You can choose the car yourself at Japanese auctions, instead of picking from whatever happens to be locally. Over 150,000 cars are listed every week at Japanese car auctions.
Why people import: Much better selection in Japan Considerable savings Original car condition Buying from the source
Savings are usually around $3,000 to $5,000. And over $10,000 on expensive cars. We provide an estimated landed price before you bid, so you know what the car costs on your driveway before the auction runs.
Register and set up auction access, start looking for your car. When you find a car you like, make a deposit and place a bid. We send you more pictures and translated auction list, extra info and suggest the price range. You confirm your maximum bid and we bid live for you.
We take care of everything. You do the fun part, shopping for your car and being spoiled for choice. Once we win your car, we keep you updated with photos from the port, shipping details and the expected arrival date. You’ll get regular updates along the way. In a nutshell, you do the shopping - we import - your drive. Importing usually takes around 1,5 to 2.5 months depending on the next available ship. Two ships leave Japan each month and we keep you updated along the way.
Just go for Auction Grade 5 or 4.5 AB newer lots with low mileage to get yourself an excellent car. Many Japanese cars come in higher-spec versions with better trim levels and more features than you’ll often find locally. Low mileage, certified odometers and Japanese service history. An inspector checks every car before the auction and gives a detailed report covering the car’s condition, flaws and features, so you know what you’re bidding on.
Tell us the model, year and price range, and we'll show you what's coming up at auction this week. We've been buying at Japanese auctions since 2009. Check for more info on our website and Facebook page. Register - bid and win - we import - you drive.
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Business name | ULTIMATE MOTORS LTD trading as IMPORT YOUR CAR |
| Location | Takapuna, North Shore City, Auckland |
| About | Auckland based company importing cars from Japan on demand for private buyers. Online since 2009. |
| Services offered | We help you find and buy the right car at Japanese auctions, then take care of shipping, customs and the NZ import process. |
| Areas serviced | We ship directly to Auckland, Wellington, Nelson and Christchurch at the same price, and can deliver to any other city at trade cost after compliance. |
| Availability | Auctions in Japan sell around 150,000 cars a week! You can bid on several a day, and importing usually takes 1 to 2.5 months, depending on the ship. |
Reviews
adventure (535 Sunday, 10 May 2026I have imported 2x Mazda Roadster RF RS ND2's, 18 months apart. A 2021 soul red crystal & a 2023 in pearl white. The RF RS is the top Japanese model with all the bells & whistles Mazda NZ does not offer. Dealing with Chris on both occasions was a pleasure. Refer below feedback for the process. I highly recommend Import Your Car. Thank you Chris.
Kev02465 (0 Wednesday, 6 May 2026I imported a 2024 mazda roadster with 5000kms. Chris helped me through the whole process of importing the car. Winning a car from the auction took some time but Chris always updated me on new cars on the auction. Very happy about the communicative team and would import again.
sarah1420 (334 Tuesday, 31 December 2024These guys.are brilliant. I imported a nismo S epower and the car is perfect. I struggled to find the highest spec version here in NZ so decided to give these guys a go. From start to finish they were brilliant. Guided me through it all and helped me find the perfect vehicle. The car was spotless with much lower kms than anything here in NZ. Very very happy. Thanks. Will definitely use their services again.
e21kiwi (885 Thursday, 12 December 2024Hello I'm so happy with my Jumbo Hiace 2021 GDH226k Nick, Julian, Chris, Lynn and Jenny are really awesome to deal with We got a great deal on the van was better than expected. Take your time and pick the one you want and listen to the advice I think I am one of their most worrisome customer ringing alot to see where the van is!? Bit they are so understanding and professional My second import and I would totally recommend the yram
francehouse (323 Tuesday, 3 December 2024Importing from Japan a low milage Mini in great condition at a reasonable cost was my goal. I achieved this with the friendly and efficient service from this team. I would do it again. Thanks!
Trader responded Friday, 6 December 2024Thank you Russell, for importing this very low mileage 10,800 km Mini Cooper S 60th Anniversary Edition. It’s a fantastic 2-liter twin-turbo Mini. I hope you enjoy it, and please feel free to come back for another import. Thank you, Nick
pinkytyme (182 Wednesday, 23 October 2024The team at import your car are great to work with. After not being able to find something I wanted locally I looked into importing. I wanted to import but didn’t know the process. These guys have a really easy to follow process and arrange everything for you, you get to choose what cars you want to bid on the Japanese auctions, they check them and translate them. Overall I’m very happy and would consider doing this again. Thanks A++++
Trader responded Friday, 6 December 2024Thank you for importing this very special 2020 Toyota Corolla Touring with a manual transmission. This car isn’t even available for sale locally, and we managed to get you a very high-spec one, with a Modelista Body Kit, Half Leather Interior, Safety Sense, and many other features. We’re so glad you like the car. Please feel free to come back for another one. Many thanks, Nick
sarah1420 (334 Saturday, 5 October 2024Nick and his whole team were brilliant. I got access to numerous auctions in one bundle and was able to secure the highest spec nissan note epower nismo S with Recaro seats for around 4 to 5 k cheaper and less the 50,000km than buying from a dealer. Main issue were vehicles here in NZ were higher kms and nobody had what I wanted in a high spec vehicle. These guys were really easy to deal with and made buying and importing a breeze. Really really happy with everything. Thanks. Marcus
Trader responded Monday, 7 October 2024Thank you for your feedback on importing the high-spec Nismo S Nissan Note with us from Japan. Enjoy your new car, and we look forward to helping you again in the future.
carronade (409 Monday, 2 December 2019Thanks guys , a very thorough job. I will use this service again.
Trader responded Wednesday, 2 December 2020Thank you, looking forward to importing another car for you. Neil imported Toyota Hiace 2013 High-roof, 3L Diesel and 4WD. Took us 2 months and 195 bids to win. We never give up and bid till we win)
mike1998 (391 Thursday, 21 November 2019Just got a Lexus GS350 for my son from Nick & his team & we're very happy with service, price & quality of vehicle,They organized everything including getting the car trucked up from Wellington to Napier for compliance. If your after a vehicle direct from Japan these guys are great to deal with.
fiero (530 Wednesday, 31 July 2019I have had the privilege of importing two cars through Nick in the last 4 years. Highly recommended, they give you good info on the cars available and keep you updated throughout the whole process. I have no hesitation recommending them to friends and family who are looking at bringing in a car ex Japan, especially if it's something in particular that you're looking for. In my case they were looking for over 3 months
david17091 (25 Tuesday, 2 July 2019This was the first time that I imported a car from Japan. At first I was afraid to import however after several contacts to Nick and reading the comments I decided to take a chance. I did the procedures and everything was very well. Nick was very attentive from the beginning. I'm sure I would suggest doing this service with the company. The car arrived impeccable and I did not have to make any bureaucratic process. I have no doubt that I will contact the company again for future transactions.
becks200 (226 Monday, 24 June 2019The guys found and imported a Landcruiser Prado for me. I never got a chance to thank them. The car is amazing. the communication was amazing the service was amazing. Cant fault anything about them or their service. Very highly recommended. You wont be dissapointed. Thanks so much Alex and Nick and the team. Will definetly buy again. Cars going well.
massey2007 (40 Friday, 7 June 2019good work
connollys123 (722 Wednesday, 23 January 2019EXCELLENT. Can't recommend highly enough. I was kept fully informed throughout the whole process. Have to say I was very nervous handing over my hard earned money to a stranger....then waiting....I needn't have worried at all. Car arrived...better than expected 5 weeks later. I will only import in future if buying another car. THANK YOU.
paul810 (173 Tuesday, 19 June 2018Highly recommended; these guys know what they are doing. Car was in better shape than i expected. Import was easy, but be prepared to wait about two months between purchase of the car and actually driving it. My next car will definitely come from Alex and NIck again!
g31 (31 Monday, 5 February 2018Thanks so much 10/10 for everything. Highly Recommend.
nihcas_84 (76 Wednesday, 4 October 2017Was a pleasure dealing with you guys. Absolutely happy with the purchase and the whole process. Alex worked very hard bidding for multiple vehicles on my behalf for more than a month until we got the desired result for the right price. My next car will definitely be through you guys. Sachin.
kaimon (315 Sunday, 1 October 2017Hi Team, Pleased with the car & the service you have provided. I can comfortably get 70k's of mostly open road driving 2 up with golf gear aboard with a 9 bar battery. It would be good if the auction sheets showed the battery status on electric cars as this is an important part of their condition. Also would probably be good if you put on your main website that you require a deposit before bidding, & why you require it, as it is not till the client wants to bid that it is mentioned.
dac86 (155 Tuesday, 19 September 2017Very pleased with our imported car and the service offered by Import Your Car. Very helpful, good advice and good communication throughout. Importing a car wasn't something we had considered until recently as it seemed such an unknown process and a bit of a gamble. These guys made it really easy and we're really glad we imported.
poliana (497 Tuesday, 19 September 2017Thank you guys for your great service, helped to import a good car, and save heaps of money, definitely will deal again.
sharky99 (218 Monday, 18 September 2017We got a really great car from this crew and we are very very happy that we used their team. The car was nicer than we expected from the auction sheet which shows how meticulous they are. Overall- Inspection and report 10/10 Ease of process 9/10 Communication 8/10 Actual car (Volvo C30) 10/10 Overall Yes we will definitely recommend this team! Thank you very mush. Great job!
singhgurd (94 Sunday, 17 September 2017We imported our car from Japan and Alex and team helped us all the way. Very professional and highly recommended. Very happy with the advice and service we received. I recommended them to all my family and friends. Full 5 stars.
phybox (386 Sunday, 17 September 2017Very nice and helpful service, saved a lot!
bryantee (4 Wednesday, 26 July 2017Bought my car (Toyota Passo) from Alex and Nick and really loved the car. Alex is very helpful in answering all my inquiries before purchasing the car and Nick kept me up-to-date with the status of the car as well as pictures in the port. The car runs smoothly and I'm very satisfied with the purchase. Will definitely get my next car from them!
pantherr (1315 Tuesday, 20 June 2017Really appreciate how easy this process was with the help and advice given for the car I was looking to import. The Toyota Vitz I received was a very tidy little car (auction grade 4) and am very happy with it. Thanks so much, will definitely be in contact to do the same again in the future.
sharky99 (218 Thursday, 25 May 2017I am so glad that we used Ultimate motors. The car that we have ended up with is way nicer than we thought that we could ever own. I will definitely use Alex next time I want to buy a car. Our Volvo C30 came with a spare key, a full service record and a 300 page manual. The car itself (grade 4) is mint, apart from a minute little scatchy thing which is difficult to spot and largely irrelevant. Alex's review of the car was spot on. Again I wish to thank the team and highly recommend them.
ceej2k (147 Thursday, 27 April 2017I was looking for a used VW Touran in NZ and I discovered that I can save more by importing. Japanese auctions gave me more to choose from, and with my budget I could find Tourans with less mileage or later model years than what I found in NZ. Even before I got in touch with the team, the importer's site has already given me a lot of information about importing. The team is reliable and offers very helpful recommendations throughout the process.
peg60 (10 Tuesday, 25 April 2017imported a late model Audi Q5,very happy with the help and services from Alex,car so good ,beyond expectation Thanks
rably54 (172 Friday, 14 April 2017I imported a 2012 Nissan Leaf using Ultimate Motors. The car goes like the wind & is very tidy. A lot of pressure from Alex to place High bids but I stood my ground for a great deal cost under 11k all up . Will be buying more cars using U,M in future. Many thanks From Rex B
Trader responded Tuesday, 18 April 2017Thanks a lot Rex, it was a good deal!
muzz72 (206 Tuesday, 24 January 2017I have just bought a Mercedes AMG E 55 from Nick and it was a breeze to get the car from Japan to me in NZ great people to deal with and they are as good as their advert says and more I would recommend them to anyone looking to import from Japan
Trader responded Wednesday, 15 February 2017Thank you very much Murray, it's awesome car you have imported and we are same excited as you are. Cheers, Nick
phua8762 (209 Sunday, 11 December 2016This is my second car buy from Nick ! First one was Mazda Demio ! This time I ask him to help import car from Japan. Every thing good and I very happy with my car. Nick's service is great, he answered all my question in same day I had asked. You can trust him. I strongly recommend his service and I will come back in next year if I can to import another one. Thanks Nick
Trader responded Wednesday, 15 February 2017Thank you very much Dien. Looking forward to help you with importing a third car. Cheers, Nick
lp13 (70 Thursday, 13 October 2016Importing an unseen car through an online service can be quite a daunting proposition. Nick was absolutely amazing in providing a professional door to door service that was very efficient indeed. I didn't have to worry about a thing - just received my sparkling, unique vehicle here in NZ and am thoroughly enjoying it. The auction sheet was also very accurate in describing the car - all round, nothing to worry about. I would recommend Nick's service entirely without reservation. Many thanks.
Trader responded Thursday, 13 October 2016Thank you very much. Lawrence from Wellington imported 2014 Toyota Crown Majesta Hybrid. It was a rare car and took time to find and buy. More info at our Facebook page. Thanks.
ychrezo (66 Sunday, 21 August 2016Importing a car from another country without even having a chance to see it in person is always a risk. However, I had a successful experience buying my new car with the help of Nick. The whole process of choosing a car, bidding, shipping, compliance and registration took about 2 months. Nick was helpful with his communication and made the entire process very smooth and easy. The car arrived in better condition than described and is currently running smoothly without any faults.
Trader responded Friday, 9 September 2016Thank you Young. We have imported Lexus IS350 for him.
ccy23 (113 Tuesday, 8 December 2015This is my second car importing via Nick & Takumi. I also recommended to my friend and started another car importing which is on the way to arrive Christchurch. Much appreciated the promise and service they have done, highly commendable to use their service for whatever range of cars that you are looking for!! Thanks.
Trader responded Wednesday, 9 December 2015Thank you very much Chuan!
spicy.sandwich (103 Sunday, 29 November 2015Another happy customer.. :) :) I got my toyota prius 2010 with 19000 Kms through these guys. Believe me, they are awesome. I got the car I was looking for, It runs smooth as new and looks as new. I am running taxi and most of the customers comment on my car. Only minus point was the grooming. That was not professional. otherwise all good. Thanks a heap. will definitely recommend.
Trader responded Wednesday, 9 December 2015Thank you very much Pragnesh!
jhunter3 (96 Friday, 2 October 2015we got Takumi & Nick to import a Toyota coaster for us. They were awesome. we are very happy ;jimmy & Sheila
Trader responded Tuesday, 13 October 2015Hi, thank you very much for importing with us!
ccy23 (113 Monday, 28 September 2015A big thank you and appreciation to both Takumi and Nick, able to help me to source and deliver the car with the quality at my Wish. They let me know buying the cars without seeing is possible and reliable.
Trader responded Tuesday, 13 October 2015You are most welcome, thanks!
philhay (173 Monday, 14 September 2015A big thank you, I love the car, it exceeded my expectations, as did your professional, friendly and prompt service. The car cleaned up well and drives and looks almost like new. Happy customer.
Trader responded Tuesday, 15 September 2015You are most welcome and thank for importing with us this beautiful Toyota Hilux Surf with 40kms.
lex33 (967 Sunday, 30 August 2015Many thanks Nick for your excellent customer service and support. Throughout the whole journey from the initial enquiry to the picking up the car Nick and Takumi were always in communication to sort out any issues. We really appreciated Nick ensuring that our costs were kept to a minimum. The car is a "little beauty" we love it. I would without hesitation, recommend Nick to anyone looking for a new car anywhere in New Zealand.
Trader responded Friday, 11 September 2015Hi Anita, you are most welcome! Thank you for importing a car with us.
kostya2k (152 Wednesday, 5 August 2015I'd like to say a big THANK YOU to Nick and Takumi. I have got my Honda Fit 2010 1.5L from Japanese auction in a perfect condition fully equipped with all possible bells and whistles. I have never bought car from auction so was nervous. Got my car after 1.5 months waiting. It saves me about $3000. Trade was excellent and smooth as.
Trader responded Wednesday, 5 August 2015Hi Konstantin, thank you very much! We will do our best to help you get another car when need arise.
radeko (51 Friday, 17 July 2015Yes, after this review, suddenly e-mail appeared. But Takumi was very helpful, it was only the day before I found a local car and lost interest. Best of luck to you
mark0088 (8 Tuesday, 30 June 2015Just want to say BIG thanks to Nick, Takumi and the Ultimate Motors team!! Professional service, kept up to date throughout auction and import - overall a fantastic experience and result. My Subaru Outback 2012 is awesome, beautiful condition and a dream to drive. Far better than anything I test-drove at Wingers and a damn sight cheaper. Totally recommend Ultimate Motors - awesome!! Thanks again
Trader responded Wednesday, 8 July 2015You are most welcome Mark. We will be happy to help you to import more cars when need arise, let us know. Thanks
francis_00 (307 Thursday, 25 June 2015Imported a Lexus IS350,Excellent team at Ultimate Motors, Takumi is a superb person to deal with, i had a long list of what i wanted, he delivered, Quality communication from start to finish, Nick took over and updated me on every step. They definitely beat the bigger companies out there for quality and satisfaction, Thanks guys,Highly recommended, would import through Ultimate Motors again.
Trader responded Saturday, 27 June 2015You are most welcome Taran. He visited us today and told us that two of his friends have got IS250 with higher mileage and they paid over $25000 for their cars. Taran spent just over 16K for low mileage IS350. Feel the difference. Thanks
katimg (30 Thursday, 18 June 2015Picked up our 2007 Toyota Blade yesterday and we are very pleased with our purchase, every step went exactly as we were told by the good people at Ultimate motors, car exceeded our expectations. highly recommended. THANK YOU John and Maureen
Trader responded Thursday, 18 June 2015You are most welcome, please say hello to Maureen and tell your friends about this new opportunity, to import a car from Japan. Thanks
pulteney (43 Thursday, 4 June 2015Imported a Ralliart Colt . Very easy & communication with Nick & Takumi was good. Car arrived in Wellington in better condition than I expected & cheaper than the car yards. Well worth looking into to get the car you want. Thanks guys, would definitely look at importing through Ultimate again.
Trader responded Friday, 5 June 2015Thank you very much Craig. You are most welcome and see you and your friends back any time in the future.
petered (105 Monday, 11 May 2015I asked for and got exactly the car I wanted. The right model, right kms, year, colour and quality. Nick & Takumi of Ultimate Motors are exceptional. Highly recommend them especially if you want to save $1000s on your next car purchase. Thank you guys!
Trader responded Monday, 11 May 2015Thank you very much Peter & Sarah for a wonderful review. It was a sporty Toyota Ractis in red color, 2006, 64 831 kms, 1.5L. High auction grade 4.5B. If you are thinking of import your next car from Japan, we are most happy to help you.
burnynz (417 Thursday, 7 May 2015Excellent to deal with from start to finish. always kept me updated and even managed a change of delivery port at the last minute. I highly recommend Nick and his team if you want to import a car from Japan. I saved at least $4k on my purchase.
Trader responded Thursday, 7 May 2015Thank you vey much Marc. We have imported a top spec Mazda MPV 23S, 2012 with only 30 548 kms, auction grade 4.5. Shipped directly to Wellington. If you are seriously considering to import your next car from Japan - contact us and we will see how we can help you.
zsotti (397 Friday, 20 March 2015+1 satisfied customer, great service, good communication.
Trader responded Friday, 20 March 2015You are most welcome! We have imported Mitsubishi Outlander Top Spec G model, 2006, 4WD with 70kms for only $12900 all included!
diana140 (43 Tuesday, 17 March 2015Easy trade enjoying the new car. Thanks
Trader responded Wednesday, 18 March 2015You are most welcome, let us know if you or your friends what to import another car. Thanks
seekinghistruth (0 Sunday, 25 May 2014Honestly these guys are fantastic dont be so pedantic seriously we just bought our toyota isis from this dealer they are extremly busy im sure selling ther valued cars. I highly recommend this trader thats why they have 100% trade me feedback your loss really if you dont deal with these guys.....just saying :)