RELAY CAR AGENT
B2B Car Auction Agent in Japan
We work with overseas automotive businesses that source vehicles for resale or commercial use. Clear communication, lean service fees and repeat business are at the heart of our approach.
B2B only. We do not accept personal-use retail inquiries.
Car Dealers
Strategic sourcing for vehicle inventory and fleet expansion.
Importers
Reliable supply chains for commercial vehicle distribution.
Professional Buyers
Direct procurement for high-volume commercial and resale operations.
Not a specific auction facility
Japan-side sourcing
Your buying brief. Our Japan-side work.
Tell us the vehicle types, condition requirements and budget you need. We source against your brief and bring you options to review.
Auction Sourcing
Search Japanese auctions for vehicles that match your buying criteria.
Condition Checks
Review auction sheets and available condition information. Additional inspections can be arranged where available.
Bidding & Purchase
Place bids within your approved limit and coordinate purchase following a successful bid.
Inland Transport
Arrange vehicle transport from the auction venue to the export yard or port.
Export Documentation
Coordinate Japan-side export paperwork and required preparations for your shipment.
RORO & Container
Arrange shipping based on vehicle suitability, route availability and your requirements.
HOW IT WORKS
From brief to booked shipment.
01
Tell us what you need
Share your vehicle requirements, budget, destination and buying volume.
02
We search and review
We find suitable auction vehicles and share available condition information.
03
You approve the bid
Confirm the vehicle, maximum bid, fees and payment terms.
04
We bid for you
We bid within your approved limit. Results depend on competing bids.
05
We prepare the export
After purchase and agreed payment, we arrange transport, paperwork and shipping.
06
Your vehicle ships
Receive shipment details and export documents for your next steps.
Simple, transparent pricing
A fixed base fee plus a percentage of the auction purchase price.
Fees apply per vehicle. Plan eligibility is based on agreed monthly purchase volume. Other purchase and export costs are separate and confirmed before bidding.
Standard
¥80,000 + 5%
JPY per vehicle
PURCHASE VOLUME
1–2 vehicles / month
Occasional purchases welcome
RECOMMENDED
Trade
¥70,000 + 3%
JPY per vehicle
PURCHASE VOLUME
3–9 vehicles / month
For repeat professional buyers
Volume
Custom
JPY per vehicle
PURCHASE VOLUME
10+ vehicles / month
Custom base fee + percentage
What your service fee covers
Included in every plan. Auction bidding and successful-purchase charges are covered by our service fee.
Additional services and transport costs
Service
Charge
Basis
Details
Independent vehicle inspection
¥2,000
per vehicle
Optional
Marine cargo insurance
Min. ¥5,000
per shipment
¥5,000 or 0.5% of CIF value (higher)
Purchase negotiation
¥10,000
per negotiation
When requested
Manufacturer recall arrangements
¥30,000
per vehicle
When required
Extended storage
¥500
per day
After the included 30 days
Container loading and terminal handling
¥32,000
per vehicle
Based on a five-vehicle container load
Auction-to-port transport
¥5,500–¥60,000
per vehicle
Route-dependent
Destination-required inspection
Quoted
per vehicle
Required where applicable
Ocean freight
Quoted
per shipment
Based on route and method
Not every additional cost is optional; some depend on your destination or shipping method.
1. Business account setup
2. Auction sheet access and sharing
3. Auction sheet translation
4. Auction bidding and successful-purchase charges
5. Vessel booking coordination
6. Radiation screening
7. Vehicle deregistration in Japan
8. Export declaration filing
9. Storage for up to 30 days
10. Vehicle photos at the port
11. Odometer guarantee
12. Copies of available maintenance records
13. Your Japan-side agent support
14. Routine export document processing
Vehicle purchase price + Our service fee + Applicable additional costs (including ocean freight) − Eligible recycling deposit credit = Your export quote.
Japanese consumption tax and exports
Japanese consumption tax is not charged on vehicle sales that qualify for Japan’s export exemption, subject to required export evidence and documentation. Tax treatment of service fees and other charges is shown in your written quote. Destination import duties and taxes are separate.
Destination duties, import taxes, customs clearance and local delivery are excluded unless expressly included in the quote.
Let's source your next vehicles.
Tell us about your business and buying needs. We follow up to discuss your brief before bidding on any vehicles.
