway on the Rover register. Confirm build year, variant and model code before bidding to avoid mismatch with the approval.

What build-date range of the Toyota Townace S413M is approved for import?

Imports are approved for Toyota Townace S413M vehicles built in the 2008-2025 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 Toyota Townace S413M?

Carbarn calculates the landed estimate from market-verified Japan auction sales over last 90 days, filtered to auction grade 3+ or better and the eligible build range of the Toyota Townace S413M. Odometer is not filtered — the typical odometer for each year is shown as context.

What is the typical Japan auction price for the Toyota Townace S413M?

Based on last 90 days of Japan auction sales data, the average auction price for the Toyota Townace S413M is approximately ¥1,450,000 JPY, or $12,802 AUD. Pricing varies by grade, odometer, condition, options, and market demand.

What costs are bundled into the landed estimate for the Toyota Townace S413M?

The Toyota Townace S413M 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

Will Carbarn place bids on a Toyota Townace S413M on my behalf?

Yes. Carbarn can source and bid on the Toyota Townace S413M through Japanese auctions after your approval and within your agreed budget cap. Where possible, we arrange pre-bid physical inspection and share available photos, auction sheet details, and inspector notes via WhatsApp.

Can Carbarn inspect the Toyota Townace S413M before bidding?

Where possible, Carbarn arranges pre-bid physical inspection before bidding on the Toyota Townace S413M. 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.

Can I choose my maximum bid for the Toyota Townace S413M?

You decide the cap. Before any bid on the Toyota Townace S413M is placed, Carbarn confirms your budget and maximum bid in writing, then bids only within that limit. If the lot exceeds your range, we let it go.

Deposit & Payments

How much is the deposit to start bidding on the Toyota Townace S413M?

A refundable deposit of $2,648 AUD secures bidding on the Toyota Townace S413M. The deposit is fully refundable if no vehicle is secured, and fully refundable if you pull out before any bid has been placed on your behalf.

Timeline & Shipping

How long until the Toyota Townace S413M 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 Toyota Townace S413M is secured in Japan?

Once your bid on the Toyota Townace S413M 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 S413M?

For the Toyota Townace S413M, 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.

What's involved in compliance work for the Toyota Townace S413M?

The Toyota Townace S413M 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 is the compliance package cost for the Toyota Townace S413M?

Compliance for the Toyota Townace S413M 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

Does an auction-sourced Toyota Townace S413M include dealer warranty?

An auction-sourced Toyota Townace S413M doesn't come with the standard 3 months NSW dealer warranty, but a 5-year extended warranty may be available if the vehicle is eligible. Eligibility is confirmed before delivery based on age, condition, and provider criteria.

At what point can I take delivery of the Toyota Townace S413M?

The Toyota Townace S413M 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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Live Auction Lots in Japan

2 eligible Toyota Townace S413M vehicles currently at auction

2021–2023Grade 3.535,000–42,000 kmavg. landed~$19,448
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2021 TOYOTA TOWN ACE VAN

TAA Touhoku

2026-08-20

2021 TOYOTA TOWN ACE VAN

S413MGrade 3.5 · 35,000 km
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2023 TOYOTA TOWN ACE VAN

JU Miyagi

2026-08-21

2023 TOYOTA TOWN ACE VAN

S413M42,000 km
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