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Derwent Park, Tasmania
Best for: Budget buyers, Families, First-car buyers, Derwent Park shoppers
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The short version
Walter Automotive is an independent Hobart-based importer and retailer of Japanese performance, hybrid and enthusiast vehicles, handling sourcing, import compliance and registration in-house. It also stocks JDM parts and occasional classic vehicles.
Best forCar enthusiasts seeking a specific Japanese performance import, kei car or rare enthusiast vehicle not typically found on a mainstream dealer lot.
About the dealership
Walter Automotive has operated for fewer than 20 years sourcing and importing Japanese performance cars, kei cars, hybrids and rare enthusiast vehicles, handling Australian compliance and registration in-house. Its range has included models such as the Nissan Skyline, Subaru WRX and Toyota Crown, alongside occasional classic vehicles, with recent stock priced from around $25,000 to $69,980 and worldwide shipping available for import orders.
Why a buyer might visit
- Specialist sourcing of Japanese performance and enthusiast imports
- In-house Australian compliance and registration handling
- Kei cars and hybrids alongside performance models
- JDM parts also available
- Occasional rare and classic vehicles
Who may want to visit
- Car enthusiasts seeking a Japanese import
- Buyers after a specific rare or classic model
- Kei car buyers
- JDM parts buyers
Worth knowing before you go
Stock turns over quickly and is limited at any one time, with several listed vehicles shown as sold. This is a specialist importer rather than a general used-car dealership, and finance, warranty and trade-in services were not disclosed on the website.
Questions buyers ask
What does Walter Automotive sell?
Imported Japanese performance cars, kei cars, hybrids and rare enthusiast vehicles, plus occasional classic vehicles.
Where is Walter Automotive located?
Glenorchy, Hobart TAS.
Does Walter Automotive handle import compliance?
Yes, sourcing, import compliance and registration are handled in-house.
Does Walter Automotive sell JDM parts?
Yes, a range of JDM parts is available.
Does CDR host its vehicle listings?
No. CDR links buyers to the dealership's own website for current stock.
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