Sitemap — Japan

Everything Car Spot offers in Japan — browse used cars by city, sell your car for free, find local dealers and garages, and read our guides for buyers and sellers.

For private buyers & sellers in Japan

  • Browse used cars in Japan

    Thousands of used car listings from private sellers and dealers across Japan — search by make, model, location, and price.

  • Sell my car in Japan

    Start your free listing in minutes. No account needed to begin — just enter your reg plate and go.

  • Car dealers in Japan

    Find verified car dealers near you. Browse dealer profiles, view their stock, and contact them directly.

  • Find a garage in Japan

    Search for local garages offering MOT, servicing, tyres, and repairs — all bookable through Car Spot.

  • Sell your car for free

    List your car for free — no upfront fees, no commission, ever. Go live in 2 minutes with AI-generated descriptions and built-in privacy controls.

  • Pricing

    Simple, transparent pricing for private sellers. See exactly what you get before you commit — and extend only if you need more time.

  • Compare platforms

    See how Car Spot compares to AutoTrader, Gumtree, and Facebook Marketplace on price, features, and results.

For businesses in Japan

  • Car Spot for Dealers

    The dealer platform built for growth — list your entire stock, manage your team, and reach buyers with AI-powered tools and automated social marketing.

  • Car Spot for Garages

    Get your garage found online and start taking bookings — no website needed. We set everything up for you in minutes.

  • Grow your business

    Tools and strategies to help dealers and garages attract more customers, retain them, and grow revenue through the Car Spot platform.

Used cars by city in Japan

Browse thousands of used car listings across Japan. Search by city to find cars near you from private sellers and dealers — with no fees and no commission.

Sell your car by city in Japan

List your car for free in minutes. No upfront fees, no commission — you keep 100% of the sale price. AI-powered descriptions help your listing stand out, and your details stay private until you choose to share them.

Car dealers by city in Japan

Find verified car dealers across Japan. Browse dealer stock, compare vehicles, and contact dealers directly — all from one place.

Garages by city in Japan

Discover local garages for MOT, servicing, tyres, and repairs across Japan. Every garage on Car Spot is searchable by city so you can find trusted mechanics nearby.

Guides & articles

For private sellers & buyers

Everything you need to buy or sell a car privately — from valuing your vehicle and writing a great listing, to completing the paperwork and staying safe during the sale.

For dealers

Guides for car dealers on listing stock, managing leads, and growing your business — with advice on AI tools, pricing, and reaching more buyers online.

  • Why Vehicle Data Is Broken for Dealers

    Discover why vehicle specification data is fragmented and inconsistent for car dealers, and how modern platforms use standardised schemas and AI enrichment to fix it.

  • Track Which Listings Generate Sales

    Learn how car dealers can use trackable listing links and analytics dashboards to understand which marketing channels actually generate buyers and improve advertising ROI.

  • AI-Powered Vehicle Specification Completion

    Find out how AI-powered specification engines help car dealers automatically fill missing vehicle data, improve listing quality, and save hours of manual work per vehicle.

  • AI-Written Car Listing Descriptions

    Learn how AI-powered description generators help car dealers create compelling, consistent vehicle listings in seconds — improving buyer engagement and reducing manual writing time.

  • Why Car Photo Order Matters

    Discover why the order of vehicle photos significantly impacts buyer engagement and how AI-powered image classification helps dealers automatically organise listing photos for maximum impact.

  • Highlighting Vehicle Features Buyers Care About

    Learn how linking vehicle features directly to listing photos helps buyers instantly spot what makes a car worth buying — and how AI suggestions help dealers do it at scale.

  • How AI Assistants Help Car Buyers

    Discover how AI buyer assistants answer vehicle-specific questions instantly — reducing the burden on dealer teams while keeping buyers engaged 24/7 even outside business hours.

  • Why Messaging Matters for Online Car Sales

    Find out why structured messaging systems are essential for online car sales — protecting buyer privacy, keeping conversations organised, and helping dealers convert more enquiries into sales.

  • Managing Dealer Enquiries as a Team

    Discover how dealerships can use team-based messaging to coordinate responses, avoid duplicated communication, and give buyers a consistent experience — regardless of which team member responds.

  • How Digital Showrooms Are Changing Car Sales

    Explore how digital showroom technology — including co-browsing and guided online sessions — is allowing dealers to guide buyers through vehicle listings remotely and close more sales online.

  • How Dealers Can Sell Cars Remotely

    Learn the tools and strategies that allow car dealerships to support the full buyer journey online — from first enquiry to purchase decision — without requiring buyers to visit in person first.

  • Track Which Marketing Channels Bring Buyers

    Learn how car dealers can use trackable share links and analytics dashboards to understand which marketing channels genuinely drive buyer traffic — and cut spending on channels that don't.

  • Using Data to Improve Vehicle Listings

    Find out how car dealerships can use listing performance data — views, enquiries, engagement metrics, and traffic sources — to continuously improve their online sales results.

  • Creating a Car Listing on Car Spot — Japan

    A step-by-step guide for car dealers in Japan on how to create a compelling vehicle listing on Car Spot — covering photos, vehicle descriptions, pricing in yen, and how to stand out on Japan's used car market.

  • Managing Buyer Enquiries — Japan Dealers

    Learn how to manage used car buyer enquiries effectively using Car Spot's Inbox as a dealer in Japan — best practices for response time, communication quality, and converting enquiries into vehicle sales.

  • Managing Your Dealer Team — Japan

    Learn how to set up and manage your car dealership team on Car Spot in Japan — assigning roles, managing inbox access, and ensuring your sales team responds to buyer enquiries efficiently.

  • Pricing Used Cars — Japan Dealers

    A practical guide for car dealers in Japan on how to price used vehicles competitively — covering market data sources like Goo-net and Carsensor, Shaken impact on pricing, kei car valuations, and how Car Spot listing analytics can inform your pricing strategy.

  • Selling Electric Cars as a Dealer — Japan

    A dealer guide to selling electric and hybrid vehicles in Japan — covering government CEV subsidies, buyer objections, EV-specific listing tips on Car Spot, and how to convert EV-curious buyers into sales.

  • Setting Up Your Dealer Profile — Japan

    A step-by-step guide for car dealers in Japan on how to create a compelling Car Spot dealer profile — covering dealership information, inventory setup, photos, and the key elements that attract buyers in Japan's competitive used car market.

  • Tracking Listing Views — Japan Dealers

    Learn how to use Car Spot's listing analytics to track vehicle listing views, saves, and enquiries as a dealer in Japan — and how to use that data to improve your listings and sell cars faster.

  • Appointment Scheduling for Dealers — Japan

    Learn how to use Car Spot's appointment scheduling feature as a car dealer in Japan — managing test drive bookings, viewings, and handovers efficiently to deliver the professional buyer experience Japanese customers expect.

  • How to Reduce Your Goo-net Advertising Spend

    Discover how Japanese car dealers are reducing their Goo-net and Car Sensor advertising costs by complementing or replacing their spend with Car Spot. Compare costs, features, and lead quality to make an informed decision.

For garages

Practical guides for independent garages on getting found online, managing appointments, and attracting new customers without the hassle of running a website.

  • Growing Your Auto Repair Shop Online in Japan

    An online presence is no longer optional for independent auto repair shops in Japan. Here's a practical guide to building one that brings in consistent new customers and keeps your existing ones coming back — with Car Spot at the centre of it.

  • Get Found on Car Spot — Japan Garages

    Learn how to optimise your Car Spot garage profile so drivers in Japan can find your auto repair shop when they search for Shaken inspections, EV servicing, and everyday car maintenance.

  • Listing Services and Pricing on Car Spot — Japan

    A complete guide to listing your auto repair shop's services and pricing on Car Spot in Japan — covering Shaken, kei car servicing, EV maintenance, and how to present pricing that builds customer trust.

  • Managing Garage Appointments — Japan

    Learn how to manage auto repair shop appointments efficiently using Car Spot's Appointments dashboard in Japan — reducing no-shows, improving scheduling, and delivering a professional booking experience for Shaken and routine services.

  • Managing Garage Customers — Japan

    Learn how to build and manage your customer base as an auto repair shop in Japan using Car Spot's Contacts CRM — tracking service history, Shaken schedules, and building the long-term relationships that drive repeat business.

  • Responding to Garage Enquiries — Japan

    Learn how to respond to customer enquiries on Car Spot as an auto repair shop in Japan — best practices for response speed, message content, and converting Car Spot enquiries into confirmed bookings.

  • Sending Service Reminders — Japan Garages

    Learn how to send effective service reminders to auto repair shop customers in Japan using Car Spot — including Shaken (車検) renewal reminders, routine maintenance follow-ups, and seasonal tyre change notifications.

  • Setting Up Your Garage Profile — Japan

    A step-by-step guide to setting up a complete and compelling auto repair shop profile on Car Spot in Japan — covering everything from business details and service listings to photos and your first customer reviews.

  • Preparing for EV Servicing — Japan Garages

    A practical guide for Japanese auto repair shops preparing to service electric and hybrid vehicles — covering equipment, training, government CEV subsidies, and how to attract EV customers through Car Spot.