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Researched 4 September 2026
Special Vehicle Imports (SVi) is a Maroochydore-based dealer that sources and imports vehicles direct from Japanese auctions to order, and also sells from its own stock of already-imported, compliance-ready vehicles. The business handles the buying, shipping and compliance process end to end.
Special Vehicle Imports operates from Unit 1, 13 Newspaper Place, Maroochydore, with the business describing its base as the Mooloolaba area since it was established in 1995. It runs two paths to a vehicle: buying to order direct from Japanese auctions, or choosing from vehicles SVi already holds in its own warehouse ready for delivery. The business manages inspection in Japan, shipping, RAWS compliance and plating, and interstate delivery of the finished vehicle to the buyer.
This is a specialist import model rather than a conventional car yard: buyers ordering to spec from Japan should budget around 5 to 7 weeks from purchase to delivery, allowing for shipping, wharf clearance and compliance, and the business notes some of this timing is outside its control. SVi's own site is upfront that quoted prices are FOB Japan plus its fees, and that finance needs to be arranged before a vehicle is purchased at auction, not after. Buyers should confirm compliance costs, warranty terms and delivery timing for the specific vehicle before committing.
Both. SVi holds imported vehicles in its own warehouse ready for delivery, and can also source and import a specific vehicle to order from Japanese auctions.
SVi's own site puts the process at around 5 to 7 weeks from purchase, covering shipping, wharf clearance and compliance, with some delays outside its control.
SVi will introduce buyers to a finance broker for pre-approval; approval needs to be arranged before a vehicle is purchased at auction.
Yes. SVi arranges warranty cover through a third-party warranty provider on its vehicles.
Unit 1, 13 Newspaper Place, Maroochydore QLD 4558.
No. CDR links buyers to the dealership's own website for current stock.
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