Importing Cars to Australia

Check current SEVS approved vehicle import list and compliance availability

We specialise in sourcing Japanese-built cars less than 15 years old and we arrange the whole import process for Australian buyers.

See How Direct Car Import Works for a short video plus step by step summary of the process.

Before looking for cars to import, it is essential to understand the import restrictions, costs and process to ensure it is 1) possible and 2) cost effective to import the car you want.

We would love to assist you to import your next vehicle providing that the model is eligible for import, compliance is available and your budget matches current market pricing.

The following information deals with the regulations controlling car import to Australia.

Our service fee varies according to your needs.

The first thing you need to know is that importing cars to Australia is strictly controlled by the Australian vehicle import regulations – you can’t just import any car you want, sorry !

NEW import regulations commenced for Australia on 10 December 2019 with an extended transition period from old (MVSA) to new (RVS) regulations occurring between 10 Dec 2019 and 30 June 2023.

The vehicle import regulations allow only some vehicles for import to Australia, based on age, specialist nature and other criteria.

The regulations apply on ENTRY to Australia, regardless of which country the vehicle came from.