Question 1

Can a Lotus from a Japanese auction be registered in Poland?

Accepted Answer

Yes, every Lotus we ship from Japan gets registered in Poland. We need a sworn translation of the Japanese shakensho, a CEPiK entry and an SKP roadworthiness test. Lead time: 7–14 days from arrival at Gdynia or Bremerhaven.

Question 2

What does a Lotus cost landed in Poland?

Accepted Answer

Hammer price + 10% customs + 3.1% excise (engine ≤2.0L) or 18.6% (engine >2.0L) + 23% VAT + shipping (€1,200–1,800 RoRo). Plus our fee and port handling. Full landed-cost calculator lives on the Karasaki homepage.

Question 3

How long does it take from auction win to delivery in Poland?

Accepted Answer

45–60 days on average: auction (1 day), domestic transport to Yokohama (3–5 days), RoRo loading (5–7 days dwell), voyage to Bremerhaven (28–35 days), customs clearance (5–7 days), PL transport (1–2 days), registration (7–14 days).

Question 4

How do you verify a car before the bid?

Accepted Answer

Three layers: (1) Japanese auction inspector grades the car on the sheet (grade S–0, interior A–D, body damage codes). (2) Our Yokohama inspector physically reviews lots heading to hammer cap. (3) Client signs off on the report before we bid. Hammer cap = the ceiling we won't cross.

Question 5

Are Lotus cars EU-legal on emissions and type approval?

Accepted Answer

Lotus cars carry factory emissions documentation and a type-approval valid in the EU. Past 25 years of age, the car gets classic-vehicle status and bypasses Euro 6 cat requirements. Most of our lots fall at or close to that threshold.

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