WORKS

CAR PURCHASE SERVICE

Automobile Recycling
Business

Kaiho Industry’s vision for the future is to be a pioneer in the recycling industry, emphasizing the importance of proper disposal ("aftercare") and working towards creating a global circular society. We are not only focused on Japan but are also actively involved in various initiatives overseas.

Initiatives For Overseas

Used Engine
Evaluation Standard
(JGES)
International Recycling
Education Center (IREC)
Kaiho Industry
EC Site (ePartsWorld)
KME
(Kaiho Middle East)
Auction
KEA
(Kaiho East Africa)
Auction
Establishment of
Pilot Plant
and Training Center
Automotive Recycling
Plant Construction
and Business
Expansion

CAR PURCHASE SERVICE

We buy cars from people all over Japan. This includes used cars, damaged cars, and even cars that no longer run. The vehicles we receive are carefully taken apart at our own facility, and the parts are reused in about 90 countries through our global network.
We don’t just buy cars we try to make the process easy and respectful, so customers feel happy and confident choosing Kaiho Industry to say goodbye to their car.

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We buy all types of vehicles, including used and end of life cars.

We dismantle vehicles at our own facility, so even cars that can’t be used as whole vehicles are taken apart and their parts reused.
That’s why we can purchase any kind of vehicle, including trucks, heavy machinery, and buses even if they can’t be used as used cars.
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We can offer the best price.

At Kaiho Industry, we take care of everything ourselves rom checking the car to buying and dismantling it. Since we don’t go through dealers, there are no extra fees.
We have our own facility , so we can check the value of each part, not just the whole car. And because we work with over 90 countries, we can also sell parts overseas.
That’s why we can buy your car at a fair and high price.
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No need to worry about paperwork we’ve got it covered.

Our team will handle all the complicated documents and procedures for you.
Getting a quote, appraisal, or asking questions is completely free. If you're worried that the process might be too difficult or time consuming, don’t hesitate to reach out we’re here to make it easy for you.

DOMESTIC
INITIATIVES

KRA

KRA (Kaiho Recyclers Alliance) is our original product management system, developed in 2004. It allows us to manage inventory, pricing, and sales history for auto parts all in one place. This information is also shared online with our partner companies and customers around the world.

KRA is more than just a system it’s a movement to improve both the business efficiency and social value of the auto recycling industry. Under the motto "Shifting from competition to cooperation," we offer various services, especially support for exporting parts overseas.

Today, over 100 auto recycling companies across Japan are using KRA to grow their business and connect globally.
eCarsAuction

eCarsAuction is an online auction platform specializing in trucks and commercial vehicles. It offers a system that allows you to sell your unwanted vehicles at high prices through our domestic and international sales network of approximately 1,300 partner companies.

In the past, listing a vehicle in an auction required transporting it to the auction venue. However, with eCarsAuction, there's no need to move the vehicle. You can easily list and sell it by simply uploading photos and videos taken at your own yard.

As of 2024, eCarsAuction has grown into a major platform with an annual transaction volume exceeding 340 million yen.
Chiba Auction Event

Our weekly auction takes place at the Chiba office in Yotsukaido City, Chiba Prefecture. The auction features not only vehicles and parts from our own inventory but also items from KRA members across Japan.

By 2024, the auction has become a major platform, with annual sales surpassing 2.3 billion yen. Each event attracts around 80 participating companies, ensuring competitive bidding and high sale prices.

Starting in 2023, more international buyers have joined through online bidding, and in 2024, we expanded to operate from two locations to better serve a wider region.

INITIATIVES FOR
OVERSEAS

Used Engine Evaluation Standard (JGES)

JGES (Japan Good Engine Standard) is a quality evaluation system for used engines developed by Kaiho Industry. This standard promotes trading only used auto parts that meet specific quality criteria, helping to improve the overall quality of parts sales.

In 2024, JGES was updated to provide even more detailed traceability information. This includes videos showing the engine’s operation before dismantling, a unique scoring system based on various evaluation points, and pricing that reflects the engine’s condition.

Notably, the pricing system that adjusts prices based on the individual engine’s condition is the first of its kind in the industry and is expected to have a major impact on the used auto parts market going forward.
International Recycling Education Center (IREC)

Kaiho Industry is committed to protecting the global environment through responsible vehicle disposal. To achieve this, skilled professionals with the right knowledge of automotive recycling are essential.

That’s why we established the International Recycling Education Center (IREC). We welcome trainees not only from Japan but also from overseas, teaching them proper automotive recycling methods.

At IREC, we focus not only on technical skills but also on sharing Japanese spirit, culture, and human resource development
Kaiho Industry EC Site (ePartsWorld)

On August 31, 2022, we officially launched our e-commerce site, Kaiho Industry EC Site (ePartsWorld), designed for overseas customers to buy used cars, engines, and parts.

Through the site, customers can purchase in-stock items as well as recycled parts and used cars available within Japan, all online, and have containers shipped internationally.

Uniquely, we offer the world’s first “catalog order” system, which allows overseas customers to order parts that are not currently in stock. After receiving an order, we locate the requested parts within Japan and connect them to sales.
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KME (Kaiho Middle East) Auction

We operate used auto parts auctions not only in Japan but also overseas. In the UAE’s Sharjah emirate, where there is an active used parts market, we established a subsidiary called KME and set up a local auction venue. Our auctions are based on the concept of being fair and open to everyone, attracting many customers.

In 2023, we also launched a KME auction site in Kenya. The used auto parts traded at these auctions are then re-exported to countries in the Middle East, Asia, and Africa. These parts help repair broken vehicles and support people’s daily transportation needs in those regions.
KEA(Kaiho East Africa) Auction

In 2024, we opened a used car parts auction in Kenya called Kaiho East Africa Limited. Every part has an RFID tag and videos showing how the engine works before it was taken apart.

Buyers can see the quality of parts before they buy, so they can trust what they are getting. The auction is in Nairobi, and parts will also be sent to nearby countries.

This auction helps improve the quality of used car parts in Africa and supports the local car repair industry.
Establishment of Pilot Plant and Training Center

Kaiho Industry aims to export and build recycling plants overseas. To support this goal, we established a pilot plant and training center for automotive recycling within the National Industrial Technical School in Minas Gerais, Brazil.

Currently, automotive recycling knowledge is not widespread in Brazil, and the industry faces a shortage of skilled workers. Most trainees come from technical schools, where they learn about automotive recycling processes and dismantling techniques.
Automotive Recycling Plant Construction and
Business Expansion

With new regulations in India, the number of end of life vehicles (ELVs) is expected to increase, making proper and eco-friendly disposal a growing challenge.

To meet this demand, we established the AKK factory in India, launching a local recycling business focused on environmentally responsible ELV processing.

Our system integrates advanced recycling equipment, efficient production methods, and expert management to provide a complete automotive recycling solution. This initiative also helps create jobs locally and supports the circular economy by reusing separated materials within India.