Driven From Japan, Delivered With Trust. Hand-picked Grade 4.5+ inspected vehicles, fully cleared through Irish Customs & VRT, 2-Year NCT guaranteed, and delivered directly to your doorstep in Dublin, Cork, Galway & nationwide.
Every vehicle is hand-selected in Japan, thoroughly inspected, fitted with an Irish touchscreen infotainment system, and supplied on Irish registration plates with full warranty.
Work out your exact Vehicle Registration Tax (VRT), CO₂ band percentages, progressive NOx environmental levies, and EU–Japan EPA 0% customs duty relief according to Irish Revenue Commissioners' published 2026 rates.
Japan Origin (True Wheel Motors Specialism): Eligible for 0% Customs Duty under the EU-Japan EPA Agreement with official Statement of Origin filed via Irish Revenue AIS/CDS.
True Wheel Motors verifies Japanese origin to avoid the standard 10% non-EU tariff.
Guaranteed authentic mileage checked against Japanese Ministry of Transport records.
We submit electronic customs entries and prepare all paperwork for seamless NCTS registration.
Vehicle Registration Tax is a statutory charge applied the first time an imported vehicle is registered in the Republic of Ireland. It is based on Irish Revenue's Open Market Selling Price (OMSP)—not what you paid at auction in Japan.
Lower WLTP emissions place your vehicle into a lower percentage band. The NOx levy is added progressively for combustion engines, and qualifying electric vehicles receive up to €5,000 relief.
Every imported vehicle must complete inspection and registration at an authorized NCTS centre within 30 days of arrival in Ireland.
Schedule your vehicle registration inspection at your local NCTS centre within 30 days of Dublin port clearance.
Assemble Japanese export certificate, invoice, EPA Statement of Origin, and Revenue AIS customs declaration.
NCTS inspector verifies chassis VIN, certified odometer mileage, emissions compliance, and vehicle specification.
Pay calculated VRT and NOx levy directly to Revenue at the NCTS desk via bank card or approved bank draft.
Irish registration number is immediately assigned and legal metal registration plates are fitted to your car.
Brought your own car from Japan or relocating to Ireland? Our in-house Dublin customs specialists handle all Irish Revenue AIS/CDS filings, VRT appeals, and duty exemptions nationwide.
Access over 150,000 live Japanese vehicles weekly via USS, HAA, TAA, and JU auctions. We physically inspect, translate authentic auction inspection sheets, and secure Grade 4.5+ vehicles.
Full electronic import customs declarations lodged with Irish Revenue via the Automated Import System (AIS) and UK Customs Declaration Service (CDS) for hassle-free freight release.
We audit and secure the official Statement of Origin / REX certificate confirming Japanese manufacture so you qualify for 0% Customs Duty instead of the standard 10% non-EU charge.
We calculate precise VRT and NOx amounts based on Revenue's Open Market Selling Price (OMSP), organize NCT verification appointments, and register your new Irish metal plates.
Moving back to Ireland with your car? If you have lived outside Ireland and owned the car for 6+ months, we can clear your vehicle with 100% VRT & VAT relief.
Complete Irish road readiness. We convert infotainment to European Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, install Irish insurer-approved immobilisers, pass the 2-Year NCT, and deliver nationwide.
How True Wheel Motors sources, inspects, imports, and registers your vehicle from Japan directly to Irish roads with complete peace of mind.
We access 150,000+ weekly vehicles across USS Tokyo, HAA Kobe, and JAA. We review high-resolution auction sheets and translate all inspector notes for you.
Our dedicated Japan inspection crew physically verifies chassis straightness, engine compression, rust-free underbody, and verifies genuine BIMTA odometer mileage.
Shipped via Tier-1 Roll-On/Roll-Off (Ro-Ro) marine carriers directly to Dublin Port. Full transit marine insurance covers 100% of vehicle value.
Our Dublin customs team clears customs, handles Revenue declarations, pays VAT, and processes Irish VRT with zero stress or paperwork for you.
Fitted with Irish Apple CarPlay/Android Auto touchscreens, 2-Year NCT passed, full professional ceramic valet, and delivered directly to your doorstep.
Japanese vehicles benefit from salt-free winter roads, exceptional bi-annual 'Shaken' road tests, and strict Japanese maintenance culture. At True Wheel Motors, we guarantee genuine mileage verified against the Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport database.
Ireland and Japan are both Right-Hand Drive (RHD) countries, making Japanese imports a seamless match for Irish roads with unmatched build quality and value.
Unlike imports from the EU continent or USA, Japanese vehicles are manufactured native Right-Hand Drive (RHD). Steering wheel, headlights beam-pattern, and controls are 100% compliant with Irish roads.
Japanese roads in metropolitan regions (Tokyo, Osaka, Yokohama) do not use corrosive rock salt during winter. Undercarriages, suspension arms, and brake lines remain in factory-fresh rust-free condition.
Japan is the pioneer of hybrid powertrain engineering. Models like the Toyota Aqua, Prius, Lexus F-Sport, and Honda Vezel deliver 65-75+ MPG with exceptionally low Irish road tax (€170-€190/yr).
Japan's bi-annual vehicle inspection test ('Shaken') is amongst the world's most rigorous. Japanese drivers service their cars obsessively, resulting in pristine mechanical health and low genuine mileage.
We bridge the distance between Tokyo's elite auction halls and Irish driveways, delivering handpicked Grade 4.5+ vehicles with total transparency and Irish Revenue compliance.
True Wheel Motors was established with a singular mission: to eliminate the uncertainty, grey-market markups, and bureaucratic paperwork from importing Japanese vehicles into Ireland.
Unlike general dealerships that buy second-hand stock from UK middlemen or local wholesalers, our directors hold direct live bidding seats across Japan's premier auction networks—including USS Tokyo, HAA Kobe, and JU Auctions.
"We treat every vehicle as if it were destined for our own family driveways. If an auction sheet shows even minor hidden flaws, we walk away."
From securing official EU–Japan EPA Statements of Origin for 0% Customs Duty to managing Irish Revenue AIS/CDS filings, NCT preparation, and fitting Irish Apple CarPlay touchscreens, we provide a complete, turnkey handover on Irish metal plates.
Direct bidding seats at USS Tokyo & HAA Kobe. We inspect 150,000+ weekly vehicles, providing verified Japanese auction inspection sheets translated into English for you.
Every vehicle odometer is digitally authenticated against Japanese Ministry of Transport historical databases, backed by an official BIMTA verification certificate.
We handle all Irish Revenue AIS/CDS customs declarations, EU-Japan EPA 0% duty exemptions, VRT payments, and registration metal plates. Delivered 100% road legal.
Complete turnkey handover on Irish metal plates with a fresh 2-Year NCT pass guarantee and insured doorstep delivery across Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick and all 26 counties.
Read genuine reviews from Irish motorists across Dublin, Cork, Galway, and Limerick who imported their vehicles through True Wheel Motors.
"Imported a 2021 Toyota Aqua Hybrid with True Wheel Motors. The car arrived at Dublin Port spotless, completely rust-free underbody, and the auction grade 4.5 sheet was 100% accurate. They sorted the VRT and NCT before handover. Outstanding service."
"I wanted an executive 7-seater Toyota Alphard for family trips along the Wild Atlantic Way. True Wheel Motors sourced one from USS Tokyo auction within 4 days. The communication, photo updates during ocean transit, and Irish plates registration were flawless."
"Exceptional quality on my Lexus IS300h F-Sport. The Apple CarPlay conversion they installed looks like it came straight from the factory, and the condition is pristine. 10/10 service and trust."
Everything Irish buyers need to know about importing cars from Japan, VRT payments, NCT tests, and insurance coverage.
Yes, absolutely. The main requirement by Irish insurance providers (AXA, Allianz, Aviva, Zurich, KennCo) is a certified factory or Thatcham-approved immobiliser. Every vehicle delivered by True Wheel Motors is fitted and certified with an Irish insurance-compliant immobiliser, and we provide an official installation certificate for your insurer.
Yes. Japanese factory radios use a 76-90 MHz FM frequency band. True Wheel Motors replaces or upgrades every infotainment system with a premium European/Irish unit supporting full English language menus, wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Google Maps, and crystal-clear Irish FM/DAB radio.
We take care of the entire process from start to finish. We handle Customs Duty, VAT, and Irish Revenue VRT declarations. We book the car into the National Car Test (NCT) centre for physical verification and issue your new Irish metal registration plates (e.g. 211-D-XXXX).
For vehicles currently in Ireland stock, handover takes 24-48 hours. For vehicles in ocean transit, delivery is typically 1 to 3 weeks depending on the vessel schedule. For custom auction sourcing from Tokyo or Kobe, the full transit, customs clearance, and NCT handover takes approximately 7 to 9 weeks.
All True Wheel Motors vehicles come with a comprehensive 12-month nationwide Irish warranty covering the engine, hybrid battery system, and transmission, extendable up to 24 or 36 months through our Irish warranty partner network.
Whether you need bespoke Japan auction bidding, 0% EPA customs duty clearance, or Revenue VRT declarations, our Dublin desk provides fast, statutory compliance across all 26 Irish counties.
Whether you are an individual importing a pristine Japanese hybrid or a motor trader requiring ongoing AIS customs declarations, our Dublin desk is at your service.
Direct electronic AIS/CDS customs entries, duty waivers, and VRT declaration filing.
Certified Japanese Ministry of Transport export history and guaranteed authentic mileage.
Fully insured car transporter delivery to Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick, and all 26 counties.
Tell us your desired vehicle criteria. We search 150,000+ live Tokyo & Kobe auction listings and send matching Grade 4.5+ sheets directly to you.