Timeline

Auction Vehicle Buying Process

Typical timeline from deposit to arrival (days may vary by auction, port, and destination).

  • Deposit

    Deposit

    Day 1

    Pay your deposit (2,750 Euro) for bidding on your behalf. (Deposit will be deducted from total price after successful purchase).

  • Bidding

    Search & Bidding

    Day 2–7

    Browse auctions, request auction sheet translation, estimate winning price, and place bids.

  • Invoice

    Win & Invoice

    Day 8

    If you win, we issue your invoice including auction fees, inland transport, and shipping options.

  • Payment

    Payment / Booking

    Day 9–16

    Payment arrives, shipping is booked (RoRo or Container), and export process starts.

  • Yard photos

    Yard & Photos

    Day 15–22

    Vehicle arrives at our yard; detailed photos are uploaded and final checks are completed.

  • Ship departs

    Shipping

    Day 23–37

    The ship departs Japan based on port schedule; tracking and updates are shared with you.

  • Documents

    Documents

    Day 38–60

    Export documents are prepared and sent (Bill of Lading, Export Certificate, Invoice, etc.).

  • Arrival

    Arrival & Collection

    Day 61–93

    Ship arrives at your port. You clear customs with your broker and collect your vehicle.