Ship car to Japan recommendations

[Need4Sp33d]

Hi good people here, I’m moving abroad and want to take my G87 M2 with me hence looking for car exporting options to Japan. I know it doesn’t make economical sense but both me and wife want to keep it with us. Has anyone or your friends ever used a reputable car exporter to ship car from the UK to Japan? I have friends able to deal with all the import stuff when car reaches Japan so I just need someone to ship it to Japan. Would really appreciate it, the last one I contacted weren’t keen on responding to emails hence I don’t have much confidence in them. TIA

[brillomaster]

Really? Can you not get another M2 in japan? It would be so much easier and cheaper.

Or take advantage and get something properly JDM out there.

[Need4Sp33d]

I understand all these, car got some sentimental value to both of us. We are aware of the total cost and willing to do this.

[Krikkit]

First port of call for me would be someone like JDM Auction watch, Torque GT etc to see if they can do their service in reverse - they have the advantage of local staff in Japan and experience with the freight process.

[samoht]

I used Kleerfreight for import duties in the other direction, I note they're now part of someone else, and they say 'Import & Export Customs & Shipping' in their logo, so might be worth asking them if they can do the export from the UK side
https://www.harbourshipping.co.uk/kleerfreight

[Doesitdrive]

Talk to Twinwheel logistics in Essex.

I delivered a car to a Japanese couple, their own car in Japan, imported and duties paid, and registered.

Not sure the dealers who one way import could be bothered tbh.

A specialist personal import export company will help.

[Need4Sp33d]

Krikkit said:

First port of call for me would be someone like JDM Auction watch, Torque GT etc to see if they can do their service in reverse - they have the advantage of local staff in Japan and experience with the freight process.

I actually called Torque GT and they kindly gave me a name but the exporter ignored me after initial response. Not having much confidence for that tbh. Will try JDM auction watch, thanks!

[Need4Sp33d]

samoht said:

I used Kleerfreight for import duties in the other direction, I note they're now part of someone else, and they say 'Import & Export Customs & Shipping' in their logo, so might be worth asking them if they can do the export from the UK side
https://www.harbourshipping.co.uk/kleerfreight

Much appreciated! Will give them a go.

[DaveH23]

That would be a tremendous road trip.

[andrewcliffe]

Check to see if your car meets local legislation - it may not be road registerable in Japan without modifications.