Your Japan Sourcing Arm.
Zero Setup Cost.
We become your Japan office — sourcing, inspecting, and shipping vehicles directly to your dealership at competitive prices with no membership or setup fees.
Stock Japanese Imports Without a Japan Office.
Are you a used vehicle dealer looking to add Japanese imports to your inventory? Our dealer program gives you access to Japan's auction networks at competitive prices — without needing your own Japan presence or auction membership.
We send you weekly reports, bid on your approved vehicles, and ship them consolidated — saving you $200–$500 per unit compared to going it alone.
Dealer Benefits
Access to 10+ auction networksUSS, JAA, TAA, LAA, AUCNET and more — bid at source, no middlemen.
Preferential dealer pricingVolume-based pricing tiers. Better rates as your orders grow.
Dedicated account managerOne person manages your account, sourcing requests, and shipments.
Weekly stock reportsWe match auction listings to your criteria and send weekly shortlists.
Consolidated container shippingFill a 40ft container (2–4 cars) and reduce cost per unit significantly.
Priority supportWhatsApp and email support prioritised above standard enquiries.
Four Steps to Your First Stock Delivery
Apply & Onboard
Complete the dealer application. We verify and set up your account with your target vehicle criteria in 24–48 hours.
Receive Stock Reports
Every week, we send matching vehicle listings with photos, grades, and FOB prices to your inbox.
Approve & We Source
Select vehicles you want. We inspect, bid, and purchase on your behalf. You pay after winning.
Consolidated Shipping
We load multiple units into one container, cutting per-vehicle shipping cost by up to 40%.
Dealer Program vs. Going It Alone
See exactly what you gain — and what you avoid — by partnering with us.
| Feature | ✓ Sawamotor Dealer | ✗ DIY Import |
|---|---|---|
| Japan auction access | ✓ Included, no fees | ✗ Membership required ($5,000+/yr) |
| Auction sheet translation | ✓ Provided | ✗ Hire translator, extra cost |
| On-site inspection | ✓ Included | ~ Optional, you pay separately |
| Export & customs documents | ✓ Fully managed | ✗ You prepare or hire agent |
| Consolidated shipping | ✓ 2–4 cars per container | ✗ Single unit RoRo only |
| Dedicated account manager | ✓ Yes, one contact | ✗ None |
| Weekly matching stock reports | ✓ Automatically sent | ✗ You search manually |
| Japan office needed | ✗ Not required | ✓ Highly recommended |
| Cost per vehicle vs standard | ✓ $200–$500 cheaper | — |
| Time to first vehicle | ✓ 4–8 weeks | ✗ 8–16+ weeks |
Apply for Dealer Access
Tell us about your dealership. We'll respond within 24 hours to discuss your requirements and set up your account.
Dealer Partner Application
No membership fee · Start with 1 vehicle
Application Received!
Our team will contact you within 24–48 hours.