Import Costs

Transparent pricing for importing your JDM vehicle to the UK. Understand the full cost breakdown before you commit.

Cost Breakdown

ItemTypical CostNotes
Purchase Price (Japan)£5,000 – £50,000+Depends on make/model/condition
Auction Fees~¥50,000 - ¥100,000Auction house commission
Shipping (Japan → UK)£1,200 – £2,500RoRo or container
UK Import Duty10% of vehicle valueBased on purchase price
UK VAT20% of (value + duty + shipping)Calculated on total landed cost
UK Registration£55 – £200+DVLA fees, number plates
MOT & Compliance£150 – £500+Modifications if needed
Our Service FeeFrom £1,200 inc VATIncludes sourcing, bidding, paperwork
Total EstimatePurchase + ~£4,000 – £8,000Varies by vehicle

Important Notes

Costs are estimates based on typical 2024/2025 imports. Actual costs vary by vehicle value, shipping method, and any required modifications. Contact us for a personalised quote.

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Popular JDM Vehicles & Import Costs

Import costs vary by vehicle type, age and condition. These are some of the most commonly imported JDM models we handle, with transparent cost breakdowns from purchase through to UK registration.

Nissan Skyline / GT-R models

Nissan Skyline GT-R, R32, R33, R34, R35

Toyota Supra / performance Toyota range

Toyota Supra, AE86, MR2, Celica GT-Four

Subaru WRX / STI models

Subaru Impreza WRX, STI, Legacy GT

Honda Type R models

Honda Civic Type R, Integra Type R, S2000, NSX

Mitsubishi Evo range

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, GTO, 3000GT

Kei cars and imports

Honda Beat, Suzuki Cappuccino, Daihatsu Copen, Mazda AZ-1

Explore Our JDM Services

From importing your dream car to keeping it running perfectly on UK roads, our full range of JDM specialist services has you covered at every stage of ownership.

How It Works

Step-by-step guide to importing your JDM car from Japan to the UK.

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Personal Import

Source and import a specific vehicle from Japan with full support.

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JDM Auctions

How we source your car from Japanese auctions and grading systems.

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Import Costs(You are here)

Full breakdown of shipping, duty, VAT and service fees.

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Inspection & Compliance

Auction grading, condition reports and UK compliance requirements.

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Car Sales

Browse ready-imported JDM vehicles available for immediate purchase.

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IVA & Registration

DVSA-approved IVA testing and UK registration for imported vehicles.

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UK Conversions

Speedometer, odometer and infotainment conversion for UK roads.

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Servicing & Maintenance

Specialist servicing and maintenance for Japanese import vehicles.

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Performance & Upgrades

Bolt-on performance parts and OEM+ upgrades for JDM vehicles.

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