St Vincent is mountainous, with steep roads on the Windward side and farms inland. The Grenadines, such as Bequia, Union Island and Canouan, are reached by ferry. So small trucks, 4WD vehicles and economical cars are what people import most. Here is how to buy one direct from Japan.
RHD cars for sale in St Vincent
St Vincent and the Grenadines drives on the left, so Japanese cars arrive right-hand drive. There is no strict age limit on imported used vehicles, so all 186 cars in our stock can ship to Kingstown, delivered from about $3,000.
Pickups and work vehicles
- Suzuki Carry 4WD trucks, like the 2018 Suzuki Carry KC 4WD, are cheap to buy and ship and fit narrow farm roads.
- Suzuki Every 4WD vans for small businesses.
- The 2020 Toyota Hiace Van DX for bigger loads and minibus conversions.
Used SUVs for sale in St Vincent
For the steep roads to Georgetown and Fancy, four-wheel drive helps: the 2025 Nissan X-Trail e-4ORCE Autech at the top end, or the 2014 Subaru Forester 2.0i-L and Mazda CX-5 diesel 4WD for less.
Toyota, Honda and Nissan used cars in St Vincent
Browse Toyota, Honda and Nissan. Toyota is the largest part of our stock and the most common brand on the island.
Car shipping from Japan to Kingstown
Shipping from Japan to the Port of Kingstown takes about 32 to 42 days. Freight is $205 per m³ today, which makes St Vincent one of the cheaper Eastern Caribbean islands to ship to. A Carry truck (about 9 m³) costs under $2,000 in freight. For Bequia or Union Island, add the local ferry freight from Kingstown.
Import duty and landed cost of a car in St Vincent
The Customs and Excise Department charges import duty and VAT on the CIF value (car + freight + insurance). Pickups and commercial vehicles may be rated differently from private cars. Ask a customs broker in Kingstown to pre-assess the vehicle you choose.
Example landed cost, using the 2018 Suzuki Carry KC 4WD truck:
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Car price, FOB Japan | $2,183 |
| Freight to Kingstown (8.9 m³) | $1,834 |
| Delivered to the port (C&F) | $4,017 |
| Insurance, duty, VAT and port/broker fees | assessed in St Vincent |
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What a Japan car auction sheet tells you
Most cars come with an auction sheet from the Japanese auction: an overall grade, an interior grade and a diagram of any marks or repairs. For a working truck, also check the underside photos for rust. Ask us for either on WhatsApp.
Buying a Japanese used car online from Kingstown
Press Buy Now on a vehicle below, choose Kingstown and get your proforma invoice straight away. We confirm the car and send payment details on WhatsApp, then ship it with the Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice and Certificate of Origin.
Car dealer in Kingstown or import direct?
A car dealer in Kingstown lets you drive away this week. Importing from a Japan car exporter takes about six weeks and usually costs less, with a much bigger choice of 4WDs and trucks. If you are searching "used cars near me" in Kingstown, compare both on the total landed price.
Ready to buy? Pick a car in the list below and press Buy Now, or Inquiry Now on WhatsApp. Tell us your budget and the car you want and we reply 24/7.
See also: St Vincent and the Grenadines import page with delivered prices · Japanese used cars across the Eastern Caribbean
