UpCars

Our Service Scope (What we do & don’t)

What We Do

  • We act as an intermediary for vehicle auctions and purchases in the USA (Copart/IAAI), Japan, and China (new/used).

  • We arrange vehicle pickup, transport to the terminal, and ocean freight to the EU.

  • We handle customs clearance at the entry port (mainly Rotterdam, NL) and coordinate final delivery.

  • We provide status updates: pickup, terminal check-in, container number, ETD/ETA, customs clearance.

  • We send document scans, followed by originals delivered via courier.

What We Don’t Do

  • We don’t select vehicles, prepare repair estimates, or guarantee post-repair value.

  • We don’t provide custom inspections or additional photos at terminals (only standard condition photos are available).

  • We don’t organize transport for vehicles purchased outside of UPCARS.

  • We don’t import spare parts shipments.

First-Time Buyer Tip

Verify the VIN and vehicle history (USA/Canada/Japan/China) or factory/dealer documents, and then set a realistic maximum bid using our auction calculator.

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