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What Do We Cover?
Read more below on what we can do to help you
PROS & CONS
Let us explain the cold hard facts of buying something from Japan, the risks and the rewards.
Are you ready for it?
Parts and Maintenance
We will discuss the availability of parts on your car and give some comparison on purchasing online or buying direct from Japan.
Watch out here for sellers in North America making 300% margin on you!
Pro tip; parts in Japan are typically cheaper!
Background Checks
Want to know the history on your potential purchase?
Much like CarFax in North America, we run a history report and provide you the details (where available) on the car. Not just the auction sheet! We go further!
We look for floor history, radiation areas, and more.
Includes validating mileage and making sure you don't get a car with a roll back!
Repair History?
Repair History and title checks. Did you know that unless you declare a car "rebuilt" usually, most cars enter North America from Japan with a clean title?
Some may wish to buy a repaired vehicle, due to the high standards of repair in Japan, but it is our job to let you know.
Auction Sheet?
If buying online you might see an auction or condition sheet, you might need to compare the same car on different sellers to find the full info and compare condition sheets. We can help translate a condition sheet and interpret it, which you might not be able to.
In addition, our background check can see past auctions in Japan and we compare the auction sheets to make sure things match from then to now, to ensure nothing is hidden from you.
THE BIG 3
Did you know Beforward, GooNet and CarFromJapan often share the same pool of inventory? We have some contacts in Japan and can make sure you buy from the right people, and pay the lowest price.
BLACK MAGIC
No VOODOO here.
Undercoating. Let's talk about it, and why it is used by sellers to cover damages more often than you might think.
PROFIT & Hidden Cost
While you might be buying based on a personal dream, or a car you expect to lose money on, we can help explain the additional "hidden" costs you might not expect when it comes to importing and registering a car to either help protect your margin on an investment, or keep cost down.
We have been doing this for decades, so let us share our knowledge and examine your local market to help you understand your potential loss/gain on each purchase.
Much, MUCH more
With an office in Canada and Japan, we are the only English speaking people, with experience as enthusiasts first, who can share so much knowledge on buying, importing and owning Japanese cars. Don't believe us? check out our YouTube and see the lives of Peter in Japan and Rob in Canada as we explore, break, build and buy Japanese cars, trucks and more.
Real People. Real Talk. Real Advice.
Can you just help me find a car?
YES! While it is not our primary goal, if you want us to, as many do, we can help you search and select a car first.
We strongly advise you to book the JDM Consultation which applies towards your cost if you later wish to buy from us direct. However, we do it this way, because we want to give you all the unbiased info first, and let you decide what buying experience you want.
Get all the info first with your consultation and feel the best you can about making the right choice.