Buying a Car From Japan? Get It Inspected Before You Bid

Buying a car from a Japanese auction can be an excellent way to find something special, but photographs and auction inspection reports cannot always tell you everything.

That's why Autoselecta offers an independent pre-purchase vehicle inspection service in Japan, giving buyers additional reassurance before committing to a vehicle.

And for November 2026, we're offering 50% off our inspection service, with the inspection fee credited in full towards your payment if you successfully win the vehicle.

Up to 50 Additional Photographs of Your Chosen Car

Our inspection team can visit the vehicle before the auction and provide up to 50 photographs, concentrating on the areas that matter most to you.

Perhaps you've spotted something on the auction sheet that needs further investigation. Maybe you want to see the underside, check the condition of the paintwork or examine a particular panel more closely.

Our inspectors can investigate these concerns and provide a detailed report with the additional photographs you've requested.

More Than Just Photographs

A physical vehicle inspection can reveal things that simply aren't obvious in an auction listing.

Our inspectors can check for cigarette smells, examine visible bodywork repairs, assess panel condition and look for missing tools or equipment.

They can also listen to the engine during startup, check for unusual noises or visible exhaust smoke, and investigate concerns highlighted in the original auction report.

For performance cars with known mechanical weaknesses, this additional attention can be particularly valuable.

The inspection is a visual and operational assessment rather than a mechanical strip down, but it provides another level of information before bidding.

Win the Car and Get Your Inspection Fee Back

Here's the part we particularly like.

If you successfully purchase the inspected vehicle through Autoselecta, we return your inspection fee.

That makes the service an excellent safeguard. You can investigate a vehicle before committing, and if you win, the inspection effectively costs you nothing.

50% Off Throughout November 2026

For November, our pre purchase inspection service is available at half price.

Availability is limited by auction location, inspection schedules and the time remaining before bidding closes.

We recommend contacting us as soon as you find a vehicle you're interested in so our Japanese team has the best opportunity to arrange an inspection.

Browse Japanese Auctions at Autoselecta or contact our team to book an inspection.

Don't leave the important questions until after you've bought the car.