History of Japan used cars Auctions
The history of Japan’s used car auctions dates back to the mid-20th century. After World War II, there was a demand for affordable transportation in Japan. This led to the growth of the used car industry and the establishment of auction houses.
Here’s a brief overview of the history:
1. *Post-WWII Era:* In the 1950s, as Japan was rebuilding its economy, there was a shortage of new cars. This created a market for used vehicles, and auctions became a popular way to buy and sell them.
2. *1960s-1970s:* During this period, the Japanese used car market continued to expand. Auction houses standardized their processes and introduced grading systems to evaluate the condition of vehicles.
3. *1980s:* Japan’s automotive industry was booming, and so was the used car market. Auctions became more sophisticated, using technology to improve efficiency.
4. *1990s:* The internet began to play a role in the used car auction industry. Online bidding platforms started to emerge, allowing buyers from around the world to participate in Japanese auctions.
5. *2000s-Present:* Japan’s used car auctions have gone global. They are now accessible to buyers worldwide through online platforms. The auctions have gained a reputation for offering high-quality vehicles with detailed inspection reports.
Today, Japan’s used car auctions are known for their transparency, rigorous inspection processes, and a wide variety of vehicles, including many that are relatively low mileage and well-maintained. These auctions are a popular source of vehicles for both individual buyers and dealerships around the world.
Presently, 3 types of Japanese used car auctions operate for local dealers and exporters.
- Real-time Auto Auctions – is the main type of auctions. The trading goes either on-site or online from any part of Japan on specific days of the week.
- Tender Lease Car Auctions – Usually held by small auction halls with a very simple system of offering 1-time bids only. The trading is conducted by selecting the highest provided bid.
- Fixed price Auto Auctions – There is no specific time; the cars are listed online till a specific time and sold by single click or through phone calls. In some cases, the price is not final and requires further negotiation. Also called One-price car auctions.
The above auction halls use a similar car grading system and produce auction inspection sheets. It provides precise information for the used car dealers to estimate the market prices. With efficient local transportation , any vehicles can be delivered on-time to all loading ports. All of the above auctions can be checked directly through our online Japanese Auto Auction system.
Japan Auction House Schedule
Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | One Price |
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AUCNET | ARAI Sendai | BAYAUC | ARAI Oyama | ARAI Bayside | ARAI Oyama | AS Members |
GAO! | CAA Gifu | BCN | GAO! TENDER Gulliver | Isuzu Kobe | HAA Kobe | AS Oneprice |
GNN Osaka | CAA Tokyo | CAA Chubu | GE Kobe | JAA Tsukuba | JU Gifu | Apple Stock |
Honda Fukuoka | CAA Touhoku | FAA Shizuoka | HAA Osaka (Hanaten) | JU Chiba | JU Nara | BAYAUC Oneprice |
Honda Hokkaido | GE Tokyo | GE Fukuoka | Isuzu Kyushu | JU Fukuoka | NAA Nagoya Nyu | CAA Chubu Oneprice |
Honda Kansai | JU Mie | GNN | JU Aichi | JU Miyagi | NAA Osaka | CAA Gifu Oneprice |
Honda Nagoya | JU Nagano | HERO | JU Fukushima | JU Niigata | NAA Tokyo Nyuusatsu | CAA Tohoku Oneprice |
Honda Sendai | JU Saitama | IAA Osaka | JU Gunma | JU Okayama LAA | TAA Yokohama | CAA ZIP Tokyo Oneprice |
Honda Tokyo | JU Shizuoka | Isuzu Makuhari | JU Hiroshima | JU Okinawa | USS Gunma | GAO Stock |
JU Tokyo | JU Yamaguchi | JAA | JU Kanagawa | JU Tochigi | USS Kyushu | HAA Kobe Oneprice |
USS R Nagoya | NPS Osaka | JU Ibaraki | JU Sapporo | KCAA Yamaguchi | USS Okayama | Hero Oneprice |
NPS Tokio | JU Ishikawa | JU Toyama | KUA Katayamazu | USS Ryuutsu | Ippatsu Stock | |
ORIX Kobe | KAA | KCAA Fukuoka | NAA Tokyo | USS Shizuoka | JAA Kasai Oneprice | |
ORIX Sendai | KCAA Ebino | LAA Kansai | USS Hokuriku | |||
SAA Sapporo | LAA Shikoku | NAA Nagoya | USS Nagoya | |||
TAA Hiroshima | ORIX Atsugi | NAA Osaka | USS Osaka | |||
TAA Kinki | USS Fujioka | ORIX Fukuoka | USS Saitama | |||
TAA Kyushu | USS Fukuoka | ORIX Nagoya | White Wing | |||
TAA Minamikyu | USS Kobe | SAA Hamamatsu | ||||
TAA Shikoku | USS Niigata | TAA Chubu | ||||
USS Yokohama | USS Sapporo | TAA Hokkaido | ||||
ZIP Tokyo | USS Tohoku | TAA Kantou | ||||
USS R Tokyo | ||||||
USS Tokyo | ||||||
ZIP Osaka |