Step 2 -

Order Confirmation

When you are comfortable and happy with what we can offer you for the agreed budget we will require a small deposit of £200 (this money will be transferred to Japan and is primarily used to show your commitment to the deal) At this point we fill out a Pre-order invoice giving all vehicle & customer details, including pricing's, this included a grand package total.

Step 3 -

Vehicle Search

Once a deposit has been received and a pre order invoice completed we can start the search for your new car. DCY's auction database can access 99% of auctions in Japan giving us access to over 200,000 units per week. We will search daily for your required vehicle, with such a huge selection to choose from it really is only a matter of time before we find a suitable match. On average it can take a few weeks to find the exact car your happy with but we have been known to purchase cars within 2 hours of receiving a deposit, it really is luck of the draw as we cannot determine what cars will be at auction.

Step 5 -

The Bidding Process

Once we have a car that you are wanting we will contact our guys in Japan, who before the start of the auction will inspect the vehicle. If for whatever reason it does not meet our quality control then we will not bid it, simple. If the vehicle is in excellent condition and passes our strict quality control checks then we shall submit a bid based on your budget.

Step 7 -

Ship Arrival

The ships call at various ports around Europe and the UK - we use Newcastle or Liverpool. Once your vehicle arrives at port, Import duty will be paid, import vat will be paid, all necessary paperwork taken care of and the vehicle will clear customs. We will then get your new Import delivered to DCY Europe in York, along with other vehicles we have import that come on the same boat. We have vehicles arriving monthly, on some occasions 3 times a month.

Step 8 -

Into The UK

As soon as DCY receive your car, it will be inspected and test driven by ourselves, any faults noted and then given to one of our approved garages to be fully inspected and repaired (if needed). At this point you are more than welcome to come and view your new car.

Step 9 -

MOT, Registration, Conversion

With all our imports unless otherwise stated, we will register the car in the UK. Firstly this consists of an MOT test to make sure the car is up to UK requirements. (To pass a test we must fit a rear foglight to the vehicle)  Once we have the MOT certificate we can apply for registration, producing the MOTC, de registration documents from Japan along with endless other forms. The Registration process can take up to 20 days although applications are normally back within 5 working days. We also convert your odometer to run in miles and issue a mileage certificate.

Step 10-

Any Extras Required?

At DCY we class ourselves as a one-stop-shop for Imports. We are able to offer a multitude of extras from service packages, extended warranty's, category approved alarm systems, parking sensors, uprated parts, tuning, cambelt change, wax oil protection, stereo & audio installation, bodykit, alloy wheels... ... the list goes on. During the registration period we have an ideal time slot to be able carry out any upgrades you may require. Please speak to one of our sales teams for more information and pricing..

Step 11-

Collection Of Your Vehicle

Once we receive your registration back from DVLA, we will call and inform you of your new registration number and arrange a collection time. The car will have a final valet prior to you arriving. It's at this point we ask for the remainder of the vehicle cost. We do pride ourselves on sourcing an excellent example of vehicle from Japan and you the customer been happy with it. If for Whatever reason it is not as described on the pre order invoice you are entitled to a full refund. Something we have not had to do in the last 12 years of importing to order.