How It Works
NTC guides buyers through the main stages of sourcing, quotation, payment, export preparation, shipping and destination procedures.
Buying Guide
Each purchase can differ depending on vehicle, destination, shipping route and import rules, but the usual process follows these stages.
01
Start with a published vehicle or tell NTC what you want sourced from Japan.
NTC handles
Reviews available stock and suitable Japanese market options.
Customer provides
Shares preferred make, model, year range, budget and destination.
02
Send NTC the vehicle reference or sourcing details so the request can be checked.
NTC handles
Confirms the enquiry details and asks for anything missing.
Customer provides
Provides accurate contact details and destination information.
03
Vehicle availability, photographs and condition information are checked before moving forward.
NTC handles
Provides available photos, auction sheet details or condition notes where possible.
Customer provides
Reviews the information carefully and asks questions before deciding.
04
A quotation is prepared around the agreed vehicle, route and destination requirements.
NTC handles
Separates confirmed vehicle pricing from freight or destination items where applicable.
Customer provides
Checks the quotation and confirms whether the route and terms are suitable.
05
Once the details are accepted, the next step is reservation or purchase confirmation.
NTC handles
Explains the next payment and reservation step through official channels.
Customer provides
Confirms the decision and follows the invoice instructions.
06
Payment details should only come from an official NTC quotation or invoice.
NTC handles
Verifies received payment before export preparation continues.
Customer provides
Confirms bank details with NTC before sending money.
07
After payment verification, the vehicle moves into agreed export preparation.
NTC handles
Coordinates export paperwork and preparation connected with the agreed vehicle.
Customer provides
Provides consignee or business details needed for documentation.
08
Shipment is checked against route, port, vessel schedule and vehicle suitability.
NTC handles
Coordinates available RoRo or container options where applicable.
Customer provides
Confirms destination port and local clearing arrangements.
09
Export and shipping documents support destination clearance and collection.
NTC handles
Provides agreed export and shipment documents when ready.
Customer provides
Uses the documents for local import, customs and registration steps.
10
The buyer completes local clearance, taxes, registration and collection unless separately agreed.
NTC handles
Shares shipment updates and available arrival information.
Customer provides
Works with local authorities or a clearing agent at destination.
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Ready to start?
Choose from current published stock or send NTC the details of the Japanese vehicle you want sourced.
