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Buying and importing cars from Japan
How the auctions and their grades work, what importing costs and takes, and buyer’s guides to the cars people import most.
BMW M Cars From Japan Buying Guide
Why Japan is one of the best places to buy BMW M cars, from E46 M3s and V10 M5s to CS models, plus auction grades, specifications and shipping.
Buying Guides · 31 October 2026 · 6 min read
Why Some Of The Motor Trade Might Not Love Autoselecta
Why Autoselecta's open pricing, translated auction sheets and direct bidding on Japanese auctions are changing how enthusiasts buy cars from Japan.
30 October 2026 · 3 min read
Buying Mercedes AMG From Japan
Why Japan is one of the best places to buy a Mercedes AMG, from C63 and E63 to G63 and AMG GT, plus specifications, auction grades and shipping.
Buying Guides · 29 October 2026 · 5 min read
Ultimate Suzuki Jimny Guide
Kei, Sierra and five door Nomade Jimnys explained, plus custom builds, IVA registration, shipping and how buying direct from Japan can save thousands.
Buying Guides · 27 October 2026 · 6 min read
Buying Porsche From Japan
Why Japan is one of the best places to buy a Porsche, from GT3 RS and Turbo S to air cooled classics, plus specifications, auction grades and shipping.
Buying Guides · 26 October 2026 · 5 min read
Honda S2000 Buying Guide
How to buy a Honda S2000 from Japan: AP1 vs AP2, the F20C engine, tuning houses, auction grades, USA demand and why Japanese examples are often cleaner.
Buying Guides · 25 October 2026 · 5 min read
Why Autoselecta Is Built For A Global Market
How Autoselecta connects buyers in the UK, Europe, UAE, USA and beyond to Japanese auctions, with clear grading, clear pricing and local delivery.
How It Works · 24 October 2026 · 2 min read
Toyota Land Cruiser Buying Guide
The 80, 100, 200 and 300 Series Land Cruiser explained, with GR Sport models, auction grades, shipping and how to buy a cleaner example direct from Japan.
Buying Guides · 23 October 2026 · 5 min read
USA 25 Year Import Rule Guide
How the USA 25 year import rule works and the JDM cars it opens up, from the R34 GT-R and EK9 Civic Type R to the Supra, RX-7, Evo and WRX STI.
20 October 2026 · 6 min read
Mitsubishi Evolution Buying Guide
Every Mitsubishi Evolution from the IV to the X explained, plus auction grades, tuning, USA demand and how to buy a clean Evo direct from Japan.
Buying Guides · 18 October 2026 · 6 min read
Mazda RX-7 Buying Guide
How to buy a Mazda RX-7 from Japan: FC3S, FD3S and Spirit R models, the rotary engine, tuning houses, auction grades and what to know before owning one.
Buying Guides · 16 October 2026 · 5 min read
The True Cost Of Importing A Car From Japan
What it really costs to import a car from Japan: hammer price, auction and agent fees, shipping, duty, VAT, IVA, MOT and registration, all explained.
How It Works · 15 October 2026 · 3 min read
Honda NSX Buying Guide
How to buy a Honda NSX from Japan: NA1, NA2 and Type R models, tuning houses, auction grades, USA demand and why Japanese examples are often the cleanest.
Buying Guides · 13 October 2026 · 5 min read
Best Japanese Cars That Were Never Sold In America
The best JDM cars America never officially got, from the R34 GT-R and Silvia S15 to the EK9, Stagea, Century, AZ-1 and Jimny, and how to import one.
12 October 2026 · 6 min read
Toyota Supra Buying Guide
Our Toyota Supra buying guide covers the 2JZ MK4 and the A90, tuner builds, auction grades and why the best Supras still come from Japanese auctions.
Buying Guides · 11 October 2026 · 5 min read
Ferrari F512 TR Sells For £179,100 Before Fees At Japanese Auction
A 1994 Ferrari F512 TR manual sold for £179,100 before fees at a Japanese auction, more than double its guide. Why analogue Ferraris are surging.
Auction Results · 10 October 2026 · 4 min read
Nissan Skyline GT-R Buying Guide
The R32, R33, R34 and R35 GT-R explained, with Nismo models, auction grades, tuning houses, USA demand and how to buy a clean GT-R direct from Japan.
Buying Guides · 9 October 2026 · 5 min read
Why Japanese Imports Are Usually In Better Condition
Why cars from Japan are usually in better condition: lower mileage, strict Shaken inspections, good roads, careful owners and detailed auction sheets.
8 October 2026 · 5 min read
Is It Safe to Buy a Car from a Japanese Auction?
The real risks of buying from a Japanese car auction: hidden damage, mileage, rust, paying an importer and import costs, and how each one is handled.
3 October 2026 · 3 min read
How to Read a Japanese Auction Sheet
How to read a Japanese auction sheet: the overall and interior grades, damage codes like A1, U2 and W1 on the car map, mileage checks and the inspector's notes.
3 October 2026 · 4 min read
Import duty & tax guide: Worldwide vehicle import costs
Explore estimated vehicle import duties, taxes and key requirements worldwide. Get a tailored import cost breakdown for your destination with Autoselecta.
30 September 2026 · 4 min read
The Most Loved JDM Cars Ever Made
The most iconic JDM cars ever made, from the Skyline GT-R and Supra to the RX-7, NSX and Evo: why each is loved and how to buy one from Japan.
22 September 2026 · 6 min read
Porsche 993: The Last Air-Cooled 911
The Porsche 993 was the last air-cooled 911: why it ended in 1998, the Carrera, Turbo, RS and GT2, and why collectors still want one.
11 September 2026 · 5 min read
Buying Modified Cars from Japan
Buying modified cars from Japan? Learn how to find quality tuner cars, understand auction reports, IVA requirements, shipping and UK registration.
25 August 2026 · 4 min read
The Cult JDM Heroes Every Enthusiast Still Wants to Own
The most iconic cult JDM cars, from the Skyline GT-R and Civic Type R to the Evo, Chaser, Integra DC2 and Fairlady Z. Browse live Japanese auctions.
4 August 2026 · 6 min read
Japanese Auction Reserve Price Explained: Why Some Cars Don't Sell
Learn how a Japanese auction reserve price works, why some cars remain unsold, and what it means when buying vehicles through Japanese car auctions.
25 July 2026 · 4 min read
Shipping a Car from Japan: Container vs RoRo vs Air Freight?
How cars are shipped from Japan: RoRo, container and air freight compared on cost, safety and time, and how shipping works when you buy at auction.
20 July 2026 · 4 min read
Nissan Silvia S15 Buyers Guide: Everything You Need to Know
Nissan Silvia S15 Spec R and Spec S: specs, what S15s sell for at Japanese auction, what to check before you buy, and S15s you can bid on now.
8 July 2026 · 21 min read
Buying Cars from Japan: How Direct Japanese Auctions Save Thousands
Buying cars from Japan can save thousands over local dealers. Learn how Japanese auctions work and how Autoselecta gives you direct, transparent access.
14 June 2026 · 5 min read
Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution: A Complete Guide to Japan’s Rally Icon
Every Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution generation from Evo I to Evo X, the Tommi Mäkinen Edition included: what changed each time, and what to look for in one.
10 June 2026 · 6 min read
Why the Ferrari 360 Is Finally Becoming One of Ferrari’s Most Desirable Modern Classics
Why the Ferrari 360 is becoming one of Ferrari’s most desirable modern classics: the 360 Modena, manual cars and buying one from Japan with Autoselecta.
23 May 2026 · 5 min read
Best JDM Cars Under $30,000
The best Japanese performance cars still under $30,000, including the EK9 Type R, Evo VII, RX-7, S15 Silvia and Skyline 25GT, direct from Japan.
22 May 2026 · 5 min read
Ferrari SF90 XX Spider: The Most Insane Road Legal Ferrari?
Discover the Ferrari SF90 XX Spider with full specs, performance details, design highlights and importing insights from Japan through Autoselecta.
19 May 2026 · 6 min read
Ultimate Guide to Importing Cars from Japan to the UK with Autoselecta
How importing a car from Japan to the UK works: buying at auction, shipping, import duty and VAT, NOVA, IVA and registration, with full costs explained.
13 May 2026 · 7 min read
USA Import Guide: Importing Japanese Cars into the USA with Autoselecta
How to import a car from Japan to the USA: the 25-year rule, the paperwork, shipping and customs, and how Autoselecta buys at Japanese auction for you.
11 May 2026 · 5 min read
Honda Civic EK9 Type R Import Guide: Why Japan Still Has the Best Examples
The Honda Civic Type R EK9: specs, why Japan has the best ones left, what to check, auction grades explained, and EK9s at Japanese auction to bid on now.
10 May 2026 · 6 min read
Toyota Supra Final Edition: The End of an Era and the Birth of a Future Legend
Discover the Toyota Supra Final Edition and why the ultimate A90 Supra is set to become a future collector car and modern JDM icon.
8 May 2026 · 6 min read
Japanese Golden Week 2026: Car Auction Schedule Explained
Learn how Japanese Golden Week 2026 affects car auctions, shipping schedules and vehicle exports from Japan with Autoselecta.
6 May 2026 · 2 min read
Is This Toyota 2000GT the Next £1,000,000 Car?
Discover why the Toyota 2000GT is becoming one of the world’s most valuable Japanese collector cars and why prices continue to rise.
3 May 2026 · 3 min read
Essential Suzuki Jimny Sierra Import Guide for Buying Direct from Japan
Suzuki Jimny Sierra import guide covering prices, specs, auction access and how to buy directly from Japan with Autoselecta.
1 May 2026 · 3 min read
Why Japanese Car Imports Often Present Better Than UK and European Examples
Why Japanese car imports often present better than UK and European examples: lower mileage, better maintenance, cleaner roads and stricter inspections.
28 April 2026 · 3 min read
How Japanese Car Auctions Work
How Japanese car auctions work: inspections, auction grades, why cars sell in 30 seconds, and how Autoselecta bids for you up to your maximum, never above.
12 April 2026 · 2 min read
The Ultimate Buyer’s Guide to the Subaru Impreza
Subaru Impreza Buyer’s Guide covering WRX STI models, Japanese imports, rally heritage and why Japan still has the best Subaru examples.
7 April 2026 · 4 min read
How Auction Grades Work
How Japanese auction grades work, how auction sheets are graded in Japan and what grades like 4, 4.5, 5 and R really mean when importing cars.
31 March 2026 · 2 min read
Welcome to Autoselecta
Welcome To Autoselecta | Import Cars Direct From Japan
17 March 2026 · 4 min read
A Definitive Guide to the Nissan R35 GT-R
The Nissan GT-R R35 explained: every model and the Nismo, specs, what to check when buying, ownership costs and how to import an R35 from Japan.
11 March 2026 · 4 min read
How Buying Cars from Japan Really Works
How buying cars from Japan works, including auctions, inspections, bidding, shipping and importing vehicles directly from Japan with Autoselecta.
4 February 2026 · 3 min read
Why Japanese Imports
Why Japanese car imports often present better than UK and European examples: lower mileage, better condition and superior maintenance history.
20 January 2026 · 3 min read