Kei truck pre-shipping prep: inside a recent dealer order
Every kei truck we export comes through our licensed yard in Noda, Chiba, where we see it, photograph it and prepare it before it ships. Here is one recent order: a mixed load of Sambar, Carry and Hijet trucks for a U.S. dealer, each prepared to its own work list.
We see and photograph every truck at our Noda yard.
Tires, battery, oil and repairs, cost agreed first.
Inspection photos before you bid.
Multi-truck orders and container shipments.
What we prepared on each truck
The dealer chose the work truck by truck.
The order mixed three makes: Subaru Sambar, Suzuki Carry and Daihatsu Hijet, including a Carry dump truck. Trucks headed for work got new tires and bed protection; one went exactly as bought. Fitting tires and accessories in Japan means the trucks arrive ready to sell or use, without a first stop at a U.S. tire shop.
| Truck | Prepared before shipping |
|---|---|
| Subaru Sambar (KS4) | New Toyo Open Country tires, fitted; bed mat; tailgate protector rubbers |
| Subaru Sambar (KS4) | New Dunlop Enasave tires, fitted |
| Subaru Sambar (TT2) | Seat covers, fitted; tailgate protector rubbers |
| Suzuki Carry (DD51T) | New Toyo Open Country tires, fitted; bed mat |
| Suzuki Carry (DD51T) | Shipped as bought |
| Suzuki Carry dump (DB41T) | Bed mat; tailgate protector rubbers |
| Daihatsu Hijet (S100P) | Bed mat; tailgate protector rubbers |
Each line is the work the dealer asked for. Prices are left out.
From our yard before shipping
Photographed by Faizan in Noda, Chiba, on October 15, 2026. The dealer’s branding and handwritten chassis numbers are blurred.
Pre-shipping prep you can ask for
Work is done in Japan, where parts for these trucks are easy to find. We agree the scope and cost with you first.
Done on this order
- New tires, fitted (Toyo Open Country and Dunlop Enasave)
- Bed mats for work use
- Tailgate protector rubbers
- Seat covers, fitted
Also on request
- Battery replacement
- Oil change
- Basic repairs, with the scope agreed first
- Photos of any angle you need before it ships
Need parts after the truck arrives? The kei truck parts sourcing guide covers what to order from Japan. Ready to choose a truck? Browse kei trucks for sale or tell us the job it needs to do.
Joseph in Hawaii: two trucks, and a third on the way
Joseph bought two kei trucks through Mirai and collected them at the port in Hawaii. He is buying his third with us now. Our importer partner in Hawaii handles the U.S. side, and the Hawaii kei truck guide explains the island’s registration rules before you choose a truck.
Why dealers and repeat buyers use Mirai
We handle the truck in person
Every truck comes through our licensed yard in Noda, Chiba. We see it, photograph it and prepare it ourselves, so you are not relying on an auction listing alone.
Every major Japanese auction
Customers search them in the Mirai Auction Portal and can ask for inspection photos before bidding.
Built for dealers
Wholesale pricing, a dedicated account manager and container shipments for multi-truck orders like this one. See the dealer account page.
Partners at U.S. ports, simple payment
Importer partners in Hawaii, Maine, California and Texas handle the U.S. side. Pay the deposit and balance by bank wire, Wise or PayPal.
Frequently asked questions
Can Mirai change the tires before my kei truck ships?
Yes. On this order we fitted new Toyo Open Country tires to two trucks and new Dunlop Enasave tires to a third, at the buyer’s request. Tell us the brand or style you want and we agree the cost before the work.
What repairs can be done in Japan before shipping?
Tires, battery and oil changes and other basic repairs, plus accessories such as bed mats, tailgate protectors and seat covers. We agree the scope and cost with you before any work starts.
Can a dealer order several trucks at once?
Yes. Dealer accounts get wholesale pricing, a dedicated account manager and container shipments, and each truck can be prepared to its own work list, as on this order.
How do I choose a truck from Japan?
Customers search the major Japanese auctions in the Mirai Auction Portal and can ask for inspection photos before bidding. Once a truck is bought, it comes to our yard in Noda to be photographed and prepared.
How can I pay?
By bank wire, Wise or PayPal, for both the deposit and the balance.
Who took these photos?
Faizan, at our yard in Noda, Chiba, on October 15, 2026, before the trucks shipped. Joseph’s photo was taken at the port in Hawaii and is shared with his permission. The dealer’s branding is blurred to keep the dealer anonymous.
Want your trucks prepared the same way?
Tell us the trucks, the job and the work you want done. We agree it all before anything ships.