Minna no Chuko Shijo, also known as Minchu, is a Japanese online marketplace for used cars that connects vehicle shoppers, sellers, and dealerships. Its listings span popular domestic and imported makes, as well as standard models, affordable vehicles, rare cars, and classics. Shoppers can search by make, model, vehicle type, price, location, year, mileage, and other conditions, then browse dealership listings and save favorites.

Selected vehicles also feature 360-degree VR images that let users inspect the interior from different viewpoints. The site says buyers and sellers can use its core marketplace services for free, while dealerships can list vehicles without charge and without a stated inventory limit. For owners looking to sell, Minchu offers the Buyback Agent service: participating dealerships submit offers based on a vehicle’s details and photos, and the seller is introduced to the dealer offering the highest amount, helping avoid multiple sales calls and price negotiations.

The platform also provides dealership directories, automotive terminology, and links to insurance quotes and car loans, bringing vehicle search, sales, and related services together in one place