New Zealand's premier car importing company

+64 20 4085 3556

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+64 20 4085 3556

[email protected]

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About Us

We are New Zealand's leading company importing directly from Japan and providing the auction platform for our fellow Kiwis to have direct access to the Japan Market.

How to Buy About Us

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Step 1: Registration
Please fill in a registration form to create an account. It is free and will allow you to gain direct access to the Japanese auction houses where you can manage, view and bid on vehicles
Step 2: Authentication
In order to authenticate and make your bids live, you are required to make a $1000 deposit, if you are a first time buyer or wholesale importer. Please make payment to our bank account: ANZ BANK: Account name: Urban Imports ltd Account number: 06-0237-0831574-00 Reference : Use your full name as reference
Step 3: Choose/ bid
Simply bid on your desired vehicle on our auction system. We will check your bid and translate the auction sheet for you prior to auction starting. We will ensure that it is within your specifications and disclose any problems that have been noted on the auction sheets. Translations and consultations are free for all authenticated clients, please notify us if you require a translation. Vehicle can be pre-inspected before auction starts, if it's in the correct operational zone of our Japanese agents. You can check the status of your bid in the "electronic office" section in the accounts tab. You will also receive a notification after you have placed a bid, lost a bid or won a vehicle.
Step 4: Payment
After bidding and successfully winning your vehicle, we will issue an invoice asking for payment which will include the cost of the vehicle and FOB ( Freight on board) . You are required to pay the full amount within 1-3 days of receiving this invoice. Additional payments for shipping, GST, compliance and on-road cost will be invoiced to you at different stages of the vehicle importation process and we will notify you every step of the way.
Step 5: Shipping
After confirmation of payment, we will dispatch all required import documents through our courier services (DHL, FEDEX, UPS, DMS) to your designated address. Vehicle shipping typically takes anywhere from 3 to 4 weeks upon arrival.
Step 6: Receive your vehicle:
Receive your vehicle at your designated address or compliance centre. Enjoy your new ride! If you are an Auckland, New Zealand customer, we can help assist with your compliance process. Please contact us directly about this procedure. For inquiries, please Email us at [email protected]