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						A few months ago I set out on my goal of importing a vehicle from Japan through an auction. After tons and TONs of research and countless emails, I decided to use Japan Car Direct as my exporter in Japan. From the beginning of my interactions with JCD, I was thoroughly impressed. My contact, Yoshi, was amazing...definitely a huge asset to the JCD team. He answered all of my questions promptly, translated dozens of auction sheets for me, and advised me of what to watch out for when looking for a vehicle. He was beyond helpful! I picked up my Kei truck at the port in Newport News a few weeks ago and couldn't be more pleased. Since then, the truck has made it to its final home in Charlottesville, VA on my farm. Yoshi and the other guys at JCD are now my go to team for more of these soon. Thanks again JCD and keep doing what you guys do! You all are the real deal. EDIT: One year later and I've just bought my 8th vehicle from the gang at JCD. There really is no one else you should go to. These guys are hands down, the best in the biz.			
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Nick Webb		2021-04-19
						Imagine you want to buy a car from Japan. You aren't there, you have no contacts there, you don't know the system. What can you do? I know the answer to this one! Do business with Japan Car Direct. I was that newbie, I had so many question - so many concerns. Mike Nguyen was kind enough to respond to everyone of them with patience and kindness. I can only imagine that almost every one of his multiple clients are doing the same thing - maybe at the same time! If that is so, I never got the feeling that I was a pest (I probably was). The result for me was a pleasant surprise. Probably due to my location, the car came faster than I imagined. My whole process (winning bid to delivery) took a month and ten days. So the moral is let these pros take care of you - because they will. The happy ending is that you will get the car of your dreams and these guys will have your back the whole time!			
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Craig Lewis		2023-07-19
						It was my first time buying a car online, let alone overseas. These guys are legit!!! Yoshi has been very patient, transparent and prompt with all queries. The car was exactly what was expect. The time of arrival was accurate. Just look at all the 5 star reviews they got Great job guys.			
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Bobby Capa		2023-04-19
						Japan Cars Direct is a well run business! Our consultant, Yoshi, was extremely competent and helped us find the best GT-R for the money. He worked with us through the entire purchase and importation process. All very smooth and transparent. I would recommend them for any Japanese Domestic Market purchase. Thanks Yoshi!			
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Timothy Vail		2023-04-19
						I used JCD for my first ever import. They make it so easy to get everything done and had patience with me asking 100 questions about the process. I would recommend these guys to anyone!			
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Aaron Lott		2023-08-19
						I worked with Mathew at JCD. I was apprehensive about trusting a company I was not familiar with my money, but Mathew was very patient. He remained professional, helpful, and responsive through the whole process, regardless of how many questions I asked or how scrutinous I was. Thanks a lot, JCD!			
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John W		2021-04-19
						I chose JCD based upon the recommendation of a neighbor. I already had a car on its way from another company and knew that I didn't want to go through them again for my second car. Selecting the car was a much more pleasant and interactive experience and I felt much more confident in my purchase that I had before. Scheduling/shipping was transparent and I had all of the documentation in my hands well before I needed it. US Customs and the BMV were both a breeze and I had the vehicle and an Indiana title in hand 8 days after my Jimny arrived at port! I would absolutely go through JCD again for future imports!			
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Randy Turner		2018-04-19
						Very experienced car dealers!! My first time buying a vehicle on auction. The guidance from Yoshi was magnificent with prompt responses and great advice. I received my vehicle on time and in great condition.. Thank you again for your service.			
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Ryan Ramsarran		2023-07-19
						So pleased with our companies new Japanese mini-truck import. Japan Car Direct made it all too easy. We made a few first-timer mistakes on the paperwork but the next import will be even smoother. Looking forward to the next experience.			
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MARKNADEN Studio		2022-04-19
						Japan Car Direct helped me find my dream car. We found a great deal on an ST205. Yoshiro was fantastic and super responsive and patient with all of my questions. They made navigating the import process a breeze. This is a reputable company. I highly recommend them if you’re interested in importing your very own JDM.			
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Brandon Moore		2022-04-19
						It was my first time importing a car from japan and I was not disappointed! Mason helped me around with the system and was answering all of my worries with the importation. Definitely going to come back for the next cars to come! ありがとうございました！また次もどうぞよろしくお願い致します。			
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万屋銀ちゃん		2023-04-19
						Mathew at Japan Car Direct was very efficient at finding me my supercharged Subaru Sambar. The process was very simple for me. Fees were reasonable and he helped me with the paperwork and answered my hundreds of questions with patience! The hardest part was waiting as the process took a little bit to get the vehicle to port and onto a boat and then the time to come overseas. I will definitely be using Mathew and Japan Car Direct again!			
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will ranney		2021-04-19
						Bought a Suzuki Cappuccino from auction through Mason at JCD. He was incredibly patient and helpful as I looked at dozens of cars, had several inspected, and finally the right one popped up. I just picked it up from port this week. JCD was always willing to answer all the questions I had as a first time importer.			
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Sean Davis		2023-04-19
						Mathew was extremely patient with me from start to finish, during a time when COVID backlogs and the Suez canal blockage happened - can only imagine this being mega stressful from your side! Super efficient, direct and no fuss, I've already recommended JCD to friends and will definitely be back in the future.			
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Adam Delaney		2022-04-19
						Yoshiro and the JCD guys did an outstanding job helping me to import my Kei Truck. Over the course of the few months it took, and lots and lots of emails, they happily answered all of my dumb questions, and never ceased to be prompt, professional, and extremely helpful. I don't know how I would've done this without them!			
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Mitchell H		2023-10-19
						Smooth transaction. Helped find the right vehicle. Arrived as described. Paperwork all in order. Excellent communication.			
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Sanibel Jack Charters		2023-07-19
						Matthew at JCD is the man. I’ve now imported three of my own cars through him. JCD was able to accommodate my unique needs, everything from short turn around inspections, expert opinions on bidding, arranging quick turn shipping, and handling of docs. I have no reservations sending more tens of thousands of dollars for future imports. At the end of the day, they really wanted to make me a happy customer.			
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Chan Shin		2023-04-19
						My sales rep at JCD, Taylor, was amazing. He was quick to get me auction info, provided me good insights on possible price points, and was ready to answer any questions all the way through the process. The import was painless and the car is great. I will 100% use them again in the future!			
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Derek Rucker		2022-04-19
						Without a doubt the best customer service, and the car was pretty good too! From the first conversation with Mike Nguyen I knew I had found the right person and company to help me bring a car to the UK. If you are reading this and have any concern about buying from Japan don’t, they are definitely the partner you want. Mike was helpful beyond fault with the many video reports he sent, each as cheerful and informative the last, he patiently and politely answered every email instantly and question I had along with my concern about sending money. I need not have worried. JDC seamlessly handled everything including at the UK end by hooking me up with an import company who charged a fair price for off loading the car and getting it through customs and it was there ready at the agreed pick up time. I cannot convey how impressed I was with everyone and am just about to buy another car as I love the car and the service. There is a reason they have so many 5 star reviews. Don’t hesitate in using them. You’ve found the best team for your adventure into buying a car from Japan.			
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linda winslet		2023-11-19
						First time importing and these guys were awesome! Smooth from start to finish. A little too smooth… might need to look for another car!			
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Matt May		2023-11-19
						Had a terrific first time experience with Japan Car Direct thanks to Matt Matusiak. Any questions I had, Matt answered promptly and with excellent communication. He walked me through the entire process and kept me in the loop of every move. I purchased a 2003 Suzuki Carry and am very happy with it. Picked it up with zero problems, the broker that Matt suggested I use was top notch. Wouldn’t hesitate to do business again and highly recommend to anyone looking. 5 stars all around! Thanks Matt, Bill Allan.			
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Denise Allan		2022-04-19
						This group, and specifically Yoshiro, have always gone above and beyond in helping me to navigate the significant inventory of cars. I have learned so much from the information they provide. Just an incredibly responsive, patient, knowledgeable and helpful group of professionals. First vehicle received was super clean and mechanically sound.			
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Randy Noble		2023-04-19
						Mike helped me with purchasing and importing my first JDM car (JZX100 Chaser). Throughout the entire process, Mike was extremely professional and I really appreciated his availability to answering all my questions/requests. Despite the numerous amount of questions I had (I am an extremely anxious person), responses from JCD were always concise and carried a very professional tone which I particularly appreciated and I think is very representative of working with a Japanese vs US-based company for importing. Initially, I was split between using JCD versus a US-based importer (like The Import Guys). But after considering the material difference in pricing, especially given the JPY FX rate, I thought I'd go with JCD given they are based in Japan and I figured paperwork and communication between them and other local entities in Japan would be easier. Sure enough, no regrets! Everything went extremely smoothly after winning my bid, I was essentially hands off when it came to getting the car out of Japan. The only clarification I'd provide to other potential customers is just recognizing that JCD provides all services up until the car is on the boat, then its on you to coordinate with a customs broker and shipping company to have the car clear US customs and get released. All in all, JCD really handled all the paperwork needed and I couldn't have imagined a more simple importing process. Wouldn't hesitate to use them again!			
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Michael Tan		2024-01-19
						Japan Car Direct is so amazing! About 6 months ago I wanted a Kei truck. I looked at purchasing them locally, but they were just too expensive. So, I looked at importing one through a company like JCD to save some money and to look for what I wanted exactly. While I was initially skeptical, after interacting with agents getting access to the auction site, I was so confident in the ability to import the car of my dreams. After months of bothering my agent, Taylor, with constant bids and random questions, I finally won an auction and purchased my truck. While I thought once I had paid the final bill to them that their services were over, I was dead wrong: Taylor was there to support me through the ENTIRE process. JCD worked so hard to make sure my truck was just how I wanted it, delivered as fast as possible, and affordable. While it was scary at first, it was just so easy! I am just now getting my truck registered and road-legal. My fulfillment in my new Kei truck and with JCD's services was so immense that I couldn't help convincing friends and family to make the same choice that I did: importing my JDM dream car through Japan Car Direct. Huge shoutout to Taylor and to the company. No wonder this company has so many five-star reviews on Google, they're amazing!			
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Cade Miller		2023-11-19
						A truck to stand out in the crowd. People surround me with questions and excitement everywhere I go. Go from hauling 900lbs in the bed off-road, give it a quick bath, and off to a collector car show. I couldn't be happier. Yoshi was amazing to work with and even though I had a million questions about the importation process, he walked me through everything. J.C.D. is one of the best and most honest importers to serve the U.S. They will always be my go-to importer and I will be doing business with them for years to come.			
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kevin burnham		2019-04-19
						Had a great experience finding and importing a classic car. Worked with Mathew Matusiak and guided me all throughout the process. Would highly recommend Japan Car Direct.			
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Jagger Wakefield		2020-04-19
						I have never imported a car into the US from anywhere but I was going to give it a shot. Yoshiro Nakajima was the most amazing asset in this process I could have ever wanted. He answered all of my endless questions with patience, professionalism, and boundless knowledge. I am so happy with the experience and excited to pick up my van at the port here. Through this process I have learned so much and could not have done it without his help. If you want to buy a car in a japanese auction to import to the USA, Japan Car Direct is the only place to look.			
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misti pyper		2023-04-19
						Car delivered exceeding my expectation.Mason Patiently guide through the process.JCD is Legit and I strongly recommends them.			
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who wong		2023-12-19
						Mathew was super helpful if helping me get more info and bid on cars I was interested in.			
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Matt Sparkman		2021-04-19
						Ich kann nur positives über diese Firma berichten, jedes Anliegen wird zeitnah abgewickelt. Ich werde weiterhin über Japan Car Direct die Importe durchführen ! Ein ganz großes Lob an Mathew, vielen Dank !			
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daniele Bongio91		2023-04-19
						This was my first time importing a vehicle for my personal use and naturally I was leary about who to go through. After looking through a few other places and after getting in touch with a longtime customer of theirs I decided to try these guys out. I can say without a doubt I'm glad I did. They are definitely professional and know their craft when it comes to getting you your dream car. Everything from getting cars inspected and bidding was completely transparent and went smoothly. I couldn't be happier with the car I bought and I hope down the line I'll be able to purchase another using these guys!! Thanks for all you guys do!!! 11/7/19 Still have my MR2 and loving it everyday!! I'm going to Japan next month and hopefully I can find something fun for my car to bring back! Just re-read my review and I can still say my car has been nothing but great along with my experience with Yoshi and his team! Thanks again!			
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Kevin Heidari		2020-04-19
						Mike Nguyen with JCD was great to work with and very patient since this was my first time looking for a RHD import. I would gladly recommend them to anyone that has questions or is looking for a great import.			
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Scott Wallace		2023-04-19
						I worked with Mathew on getting my first Japanese car. The process and communication was great that I decided to buy 2 cars in the same week. For me the back and forth communication was the reason why I decided to go with japancardirect. Being able to see the auction cars that are coming out and getting a detailed translation of the auction sheet is awesome 👌 At first I was a little hesitant sending money for a car over seas that i havent actyally seen in person.But now i feel very confident on buying something more expensive because I know what I'm getting when it arrives.			
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Juan Hernandez		2023-04-19
						Would not have chosen any other company to work with, amazing communication doesn’t even feel like your buying a car on the other side of the world. My Toyota Hiace arrived exactly as expected. Very happy with Mason he was amazing to work with beginning to end.			
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Mobile Lube		2023-10-19
						I worked with Mat importing an Isuzu MU into the US, and he was extremely helpful every step of the way. Easy to use auction house browsing and reasonable prices for in person inspections.			
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Nick Magness		2021-04-19
						I’ve had the pleasure of dealing with Scott and Japan Car Direct for almost 10 years now. I already owned a kei truck when I found JCD but was looking for an honest and reliable way to source new and used OEM parts from Japan. Scott and JCD was the way to go! He has always been there to take an email or skype call to answer any question I may have. Provides translations and offers plenty of advice from sourcing parts to different shipping options. I’ve been able to import OEM kei truck parts for far less than buying aftermarket parts from a handful of dealers here in the US. With EMS shipping, I’ve had parts in as quick as 3 days. Thanks for all of your patience and help over the years Scott!			
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Jamie Medley		2021-04-19
						Bought a Toyota Hiace with the help of Yoshiro. He was fantastic! I will never buy another vehicle from Japan without using this company. I would encourage anyone to use them. There were several vans I inquired about and Yoshiro said there was too much rust and wasn’t good vehicle. He actually looks out for his customers and isn’t looking for a quick sale.			
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Brewer Patriot		2022-04-19
						JCD  are amazing!  I've been working with Yoshiro for the past several years and have ordered two cars from Japan.  At first I was slightly apprehensive about ordering a car from across the world, but JCD made the process as easy as possible.  JCD and Yoshiro provide exceptional service and have been a joy to work with.  If you are interested in importing a car from Japan, don't look anywhere else and go with these guys!  You won't be dissapointed :)Oh and make sure you have a good customs broker.  They make getting the car off the boat and into your hands so much easier.			
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G W		2024-03-23
						Wonderful experience! Matt was patient with me, first time buyer, and made the process very smooth for the importation process.			
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David Sheppard		2021-04-19
						Awesome experience !! Their service was extremely good and efficient. Yoshiro was soo patient with my many requests for information and translations. The vehicle purchased was better than expected. I would definitely consider using their services again.			
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Rafael Cuadros		2020-04-19
						Wonderful experience! We imported a Suzuki carry, our first time importing anything. Mike was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. Very happy with their service and our new vehicle.			
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Ansel Spencer		2023-04-19
						FIRST TIME BUYER Update first car got here and process was painless, yoshi put me in touch with local importer to make sure all paper work was in order and I would have no issues at pick up, Wich I did not…can not say enough good thing about yoshi and the group at Japan car direct…Also I paid a little extra and had a bunch of service done in Japan where the parts and labor was way cheaper then here in the states…car runs great and I am super satisfied First post: So…. I have just ordered my second car from Yoshiro Nakajima at Japan Car Direct. Keep in mind my first car has only just gotten to the port, I think that alone speaks volumes. So far it has been an awesome and painless experience. I did not go the advised route of auctions. Not because I could not have save a bunch of money but because I have no patience. Not only was Yoshi understanding and responsive to my constant questions, He accommodated nearly all of my requests(some were just crazy I admit). Even so we found a car at a local to Japan used car dealer and he helped me obtain the car, get it fully serviced and delivered to the port. I will update this review once the car is here and I can let you know how smooth the import process was and how my paperwork came. Trust, I have full faith in Yoshi, and Japan Car Direct that this will go painlessly as well. I will do a follow up review so people can get a full review of all process points. One last thing I want to add is that my budget was extremely low and he never made me feel it was not important or a priority for him. He never made me feel like this was a petty or small job. I feel this too speaks volumes about character. Thus far nothing but five stars.			
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Alpesh Patel		2023-04-19
						I fell down the rabbit hole of Kei trucks... I really wanted one but had never imported a car before. Mike and the rest of the team at Japan Car Direct were the perfect choice for this beginner's journey! As you begin your process Mike will be there to answer any questions and provide any translations of auction cars that interest you. He explained the overall process and was patient and courteous. He even recommended a U.S. broker that helped me complete all the necessary paperwork for title and registration of the vehicle in the U.S. I had an overall great experience and highly recommend this company for any Japanese car import needs. Kei is the way!			
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Ian Lugo		2023-11-19
						この度、トヨタクラウンの輸出手続きを誠にありがとうございました Thank you very much for helping us getting excellent used Toyota Crowns			
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平川太郎		2023-04-19
						These guys are very reliable and easy to work with. Everything is transparent and convenient. They are our eyes and ears in japan))			
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Ruslana Kashchuk		2023-04-19
						Just finished successfully importing my first JDM vehicle with the help of Mike and japan car direct and I am really impressed with the help and professionalism. Buying and importing a car is not like walking into a dealer and handing over money. There are a lot of regulations and processes that need to be taken car of and I am glad I chose the experts at JCD to get me through the process. The translations of auction sheets were really helpful and they answered so many questions from me that helped me understand the grade ratings, condition of cars and get exactly what I wanted. On port day, when I was at the Customs office waiting to get my paperwork stamped, I saw others in front of me find out they didn't have the right paperwork or didn't file things correctly and could never register their car and I was so glad, I had all my documentation from JCD and it was all done right. Saving up for my next JDM bucket list car to buy from JCD!			
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Charles Hamilton		2023-04-19
						I highly recommend Japan Car Direct. I just brought my first imported car home today, and I still don't understand all the steps from start to finish, but regardless, everything ran like a well oiled machine from an auction house to a port city south of Tokyo to Tacoma, WA, USA, export, import, etc... The people I worked with at Japan Car Direct were highly professional, patient, informative, and responsive. Cheers!			
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Wilfred Thompson		2023-08-19
						Amazing service, super transparent and kept me updated throughout the whole process! Highly recommend working with Mason especially if you're looking to import to Canada. He is very knowledgeable on what the process looks like.			
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Philip Summers		2024-04-26
						Hey Matt, thanks for all the help in locating the perfect vehicle for our acreage. We cannot say enough good things about the service you provided. Your communication and assistance, even when we were pestering you, was fantastic. We look forward to dealing with you again for future purchases. If you and your better half ever come to Calgary drop us a line and you will be more than welcome to stay with us. I will strongly recommend japan car direct to anyone wanting to import a JDM vehicle to Canada.			
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Angela Butler		2022-04-19
						I was daunted by the prospect of purchasing a vehicle overseas. Mathew was right there to offer direction and assurance along the way. He was quick to respond and most importantly, his word was good. Everything came to pass as he advised. The only point that went differently from his anticipation was the duty tax, which inherently has room for interpretation and may depend on the port of delivery. Would I go to Mathew and JCD again? Absolutely! With his help I obtained a suzuki carry with 8k miles, 4wd hi/lo w/ diff lock, in excellent condition, for a total of 5k from auction to driveway--tremendous value in my estimation. Thanks Mathew, the little truck is a fine addition to the farm. My kids, and my wife, love to drive it:)			
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Patrick Molitor		2021-04-19
						Can't fault these guys - this was the first time I've bought a car at any auction, let alone one in Japan. The support from Yoshiro was brilliant, very patient with me and ensured that I only bid on cars worth having. The car I have bought far exceeds expectations in every way and the whole process of purchase and shipping was all taken care of - top marks and thank you			
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Phil Stebbing		2022-04-19
						Japan Car direct kicks ass and takes names! I worked with Mat throughout the whole process and I landed one of the world's most iconic road machines out there, 1992 Skyline GTR. Mat provided a seamless process. I look forward to getting my import car. Mat I thank you for all your time and hard work and look forward to doing business with Japan Car direct again!!!!! You made a dream come true.			
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brian sacco		2020-04-19
						As a business owner myself I strive to reach the highest level of customer satisfaction and it is a great pleasure to work with a business that shares similar goals. This is THE only place to go when importing a vehicle and at no point did I ever feel uncomfortable sending thousands of dollars to them via PayPal. The process is very straight forward and after it's all said and done you know exactly what you are getting before you receive it. Down to every last nut and bolt, the vehicle you are receiving is exactly what you ordered.			
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Dylan carr		2017-04-19
						My Importing experience with Japan Car Direct was unbelievably smooth. What I feared would be a complex process became far simpler than ever imagined. From the very beginning I worked with Mathew, who provided excellent communication. I always felt informed on all costs and the vehicle’s condition. My van has arrived in the US and I couldn’t be happier. Thank you for all the help! I hope to work with JCD again soon.			
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Alec Anglum		2020-04-19
						Mike was excellent through & through in helping me purchase my first import through Japanese auction. Very thorough, and quick responses every time I wanted info on a car I saw up for auction. The screen recordings with auction sheet translations was key to finding the right car for me. Their references to a stateside broker was also paramount to my successful import experience. Highly recommend for anyone looking to purchase a vehicle in Japan and import into the US.			
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Sam Loomis Visuals		2023-12-06
						Mathew was great to work with and made what could be a scary daunting experience very easy. I am super happy with my car and am sure I will be importing with them again!			
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Kayla D'Ambrosi		2019-04-19
						Mike and the team helped me import a classic Range Rover p38 for a restoration project. I couldn’t be happier with the personalised service and secure atmosphere. Andrew			
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Andrew Cantwell		2023-12-19
						Just purchased my second car through Japan Car Direct. Could not be more pleased with their customer service. Matt went above and beyond to help me find the right car. Translating countless auction sheets, messaging sellers, requesting vehicle inspections, putting up with me and my requests well after his time in the office, etc. I can happily and honestly say that I would recommend this company to anyone looking to purchase a car from Japan and that you will not be dissappinted. Very kind, helpful and professional. Can’t wait for vehicle number 3.			
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Tannpants		2019-04-19
						I personally worked with Mathew from Japan Car Direct and he was awesome! He always responded and answer any questions I had, just keep in mind that you will get your response in the middle of the night due to the time difference. They walk you through every step until you drive your vehicle away. Period....Planning to use them again very soon!			
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Ryan Schaffer		2019-04-19
						Mathew and Mason at JCD are awsome to deal with. Made the import process so easy. Have used them multiple times and will continue to do so.			
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J P		2023-04-19
						Juste Parfait. Une vraie équipe de professionnelle extrêmement sérieuse. C’était mon premier import, et tout c'est passé à merveille avec l'aide de Yoshiro. Je repasserai par leur service les yeux fermés pour un prochain import, vous pouvez leur faire entièrement confiance.			
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Aurelien DAMIEN		2023-07-19
						This is my first time importing a vehicle from Japan. Yoshi has been very helpful and responsive. The process has been explained clearly on their website and Yoshi guided me in all the steps. Very Happy doing it with them.			
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sandesh m.s		2023-09-19
						Very good service. Thanks Taylor for your help and reactivity.			
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Christophe Chandelier		2023-04-19
						I always wanted a Land Cruiser ! Mathew helped me find 2 beautiful trucks from the Japanese auction. Had them delivered to Freeport, TX last week. He was amazing to work with. Fast response time on bids, super easy to work with, he has a lot of experience and answered all questions promptly. Will be working with JCD more in the future to purchase more vehicles !			
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Vince Jabbal		2021-04-19
						I was introduced to Japan Car Direct (JCD) through a friend that imported his own Kei truck. Prior to me reaching out to JCD, I researched many other online buyers of JDM cars for many years and came away very disappointed for various reasons: their buyer's fee or fees were ridiculously high; the price of their cars were ridiculously high; they seemed ambivalent about my needs; their English was not strong; the selection of their cars were very limited and/or their stock was full of cars that had been there for months, if not years. Most importantly, I had no confidence they were acting on my behalf. JCD was completely different. Since July of 2016, I have purchased 8 vehicles from JCD. They guided me and advised me as to which cars were solid, roadworthy, and mechanically sound. There were cars that I really really wanted and they advised me numerous times to pass on them because of their condition and I know they were right. I have purchased cars that I was able to re-sell with confidence and were in amazing shape. Most exceeded my expectations. They care and they are by my side at every step of the process. Raphael Sanchez Your review will be posted publicly on the web. Learn more			
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Raphael Sanchez		2017-04-19
						I asked Japan Car Direct to sell my old Rav4J just before I left Japan in September. Got almost $2,000 total for it, which was amazing. In Japan, there is ZERO resale value for cars. In fact, when I "sold" my old Eunos Roadster (Miyata) to a resale place, the said they were being generous giving me $50 for it. So actually getting a VERY fair price for my old car from JCD definitely put a smile on my face. So thanks for that, guys!			
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Mike Critchley		2017-04-19
						This was our first time importing a vehicle and we would hands down use Japan Car Direct again. Taylor made everything so simple and stress free. We would our Toyota Land Cruiser and would definitely use Japan Car Direct again.			
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Jennifer Morgan		2022-04-19
						Mason was very helpful through the whole process. Thank you JCD for an amazing experience. I will definitely continue doing business with the team.			
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orlando machin		2023-10-19
						Scott and I not only have an excellent working relationship, but we have also grown to become good friends. I have imported over 100 vehicles from Japan Car Direct over the last 4 years since the Myanmar market opened up. Scott always makes his best effort to take care of any issues that come up along the way, and resolve them in a fair manner. I look forward to continue working with Japan Car Direct. Best Regards, John			
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John Singh		2017-04-19
						I saw several posts about Japan Car Direct and Yoshiro Nakajima. All very positive. Here is my positive post. Japan Car Direct and a good import broker on the US side made getting the little KEI truck painless. The banana is for scale.			
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Charles Bell		2023-11-19
						Awesome experience working with the guys at Japan Car Direct, I was looking to find a specific spec J90 Land Cruiser Prado (2 door, black, low milage) and managed to locate one at a used car dealer in Japan. Mason helped every step of the way to coordinate with the dealer, make the deal, transport the car to the port, coordinate with the port staff to store the Prado till it turned 25 years on the month (had to sit at the port a couple months), and then finally have the Prado cleaned before it was loaded on the boat. Lots of pictures always accompanied updates and any questions I had were answered with no problems. Everything was super easy and zero stress. Definitely will be using these guys again in the future!			
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Jacob Quick		2023-04-19
						Just drove my Japanese market 1991 Mercedes 300d to work for first time. Picked up from the dock last week and the car started right up. It runs quiet, is clean and was obviously well taken care of. I checked blowby via oil filter cap, and the compression seems very good for this diesel. Scott made the process of sorting through and deciding on this car easy and enjoyable. He helped steer me away from what might have been some poorer choices (check the auction sheets!) and we finally found the right car. If looking for a quality used car, the Japanese domestic market has superior stock to choose from (the Mercedes I got, like many European cars there is even LHD). Scott is the guy to get you in to that market - very easy to talk to and quick in responding to queries.			
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Nick r		2017-04-19
						An alle deutschen Interessenten die sich ein Auto aus Japan kaufen möchten. Ich kann das Unternehmen sehr empfehlen und war mit meiner Abwicklung sehr zufrieden. Die Übersetzungen der auction sheets und perfekte, schnelle Kommunikation mit Matt kann ich nur empfehlen. Die ganze Abwicklung der Verschiffung und Dokumente war sehr professionell. Hier ist man auf alle Fälle sehr gut aufgehoben! 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼			
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Nico's Car Disease		2020-04-19
						Big thank you Mike and team, It was much more easier than expected.			
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Petr Snitil		2023-04-19
						I worked with JapanCarDirect to import a 4WD van. It took three months, lots of legwork, a good auction score, and plenty of fees to pay, but I now have a fully legal and awesome van that is in great shape minus a few issues that are to be expected of a 25-year old van. It's super fun to drive, super unique, and I feel like I'm part of the community. I can pass VW vans and chuckle as they look at me driving RHD several inches above their vehicle. However, as my favorite youtuber subject matter expert on these kinds of vans, you have to be somewhat of an auto enthusiast to really enjoy these cars. You can find gold among the lower value vehicles. There's an element of risk buying from auction, but I got all vehicles I was really interested in inspected to give me more confidence completing the contraction, granting that I've never owned two vehicles before. Plus, I knew exactly what I wanted, so I was able to bid with confidence. Having two cars as driving options is super handy!			
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Steve Seattle		2022-04-19
						The good people at JCD, Mason and Matt in particular, could not have been more supportive. They helped me through the auction selection process, translated a lot of auction sheets for me, and between us we successfully bid on my perfect vehicle. They walked me through getting it on a freight ship, sent me details of how to track my car halfway around the globe, also put me in touch with the right people in the UK to get my purchase through customs. They were always kind and courteous, and very understanding about the time difference issues between the UK and Japan. They always kept me up-to-date on the status of each step along the journey. All-in-all I had a really great experience dealing with them and also when adding up all the costs involved (purchase/freight/import fees/tax/registration/etc.) I got a £12k vehicle for below £7k. Super happy with the service/experience/results... would use them again in a heartbeat.			
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Craig Lancashire		2023-04-19
						A great experience for my first time importing a car from Japan. Mike’s customer service was second to none and all the paperwork was in order.			
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Bobby Crumpley		2023-04-19
						Awesome experience working with Taylor, he was extremely helpful and patience. It was my first time exporting a vehicle and he walked me through step by step and didn't mind answering all my millions of questions. I probably looked at 100+ different trucks and Taylor was instrumental in helping me make informed decisions on which trucks I should try to bid on and which ones I should probably avoid. I ended up purchasing three mini-trucks, one for myself and two other family members. We love them!!!! Great for working around the farm or yard, hunting, taking to the mountains and cruising the back mountain roads or just a daily commuter as I use mine for. If you are looking to import any vehicle from Japan, I would highly recommend the friendly and knowledgeable staff at JCD.			
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Eric Southerland		2023-07-19
						Mathew was great to work with and everything went well through the auction and export process. He was very patient with all my questions since it was my first time through the process. I highly recommend the JCD team!			
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Jack Wagner		2022-04-19
						Smooth Transaction. Matthew was very transparent and helped us every step of the way. Would definitley use them again.			
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Jay Weidner		2023-06-19
						Working with Japan Car Direct has been wonderful! Yoshi is my broker there, and he really did a great job helping me buy my new-to-me JDM van! Very professional, very responsive to questions, and I wound up getting a great deal! I would not hesitate to recommend JCD to anyone wanting to buy a JDM vehicle ;)			
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Bret BigDawg		2020-04-19
						Excellent service. Friendly and reliable. Always going that extra mile to improve on what is already an excellent service provided. Highly recommended.			
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Krystopher Short		2016-04-19
						I found JCD very helpful, friendly and professional. As a first time importer they where patient and informative Excellent service all round.			
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George Logan		2023-09-19
						When starting my path of importing a JDM classic Land Cruiser, I spent weeks doing research before actually committing because I’d never imported anything before. I was fortunate to come across Japan Car Direct, and that’s where I met Mathew. Wow, where do I start with Mathew..... (Just kidding Chicago!) Mathew was fantastic, from spending time on Skype answering all my questions to teaching me everything I needed to know to successfully find the truck of my dreams. Well today in fact I picked up my truck at the port, and it was in even better condition than I could have seen in the pictures and from the reports provided. Guess what, just ordered another one! You are the Master Mathew. Go Hawks!			
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Brian Cannon		2020-04-19
						Thanks to Taylor at JCD, purchased 2 cars for the 1st time from Japan to import to the UK. Very informative and helpful. Definitely recommend over other importers, not pushy and trying to get a sale in. Definitely will do this process with them again!			
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Kemal Ozvurulmus		2023-04-19
						Very pleased with my experience with JCD. Mat helped me with my purchase of a Honda Beat and its shipping to the port of Baltimore. Everything was seamless and I would (and already have) recommended this company to several friends.			
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Justin Marvel		2021-04-19
						My experience with Japan Car Direct was flawless. From finding the right vehicle to payment and delivery, everything was a breeze. This was my first foreign import and I was impressed with how communicative and efficient the team was. Yoshiro was very helpful in guiding me through the process and being patient with me throughout.The only thing I would mention is that have the spare key couriered separately as one of my key fobs went missing during shipment. Cost me a bit to replace and reprogram; but not the end of the world. Just flagging as good practice for anyone thinking of buying a vehicle for import.Otherwise, would highly recommend Japan Car Direct and would use them again and again.			
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Robert McCall		2024-01-18
						Japan Car Direct made buying a car from Japan dangerously easy. :) Yoshiro was a great help. He was responsive and supportive through the whole process. They have the export processes well smoothed out and the car arrived and I was able to register it without any problems. No issues or complaints about Japan Car Direct. I'll be back for my next unique and interesting vehicle.			
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Tim Meunier		2023-04-19
						Awesome work from Mat. Couldn’t have been more helpful if I asked and was really clear with everything involved. Pice estimates for the shipping were very accurate. 10/10 will definitely recommend and maybe even use again some day.			
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Lachlan Hanwright		2023-04-19
						Good👍👍			
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Mr abett		2021-04-19