Aboubakar Japan Imports
Import cars directly from Japan to the UK
Simple, transparent, reliable.
We source high-quality vehicles from Japanese auctions and deliver them to your door in the UK — with a full cost breakdown before you commit to anything.
Trust & quality
Why choose us
Direct access to Japanese auctions
We bid on your behalf through our own Japan-based company, with real-time access to the major auction houses.
No hidden charges
Every quote itemises the auction price, taxes, shipping and duties before you commit to anything.
Full end-to-end service
From sourcing and bidding to shipping, customs clearance and doorstep delivery — we handle the whole journey.
UK delivery to your door
Wherever you are in the UK, we arrange final delivery so you don't have to.
Transparent at every step
Regular updates throughout the journey, so you always know exactly where your car is.
The journey
How it works
Pay the service fee
A one-off £999 non-refundable fee to begin your import.
Choose your car
Tell us the make, model, spec and budget you have in mind.
We source and bid
We bid at Japanese auction on your behalf.
Shipping
Your car is loaded and shipped from Japan to the UK.
Customs & clearance
We handle import duty, VAT and DVLA requirements.
Delivered to your door
Your car arrives at your UK address, ready to drive.
Who we are
About Aboubakar Japan Imports
We help customers across the UK import high-quality vehicles directly from Japan, with complete transparency and peace of mind. Our operations are backed by our own company in Japan, with over ten years of experience sourcing vehicles at Japanese auction.
Whether you're after a practical family car, a fuel-efficient hybrid or a sought-after JDM model, we offer a fully managed service from selection through to delivery — with no surprises along the way.
- Full cost breakdown before any purchase
- No hidden fees, ever
- You pay our Japan company directly — we never hold your funds
10
Years
of experience
What we offer
Our services
End-to-end vehicle import, from Japan to your door.
- Vehicle sourcing from Japanese auctions
- Auction advice and selection support
- Purchasing through our Japan partner company
- Shipping from Japan to the UK
- UK customs clearance
- Vehicle modifications (fog lights, speedometer conversion)
- UK home delivery
Fixed service fee
£999
No hidden charges — every third-party cost is explained before you commit.
Step by step
The full process
- 01
Service fee
You pay a one-off £999 non-refundable fee to begin. This covers our time sourcing and managing your import.
- 02
Vehicle selection
We help you find a car at Japanese auction that matches your budget and preferences, including auction grade and condition report.
- 03
Cost breakdown
You receive a full estimate covering auction price, local taxes, shipping, UK import duty, VAT and any modifications.
- 04
Payment to Japan
Payment goes directly to our Japan company before bidding begins — we never hold your funds.
- 05
Shipping
Once purchased, your car is shipped from Japan to the UK — typically 6–10 weeks door to port.
- 06
UK clearance
We manage customs clearance, import duty, VAT and any required modifications (fog lights, speedometer conversion).
- 07
Delivery
Your car is delivered to your door anywhere in the UK, along with all documentation and registration paperwork.
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
Typically 6–10 weeks, depending on shipping schedules and UK customs clearance. We'll keep you updated at every stage.
Yes — every vehicle comes with an official Japanese auction report and condition grade, so you know what you're buying before we bid.
Once a car is approved for bidding it can't be cancelled, as we're committed to the auction house. The £999 service fee is also non-refundable.
No. Auction price, local taxes, freight, UK import duty, VAT and any modifications are all itemised before purchase.
Yes — all vehicle payments go directly from you to our Japan company. We never hold your funds.
Family cars, hybrids, SUVs, luxury vehicles and sought-after JDM models — if it's sold at Japanese auction, we can likely source it.
Reach out
Get in touch
Ready to import your car from Japan? Reach out and we'll guide you through every step of the process.