JU NagasakiWed 11 Nov
1997 HONDA ACTY
HA4 · 144,000 km · Manual (5-speed) · Petrol
Est. landed & complied
$6,955AUD
Based on Carbarn Bid Guide¥84,000
Refundable deposit
$1,500
¥
Carbarn Bid Guide ¥84,000
Reference sold range ¥39k – ¥166k
Kei cars at Japanese auctions — 660cc imports for Australia
Live kei car listings from Japanese auctions — every lot under 660cc, matched against the Australian eligible catalog. A class that has never been sold new in Australia and is only available through import.
Kei Cars — live auction vehicles eligible for Australia
419 vehicles shown
Today's bid request cutoff: 09:00 SydneyCloses in 01h 31m
JU NaganoTomorrow
1998 SUZUKI WAGON R RR
CT51S · 146,000 km · Automatic · Petrol
Est. landed & complied
$6,412AUD
Based on Carbarn Bid Guide¥34,566
Refundable deposit
$1,500
¥
Carbarn Bid Guide ¥34,566
Reference sold range ¥31k – ¥161k
Today01h 31m
Honda KyushuToday
Grade R2000 HONDA LIFE
JB1 · 150,000 km · Automatic · Petrol
Est. landed & complied
$6,507AUD
Based on Carbarn Bid Guide¥43,178
Refundable deposit
$1,500
¥
Carbarn Bid Guide ¥43,178
Reference sold range ¥24k – ¥54k
ORIX FukuokaTomorrow
Grade R2021 SUZUKI ALTO
HA36S · 161,000 km · Automatic · Petrol
Est. landed & complied
$9,765AUD
Based on Carbarn Bid Guide¥185,068
Refundable deposit
$1,500
¥
Carbarn Bid Guide ¥185,068
Reference sold range ¥45k – ¥222k
JU SaitamaTomorrow
Grade R2000 MITSUBISHI PAJERO MINI
H58A · 177,000 km · Manual (5-speed) · Petrol
Est. landed & complied
$6,710AUD
Based on Carbarn Bid Guide¥61,386
Refundable deposit
$1,500
¥
Carbarn Bid Guide ¥61,386
Reference sold range ¥28k – ¥318k
BAYAUCWed 11 Nov
Grade R2000 DAIHATSU HIJET CARGO
S200V · 182,000 km · Automatic · Petrol
Est. landed & complied
$6,554AUD
Based on Carbarn Bid Guide¥47,416
Refundable deposit
$1,500
¥
Carbarn Bid Guide ¥47,416
Reference sold range ¥29k – ¥122k
JU NagasakiWed 11 Nov
1996 HONDA ACTY
HA4 · 187,000 km · Manual (5-speed) · Petrol
Est. landed & complied
$7,005AUD
Based on Carbarn Bid Guide¥88,788
Refundable deposit
$1,500
¥
Carbarn Bid Guide ¥88,788
Reference sold range ¥28k – ¥223k
JU NagasakiWed 11 Nov
2000 DAIHATSU HIJET
S200P · 192,000 km · Manual (5-speed) · Petrol
Est. landed & complied
$7,273AUD
Based on Carbarn Bid Guide¥110,629
Refundable deposit
$1,500
¥
Carbarn Bid Guide ¥110,629
Reference sold range ¥48k – ¥196k
USS YokohamaTomorrow
Grade 21997 SUBARU SAMBAR VAN
KV4 · 228,000 km · Manual (5-speed)
Est. landed & complied
$6,560AUD
Based on Carbarn Bid Guide¥47,931
Refundable deposit
$1,500
¥
Carbarn Bid Guide ¥47,931
Reference sold range ¥34k – ¥186k
USS YokohamaTomorrow
2020 SUZUKI JIMNY
JB64W · 0 km · Automatic · Petrol
Est. landed & complied
$16,419AUD
Based on Carbarn Bid Guide¥783,526
Refundable deposit
$1,500
¥
Carbarn Bid Guide ¥783,526
Reference sold range ¥1.34M – ¥1.68M
IAA OsakaWed 11 Nov
Grade R1991 HONDA BEAT
PP1 · 0 km · Manual (5-speed)
Est. landed & complied
$8,814AUD
Based on Carbarn Bid Guide¥250,025
Refundable deposit
$1,500
¥
Carbarn Bid Guide ¥250,025
Reference sold range ¥171k – ¥550k
Kei Cars at Japanese auctions right now
419 lots in Kei Cars are live at Japanese auctions right now, matched against the Australian eligible catalog. They span 9 makes and 45 models, including Acty, Acty Van and Alto. Stock is sourced from 42 auction houses such as AUCNET, BAYAUC and CAA Gifu. Current lots run grades 2–6. Upcoming auction days: 9 Nov, 10 Nov and 11 Nov.
- Lots live
- 419
- Makes
- 9
- Models
- 45
- Auction houses
- 42
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Why Carbarn Is Different
After your deposit, our Japan-side team inspects the car in Japan and Aniku sends the real photos to your WhatsApp — before any bid is placed. You see the underbody, the hidden repairs, the real condition. You decide: bid or skip. Around that, we filter every vehicle for Australian import eligibility and show landed, complied pricing in AUD. You confirm. Then we bid.
Real inspection photos to your WhatsApp — before we bid
Auction photos are taken to sell the car. Our Japan-side team photographs what they never show: underbody, rust, hidden repairs, interior condition. Don't like what we find? Skip — your deposit is refunded, or moves to your next car.
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Every car filtered for Australian import eligibility
If it's on the page, it can come to Australia.
Bid in JPY, see landed & complied price in AUD
Know the approximate total cost before you commit.
Refundable deposit-first — no bid without your approval
Your deposit starts the inspection. It never places a bid on its own.
Track your bid, deposit and result in one portal
Every step visible, from deposit to auction result.
A Simple Five-Step Auction Buying Process
Choose an eligible auction car, enter your Bid in JPY, review the estimated landed and complied cost in AUD, place your bid deposit, and let Carbarn check the vehicle before final bid submission. No live bidding wars and no pressure — a clear, step-by-step process from deposit to result.
- Step 01
Choose an eligible auction vehicle
- Step 02
Enter your target bid in JPY
- Step 03
Place a refundable auction bid deposit
- Step 04
Carbarn reviews auction sheet, photos and Japan-side findings and confirms with you
- Step 05
Bid submitted and result updated
Japan-Side Physical Inspection and Extra Photos
Auction photos and grades are useful, but they do not always show every defect. After your deposit, our Japan-side team inspects the car at the auction house and sends real photos — underbody, paint, interior — before any final bid is submitted.
Standard Japan auction
- Auction listing photos
- Auction sheet and grade
Carbarn adds on top
- Japan-side physical inspection after your deposit
- Extra photos and visible defect check
- Findings shared with you before final bid submission
Estimated Landed and Complied Cost Before You Bid
Carbarn shows an estimated landed and complied cost in AUD so customers can understand the approximate total import cost before bidding. If the Bid in JPY field is empty, the estimate uses Carbarn's benchmark. If the customer enters a Bid in JPY, the estimate updates live.
Cost component 1
Auction bid
Cost component 2
Japan/export costs
Cost component 3
Shipping and logistics
Cost component 4
Import duty/GST/LCT where applicable
Cost component 5
Compliance and local costs
Final cost confirmed at auction result + GST/LCT assessment
Background for Australian buyers bidding in Japan
Bid on Japanese Auction Cars That Can Be Imported to Australia
This page is designed for buyers who want to bid on vehicles in Japan auctions and bring them to Australia. Carbarn does not show every auction vehicle from Japan. The feed is filtered so customers see vehicles that match Australian import eligibility rules or need only limited confirmation before proceeding.
Why Import Eligibility Comes First
Not every Japanese auction car can be imported to Australia. Model code, build month, vehicle type, pathway and compliance rules matter before a bid is placed. Carbarn's system is designed to filter vehicles against Australian import eligibility before they are shown to customers.
Bid Deposit and Auction Result
A deposit is required before Carbarn proceeds with a bid instruction. If the customer does not win the auction, the deposit can be made available for another auction vehicle or refunded according to Carbarn's process.
Place a Bid Deposit with a Controlled Review Process
After reviewing the vehicle and cost breakdown, the customer can place a bid deposit to secure the next step. Carbarn then checks the final vehicle details, auction sheet, import eligibility and available inspection/photo findings before final bid submission. If the vehicle should not proceed, the deposit can be moved to another suitable auction vehicle or refunded according to Carbarn policy and payment method rules.
Frequently Asked Questions
Kei jidosha is a Japanese vehicle class defined by strict limits — engine capacity no greater than 660cc, plus caps on length, width and power. It is a size class rather than a body style, so it covers vans, wagons, off-roaders and roadsters. The class has never been sold new in Australia, so importing is the only way to buy one.