Urban Imports Ltd is a registered New Zealand motor vehicle trader (RMVD M390864), importing since 2017. You get a live account on the same Japanese auctions the trade uses, an interpreted auction sheet before you bid — no bid goes on without your written maximum — and someone in New Zealand handling GST, compliance and the paperwork once the car lands.
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NZ Customs GST is 15%, charged on the vehicle, our fee, Japan costs and freight — not the vehicle alone. Our fee is a flat ¥150,000 for cars under ¥3,000,000, 6% of the car price from there up, and 5% for supercars and exotics. Compliance certification (VTNZ / WOF) is a flat line on top.
Every auction sheet, including vehicle grades, damage reports, inspector notes and repair history, is carefully translated and interpreted by our team, giving you professional insight and informed guidance before we place a bid.
Gain access to Japan's live vehicle auctions and explore over 500,000 vehicles auctioned every month. Browse freely with no obligation, and commit only when you're ready to place a genuine bid.
Your import is handled by genuine automotive enthusiasts with over 9 years of industry experience, backed by our background running a dedicated car dealership. We combine professional expertise with a real passion for cars to deliver a seamless importing experience.
We manage every stage of your import, including shipping, documentation, compliance and transport. You'll always know what happens next, with clear communication and transparent costs at every step.
Create a free live auction account, where you can view, manage and place bids on vehicles.
New accounts start as guest accounts, and bids placed without an active deposit are not treated as legitimate by the Japanese auctions. To activate bidding, a refundable deposit of ¥150,000 or 10% of the car price (whichever is higher) is required. This is not a fee — it is credited toward your vehicle when we win, rolls over to your next car if we miss out, and is refunded in full if you decide not to go ahead.
Bid with confidence within your budget. Our team reviews and interprets each auction sheet, giving you expert guidance before you bid. Prefer a fully managed service? Share your preferred specifications and budget, and we'll handle the bidding for you.
Once you win at auction, we issue you an invoice, which must be paid within 3 days.
Once payment has cleared, we courier the vehicle's import documents directly to your nominated address via DHL, FedEx, UPS or DMS. Shipping typically takes around 3–4 weeks, depending on the shipping schedule and destination.
Once your vehicle arrives at your destination port, you can manage the compliance process yourself, or our team can guide you through each step for a smooth, straightforward process.
Founder.
Xinyu leads the team and is the person handling shipping, documents and the timeline once you commit to a car.
Very happy with the results thanks to their hard work and patience.
Johny helped me find a great deal on an imported s2000. Went above and beyond. Would recommend if you are looking to import a performance car - they know their stuff!
Best experience I’ve ever had when purchasing a car.
The team is very professional and took great care of me. Jackie was able to provide me with a deal that had my best interest in mind. It is evident that the vehicles they import have been taken care of and well looked after by them, giving you the peace of mind to buy in confidence.
Awesome experience, great easy and fast customer service.
Purchased a mps3 in fantastic condition, helped me sort financing and had the car with a fresh rego, warrant and detail within 48hrs.
The quality of the cars are showroom condition.
A couple of my friends have got their R34 Skylines and an Evo 10 from here, the quality of the cars are showroom condition. Their office setup is really cool too.
Four quick questions and you’re in the system — no obligation.