The best-kept used cars in the world
Strict biennial inspections and a culture of maintenance mean Japanese and Korean cars arrive clean, complete and with a verifiable history.
Sourcing hub · Japan and South Korea
Cars from Asia, shipped to your port.
Japan and Korea keep their cars better than anywhere else. We bid at the major Japanese auctions, buy from dealers in Japan and Korea on your behalf, verify the auction sheet and ship from Yokohama, Nagoya or Busan.
- The route
- Ships from Yokohama, Nagoya and Busan
- Sourcing hub
- Japan, South Korea
- Cars delivered
- 1540+
- To private buyers and garages since 2019
- Inspection points
- 120
- Photos and video before you pay
- Middlemen
- 0
- Bought directly from dealers and at auction
- Export documents
- Included
- Export certificate, GSO, invoice, bill of lading
Why this hub
What makes Asian cars worth the trip
Most requested
Models we source from Asia.
Not listed? Any model sold in the region can be sourced, new or used.
The route
From Yokohama, Nagoya and Busan to your port.
- 1
Search and bidding
You tell us the model, year, grade and budget. We shortlist cars from the auctions and dealer stock and bid within your limit.
- 2
Verification
Auction sheet review, odometer check and additional photos. For dealer cars our partner inspects in person.
- 3
Export and loading
De-registration, export certificate and customs clearance in Japan or Korea, then loading at Yokohama, Nagoya or Busan on a roll-on roll-off vessel or in a container.
- 4
Arrival
Transit time depends on your port and is confirmed with your quote. You receive the bill of lading and the translated export certificate for clearance.
Questions
Your questions, answered.
Are Asian cars right-hand drive?
Japanese-market cars are right-hand drive; Korean cars are left-hand drive. Japanese cars suit right-hand-drive countries directly; for left-hand-drive markets we tell you upfront which models are worth it and what registration requires.
What is an auction grade?
Japanese auctions grade each car from 1 to 5 (and S for new), with separate interior and exterior marks. We recommend grade 4 and above and send you the original sheet.
Does the car pass through Dubai?
No. Asian cars ship directly from Japan or Korea to your port. Dubai Export Auto handles the purchase, verification and paperwork.
How do I pay for a car from Asia?
Like any purchase from us: a Dubai Export Auto invoice, paid by bank transfer in EUR, USD or AED. For an auction, you first approve the translated inspection sheet; the deposit comes before the bid and the balance once the car is won.
Blog
Read before you buy.
Markets and models
Buying at auction in Japan: how to read the inspection sheet
Overall grade, interior and exterior grades, damage codes: a Japanese auction sheet tells you almost everything about a car. How to read one, and which grade to aim for.
2 min read
Shipping and customs
Shared container, dedicated container or RoRo: how to choose
Three ways to ship a car, three levels of price, protection and timing. How each one works, which vehicle and budget it suits, and what marine insurance adds.
2 min read
Tell us the model. We find it.
Send the make, model, year and budget. We come back with real cars, prices and a shipping quote to your country.