Trade-market pricing
No retail margin in dealer auctions — strong lots can beat showroom pricing. We separate “buy” from “pass” with transaction data.
Mitsui Auto 株式会社
Japanese stock vehicles, delivered to the next owner.
Auction · Japan Bidding Service
Auction Bidding
We bid and win at dealer-only Japanese auto auctions on your behalf — from defining criteria and reading grades to capping bids, then inland transport, transfer, and export.
Flow
Service Flow
Six clear steps from criteria to delivery and export.
STEP 01
Define purchase criteria
Model, year, budget, mileage, repair history tolerance, color, transmission, and more — turned into clear win/lose rules. Remote and overseas clients can work via photos, messages, and calls.
STEP 02
Venue selection & market check
Across USS, JAA, CAA, TAA, and other major dealer auctions, we align recent market results and supply to show which venues to pursue and which conditions to drop.
STEP 03
Search listings & propose vehicles
We filter matching lots, build comparison tables with grades, interior/exterior scores, photos, mileage, and history, plus suggested bid caps.
STEP 04
Confirm cap & bid for you
Caps, priorities, and same-day multi-lot strategy are locked in advance. We bid within cap on the day and report wins and passes quickly.
STEP 05
Post-win settlement & pickup
We itemize hammer price, auction fees, and inland transport and coordinate yard release timing and storage.
STEP 06
Transport, transfer, export & handover
Domestic transport, title transfer, export paperwork, and shipping in one flow. Prep and cosmetic work can continue with the same team.
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About
What is a dealer auction?
Most Japanese car auctions are trade-only markets for licensed dealers. Lots include organizer grades and inspection sheets; bidding relies on photos, mileage, and history. Private buyers usually cannot enter, so member dealers like us bid on your behalf and handle pickup, transfer, and export after the win.
Venue intel
Coverage across major houses with recent market context
Grade guidance
Clear explanation of overall and interior/exterior grades and notes
Cap discipline
Bid caps and priorities agreed upfront to avoid last-minute drift
Transport & export
Inland haul, prep, and export handled by the same team after the win
Merit
Why bid through us
Read grades & sheets
We interpret organizer grades and inspection sheets and explain damage, repairs, and mechanical flags photos may miss.
Remote & overseas friendly
Proposals, bidding, and updates online when you cannot attend — we work across time zones.
Transparent totals
Beyond our fee, auction, inland, transfer, and export costs are estimated upfront to limit surprises after the win.
Multi-venue, multi-lot
Same-day multiple venues or duplicate models — we allocate priority and budget caps in advance.
Prep & export together
Post-win inspection, hail repair, detailing, and export handled by one team so purchase and follow-through stay connected.
- 01
Target model, year range, must-haves / deal-breakers (repair history, color, transmission, etc.)
- 02
Total budget (vehicle only, or including fees and inland transport)
- 03
Bid cap and priority if bidding multiple lots the same day
- 04
Delivery location or export destination and timing
- 05
Preferred contact hours (note time-zone preferences)
Grade
How to read grades
Wording varies by house, but overall and interior/exterior scores or marks describe condition. Agree on a minimum acceptable grade before bidding day for faster decisions.
S
S / ~6 points
Near-new condition. Limited supply; pricing tends to run high.
5
~5 / 4.5 points
No major repairs, good condition — a common target band for sports-car bidding.
4
~4 / 3.5 points
Drivable with light scratches or age. Balance price with planned refurbishment.
R
R / RA etc.
Repair history. Confirm scope and quality against budget and intended use.
Candidates
Featured lots & stock picks
4 units · bidding inquiries welcome
In stock
Porsche
911 GT3
2000 · 廣島県 · 6MT
Auction bidding support may be available depending on stock and your criteria. Tell us what you are looking for.
Budget ref. ¥19,580,000Inquire on this car →
In stock
Porsche
911 Carrera S (992)
2021 · 橫濱本社 · 7速PDK
Auction bidding support may be available depending on stock and your criteria. Tell us what you are looking for.
Budget ref. ¥14,800,000Inquire on this car →
In stock
Porsche
718 Cayman GTS
2019 · 橫濱本社 · 6速MT
Auction bidding support may be available depending on stock and your criteria. Tell us what you are looking for.
Budget ref. ¥8,600,000Inquire on this car →
In stock
Ferrari
Portofino
2018 · 橫濱本社 · 7速DCT
Auction bidding support may be available depending on stock and your criteria. Tell us what you are looking for.
Budget ref. ¥19,800,000Inquire on this car →
Fee
Fee reference
Totals vary by venue, vehicle, and export. We provide an estimate of expected hammer price plus related costs when you inquire.
| Bidding service fee | 3–5% of hammer price (ex tax; negotiable by difficulty / volume) |
|---|---|
| Auction house charges | Per-house buyer fees, documentation, and other pass-through costs |
| Inspection & intel | Online proposals included in principle; on-site inspection billed at cost if needed |
| Inland transport | Auction to our yard or your delivery point at cost (quoted by distance and vehicle) |
| Title transfer | Domestic transfer quoted per case |
| Export & shipping | Export docs, customs, and ocean freight quoted per destination |
FAQ
FAQ
Can individuals use this service?
Yes. Dealer auctions are normally members-only, so private, remote, and overseas clients typically use a bidding agent.
Is the grade enough on its own?
Grades matter, but inspection notes, photos, mileage, history, and market context matter too. We can arrange on-site viewing when needed.
Do I pay if we do not win?
We agree upfront on pass fees (intel only vs. live bidding) to avoid unnecessary charges and can propose other lots.
Can you handle export after we win?
Yes — inland transport, prep/detailing, export paperwork, and shipping. Share your destination early.
Notes
Important notes
- Auction information reflects the listing at offer time; additional issues may appear after the win.
- You may be outbid even within cap. We can suggest alternative lots.
- FX, ocean freight, and auction fees change — use the latest quote each time.
- We may decline bidding on suspected illegal modifications or incomplete paperwork.
Request
Start with your criteria
Share model, year, budget, repair-history tolerance, and delivery or export destination. We will search matching lots and explain bid feasibility and estimated total cost.