Looking to import your dream car without the headache? At Garage Apex, we’ve been turning import dreams into driveway realities for over 20 years. Here’s how our slick, eight‑step process works—simple enough to follow, and fun enough to read!
1. Initial Consult
Tell us exactly what you want. Whether it’s a 1998 JDM icon with under 100,000 km, a turbocharged SUV, or something truly bespoke, we’ll check the latest market averages and whip up a ballpark estimate for you to peruse. No guesswork—just real numbers, straight up.
2. Auction Search Kick‑off
Our specialist buyer team swings into action daily, scouring global auctions for the perfect match. We’ll send you any promising finds before we bid, or-if you’d rather set and forget-just give us your budget and we’ll auto‑bid on your behalf. Sit back and relax; we’ve got this.
3. Vehicle Purchase Celebration
Pop the virtual champagne-we’ve won! Once your new ride is secured, we convert the currency and invoice you in AUD for the purchase price. Payment cleared? Your car is officially “yours,” and we shift into shipping mode.
4. Shipping
Time to hit the high seas. We’ll move your vehicle either to our depot or straight to the port, then onto the ocean voyage-typically 1.5 to 2 months-from overseas dock to Aussie wharf. Plenty of time to map out your first drive.
5. Arrival
Welcome home! Once your car touches down on Australian soil, allow about two weeks for customs clearance. Then we’ll have it trucked to our workshop, where the compliance and engineering magic happens.
6. Compliance & Engineering
Every import must meet Australian Design Rules (ADRs). Plan on roughly two weeks (often less) for the compliance process. If your car is over 25 years old, it heads through VASS Engineering in Victoria instead -quick, thorough, no drama.
7. Roadworthy & Registration
We make it seamless. Want us to handle your roadworthy test and registration? Consider it done. From paperwork to plates, we’ve got you covered so you can drive away stress‑free.
8. Handover & Hit the Road
All set? Excellent. We’ll arrange a handover day, settle any final shipping or compliance costs, and hand you the keys. Then it’s yours to enjoy coastal cruises, family hauls, or showing off at car meets.
Why Choose Garage Apex?
Because we’re more than just middlemen-we’re a team of 15+ dedicated pros on the ground across every major city. From specialist buyers to customs whizzes, compliance engineers to logistics coordinators, real people in real departments collaborate behind the scenes so you get a truly seamless experience. Faces you can trust, processes you can rely on, and the horsepower of a full-service operation made for car lovers like you.
Drive Your Dream Today
That’s our eight‑step promise: transparent pricing, expert handling at every stage, and a personal touch honed over two decades. Ready to get started? Contact Garage Apex, and let’s bring your perfect import home.
