Quality Japanese used vehicles, shipped worldwide
ASTONISHING CARS sources inspected vehicles from across Japan and exports them to Europe and Africa with transparent pricing and reliable logistics.
Why import with ASTONISHING CARS
Direct from Japan auctions
We bid at every major Japanese auction house and domestic dealer network, giving you access to fresh, inspected inventory.
Transparent FOB & CIF pricing
Clear pricing with no hidden margins. Get FOB Japan and CIF estimates to your nearest port up front.
End-to-end logistics
As a licensed logistics operator, we handle inland transport, inspection, documentation, and RoRo / container shipping.
Europe & Africa specialists
We understand EU homologation, African duty structures, and right-hand / left-hand drive demand by market.
How importing works
Five clear steps from choosing your vehicle to driving it home.
- 1
Choose your vehicle
Browse our stock or send your target make, model and budget. We confirm availability, auction grade and a transparent FOB price.
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Pre-shipment inspection
Each unit is checked before it leaves Japan, with JEVIC/JAAI inspection arranged where your country requires it.
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Pay securely
You pay to our official company account only, against a proper invoice. We never ask for payment to a personal account.
- 4
Shipping & documents
We book RoRo or container space to your destination port and send the Bill of Lading, export certificate and inspection papers.
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Clear & register
Use our country guides and landed-cost calculator to clear customs, pay duties and register your vehicle with confidence.
How we protect your purchase
Trust built on inspection, transparent pricing and fraud-aware payment.
Inspected before shipping
Auction grades and inspection reports are shared up front, so you know the real condition before you commit.
Transparent FOB & CIF pricing
No hidden mark-ups. Our landed-cost calculator breaks down freight, insurance and destination duties.
Fraud-aware by default
Payment only to our official company account against an invoice. Verify our contact details directly before sending funds.
Bilingual support
Guidance in English and French across Europe and Africa, from first enquiry to final registration.
Featured vehicles
A selection from current Japanese domestic stock.
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado TX
Toyota Hiace Van DX
Nissan X-Trail 20X
Mazda Demio 13S
Toyota Aqua S Hybrid
Subaru Forester 2.0i-L
Country import guides
Regulations, duties, ports and required documents for importing Japanese used vehicles, country by country.
Market insights
Pricing trends and buying guides for importers.
Japanese used car prices for Africa: 2026 buyer's guide
What importers in East and Southern Africa are paying for popular Japanese models this year, and how to time your purchase.
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Homologation, VAT and the models that make the most sense for European importers in 2026.
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A plain-language breakdown of the shipping terms that decide your final landed cost.
View allLogisticsStrait of Hormuz closure: what it means for Japanese used car shipping costs
How tension or a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz feeds through to bunker fuel, RoRo freight rates and delivery times for cars exported from Japan.
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When tension in the Gulf eases, fuel surcharges and insurance premiums unwind on a predictable timeline. Here is what importers should watch.
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The single most useful skill for importing from Japan is reading an auction sheet. Here is what every grade, mark and interior score means.
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