Overview

Our auction service comprises selling used vehicles through an auction bidding system. An extensive range of pre-owned cars are sold in our Japanese auction through a competitive bidding process.

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How our Auction Service Works

Here is a step by step guide on how to win your dream car through our auction service.

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Browse Our Inventory

Browse a variety of cars on auction on our search page

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Select Your Car

Select your desired vehicle and place a bid before the bidding deadline

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Pay the Deposit

Pay 10% of your bid as a deposit with one of our payment methods

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Make the Remaining Payment

If you win the bid, make the remaining payment and upload the proof to your user dashboard

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Track and Receive Your Delivery

Track your order through our real-time order tracking and receive your delivery to enjoy your dream ride

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Track and Receive Your Delivery

Track your order through our real-time order tracking and receive your delivery to enjoy your dream ride

Note: In case of no contact and failure to make the payment, the car will be reauctioned and the 10% deposit will be non-refundable.

Advance Deposits

Each customer is required to make an advance deposit for their car after they have successfully won a bid. The deposit amount is a percentage of the car price and is mentioned in the table below.

Vehicle Starting Price (JPY) Deposit (JPY)
up to 1,000,000 10%
1,000,001 – 2,000,000 10%
2,000,001 – 3,000,000 10%
3,000,001 – 4,000,000 10%
4,000,001 – 5,000,000 10%
over 5,000,001 15%

What We Offer

From transparent inspections to smooth export procedures and assistance with customs clearance, SAT’s Auction Service has got it all covered.

Experience Beyond Expectations

Become part of an experience that goes beyond your expectations. Discover your ideal car at our car auction and interact with a community that shares the same passion for vehicles as you.

Commitment to Transparency

We have built a solid reputation through our reliable service and commitment to transparency. From detailed inspection reports to vehicle maintenance history, we ensure transparency at every step.

Join Our Global Community

Our community consists of car enthusiasts and professionals who share a love for automobiles. Become part of SAT’s automotive family by choosing our Japanese auto auction service.

A Smooth Path to Your Dream Car

From registration to bidding and finalizing your purchase, we offer our customers at every step so they have a hassle-free experience. With us, you can enjoy an effortless vehicle purchase experience.

Auction FAQs

The “Bid” is the largest amount a buyer is willing to pay upfront for a vehicle in the auction category.

To enter the auction, you will be asked to pay an advance deposit of 10% of your total bid. This will prevent fake or scam bidders and guarantee that there will be no last-minute cancellations.

Yes, your advance deposit for our auction services may be fully refunded or be used for your next bid. However, any bank charges will be covered by the bidder.

The deadline for placing a bid on a car will be clearly mentioned on our website on the product’s detail page.

A user can place bids on multiple vehicles. However, they will have to pay the deposit fee for all the vehicles they are bidding against, even if they want to buy one at the end.

After winning a bid, buyers must make the full payment in 48 hours; if they are not able to do so and do not inform us, the vehicle will automatically return to the auction system.

If a bidder cancels after winning an auction, they can still cancel, but their initial deposit made will not be refunded.

The auction cost will be a sum of your bidding price, SAT Japan’s auction fee, and the total transportation cost.

The auction service fee includes the cost of shipment from the auction house to the Japanese ports, customs clearance fees, documentation fees, and SAT Japan’s transportation and handling fee.

All available services through SAT Japan can be availed for Auction vehicles. Hence, you can get insurance services for your auction vehicle.

As convenient as that may sound, unfortunately, we do not send auto parts in transporting vehicles because of strict shipment standards. Transporting auto parts may cause damage to the inside of your vehicle.

Auction FAQs

The “Bid” is the largest amount a buyer is willing to pay upfront for a vehicle in the auction category.

To enter the auction, you will be asked to pay an advance deposit of 10% of your total bid. This will prevent fake or scam bidders and guarantee that there will be no last-minute cancellations.

Yes, your advance deposit for our auction services may be fully refunded or be used for your next bid. However, any bank charges will be covered by the bidder.

The deadline for placing a bid on a car will be clearly mentioned on our website on the product’s detail page.

A user can place bids on multiple vehicles. However, they will have to pay the deposit fee for all the vehicles they are bidding against, even if they want to buy one at the end.

After winning a bid, buyers must make the full payment in 48 hours; if they are not able to do so and do not inform us, the vehicle will automatically return to the auction system.

If a bidder cancels after winning an auction, they can still cancel, but their initial deposit made will not be refunded.

The auction cost will be a sum of your bidding price, SAT Japan’s auction fee, and the total transportation cost.

The auction service fee includes the cost of shipment from the auction house to the Japanese ports, customs clearance fees, documentation fees, and SAT Japan’s transportation and handling fee.

All available services through SAT Japan can be availed for Auction vehicles. Hence, you can get insurance services for your auction vehicle.

As convenient as that may sound, unfortunately, we do not send auto parts in transporting vehicles because of strict shipment standards. Transporting auto parts may cause damage to the inside of your vehicle.