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Guides to importing and compliance

Plain answers on import approval, model reports and compliance, written by the workshop that does the work. J-Import Auto Compliance, RAW-000151, Greenacre.

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Before you buy

What to check before you bid, so you don't end up with a car you can't bring in.

Before you buy a car from Japan: 8 checks to make firstWhat to check before you bid: pathway, SEV Register, build date, model report, condition, asbestos, the full cost and registration.27 Oct 2026

Import pathways

There are two ways to import a car from Japan, depending on how old it is.

Importing a car under 25 years old: approval, cost and timelineThe SEV pathway from start to finish: the import approval, what you need, what it costs, how long it takes and what happens after.27 Oct 2026 Importing a car over 25 years old: the 25-year ruleWho qualifies, how to apply, significant modifications, asbestos and NSW registration.27 Oct 2026

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