Local Service
At Jitsu Motors, our goal is to help customers located in Japan find the perfect vehicle. Whether that’s an enthusiast sports car or a family van. We offer an all-inclusive service that covers vehicle sourcing, inspection, purchasing, and shipping nationwide.
Our Process
We offer a high-touch service, which includes our in-person inspection at the industry-only Japanese car auctions. In many cases, the service pays for itself, as we are able to help many of our customers avoid cars with obvious flaws, which can be expensive to repair.
Our process can be broken down into 4 steps:
1. Fill Out the Form
The first step is to fill out our form! You can include as much or as little info as you'd like. Once you fill it out, someone from our team will reach out to you with more information.
If scheduling allows, we are happy to arrange a time for a phone call or video chat to discuss details as well.
2. Place a Deposit to Begin the Search
We require a deposit of 50% of projected budget (¥200,000 of which is non-refundable) via wire transfer to begin a search. This deposit will enable us to bid for and purchase a car on your behalf.
Once a car is purchased, your deposit will be subtracted from the eventual total.
3. The Search
We will correspond via email, sending you photos and information of specific cars that will be available at the Auctions each week. We will work together with you to narrow down specific targets for inspection.
On Auction Day we will inspect the target car in person, taking detailed photos and videos for your consideration. If you would like to bid on a specific car, we only need your confirmation of a maximum bid.
*Note: the time from inspection to bidding can be very limited, so your prompt approval will be necessary.
If we are successful in winning the car at auction, the final all-inclusive price will be calculated, and an invoice will be emailed to you. Full payment is expected within one week of receipt of the invoice.
If we are unsuccessful in winning a car at Auction on a given week, the search process simply repeats until we are successful.
4. Shipment / Storage
Once your vehicle has been purchased, we will begin arranging shipment immediately. Delivery times vary depending on the customer’s location, but most vehicles arrive within 1–2 weeks after payment has been completed.
We also offer secure indoor and outdoor storage options if needed.
Our Pricing
Your total cost is comprised of three main components
Cost of Vehicle
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Amount equal to total auction house invoice
Our Fee
¥150,000
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Additional 5% charged for vehicles with a hammer price over ¥1 million (on just the amount above ¥1 million)
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Includes five in-person inspections
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¥10,000 for each additional inspection
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Shipping
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Flat rate quoted based on size, weight, and type of vehicle as well as destination