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Overview of the Japanese used car auction market

Currently, there are more than 200 used car auction venues across Japan, operated by more than 30 major auction groups. These venues are distributed throughout the country and are extremely important vehicle procurement routes for domestic and international buyers.

Among them, **USS (Used Car System Solutions)** is known as the largest in the industry, operating 19 large-scale auction venues, mainly in major cities such as Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, and Fukuoka. USS surpasses other companies in terms of transaction volume, variety of vehicles handled, and system convenience.

Other representative auction groups include the following:

• TAA (Toyota Auto Auction)

• HAA (Honda Auto Auction)

• AUCNET

• CAA (Chubu Auto Auction)

• Bay AUC

• JU (Japan Used Car Dealers Association)

• ORIX Auto Auction

• NPS (Nissan Prince Sales)

• SAA (Sapporo Auto Auction)

These venues trade thousands of used cars every day, and efficient and transparent auctions are realized through a variety of channels, including on-site venues, dedicated terminals, and internet auctions.

How to participate and business opportunities

To participate in a Japanese used car auction, you must be a member. Individual participation is limited, so if you want to participate, you must go through a certified professional auction agent.

Agents can help you with the following:
• Providing information and researching vehicles for auction
• Bidding on your desired vehicle
• Arranging export, customs clearance, and logistics after the sale

The Japanese used car market is a great business opportunity for overseas buyers due to the high quality and abundant inventory. In order to secure a stable procurement route, it is essential to cooperate with a reliable partner.

We have built a strong business network with member companies of major used car auction venues in Japan.

If you are an overseas customer looking for a used car in Japan, please contact us. We will provide you with more and better price options through cooperation with multiple member companies according to your needs.

In addition, by ordering through us, we will solve various issues such as the following in one stop:

• Language barrier support (Japanese ⇔ foreign language)

• Prevention of misunderstandings and discrepancies regarding vehicle models and vehicle conditions

• Response to various legal issues in Japan

• Centralized management and payment agency for orders to multiple Japanese companies (can handle on behalf of foreign corporations)

This simplifies the complicated process of cross-border transactions and creates an environment where overseas dealers can trade more smoothly and with peace of mind.