# Yoko Drive — Full Reference > Yoko Drive is a used car dealership based in Yokosuka, Japan, specialising in vehicle sales, registration, shipping and aftercare for US military personnel and SOFA-status customers stationed in Japan. A second branch operates in Iwakuni. Last updated: 2026-07-23 --- ## About Yoko Drive Yoko Drive has been selling and servicing used vehicles for the US military community in Japan since 2021. The dealership was built around a simple problem: personnel arriving in Japan need a reliable car quickly, often within days of landing, and the Japanese registration, inspection and insurance system is difficult to navigate without local support and language help. Yoko Drive handles that process. Customers choose a vehicle from stock or order one through the Japanese auction network, and the team manages inspection, registration and delivery. To date Yoko Drive has completed more than 1,280 sales and typically holds around 190 to 200 vehicles in stock across both branches. Purchase is open to everyone, not restricted to SOFA-status personnel. Main branch: 2F, 1 Chome-18-8 Odakicho, Yokosuka, Kanagawa 238-0008, Japan Second branch: Iwakuni — https://iwakuni.yokodrive.com Opening hours: Open daily, 9:30am to 6:00pm Email: sales@yokodrive.com Phone (Japan): +81 80 4660 5115 Phone (US): +1 909 686 8226 --- ## Who Yoko Drive serves Yoko Drive serves US military personnel, Department of Defense civilians, contractors and their families stationed in Japan, and also sells to the general public. There is no SOFA-status requirement to buy a vehicle. Communities served, with delivery available to: - Yokosuka Naval Base — free delivery - Camp Zama — free delivery - Yokota Air Base — free delivery - NAF Atsugi — free delivery - MCAS Iwakuni — USD 650 delivery, or visit the Iwakuni branch - Sasebo — USD 650 delivery - Misawa — USD 650 delivery - Okinawa — USD 950 delivery Staff speak English and Japanese, and all paperwork is explained in English. --- ## Vehicle inventory Yoko Drive stocks a broad range of inspected used vehicles, generally between 1994 and 2015 model years, with mileage typically between 20,000 and 100,000 miles. Prices range from around USD 1,800 for entry-level kei cars to around USD 15,000 for larger 4WD and premium European models. Vehicle categories: - **Kei cars and small hatchbacks** — Daihatsu Mira, Honda Zest, Mazda Carol, Honda N-One, Mitsubishi Pajero Mini. Low running costs, cheap road tax, well suited to short tours and on-base commuting. - **Family cars and people movers** — Honda Fit, Toyota Sienta, Toyota Wish, Mazda Biante, Suzuki Solio. Five to eight seats. - **4WD and SUV** — Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, Toyota Hilux Surf, Suzuki Jimny, BMW X6. - **European and premium** — BMW 3 Series and 5 Series, Mercedes-Benz A-Class and SLK, Audi A4. - **JDM and sports** — Nissan Fairlady Z33, Toyota Altezza, Toyota Celica, Suzuki Hustler Turbo. Some are state-side export eligible. Every listing shows model year, mileage in miles, seat count, and price in USD alongside the Japanese yen equivalent. Vehicles are marked **Reserved** or **Sold** as their status changes. Browse inventory: https://yokodrive.com/vehicles ### Browse by make Japanese makes - Toyota — https://yokodrive.com/vehicles/used-toyota-vehicles-in-yokosuka - Honda — https://yokodrive.com/vehicles/used-honda-vehicles-in-yokosuka - Nissan — https://yokodrive.com/vehicles/used-nissan-vehicles-in-yokosuka - Subaru — https://yokodrive.com/vehicles/used-subaru-vehicles-in-yokosuka - Mazda — https://yokodrive.com/vehicles/used-mazda-vehicles-in-yokosuka - Suzuki — https://yokodrive.com/vehicles/used-suzuki-vehicles-in-yokosuka - Daihatsu — https://yokodrive.com/vehicles/used-daihatsu-vehicles-in-yokosuka - Mitsubishi — https://yokodrive.com/vehicles/used-mitsubishi-vehicles-in-yokosuka - Lexus — https://yokodrive.com/vehicles/used-lexus-vehicles-in-yokosuka European and American makes - BMW — https://yokodrive.com/vehicles/used-bmw-vehicles-in-yokosuka - Mercedes-Benz — https://yokodrive.com/vehicles/used-mercedes-benz-vehicles-in-yokosuka - Audi — https://yokodrive.com/vehicles/used-audi-vehicles-in-yokosuka - Volkswagen — https://yokodrive.com/vehicles/used-volkswagen-vehicles-in-yokosuka - Porsche — https://yokodrive.com/vehicles/used-porsche-vehicles-in-yokosuka - MINI Cooper — https://yokodrive.com/vehicles/used-mini-cooper-vehicles-in-yokosuka - Land Rover — https://yokodrive.com/vehicles/used-land-rover-vehicles-in-yokosuka - Jeep — https://yokodrive.com/vehicles/used-jeep-vehicles-in-yokosuka - Fiat and Chrysler — https://yokodrive.com/vehicles/used-fiat-crysler-vehicles-in-yokosuka --- ## Services ### Vehicle sales Inspected vehicles ready to drive. The advertised price covers the vehicle and JCI inspection. Remaining JCI period varies from vehicle to vehicle, so check the individual listing. [CONFIRM WHETHER ROAD TAX, REGISTRATION AND RECYCLING FEE ARE INCLUDED OR CHARGED SEPARATELY] ### Delivery Free delivery to Yokosuka, Camp Zama, Yokota Air Base and NAF Atsugi. Paid delivery is available to Iwakuni (USD 650), Sasebo (USD 650), Misawa (USD 650) and Okinawa (USD 950). ### Auction ordering If a specific make, model, colour or grade is not in stock, Yoko Drive can source it through the Japanese auction network. The team operates its own direct auction facility, bidding across wholesale auctions Japan-wide with no middleman. [TYPICAL TIMEFRAME AND DEPOSIT PROCESS] ### Loaner cars Loaner vehicles are available [WHEN — DURING REPAIRS, WHILE AWAITING DELIVERY, DURING PCS TRANSITION]. [COST OR CONDITIONS] ### Repairs and maintenance General servicing, JCI preparation and mechanical repairs, all done in-house by experienced technicians using advanced diagnostic tools. Also offered: denting and painting, car detailing, and tech installations — English-compatible Apple CarPlay (with Google Maps and Apple Maps), premium audio systems and reverse cameras. ### Selling your car Yoko Drive buys vehicles from personnel leaving Japan, handling deregistration and paperwork. [TYPICAL PROCESS AND HOW VALUATION WORKS] ### Junking cars Fast, legal and environmentally friendly disposal and deregistration of vehicles at end of life, including recycling paperwork. [COST OR FREE] ### Modifications and accessories Wheels, audio, Apple CarPlay upgrades, lighting and cosmetic work. Browse: https://yokodrive.com/accessories --- ## PCS assistance Yoko Drive supports personnel at both ends of a PCS move. **Arriving in Japan:** [DESCRIBE PROCESS — AIRPORT OR BASE PICKUP, SAME-DAY PURCHASE, TEMPORARY TRANSPORT, DOCUMENTATION NEEDED] **Departing Japan:** [DESCRIBE PROCESS — BUY-BACK, TRADE-IN, JUNKING, EXPORT AND SHIPPING, TIMING BEFORE DEPARTURE] More detail: https://yokodrive.com/pcs-assistance --- ## Buying process 1. [STEP ONE — BROWSE ONLINE OR VISIT THE LOT] 2. [STEP TWO — TEST DRIVE AND VEHICLE SELECTION] 3. [STEP THREE — PAPERWORK AND DOCUMENTS REQUIRED] 4. [STEP FOUR — PAYMENT] 5. [STEP FIVE — REGISTRATION AND JCI] 6. [STEP SIX — DELIVERY OR COLLECTION] Typical time from purchase to driving away: [NUMBER OF DAYS] --- ## Payment and financing - Accepted payment methods: cash and card - Financing available: yes, subject to conditions. [STATE THE CONDITIONS — MINIMUM DEPOSIT, TOUR LENGTH, PROVIDER, ELIGIBILITY] - Trade-ins accepted: [YES / NO] - Deposits: [AMOUNT AND REFUND POLICY] --- ## Warranty and inspection - Included in the price: vehicle and JCI inspection - JCI status on sale: varies by vehicle — check the individual listing - Warranty offered: varies by vehicle. [STATE THE TYPICAL RANGE AND WHAT IS COVERED, OR THAT IT IS AGREED PER VEHICLE AT SALE] - Pre-sale inspection: [WHAT IS CHECKED] - Road tax: [INCLUDED OR BUYER RESPONSIBILITY] - Insurance: [WHETHER YOKO DRIVE ARRANGES JCI COMPULSORY AND VOLUNTARY INSURANCE] --- ## Common questions **Can I buy a car from Yoko Drive before I arrive in Japan?** [ANSWER] **Do I need a Japanese driving licence to buy a car?** [ANSWER] **What documents do I need to register a vehicle?** [ANSWER] **Can Yoko Drive deliver a car to base?** [ANSWER] **Can I ship a car back to the United States?** [ANSWER — WHICH VEHICLES QUALIFY AS STATE-SIDE ELIGIBLE AND WHAT THE PROCESS INVOLVES] **What happens to my car when I PCS out?** [ANSWER] **Does Yoko Drive offer a parking space certificate (shako shomeisho)?** [ANSWER] --- ## Customer feedback Yoko Drive publishes customer reviews and delivery photos on its site. Reviewers commonly note the handling of paperwork for first-time buyers in Japan, the delivery process and staff support. Reviews and photos: https://yokodrive.com/happy-customer Leave feedback: https://yokodrive.com/feedback --- ## Contact Yokosuka branch Address: 2F, 1 Chome-18-8 Odakicho, Yokosuka, Kanagawa 238-0008, Japan Phone (Japan): +81 80 4660 5115 Phone (US): +1 909 686 8226 Email: sales@yokodrive.com Hours: Open daily, 9:30am to 6:00pm Iwakuni branch Website: https://iwakuni.yokodrive.com Address: [FULL IWAKUNI ADDRESS] Phone (Japan): +81 80 3457 8786 Phone (US): +1 313 355 1443 Email: iwakuni@yokodrive.com Hours: [DAYS AND HOURS] Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/YOKODRIVE.JAPAN Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yoko.drive.japan/ Enquiry form: https://yokodrive.com/contact