Northcote, Victoria 3070
Researched 7 September 2026
Ikigai Motors is a Northcote-based dealership specialising in JDM and UK vehicle imports, with its own showroom stock alongside an import-sourcing, VASS compliance and workshop operation. It says it is family-owned for over 40 years, with a history spanning Japan, the UK and now Australia.
Ikigai Motors operates from 2-6 St Georges Road, Northcote, describing itself as "family-owned for over 40 years," with a history spanning Japan, the UK and now Australia. Alongside its Northcote showroom and workshop, it also lists car-service locations in Brunswick, Preston and Thornbury. The business combines vehicle sales with import sourcing, VASS engineering compliance for imported vehicles, and workshop servicing.
The showroom stock is heavily weighted toward Japanese-market imports, with a smaller number of European and prestige vehicles alongside them, so buyers wanting a specific mainstream new-style model should check the current showroom listing rather than assume broad brand coverage. The disclosed vehicle warranty runs for 3 months as standard, with extended cover offered as a paid option.
JDM and import used vehicles, including Toyota, Suzuki, Mitsubishi and Honda models, alongside a smaller range of European and prestige cars.
2-6 St Georges Road, Northcote VIC 3070, with additional service locations in Brunswick, Preston and Thornbury.
Yes, finance is available through its own and partner lenders.
Yes, vehicle trade-ins are accepted.
Yes, it provides VASS engineering certification and ADR modifications for imported Japanese and UK vehicles, plus sourcing and door-to-door delivery.
No. CDR links buyers to the dealership's own website for current stock.
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