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Getting a Japanese vehicle from auction is exciting (and addictive)!
Whether it’s for an economical or practical daily driver, a unique project,
or one of the many sought-after classics that Japan is known for,
you can usually find something to suit your taste at the auctions.
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”bpro-heading”]How do the JDM car auctions work?[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”bpro-text”]These are like a ‘sealed bid’ auction – the time counts down to the beginning of the auction, when everyone bids their maximum amount. The highest (typically) wins for a few hundred more than the second-placed bid – unless there is a hidden reserve.
The standardized process for auctioning a Japanese vehicle provides a thorough description of the car’s condition on an auction sheet. This process reduces some of the risk of buying a car sight-unseen. If you have given your deposit, we can translate the auction sheet for free for units that you like.
JDM cars at auction can be listed up to 4 days in advance, but are often posted with only 24 hours notice.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][/vc_section][vc_section full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1612826680987{padding-top: 5vh !important;padding-bottom: 5vh !important;}” el_class=”bpro-section-orange”][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1591398517080{padding-top: 1em !important;padding-bottom: 1em !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=”bpro-heading”]Best of all, browsing is FREE![/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][/vc_section][vc_section full_width=”stretch_row” css=”.vc_custom_1612825039443{padding-top: 5vh !important;padding-bottom: 15vh !important;}” el_class=”bpro-section-lightgrey”][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1591398517080{padding-top: 1em !important;padding-bottom: 1em !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text el_class=”bpro-text” css=”.vc_custom_1612827452152{padding-top: 2em !important;padding-bottom: 10em !important;}”]We have two portals to the main Japanese car auctions, each with their own strengths for accessing current auction listings, some historical sales data and dealer stock:
auction.b-pro.ca user: japanese pass: imports
bids.b-pro.ca use a guest account or sign up
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”bpro-heading”]How can I bid on a JDM car at auction?[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”bpro-text”]Leave it to us!
With two decades of experience importing cars from Japan, our process makes it simple for you from inquiry to turning the key. Our trusted contacts in Japan give us accurate information on the vehicles, and have a track record of delivering our clients cars in the same condition as they were in Japan. This allows us to get exactly what you want and need out of your JDM vehicle purchase.
Our service is unmatched – you can call or text, email or message us on Facebook or Instagram, and we’ll respond quickly. We also guarantee our price – if you see a car in Japan that another importer has listed, we have our import fee price-beat guarantee to match our top-notch service.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”bpro-heading”]The process, at a glance:[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”bpro-text”]
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Each year, more versions of Japanese cars are available to import under the Canadian federal government’s 15-year importation rule, and the USA, Quebec and PEI’s 25-year rule. We have created a number of articles exploring which vehicles might be a good pick to import for each year.
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On our Facebook and Instagram pages, we publish a selection of interesting units coming up at auction daily. If you want to have some JDM eye candy in your life, please give us a like and a follow! Here’s a few selected examples:
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Yahoo’s auction service in Japan acts like the auctions you know: The clock counts down and whomever has the highest bid at the end wins. Sometimes there is a reserve, but typically it’s clearly identified.
Listings can be from an ordinary person or a dealership and often have several high-quality photos. These vehicles do not have an auction sheet or grade, as they have not been through the auction inspections.
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These are like a ‘sealed bid’ auction – the time counts down to the beginning of the auction, when everyone bids their maximum amount. The highest (typically) wins.
The uniform and thorough process for putting a car through auction provides a consistent auction sheet detailing the car’s condition, and helps to reduce some of the risk of buying a car sight-unseen. If you have given your deposit, for units you like we will translate the auction sheet for free. JDM cars at auction can be listed up to 4 days in advance, but are often posted with only 24 hours notice.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]
Yahoo’s auction service in Japan acts like the auctions you know: The clock counts down and whomever has the highest bid at the end wins. Sometimes there is a reserve, but typically it’s clearly identified.
Listings can be from an ordinary person or a dealership and often have several high-quality photos. These vehicles do not have an auction sheet or grade, as they have not been through the auction inspections.
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Between these two main auctions and our personal connections with dealerships,
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These two websites are portals to the main auction system, each having their own strengths to show cars at auction and dealer stock:
auction.b-pro.ca user: japanese pass: imports
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This older system has a great repository of historical sales data, and a useful database vehicle model details:
bids.b-pro.ca use a guest account or sign up
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No account is needed to browse the listings:
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We have almost two decades of experience importing cars from Japan. Our process makes it simple for you from inquiry to turning the key. Our trusted contacts in Japan give us accurate information on the vehicles, and have a track record of delivering our clients cars in the same condition as they were in Japan. This allows us to get exactly what you want and need out of your JDM vehicle purchase.
Our service is unmatched – you can call or text, email or message us on Facebook or Instagram, and we’ll respond quickly. We also guarantee our price – if you see a car in Japan that another importer has listed, we have our import fee price-beat guarantee to match our top-notch service.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text css_animation=”slideInRight”]
To get started, visit our detailed guide:
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Understanding JDM auction sheets
[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”bpro-text”]If you are wondering what “4/B”, “H15” or “A1″ means – don’t worry, you’re not alone!
Decoding and translating what the Japanese inspectors have written on the JDM auction sheets is part of what we do as our service to our clients. We know you like to browse the auctions on your own anyway, and we have created an auction sheet primer.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text el_class=”bpro-button”]
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We would be happy to import a JDM vehicle for you! Please contact us to discuss the details of importing from Japan to Canada with B-Pro Auto, or to ask any other questions you may have! We would love to start the conversation with you.
Phone: 403-481-1065