Looking for something unique? We source and import rare, enthusiast, and luxury vehicles from Japan, the USA, New Zealand and more — handling the process from start to finish so you don’t have to.
Importing a car doesn’t have to be complicated.
At Karuma Autohaus, we help you access unique vehicles that aren’t available locally — from Japanese sports models and American classics to collector-grade cars and custom builds.
We manage the entire process for you, from sourcing and purchasing to compliance and registration, ensuring every vehicle meets Australian standards before it hits the road.
With years of dealership experience and trusted international contacts, you can expect honesty, transparency, and attention to detail at every stage.
Bringing your dream car home shouldn’t be complicated. Whether it’s a classic JDM icon or a one-of-a-kind import, we handle everything behind the scenes so you can focus on the excitement of owning something truly unique.
Tell us what kind of car you’re after — make, model, budget, and timeframe. We’ll confirm eligibility and talk you through what to expect.
We work with our network of licensed overseas agents to find the best example of your desired vehicle, inspecting history, mileage, and condition before bidding or purchase.
Once secured, we arrange shipping, insurance, and customs clearance. Our team ensures all biosecurity, asbestos testing, and paperwork are handled properly.
Your vehicle is inspected and modified (if required) to meet Australian Design Rules (ADR). Once compliant, we assist with roadworthy testing and registration.
We’ll arrange delivery to your chosen location — or you can collect your freshly imported vehicle from our Mordialloc showroom.
Importing a vehicle typically takes 12–18 weeks from purchase to delivery, depending on auction schedules, shipping availability, and customs processing times.
Once we’ve found your ideal car, the typical timeline looks like this:
After the vehicle arrives, it undergoes asbestos testing and compliance work to meet Australian Design Rules (ADR).
For vehicles newer than 25 years, allow approximately $2,290 for compliance.
For classic or modified cars over 25 years old, an engineering certificate is required, averaging around $2,750 depending on the vehicle.
Once compliance is complete, we arrange a Roadworthy Inspection — costs vary depending on condition and requirements, so we’ll guide you through that on a case-by-case basis.
We keep you updated throughout each stage, so you always know where your vehicle is and what’s happening next.
A standard Japan-to-Melbourne import example might look like this:
Final costs vary based on the vehicle’s age, value, and eligibility under the relevant import scheme — such as the Specialist & Enthusiast Vehicle (SEV) Scheme, Older Vehicle Scheme (25+ years), or Personal Import Scheme.
Our team handles every stage of the process — from import approval and customs paperwork to compliance and registration — ensuring your car arrives legally, safely, and ready to drive.
Every imported vehicle must meet Australian import and safety standards.
Import approval is only available to Australian residents or citizens with the right to live in Australia, as required under federal regulations.
Depending on the vehicle’s age and type, your car will fall under one of several approved import schemes:
Our team will confirm which scheme applies to your car and handle all necessary approvals through the Department of Infrastructure — ensuring everything is fully compliant before your vehicle leaves port.
We also coordinate all essential documentation, including proof of ownership, purchase receipts, and VIN verification, to ensure your vehicle’s details match across every stage of the process. To meet Australian biosecurity standards, all vehicles must be professionally cleaned and inspected before shipping to remove soil, seeds, or pests.
For added peace of mind, we work with licensed customs brokers and trusted compliance workshops who assist with import paperwork, clearance, and Australian Design Rules (ADR) certification. This ensures your vehicle arrives legally, safely, and ready for registration in Victoria.
Ready to find your next car overseas? Complete the form below and we’ll reach out to discuss your ideal vehicle and guide you through the next steps.
Whether you already know exactly what you’re after or just want some expert advice, we’ll help you explore your options, understand eligibility, and plan your import with confidence.
From sourcing to compliance and registration, our team makes the process straightforward, transparent, and enjoyable — just as it should be.
Blake and Ethan seriously went above and beyond. All the reviews below 5 stars here I can only imagine are people trying to take advantage of a small business. So active and ready to answer questions about any car that might suit me, far better value than any big dealership and safer than buying privately.
Blake and Ethan are top quality blokes sell honest vehicles at a really reasonable price with extraordinary customer service would not buy a vehicle anywhere else in Victoria but here!!
Great, genuine salesmen with honest and generous prices. Communication was too easy and my partner drove away happy with her new Cube!
Happy with the buy today Blake was a great sale person. Hope to see you name in the up sale car page soon.
Brilliant experience from start to finish the guys went above and beyond to get my wife back on the road for Christmas. Brilliant car, even better service. Thanks again Guys
Blake and Ethan are absolutely incredible. I bought a Suzuki Grand Vitara and I love it like so much!. Their service was incredible they are honest and so hard-working. I work in sales so I'm always after a great deal, I didn't even need to negotiate the price. I know value when I see it. If you're after a used car from someone you can trust for an incredible price, Blake and Ethan are your guys.
Blake and the whole team were awesome to deal with. Will definitely use again
Two young guys ( compared to me ) who are giving the used car industry a "crack". You have to admire the "get up and go" attitude. Polite, helpful and honest are wonderful traits to have in this sort of industry. Ford Focus XR5 is a cracker of a car!!
Blake and Ethan made buying a used car quick, easy, and stress-free. Super honest, helpful, and professional. I love my new ride — highly recommend them!
The boys at Karuma were fantastic in getting me my BMW X5. Blake was straight forwards, honest and easy to deal with. The price was lower than private sale prices and Blake provided me with images of the car on a hoist and was extremely transparent about the car. If I ever need to get a car from Melbourne again I would not hesitate one bit to buy something off the Karuma lads. They're a bunch of passionate car guys offering an affordable & honest dealership. Support these lads. Super happy with my X5 by the way. Cheers Blake for saving me thousands and giving me an excuse to come interstate!
Blake and Ethan were fantastic. I had seen Blake's name on facebook, as someone who dealt with Japanese cars. I wanted to sell my 2010 Mazda 3, so called Blake, and he was open about the price I would likely get from a Mazda dealership, and honest about what he could offer for my car. I called back the next day and Blake and Ethan said they could come to my home to inspect my car, as they were picking up another car 15 minutes away from my home. They called to say when they would arrive, arrived on time, had a thorough look at my car, took it for a quick drive, and with very little bargaining, I sold my car to them, then and there. Very happy to recommend these two young (to me) gents to anyone who wants to sell them a car.
It's my first car I've bought from here, Blake was so helpful and honest, not your average car dealers at all, and Ethan was great getting all the paper work done, a great team helps the customer feel like all is trusting, i would buy again from these guys, cheers Blake and Ethan keep up the great work
Blake and Ethan were extremely prompt, efficient and helpful when it came to selling a car to me. Always top notch service and definitely recommend! P.S They also sold the car to me with a full tank of fuel which is an automatic 5 stars
Bought a Megane RS265 8:08 from Blake and Ethan, usually i stay away from dealers etc. But entire experience was seamless, car is great, pricing good, run by enthusiasts, honest and great service. Recommend
Just bought a Honda Jazz from Karuma Autohaus! It’s really reliable and drives so well… Ethan and Blake are awesome! Both of them are so cool and super helpful! I love them!!
Blake and Ethan made the purchase of my first car the most simple process ever! I'm very grateful for their impeccable customer service 10/10
The guys Karuma did an awesome job at importing and sorting everything out for my little kei truck. Super friendly and easy to deal with, cool to see so many niche cars and a little something different. Keep up the good work lads
In the early days Karuma helped me locate and arrange delivery of my 1997 Toyota Hilux surf, to say I was ecstatic is an understatement, I’ve never dealt with anyone kinder and more understanding than Blake and Ethan who made the whole process a breeze, thanks fellas
Recently bought my Hyundai i20 manual through Blake and Ethan at Karuma Autohaus, and the level of service was outstanding! They make the whole used car purchasing experience so easy and trouble-free. If you're in the market for a used car, look no further than these guys. 10/10 would recommend!
Cannot recommend Karuma Autohaus more highly. I have purchased two cars, one from their stock and the other was imported from Japan. Both Blake and Ethan were very professional and helpful. Pricing is very reasonable and they sell good honest cars. If anyone is looking for a fantastic second hand car and first class service look no further!
For a couple of young fellas starting out on their careers in auto sales honestly couldn’t be happier with the communication, price, honesty and attention to detail the proceeds their ages. Would highly recommend Blake and Ethan when looking for a vehicle.
We recently purchased a Mazda 3 from Karuma Autohaus and couldn’t be happier with the experience. From the moment we walked in, the team was welcoming, professional, and genuinely focused on helping us find the right car rather than just making a sale. The entire process was stress-free – the car was presented immaculately, all questions were answered honestly, and there was never any pressure. They went above and beyond to make sure everything was smooth, from test driving through to paperwork and delivery. Our Mazda 3 has been fantastic, exactly as described, and we drove away with complete confidence thanks to the transparency and attention to detail shown by the dealership. If you’re looking for a quality used car and outstanding customer service, I highly recommend Karuma Autohaus. They truly set the standard for what a car buying experience should be.
My son recently bought a daily run about car from Karuma Autohaus which is an LMCT licenced second hand car dealership and importer of mainly Japanese cars. I took him to pick up the car and was really impressed. Why? Because Blake and Ethan are two enterprising, hard working young men who have started up this business on their own. They're passionate about providing great customer service and affordable vehicles. Their service was super efficient, with no hiccups or delays. Thanks guys, I now don't have to take my son to work anymore!!
I had a great experience with Ethan - he helped me get my partner a Lexus IS250 at an excellent value. The whole process was smooth and stress free and I’m really happy about the car. I’d definitely recommend Ethan to any of my friends who are looking for a good car and trustworthy person to deal with.
Purchased my Honda jazz runabout through Blake and Ethan recently. I typically have had terrible experiences at dealerships in the past but these guys were completely honest/transparent about everything and made the whole experience easy and enjoyable. I highly recommend buying or importing through Karuma, I wouldn't go anywhere else!
The fellas at Karuma made buying my car super easy and quick! I told them my criteria and they presented multiple options with pros/cons for each potential purchase - all priced very reasonably. I’m stoked with my new car and now recommend them each time a friend or family member needs one of their own. Keep it up gents!
Recently purchased a Renault Megane GT220 from Blake at Karuma Autohaus, and the entire experience was exceptional! Blake made the purchasing process incredibly easy and seamless, ensuring that everything was handled efficiently. The pricing was fair, and the level of service and communication was outstanding. Within a day or two, the car was fully prepared and ready for collection. Highly recommend Karuma Autohaus for anyone in the market for a vehicle.
Massive thanks to Blake and Ethan for making the purchase of my brothers first super seamless and easy. They were very easy to communicate with and friendly and offered post purchase services that I very much appreciate! Top blokes!!
Thank you so much, Blake! I’m absolutely stoked with the deal you did for me. You really know what you’re talking about and only sell cars that are genuinely good value. I really appreciated the effort you went to in making sure the car looked like new when I picked it up. Honest, knowledgeable, and easy to deal with - highly recommend!
I had a fantastic experience purchasing my car from Karuma Autohaus in Melbourne, and Ethan made the entire process seamless. He was professional, honest, and incredibly helpful from start to finish, always quick to respond to questions, transparent about the vehicle’s history, and never pushy. His friendly approach and attention to detail gave me full confidence in the purchase. If you're looking for a stress-free and trustworthy car buying experience, I highly recommend asking for Ethan.
Ethan and Blake were really helpful in the entire process of getting my new car. Can’t thank them enough for being honest, communicative and transparent with every bit of information I needed. They also have different price margins, so definitely worth having a look regardless of budget! Definitely recommend them :) Thanks guys!
I've bought from some dodgy car dealerships in the past that stuffed me over but these guys are 100% different. Awesome customer service, great car, no stuffing around. 10/10 would recommend. Thank you guys for easing my mind.
I recently purchased a car from Karuma Autohaus, and I couldn't be happier with the experience! From the moment I walked in, the team was incredibly helpful, professional, and honest. They made the car-buying process smooth and stress-free. What really stood out to me was their willingness to go above and beyond when a few minor issues came up with the car. They handled everything promptly and made sure I was completely satisfied before driving away. Their dedication to customer service and ensuring their vehicles are in top-notch condition is truly commendable. If you're looking for a reliable car yard with a team you can trust, I highly recommend Karuma Autohaus. Thank you again for all your help—I absolutely love my new car!
Blake is a very helpful and honest man. I’ve bought 2 cars through him and the customer service is exceptional. Highly recommend Karuma Autohaus, they have a great range of vehicles and Blake will be there to answer any question you have.
Most genuine and honest guys you’ll ever meet. They don’t pressure you into buying anything and value you. Both Ethan and Blake are very down to earth and I can’t recommend them more. I’m very very happy
Buying my first car was a smooth and relaxing process thanks to Ethan and Blake. Karuma Autohaus is a fantastic second hand car dealership and helped me buy an amazing Car that runs like a beast for the cheapest price on the market. I highly recommend buying your next car from here, and enjoy a serviced car with a fresh road worthy certificate and zero problems. Another thing I liked about Karuma is their warranty options you get upon purchase. All up I would 100% buy my next car from Karuma Autohaus again.
I came in looking for a car and, after chatting with the master himself, he pointed me in the right direction toward the mighty 2ZZ VVT-L Sportivo. From the moment we started talking, it was clear he genuinely knows his stuff and actually cares about matching you with the right car, not just selling you anything. I’m honestly over the moon with this thing. The way it pulls, the sound, the character — this car absolutely rips in a way I was not expecting at all. Every drive turns into an excuse to keep going just a bit longer. It’s one of those cars that constantly puts a grin on your face, and the VVT-L kicking in never gets old. I still can’t wrap my head around how fun and alive it feels. What really blows my mind is how a dealership can still have something this special and powerful, especially considering it’s over 20 years old now. It feels tight, raw, and full of personality — like they’ve preserved a proper enthusiast car instead of just another used vehicle. I’m genuinely gobsmacked that a car like this exists in this condition, and even more stoked that I got to drive it home. Massive shoutout again to Blake and Karuma Autohaus for this absolute gem of a find. I honestly could not be happier.
I have had an incredible experience with Karuma. Bought the car I’ve been searching for, they were incredibly helpful and honest with fair pricing. The team went above and beyond, resolving a known issue there was with the car at their own expense and time. It runs amazing and I love it! They even jump started my partners car out the front (thanks guys!). I would purchase again from them and highly recommend to friends and family.
Blake and Ethan were superb in all dealings. Reasonable price negotiation, and delivered on all things they said they would do. Great job guys and thank you for your service and professionalism.
Bought a reliable Hyundai i30 from Blake and Ethan fron Karuma Autohaus. Easy and quick response to organise an appointment to view and test drive the car. Smooth payment process. They had a good range of cars. Its been a couple of months and the car has been perfect.
