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Why Choose SBT?

Wide Range of Cars

Our friendly sales staff are happy to talk with you.
Available where you are

We’ve exported 500,000 used cars in over 152 countries.
Supporting You Anytime

Our support team are always connected with customers 24/7.
Uncompromised Quality

We do a thorough inspection before shipping so only quality is delivered to you.
Keeping It Reliable

With over 25 years in the industry, we focus on reliability resulting in 80% repeat purchases.
Offering Best Prices

You can find a wide range of vehicles that are kept in your range.

Ports

Main Ports

Melbourne

Port Kembla

Brisbane

Fremantle

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1. Do I need a license from the Government to import cars in Australia?

As an individual to buy 1 car, there is no need for a license. You only need a compliance center in Australia to look after your overall import matters.

Q2. What's the car import policy for Australia?

Vehicles younger than 25 years can be imported as per the ruling list of the Australian government.

Q3. How do I buy cars from SBT?

It's simple. Just register online, select your car from our website, and our sales representative will contact you.

Q4. How long does it take from the vehicle reservation date to arrival in Australia?

It takes around 20-25 days.

Q5. What shipping line do you use?

Autohub & Dolphin.

Q6. What does your agent fee include?

Our agent fee includes auction buying charges, inland transportation, documents & handling charges, and SBT service fee.

Q7. What is the total cost of getting a car to my yard/home?

FOB + Freight charges + Local custom duty and charges.

Q8. Do you provide local compliance in Australia?

SBT doesn't provide local compliance but can refer you to some of our clients.

Q9. How do I buy cars from auction in Japan?

In order to buy cars from auction, first, you need to be registered with the SBT website and request your sales representative to open an auction account.

Q10. What do I need in order to open my auction account?

A 100,000 JPY auction security deposit is required, which is 100% refundable/adjustable.

Q11. How do I bid for any vehicle I want from auction?

Once the auction deposit is received by SBT, you will be provided with login credentials for your auction portal, and your sales representative will assist you in bidding.

Q12. Who can assist me locally in Australia?

If you are an individual buyer with no dealer license, you will need assistance from a government-authorized compliance center in Australia.

Import Scheme

Stock Cars

You name it we have it.SBT Japan has wide range of quality used cars in stock enable customer to select from readily available stock.

Auction

SBT provides online auction bidding system that enables you to see all auctions houses in Japan including USS, TAA, CAA, AUCNET and tender auctions.We also provide a dedicated sales staff,assist you in bidding process and buy your desired car in a given budget.In addtion to that we also provide following service free of cost.

Shipment

In order to facililate customers, SBT JAPAN also offers Free on board (FOB) shipping plan to its valuable customers, where the customer pays shipment freight to the local shipping agent on arrival

Important Regulation

Year Restriction:

Vehicles younger than 25 years can be imported as per the ruling list of Australian govt No restrictions on 25 years and older vehicles For Austrlian import Ruling list please Click here.

Document Handling

All documents are couriered to customer through DHL to the customer prescribed address. The documents includes original B/L (Bill of Landing), Export certificate and invoice of unit purchased.

Payment

All the payments should be made to SBT Co. Ltd. beneficiaries in Japan.

Steps to import a vehicle