Import Cars from Japanto Australia

Import from Japan is the main pathway for sourcing vehicles through Japan. Stock in Japan refers to actual Carbarn vehicles already located in Japan. Auction Sourcing is for customers who want us to bid on a vehicle through Japanese auctions. Australia Stock means vehicles already in Australia and ready faster.

If speed is the priority, Australia Stock is usually the fastest option because the vehicle is already in Australia. Stock in Japan can be a good second option if you want to secure a fixed-price Carbarn vehicle before it arrives. Auction Sourcing usually takes longer because the vehicle still needs to be found, purchased, shipped, and complied.

No. Eligible Models are model-code references showing which vehicles may be imported and complied under an approved pathway. They are not live stock units. If you want an exact vehicle, check Stock in Japan for Carbarn vehicles located in Japan or Australia Stock for vehicles already in Australia.

Stock in Japan refers to actual Carbarn vehicles already located in Japan with confirmed pricing. These vehicles can be secured before arrival in Sydney, usually with 50% upfront, balance before delivery.. They are different from Eligible Models, which are model references rather than exact vehicles.

Yes. A Stock in Japan vehicle can usually be secured before it arrives in Sydney, subject to the required payment terms. These are actual Carbarn vehicles located in Japan, not generic model references. The balance is payable before delivery once the vehicle reaches the final stages.

Auction Sourcing is where Carbarn helps you find and bid on a suitable vehicle through Japanese auctions. We shortlist vehicles, arrange pre-bid inspection where possible, share available photos, auction sheet details, and notes, then bid only after your approval and within your agreed budget cap.

Yes. If the model is eligible and suitable vehicles are available in Japan, Carbarn can help with auction sourcing, bidding support, VIA approval, shipping, compliance work, AVV inspection, RAV entry, and delivery preparation. For model-code-specific details, customers should use the Eligible Models section.

The full import process usually takes 6-10 weeks, depending on auction availability, VIA approval, vessel booking, shipping, port processing, compliance workload, and final delivery preparation. Stock in Japan may be faster because the vehicle has already been secured by Carbarn.

For Auction Sourcing, the Refundable Auction Deposit is required before bidding starts. If your approved bid is successful, Vehicle price + Japan Agent Fee + Carbarn Service Fee payable within 48 hours after a successful approved bid.. Shipping and compliance invoices are issued later, and the full balance must be paid before delivery.

Yes. The Refundable Auction Deposit is refundable if no vehicle is secured and also refundable if you decide not to proceed before any bid is placed. Once a bid is placed with your approval, it cannot be cancelled.

Warranty depends on the purchase pathway. Australia Stock and Stock in Japan vehicles include 3 months NSW dealer warranty + 5-year extended warranty included for eligible vehicles.. Auction-sourced vehicles follow this rule: No 3 months NSW dealer warranty; 5-year extended warranty available for eligible vehicles.. Warranty eligibility is confirmed based on the vehicle, age, condition, and provider criteria.

Yes. Carbarn can support the process from sourcing and import approval through to shipping, workshop compliance, AVV inspection, RAV entry, and delivery preparation. For customers who already have a vehicle, Carbarn may also assist with compliance-only service where the vehicle and documents are suitable.

Yes. Carbarn may be able to help with compliance-only service if the vehicle is eligible and the required documents are available. The vehicle must be assessed before work starts, including import approval status, model eligibility, documentation, compliance requirements, and any ADR-related items.