Most native Japanese cars (Toyota, Nissan, Honda) are Right-Hand Drive (RHD). However, Japan is a huge market for European luxury brands. Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Porsche, and Jaguar models are very often ordered there as Left-Hand Drive (LHD) because it is considered a symbol of prestige. In our offer, you will find plenty of "European" cars from Japan that do not require any steering system modifications.
If you buy a Left-Hand Drive (LHD) car – of course not. If you decide on a typical Japanese model (RHD), you have two options:
Yes. In Japan, traffic is left-handed, so the headlights shine asymmetrically in the opposite direction (illuminating the left shoulder instead of the right). For the car to pass inspection in Poland, the lamps must be replaced with European ones or undergo a professional conversion (modification of lenses/shutters). A rear fog light must also be installed if the car does not have one.
Yes, the Japanese auction system is very rigorous. The inspectors are independent and have no interest in hiding defects. The Auction Sheet is a legal document. If a car has a grade of 4.5 or 4.0, you can be sure of its very good condition. At Fabryka Klasyków, we additionally verify these grades by translating the inspector's notes (often written in Japanese characters) to catch every nuance.
Compared to cars from Europe or the USA – rust is extremely rare there. In most regions of Japan, road salt is not used, and winters are mild. Thanks to this, the undercarriages of cars from the 90s often look like new. Of course, there are exceptions (cars from the north of Hokkaido island), which is why we always check the car's place of origin.
Yes. In Japan, odometer tampering is a crime, and the practice is virtually non-existent. The mileage is recorded on the Export Certificate and in the auction database. When buying a car from Japan, you have a guarantee that the numbers on the odometer are genuine.
This is a myth that has been circulating since the Fukushima accident (2011). Every car and motorcycle leaving a Japanese port undergoes a mandatory radiological inspection. Vehicles with elevated radiation levels are not cleared for export. We haven't encountered a contaminated car in years. They are 100% safe.
The entire process usually takes 3 to 4 months.
It’s about saving on VAT. In Germany, the VAT on imported cars is 19%, while in Poland it is 23%. For expensive cars, this results in thousands of zlotys in savings. Most importantly, this procedure is fully compliant with EU law. Once the VAT is paid in Germany, you do not pay it a second time in Poland.
In our company – no. Before the auction, we provide a "door-to-door" cost simulation that includes the car price, commissions, inland and sea transport, customs duty, VAT, and excise tax. The only variable elements are the currency exchange rates (JPY/EUR/PLN) on the day of payment, and we always keep you informed about this.
Yes! The Japanese motorcycle market is fascinating. We import Japanese brands (Honda, Yamaha, Suzuki, Kawasaki) as well as European ones (Ducati, BMW) and Harley-Davidsons.
Yes. Motorcycles are packed into special crates (so-called crating) or secured on dedicated racks within the container. They are completely separated from other cargo, which eliminates the risk of damage during storms or loading.
For most European models (Mercedes, BMW), the parts are identical to those in cars purchased at Polish dealerships. In the case of Japanese brands (JDM), most maintenance parts (filters, brake pads, timing belts) are available off-the-shelf in warehouses. Body parts or components specific to JDM versions can be easily ordered online or at authorized service centers (ASO).
The Japanese radio frequency band is narrower (up to 90 MHz). To receive all Polish stations, it is necessary to use an inexpensive converter (a so-called FM band expander) or replace the head unit with a European one.
