Vehicles direct from Japan to you. For less.
We source low-mileage vehicles in good condition from auctions in Japan. So you save money.
Trusted Buyers
Mayne Automotive, Auckland, NZ
— Doreen Gibbs
“We worked closely with “ZIP CARS'“ to attain our vehicles and the team were quick to respond with any questions and queries we had. We have landed 9 vehicles so far and look forward to importing more in the near future”
Auckland, NZ
— Jared
“The Team at “ZIP CARS” took our information upon contact and gave us many examples and stats based on the type of vehicle we were searching for. We narrowed it down and they successfully bid for our new car. The vehicle was shipped and delivered in 3 weeks and we were very happy with the outcome.”
_Phil
Thank you for your business Phil ( AKA DJ Sir-Vere NZ). Here he is stood next to his 2012 Toyota, Prius shipped direct from Japan. Get in touch for all your Toyota, Prius needs….
Parth from Auckland, NZ with the keys to his new arrival from Japan. We worked on coming in at under 10G for this unit landed and reached our goal. Toyota, Aqua, 2015, 46,000km, Grade 4 mint condition.
Viral was happy to see the excellent condition his new arrival was in both exterior and interior. Another happy customer. Thank you.
We were happy to supply Mayne Automotive with many high grade, low KM EV’s and HYBRIDS. Get in touch today via the CONTACT button to get the ball rolling and receive a very tidy rebate.
More for less
Less money
Get and keep your fleet on the road for less.
Because importing a car through ZIP CARS is cheaper than buying at your local dealerships. And we only import cars in good condition. So you save money on repair costs.
Less hassle
Cut stress by ordering in bulk.
Because we have access to a range of auctions, we can be your one-stop-shop for big orders. We’ll do the heavy lifting and find the vehicles you need.
More choice
Get whatever vehicles your business needs.
Because we have access to cars, vans, bikes, and heavy machinery at the best auctions in Japan. You can get the right vehicles for your needs.
FAQs
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We were previously based in Tokyo, Japan but have moved to New Zealand, Auckland to set up shop. We ship door to door NZ wide but hit the “contact us” button to discuss shipping from Japan to other ports all over the world. Happy to discuss.
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Like your local car dealership, we get the vehicles from auctions here in Japan. But with us, you don’t need to pay dealership fees. So you can save thousands and keep a hefty wad of cash still in your pocket.
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Japan - New Zealand is a round 1 month at sea.
Shipping times differ based on the destination seaport. But shipments can take 4 to 6 weeks after leaving Japan to reach your nearest seaport.
Please get in touch for an updated timeline for your vehicles. Send us an email at geordie@zipauto.co.nz
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Roll-on, roll-off (RoRo) is the most common method of shipping used. But we can also arrange shipment via container for ports that offer it. Contact us for more details.
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The shipping fee includes insurance and covers the customer until delivery.
Any units purchased from ZIP CARS come with a 3 month warranty. We offer extended warranties through our business partner so please get in touch to discuss.
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All vehicles/units arriving to New Zealand are subject to ‘GST’ under the “Goods and Services Tax Act 1985” and are included in the sale price.
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Any Hybrid ( Gas + Electric) or EV ( 100% Electric Vehicle) are subject to government rebates. Its money back in your pocket. Get in touch with the make and model and we can let you know about your rebate.
