"Japanese auctions are a very sophisticated arrangement, the area is quiet and non smoking, very relevant in Japan! The vehicles go through two at a time in most auctions, the time that they are actually being bid on varies but usually 10 to 20 seconds is enough, it is essential to know the exact details of the car and the identifiers so that the correct vehicle is purchased. We have our Japanese buyer in this building here in Australia, he has six staff on the ground in Japan who go and check the actual vehicle that you are interested in, you are then informed and you make the decision on what you are prepared to pay as a maximum, naturally, if the vehicle reaches a smaller amount then that is all you pay. This is the ONLY way to buy a Japanese import car and really know what it is you are getting and only pay the car price instead of an inflated dealer price, the entire purchase is yours and you are consulted at every point during the purchase. The system is designed to put you in "the auction house" where you decide what you want and how much you are prepared to pay.
Mick Martin, SVi
