ZenCarAuction
Weekly auctions open · Mon – Sat JST

Buy Cars Directly
From Japan Auctions

Access thousands of Japanese auction cars every day. Bid, purchase, and ship vehicles worldwide.

Quick Search
Browse Auction Calendar
Cost Calculator (CFR)
Estimate
JPY
Winning bid1,000,000 JPY
Final Car Price (after auction fees & related)
Transportation in Japan
Shipping & Export feeNo rate on file
to 🇺🇸 Baltimore, MD / USA
(+) ZCA Service feeNot published
Total FOB (before shipping)
USD amount (equivalent)

Actual costs may vary. Use the calculator in the bidding window of a car for a more accurate estimate.

109+
Auction Houses
All Japan coverage
82.3K
Vehicles / Week
Listed across all sources
50+
Countries Served
Global shipping coverage
10,000+
Cars Exported
Since platform launch
Platform

Our platform connects international buyers
to Japanese car auctions.

We aim at being the most trusted platform for overseas dealers sourcing vehicles directly from Japan's wholesale auction network.

Direct Auction Purchase
Bid directly at Japanese auction houses, no middlemen.
Transparent Pricing
Full FOB breakdown shown before you confirm any bid.
Global Shipping
RoRo & container shipping to 50+ destination countries.
Secure Payment
Deposit-based system with strict auction house compliance.
How It Works

From deposit to delivery, we manage every step.

Browse Japanese auction cars online, tell us what you want to bid, and our team handles the auction and export process for you.

1
Deposit

Fund your account so your bid request can be accepted before the auction deadline.

Max bid = 5X your deposit
2
Choose car

Search available cars, compare photos, check auction sheets, and review estimated costs.

Pick your target
3
We bid in Japan

You submit the bid request online. Our team places the actual bid with the Japanese auction.

Manual bidding
4
Pay if won

If the bid wins, you pay the remaining balance and fees. If it loses, your deposit stays available.

No win, balance returned
5
Ship

We arrange export paperwork and logistics to move the vehicle toward your destination country.

Exported professionally
Won the auction? Complete payment, then we start export and shipping.
Lost the auction? Keep searching and bid again.
Membership & Pricing

Choose your dealer tier

Start with browse-only access, upgrade as your bidding volume grows. Annual contracts available for Diamond tier.

Browse & evaluate
Basic
Deposit
0 JPY
Bid Limit
View Only
  • Browse live calendar
  • View basic specs
Apply Now
Most Popular
Active bidders
Gold
Deposit
100,000 JPY
Bid Limit
1,000,000 JPY
  • Proxy bidding
  • FOB tool
  • 3 months free usage
Apply Now
Enterprise importers
Diamond
Deposit
1,000,000 JPY+
Bid Limit
Custom / Unlimited
  • Priority Agent PIC
  • Up to 5% Tax-back
  • Container mix
Apply Now
Track Record

Trusted by dealers worldwide

10,000+
Cars Exported
50+
Countries Served
109+
Auction Houses
82.3K
Vehicles / Week
FAQ

Common Questions

Q
How do I start bidding?
Register as a dealer, get approved, deposit funds, then browse the weekly auction calendar and place your bid before the 17:00 JST deadline.
Q
How much deposit is required?
Gold membership requires a 100,000 JPY deposit with a 1,000,000 JPY bid limit. For bids above your limit, 25% of the excess must be pre-deposited.
Q
How long does shipping take?
Typically 3–6 weeks from auction win to destination port, depending on your country. RoRo shipping is standard; container options available.

Start Buying Cars
From Japan Today

Join hundreds of dealers already sourcing vehicles through ZenCarAuction. Apply for your dealer account and get approved in 1–2 days.