# JAS (Japanese Auto Solutions)

> JAS is a ready-made system for Japanese used-car exporters. It gives an exporter an auction site for its clients and a back office for its team, both running on the exporter's own domain, with its own logo and name. It is ready in about one week. JAS is run by DOKOLINK CO., LTD., Japan.

## Key facts
- 50+ companies use JAS.
- 130+ Japanese auctions, with 250,000+ lots updated every day (cars, one-price stock, bikes and machinery).
- Client accounts (registration, login, passwords, bidding limits, deposits) are handled by JAS on the exporter’s auction site. The exporter’s own website needs only a “Client login” link.
- Bidding with live chat, AI auction sheet translation, deposits by card, PayPal, Wise or bank transfer.
- Back office: Bid Manager, car sales and invoices, logistics, client balances, staff roles, reports.
- Pricing is not public. It depends on the number of bids and purchases. Contact JAS for a quote.
- Contact: form at https://jasauto.jp/contact, WhatsApp +81 90 7599 9638, phone 076-456-7603.

## Pages
- [How JAS works, with a guide to starting a used-car export business](https://jasauto.jp/how-it-works)
- [Platform for your clients](https://jasauto.jp/platform)
- [Back office (ERP)](https://jasauto.jp/erp)
- [Tools (coming soon)](https://jasauto.jp/tools)
- [Guides to Japanese car auctions and car export](https://jasauto.jp/guides)
- [JPCenter and Aleado alternative](https://jasauto.jp/jpcenter-aleado-alternative)
- [Website design](https://jasauto.jp/website-design)
- [About](https://jasauto.jp/about)
- [Contact](https://jasauto.jp/contact)

## Guides
- [How the Japanese car auction system works](https://jasauto.jp/guides/japanese-car-auction-system): How Japanese used car auctions work: who can buy, how bidding goes, what the grades mean, the costs and how cars are shipped. A simple guide.
- [How to access Japanese car auctions](https://jasauto.jp/guides/how-to-access-japanese-car-auctions): There are three ways to get access to Japanese car auctions: your own licence and membership, a licensed exporter, or your own auction website with JAS.
- [USS auction access: how it works and how to see the photos](https://jasauto.jp/guides/uss-auction-access): USS is the biggest Japanese car auction. Learn who can access it, why the photos are not public, and how exporters and their clients see USS lots.
- [How to read a Japanese car auction sheet](https://jasauto.jp/guides/japanese-car-auction-sheet): Learn to read a Japanese car auction sheet: the grade scale, interior grade, damage marks such as A, U, W and S, and equipment codes. Simple guide.
- [How Japanese bike and motorcycle auctions work](https://jasauto.jp/guides/japanese-bike-auction-system): How Japanese motorcycle auctions work: who can bid, how bikes are graded, what is different from car auctions, and how bikes are exported.
- [How to export used cars from Japan: step by step](https://jasauto.jp/guides/export-used-cars-from-japan): How to export used cars from Japan: choose a market, find the cars, pay, cancel the registration, get the export documents and ship by RoRo or container.
- [How to start a used car export business in Japan](https://jasauto.jp/guides/start-used-car-export-business-in-japan): A practical guide to starting a used car export business in Japan: the two ways to start, the licence, your markets, your tools and the mistakes to avoid.

## Setup in six steps
1. Sign the service agreement: We agree which modules you need and when you want to start.
2. Send us your details: Your logo, company details, payment details and the links to your terms and privacy pages.
3. Connect your domain: You add three small records in your domain settings, or your web person does. Your current website is not touched.
4. We build your own JAS: We prepare a dedicated server for your company in Japan, add your logo and settings, and switch on the modules you chose.
5. We test everything: We test the full process, from the first registration to a bid and a payment, before your clients arrive.
6. Training and launch: We train your administrators on the back office and the auction system. Then you invite your clients.

## Guide: how to start a used-car export business
This guide is for people who want to sell used cars from Japan to buyers in other countries. It explains the main steps in plain words. It is general information, not legal advice. Rules can change, so check the details with the authorities before you invest.

### 1. Decide how you will work
There are two common ways to start. You can become a licensed exporter in Japan yourself. Or you can work with a licensed exporter in Japan who buys the cars for you, while you find and serve the buyers in your country.
Many new businesses start with the second way, because it is faster and needs less money at the start.
How JAS helps: JAS gives you the same auction site and back office in both cases.

### 2. Understand the licences
In Japan, buying and selling used cars as a business needs a secondhand dealer licence (called kobutsusho). It is issued by the prefectural public safety commission, through the police station that covers your office.
Japanese car auctions are for trade members only. An auction house checks your company and your licence before it accepts you as a member. Ask each auction house about its rules and how long it takes.
How JAS helps: JAS does not replace a licence. It works with companies that buy through licensed members.

### 3. Choose your market and your cars
Decide which countries you will sell to and what buyers there want. For example family cars, SUVs, vans, trucks, bikes or machinery.
Check the import rules of your target countries first. Some countries limit the age of imported cars, the side of the steering wheel or the emissions.
How JAS helps: JAS includes car auctions, one-price stock, bike auctions and machinery auctions in one system.

### 4. Build your brand and your website
You need a company name, a domain name and a simple website with your contact details, your terms and your privacy policy. Buyers trust companies that look clear and professional.
How JAS helps: You keep your own website. JAS asks only for your logo, company details and the links to your terms and privacy pages.

### 5. Open your own auction site
Building auction software takes years. With JAS you rent a ready system that runs on your own domain, with your logo and your name.
How JAS helps: Your auction site and back office are ready in about one week. See the six setup steps above.

### 6. Get your first clients
Tell the buyers you already know. Use WhatsApp, social media and your website. Explain the process clearly: registration, deposit, bidding limit, payment and shipping.
Clear and honest information is the best way to win trust in this business.
How JAS helps: Clients register on your auction site, so you do not need to build a login system.

### 7. Handle bids and payments
A client registers and adds a deposit. You raise the bidding limit. The client finds a car and sends a bid. Your manager accepts or rejects the bid and can chat with the client. After a win, the client pays the invoice.
How JAS helps: The Bid Manager, the chat, the client balances and the invoices are all included.

### 8. Ship the car
After the auction, the car goes to a yard. Before export, the Japanese registration of the car is cancelled (deregistration) and the export is declared to customs.
Cars travel by RoRo ship (roll-on, roll-off) or in a container. The buyer receives the shipping documents, for example the bill of lading and the export certificate, to clear customs in the destination country.
How JAS helps: The logistics tools help you plan delivery and shipments. The export certificate translation tool is coming soon.

### 9. Look after your clients and grow
Keep clients informed about the shipping status, answer questions quickly and look at your reports. They show which cars and which markets earn the most.
How JAS helps: Clients see their purchases, invoices and payment history in their own dashboard. You see sales reports and bidding analytics.

## Frequently asked questions
### How much does JAS cost?
We offer competitive prices. The price depends on the number of bids and purchases your company makes. Please contact us and we will prepare the best quote for your company.

### Do I pay for each bid or each car?
No. The monthly subscription includes unlimited bids. There is no fee per bid and no fee per car.

### Are there any extra costs?
The monthly subscription covers the system. The only extra cost is Export Certificate translation, which you pay for each time you use it.

### Can my clients see USS auction data?
Yes, with a connected account. The details depend on your company, so please contact us and we will explain how it works for you.

### Do you sell auction data only, for my own system?
No. We offer the complete JAS system only: the auction site for your clients and the back office for your team. We do not sell data feeds for other systems.

### Can I use JAS on my own domain?
Yes. JAS runs on subdomains of your own domain, for example auc.yourcompany.com for your clients and docs.yourcompany.com for your team.

### Do I need to change my current website?
No. Your website stays as it is. It can be built with any tool. Clients register and log in on the JAS subdomain, so your website does not need a login system.

### How long does it take to connect?
About one week from the signed agreement to the day your clients can start.

### What do I need to give you?
Access to your domain settings, your logo, your company details and payment details, and links to your terms and privacy pages. We take care of the rest.

### How do my clients pay a deposit?
By credit card, PayPal or Wise, or by bank transfer using an invoice that the system creates as a PDF.

### Will you train my team?
Yes. After the tests, we train your administrators on the back office and the auction system, and we answer all your questions.

### Can I see a demo?
We show the system in a personal demo. Send us a message and tell us about your company. We will contact you and arrange a time.

### Do you also build websites?
Yes, as a separate service. It can be a simple website or a full custom design. See our website design page.