FAQ

What is Motor Classy?

Motor Classy is one of the most trusted & free Japan used cars website that connects overseas buyers to Japan used vehicle exporters. Motor Classy does not charge any commission, transaction fee or any hidden cost from buyer or exporter.

How can one get started to list cars on Motor Classy?

Sign up here -Choose free plan when uploading will allow you to list 20 cars for free. If you have more than 20 cars, send us your request for enabling 300 listing slot for free

What is the Transaction Fee for each car sold on Motor Classy?

No Transaction Fees, All deals are directly between Buyers & sellers. This helps sellers to keep the all profit with them.

What are the Import Procedures and Regulations for buying a car?

Check used cars import procedures, rules and regulations for your country before buying used cars from Japan or any other overseas exporting countries like Singapore, UK, South Korea, Thailand etc.

What are the Safety Tips to Avoid Fraud and Scams?

  • AVOID LOW PRICE TRAPS: low price cars with nice images are trap to get your hard earned money. Always compare offers with vehicle market price and take quotes from different dealers
  • CHECK REVIEWS & COMPLAINTS: Check for the online reviews and complaints about the dealer via Google, and other social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter etc.
  • RELIABILITY & TRUST: Make sure the dealer you are dealing with is Reliable and Trustworthy, before making payments to avoid loss. Contact us if you have doubt about the dealer.
  • If you doubt the seller, ask him to use ESCROW www.escrow.com is a financial and legal agreement designed to protect Buyers and Sellers in a transaction based in USA.

Do I have to VERIFY my Company as a dealer before Listing?

Every seller needs to verify the Company details, location, phone number, website, social media etc.

How long does dealership verification process take?

Verification gets completed in less than 24 hours.

What If You Become A Victim of Fraud?

  • Complain To Japan Embassy In Your Country: They will help you to deal with your situation in case of any fraud or scam happened with you while buying used cars & vehicles from Japan.
  • Complain To Your Country’s Embassy In Japan: Since they have enough local knowledge and contacts and can offer you help regarding the fraud
  • Complain to the Used Car Exporters Associations in Japan
  • Write Your Reviews and Complain To the Portal Websites
  • Contact The Local Police
  • Contact Your Bank To Inform Bank in Japan about the Fraud
  • Take Your Legal Rights Into Action

How can one buy the car from Motor Classy?

Choose the Vehicle

Browse through the website (Motor Classy), fill in your details and message in CONTACT TO DEALER form, seller will receive your enquiry and will reply you back via email with complete pricing. Indicate your import country, nearest port E.g Dar Es Salaam, Beira, Mombasa or Durban Ports.

Vehicle Confirmation

If you are happy with the CIF price, request for an official Proforma Invoice. If seller has issued Proforma invoice, vehicle will be placed on hold till the due date. Check your details and advise if any corrections are needed. Vehicle complete details with Price breakdown and exporter’s Company official details and Bank Account details should be all printed on invoice.

Payments time

You can pay now, account details are printed on invoice. Once funds are transferred please email bank TT Copy / Payment proof. Upon receipt, seller will reply you back confirming the sale.

Ask seller to issue Commercial Invoice to confirm the shipment. Booking confirmation with shipping line Vessel details, ETA and EDD will be made available. If your country requires inspection, ask the seller to do it.

Vehicle Documents issued

Documents needed are:

  • Original Bill of Ladings,
  • Export certificate (De Registration Certificate)
  • Commercial/ Sales Invoice
  • Road worthiness copy (Inspection Certificate).

Documents sent by express

Seller will email you scanned copies of all documents. Originals will then be sent via FEDEX, DHL, UPS or EMS with tracking number of parcel.

Vehicle port clearing and Delivery

You have to find your own agent who will clear at the port and deliver to your city or the nearest custom boarder of your choice.