Partner guide · United Kingdom
Japanese auction sourcing for dealers in United Kingdom
Right-hand drive like Japan, no age limit, and strong demand for MPVs, campers and JDM classics.
Market facts
United Kingdom
- Import rule
- Import rule: No age limit
- Right-hand drive
- Right-hand drive
- Ports
- Southampton, Bristol (Portbury)
- Transit
- Transit: 30–40 days
What United Kingdom dealers should know
Japanese cars are right-hand drive, so they register in the UK without steering conversion.
Vehicles over 10 years old skip IVA testing; newer cars need IVA or mutual recognition before DVLA registration.
Import duty and 20% VAT are paid on arrival — we deliver to the port and your agent clears.
Models United Kingdom dealers buy most
We filter every week's auctions for these models against your rules and price.
- Toyota Alphard / Vellfire
- Nissan Elgrand
- Toyota Hiace
- Mazda MX-5
- Nissan Skyline / GT-R
- Toyota Supra
- Honda Stepwgn
- Kei vans & campers
How we work with dealers in United Kingdom
Send us your model list and maximum bids. We check auction sheets with you, bid only after your 10% deposit, and ship to Southampton, Bristol (Portbury). Clearance at the port stays with your agent.
Partner terms at a glance
Plain terms, the same for every partner.
We never ask for payment to personal accounts, crypto, or via WhatsApp alone. Invoices come from MOBIC Co., Ltd., Tokyo.
- Deposit
- 10% of your maximum bid, before we bid
- Payment
- T/T to MOBIC Co., Ltd. against our invoice
- Delivery
- To your destination port (RoRo or container)
- Customs clearance
- Handled by you or your clearing agent
- Service fee
- Fixed per vehicle — partner rates on request
- Minimum volume
- None — start with one trial unit
United Kingdom FAQ
Can UK dealers import Japanese cars under 10 years old?
Yes. Cars under 10 years old need IVA approval or mutual recognition before DVLA registration; cars over 10 years old are exempt from IVA. We supply the export certificate and documents your agent needs.
Which UK port do you ship to?
Most RoRo sailings from Japan call at Southampton, with Bristol (Portbury) also available. Transit is typically 30–40 days.
Is there a minimum order?
No. Most partners start with a single trial unit to check the numbers, then order regularly.
How does payment work?
You pay a deposit of 10% of your maximum bid by T/T before we bid. After a win, the balance is paid against an invoice from MOBIC Co., Ltd. We never request payment to personal accounts.
Do you deliver to the door or clear customs?
No. We deliver to your destination port by RoRo or container. Customs clearance and inland delivery are handled by you or your clearing agent.
Apply to become a partner
Tell us about your business. We reply within one business day.
- Deposit: 10% of your maximum bid, before we bid
- Payment: T/T to MOBIC Co., Ltd. against our invoice
- Delivery: To your destination port (RoRo or container)
- Customs clearance: Handled by you or your clearing agent
Other partner markets
United Arab Emirates
Jebel Ali is the Gulf's re-export hub: Japanese right-hand-drive stock moves on to Africa and Central Asia.
- Ports
- Jebel Ali
- Import rule
- Re-export hub (LHD market)
Bangladesh
One of Asia's largest markets for reconditioned Japanese cars — young, low-mileage hybrids and MPVs sell fastest.
- Ports
- Chattogram (Chittagong)
- Import rule
- Up to 5 years (reconditioned)
Pakistan
Kei cars, compact hybrids and fresh 660cc stock lead demand, imported under the baggage, residence-transfer and gift schemes.
- Ports
- Karachi
- Import rule
- About 3 years (cars)
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