How to import a JP Star Daihatsu JP Star Hijet Happy +1 to Brisbane
The JP Star Daihatsu JP Star Hijet Happy +1 is a Japanese market kei truck converted into a compact campervan for recreational travel.
About the JP Star Daihatsu JP Star Hijet Happy +1
The JP Star Daihatsu JP Star Hijet Happy +1 is a Japanese market kei truck converted into a compact campervan for recreational travel. It suits buyers who want a small, efficient vehicle for weekend getaways or long-distance touring, offering a practical solution without the bulk of a larger motorhome. In Australia, these vehicles are popular for their low running costs and the unique experience of living in a car originally designed for commercial utility.
For compliance, we look for examples with the S510P chassis code. The SEVS approval covers the Happy +1 variant built from September 2014 onwards. We confirm the exact car's eligibility before you bid to ensure the build date falls within the approved range.
If you are interested in one, invite us to search for it. We can look through the Japanese auctions to find an example that matches your specific needs, whether you have a particular colour, condition, or budget in mind.
Why import the JP Star Daihatsu JP Star Hijet Happy +1 to Brisbane & Queensland?
AI-generated insights
A compact campervan ideal for recreational travel and weekend getaways.
Based on a kei truck, offering a unique blend of utility and comfort.
Low running costs make it an economical choice for long-distance touring.
Compliance is straightforward for S510P chassis codes built from September 2014 onwards.
We handle the entire process from auction bidding to final registration in Queensland.
Inspection watchouts & mechanical notes
Commonly reported on the JP Star Daihatsu JP Star Hijet Happy +1: worth checking on the auction sheet, the inspection report or the service history before you bid.
Rust in the tray, floor, and chassis
What to check: Read the auction sheet's rust notes and ask for underbody photos; cars from snowy northern Japan are more exposed.
Wear on the conversion fittings
What to check: Inspect the quality of the campervan conversion, checking for secure mounting of seats, storage, and any electrical additions.
Odometer accuracy
What to check: Cross-reference the odometer reading on the auction sheet with the export certificate and any available service records.
Build date eligibility
What to check: Verify the build date on the export certificate to ensure it is from September 2014 or later, as required for the SEVS approval.
General mechanical condition
What to check: Have the drive checked before shipping to ensure the gearbox, clutch, and suspension are in good order.
Estimated landed cost breakdown (Brisbane, QLD)
- Expected auction hammer & export docs
- Market variable
- Shipping (Japan to Brisbane)
- $4,000 AUD
- Port to dealer transport
- $250 AUD
- Compliance & roadworthy
- $1,500 AUD
- Rego & stamp duty (approx.)
- $350 AUD
- Import service fee
- $1,500 AUD
- Est. total drive-away
- Contact us for an estimate
At today's rate of ¥110.46 per A$1: the same estimate as the import calculator. Japanese-built cars are generally duty-free under JAEPA. An estimate, not a quote.
Approved SEVS register variants
From the federal ROVER register of published approvals (checked 31/08/2026).
| Chassis code | Variant / spec | Build range | SEV approval |
|---|---|---|---|
| S510P | Happy +1 | 09/2014 – No end date | SEV-000890 |
JP Star Daihatsu JP Star Hijet Happy +1 import FAQ
- Can I import a JP Star Daihatsu JP Star Hijet Happy +1 to Australia?
- Yes, provided the vehicle has the S510P chassis code and was built from September 2014 onwards. This falls under the SEVS approval for the Happy +1 variant. We confirm the exact car's SEVS eligibility before you bid.
- How do you find a JP Star Daihatsu JP Star Hijet Happy +1 for me?
- We can search the Japanese auctions for a JP Star Daihatsu JP Star Hijet Happy +1 for you and work out a landed estimate for the exact car before you bid.
- Which JP Star Daihatsu JP Star Hijet Happy +1 models does the SEVS approval cover?
- The approval covers the Happy +1 variant with the S510P chassis code, built from September 2014 onwards. There is no end date for this build range.
- What should I check before buying a JP Star Daihatsu JP Star Hijet Happy +1 at a Japanese auction?
- Check the auction sheet for rust notes and interior grades, verify the odometer against the export certificate, and ensure the build date is from September 2014 or later. We also recommend inspecting the quality of the campervan conversion.
- What happens after we buy a JP Star Daihatsu JP Star Hijet Happy +1 for you?
- We arrange shipping to Australia, then the vehicle is complied at a RAW workshop. Once compliance is complete, we handle the registration in Queensland so you can drive it away.
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Important pricing and vehicle availability disclaimer
The figures, auction results, specifications and images on this page are for information and feasibility guidance only. They are historical Japanese auction data, compliance estimates and general market benchmarks. Unless a car is marked as in stock at CarStrike, the vehicles described here are custom import sourcing possibilities from licensed Japanese vehicle auctions. Final drive-away costs vary with the exchange rate (JPY/AUD), the hammer price, the condition grade and roadworthy requirements.