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THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE PROCESS

Every great car has a story.
So do we.

For us, a good car is only the beginning. What matters is everything behind it — how it was found, checked, imported and prepared for your next chapter.

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A more considered way to buy.
1,000+

Customers helped globally

JAPAN → NZ

Direct sourcing and import support

END TO END

From inspection to handover

WHERE WE COME FROM

Built on experience.
Driven by trust.

Electrodrive Imports brings together years of experience in sourcing and importing vehicles for customers in New Zealand and overseas. We believe buying a pre-owned vehicle should feel informed, personal and straightforward.

With access to Japanese auction networks and our own team based in Japan, we can explore vehicles across a broad range of makes and models. Our team helps coordinate auction research, inspection checks and purchase arrangements before a vehicle begins its journey to New Zealand.

Our importing experience has helped more than 1,000 customers around the world find vehicles suited to their needs and ambitions. Whether you are looking for an everyday family car or something special, we bring the same care to the details.

OUR PROCESS

From Japan to your driveway.

Each stage has its own purpose. Together, they help make your next car feel like the right one.

Wide aerial view of a large vehicle lot showing organised rows of carsAuction sourcing · representative vehicle lot photo
01 / SOURCE

Direct access to Japan's vehicle market.

We source through Japanese auction networks and suppliers, with access to a wide range of vehicles, model years and specifications. Tell us what you want and we help narrow down the options.

  • Auction access and targeted vehicle searches
  • Auction-sheet and vehicle-history reviews
  • Clear communication before a purchase decision
Technician carefully checking a vehicle on a lift in a modern automotive workshopInspection process · illustrative photography
02 / INSPECT

A Japan-based team that checks the details.

Our Japan-based team helps coordinate auction assessments, AA-style independent inspections where arranged, and vehicle condition checks prior to purchase. We look beyond a good photo to understand what a vehicle is really like before arranging export.

  • Auction grades and condition information reviewed
  • Inspection coordination where available
  • Potential issues raised before purchase
Aerial view of vehicles and car shipping facilities at an international portInternational vehicle shipping · illustrative photography
03 / IMPORT

The journey, carefully managed.

Once selected, we help coordinate purchase documentation, export and shipping to New Zealand. We keep you informed about the main stages and expected costs rather than leaving you guessing.

  • Export documentation and shipping coordination
  • Updates on the vehicle's progress
  • Clear next steps for NZ arrival
VINZ Vehicle Inspection New Zealand inspection facility exteriorVehicle inspection provider · VINZ facility
04 / COMPLY
NZ ENTRY COMPLIANCE INSPECTIONS WITH APPROVED PROVIDERS

Prepared for New Zealand roads.

VTNZ vehicle testing stationVTNZ Testing & inspection provider
VINZ vehicle inspection facilityVINZ Entry-compliance provider

Imported vehicles must meet New Zealand's entry requirements before they can be registered and driven. We coordinate applicable entry-compliance inspections and registration steps through approved service providers, with entry-compliance inspections through approved providers such as VTNZ or VINZ, as applicable to the vehicle and location.

  • Entry-compliance checks through approved inspection providers such as VTNZ or VINZ, as applicable
  • NZTA registration and WOF assistance where required
  • Documentation explained before handover
White vehicle in a clean and professional automotive service workshopRoutine servicing · illustrative photography
05 / PREPARE

Finishing touches make the difference.

Before handover, we arrange routine servicing and final preparation as applicable to the vehicle. Our goal is simple: a pre-owned car that feels fresh, cared for and ready for everyday life.

  • Routine servicing before customer handover
  • Mechanical and condition checks
  • Clean presentation and a clear handover

WHY WE DO IT

Used doesn't have to
feel used.

We want every customer to feel confident in their decision. That means straightforward advice, attention to condition and presentation, and a vehicle that's been given the time and care it deserves.

No exaggerated promises. Just a genuine commitment to doing the work properly and making customer satisfaction the measure of success.

LET'S FIND YOUR NEXT CAR

The right vehicle starts with a conversation.

Browse our current stock or tell us what you're looking for. We'll explain what's available, what to expect and how the import process works.

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Silver Japanese performance car photographed on arrival

Our Story features both Electrodrive-supplied vehicle imagery and illustrative, independently sourced process photographs from Pexels. Inspection photo: Andrea Piacquadio; NZ compliance imagery: photographs of VINZ and VTNZ facilities provided for this website; workshop preparation: Artem Podrez. Vehicle lot and shipping visuals are also illustrative. Other stock photographs are illustrative and do not depict Electrodrive personnel or actual auction premises. Photographs of VINZ and VTNZ facilities do not imply endorsement or affiliation. Mentioning third-party inspection providers does not imply an affiliation or endorsement. Services and inspection arrangements vary by vehicle.