5.0 Stars - Based on 363 Reviews

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Sourcing Your Dream Car with Integrity and Expertise. Honest Service, Accurate Estimates, and an Endless Variety Of Vehicles.

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From Japan To You – 3 Easy Steps

Step 1

Discover & Select

Get in contact with us by registering on our search engine. Once you have registered, please check your inbox for information from your dedicated agent. Browse thousands of vehicles at 120+ weekly dealer auctions across Japan. Our bilingual experts are here to help you find the exact JDM treasure you`re seeking.

Step 2

Inspect & Secure

Select your dream vehicle and we'll have it professionally inspected. After sending your refundable deposit, move forward confidently with auction bidding or dealer purchase knowing you have the best information available. We provide complete transparency with auction sheet translations, inspection reports, and winning bid documentation.

Step 3

Export & Delivery

After a successful purchase, simply pay the invoice and we handle everything else. Your vehicle will be transported to the nearest port where photos will be taken, an additional inspection done and a booking on the next ship to your port will be made. We provide all necessary paperwork and can even help arrange import brokerage and inland transport.

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5.0 Stars - Based on 363 + Reviews

Christiaan Burger
4/19/2022
				Bought 1 car so far from Japan car Direct and everything went very smoothly. Yoshiro very helpful and extremely fast to respond
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Christiaan Burger
4/19/2022

						Bought 1 car so far from Japan car Direct and everything went very smoothly. Yoshiro very helpful and extremely fast to respond
					
Patrick Molitor
4/19/2021
				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
4/19/2021

						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:)
					
MT
4/19/2019
				What can I say? The service was friendly and good, and I got my car, which ended up being in a better condition than expected. Sure, there were couple of unforeseen snags that no-one had anticipated, but overall, it was an extremely positive experience. Hommat meni hyvin, auto tuli Suomeen eikä noiden pyytämä hintakaan ollut mikään mahdottoman paha.
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MT
4/19/2019

						What can I say? The service was friendly and good, and I got my car, which ended up being in a better condition than expected. Sure, there were couple of unforeseen snags that no-one had anticipated, but overall, it was an extremely positive experience. Hommat meni hyvin, auto tuli Suomeen eikä noiden pyytämä hintakaan ollut mikään mahdottoman paha.
					
Nicholas Myers
4/19/2021
				As a first-time importer for personal use, I really appreciated Mathew's @ JCD's patience in answering my questions, walking me through the process, and even explaining the paperwork! My minitruck attracts a lot of attention, so I will send folks your way if they are interested in getting their own! (Side note: if importing into the US, particularly Baltimore, I recommend arranging or planning for a steam-cleaning once it gets in, because US CBP/Dept of Ag will likely require one anyways.)
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Nicholas Myers
4/19/2021

						As a first-time importer for personal use, I really appreciated Mathew's @ JCD's patience in answering my questions, walking me through the process, and even explaining the paperwork! My minitruck attracts a lot of attention, so I will send folks your way if they are interested in getting their own! (Side note: if importing into the US, particularly Baltimore, I recommend arranging or planning for a steam-cleaning once it gets in, because US CBP/Dept of Ag will likely require one anyways.)
					
vin wish
8/19/2023
				I am writing this after being able to see my car for the first time today thanks to the guys at JCD, specifically Mike. I am still amazed at how easy and smooth the process has been start to finish. This was my first time importing a car and Mike was excellent in answering all my questions when it came to all the steps of how things work and the timeline in which it takes to receive the car. Mike was super quick to respond with translations of the car and in the end no detail was missed, the car arrived exactly how I expected it to. Overall could not be happier with my experience, big thank you Mike and I look forward to using JCD again some time in the near future.
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vin wish
8/19/2023

						I am writing this after being able to see my car for the first time today thanks to the guys at JCD, specifically Mike. I am still amazed at how easy and smooth the process has been start to finish. This was my first time importing a car and Mike was excellent in answering all my questions when it came to all the steps of how things work and the timeline in which it takes to receive the car. Mike was super quick to respond with translations of the car and in the end no detail was missed, the car arrived exactly how I expected it to. Overall could not be happier with my experience, big thank you Mike and I look forward to using JCD again some time in the near future.
					
Scott Irby-Ranniar
4/19/2021
				Ordered an Acty Van with these guys. five star service all the way. everything went perfect!!!. I was so afraid to import a car myself. JCD made it seamless. I would import wit them and only them again and again. Thanks guys!!
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Scott Irby-Ranniar
4/19/2021

						Ordered an Acty Van with these guys. five star service all the way. everything went perfect!!!. I was so afraid to import a car myself. JCD made it seamless. I would import wit them and only them again and again. Thanks guys!!
					
Joel Nania
4/19/2020
				These guys really seem to know what they are doing, Honest and efficient.
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Joel Nania
4/19/2020

						These guys really seem to know what they are doing, Honest and efficient.
					
Chan Shin
4/19/2023
				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
4/19/2023

						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.
					
Frey
10/19/2023
				Had a great experience with Mason! Thanks again.
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Frey
10/19/2023

						Had a great experience with Mason! Thanks again.
					
John Singh
4/19/2017
				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
4/19/2017

						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
					
Nick Light
4/19/2023
				Matt with Japan Car Direct went above and beyond with answering every single one of my thousand questions. I will continue to reach out to JCD for all of my importing needs.
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Nick Light
4/19/2023

						Matt with Japan Car Direct went above and beyond with answering every single one of my thousand questions. I will continue to reach out to JCD for all of my importing needs.
					
Matthew Wright
11/19/2023
				HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! I would gladly add my name to the list of those that had the opportunity to work with Mike and the rest of the team at JCD. At first I was hesitant of the whole process, but Mike took lots of time answering my questions and helped put me in contact with the right people to get things in order for the purchase, export/import, and certification process. They even helped organize a long term storage solution in Japan until the purchased car came to 25yr old. I own my dream car now and I KNOW i saved a ton of money by working with JCD. I would happily recommend them to anyone looking to do the same thing. thank you again for your help!!!
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Matthew Wright
11/19/2023

						HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! I would gladly add my name to the list of those that had the opportunity to work with Mike and the rest of the team at JCD. At first I was hesitant of the whole process, but Mike took lots of time answering my questions and helped put me in contact with the right people to get things in order for the purchase, export/import, and certification process. They even helped organize a long term storage solution in Japan until the purchased car came to 25yr old. I own my dream car now and I KNOW i saved a ton of money by working with JCD. I would happily recommend them to anyone looking to do the same thing. thank you again for your help!!!
					
John O Halloran
9/18/2024
				Amazing company. I was naive to this process and worried about how to navigate the auctions. Taylor was beyond helpful throughout. His expertise is exemplary always coming up with the right documentation at the right time. If you want a high quality Jap important, look no further. I am based in Ireland by the way!
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John O Halloran
9/18/2024

						Amazing company. I was naive to this process and worried about how to navigate the auctions. Taylor was beyond helpful throughout. His expertise is exemplary always coming up with the right documentation at the right time. If you want a high quality Jap important, look no further. I am based in Ireland by the way!
					
Christophe Chandelier
4/19/2023
				Very good service. Thanks Taylor for your help and reactivity.
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Christophe Chandelier
4/19/2023

						Very good service. Thanks Taylor for your help and reactivity.
					
Spencer David
4/19/2019
				I bought a 1993 RX7 FD from these guys they are great! Communication was very good, and prompt! Iv has my car now for 6 months and have been loving it! I would recommend emailing them and looking into the options! They are upfront about price and will steer you into the right direction on what the car will take to own! I’m working with Yoshiro to buy another car now! I’m very pleased with the service I received. It can be scary sending lots of money to a person you don’t know for a car you have never seen, but they will come through with everything they tell you they will do!
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Spencer David
4/19/2019

						I bought a 1993 RX7 FD from these guys they are great! Communication was very good, and prompt! Iv has my car now for 6 months and have been loving it! I would recommend emailing them and looking into the options! They are upfront about price and will steer you into the right direction on what the car will take to own! I’m working with Yoshiro to buy another car now! I’m very pleased with the service I received. It can be scary sending lots of money to a person you don’t know for a car you have never seen, but they will come through with everything they tell you they will do!
					
Bayshore Boys
4/19/2021
				Just awesome people to deal with... I started my search for a JZA80 Supra 2 years ago by just looking on JCD because I was really scared that I would go into it with the money I had, and be overwhelmed by fees and other costs, I even made a spreadsheet with every cost listed on JCD’s website. And it turns out, that feeling I was scared of never came. Mathew at JCD is a gem, he helped me from my viewing days all the way to the end, translating and giving great advice on what the steps are, making everything crystal clear and easily digestible. All of my questions, and misunderstandings were dealt with with kindness and professionalism. Patience is a virtue that JCD (and from my experience Mathew) have in droves. Knowing how worried I was, Mathew's help was the reason I managed to stay sane through my first large purchase and my first vehicle import. Even up to the time when the car was out of Japan and en route to Canada, Mathew put me on to Al Thompson who was ALSO phenomenal to work with, he fought for me with the docks who have slowed down due to covid, and we got my Supra released in jig time! Thanks to Mathew, JCD, and Al for the phenomenal service, and I hope to work with you all again in the future!
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Bayshore Boys
4/19/2021

						Just awesome people to deal with... I started my search for a JZA80 Supra 2 years ago by just looking on JCD because I was really scared that I would go into it with the money I had, and be overwhelmed by fees and other costs, I even made a spreadsheet with every cost listed on JCD’s website. And it turns out, that feeling I was scared of never came. Mathew at JCD is a gem, he helped me from my viewing days all the way to the end, translating and giving great advice on what the steps are, making everything crystal clear and easily digestible. All of my questions, and misunderstandings were dealt with with kindness and professionalism. Patience is a virtue that JCD (and from my experience Mathew) have in droves. Knowing how worried I was, Mathew's help was the reason I managed to stay sane through my first large purchase and my first vehicle import. Even up to the time when the car was out of Japan and en route to Canada, Mathew put me on to Al Thompson who was ALSO phenomenal to work with, he fought for me with the docks who have slowed down due to covid, and we got my Supra released in jig time! Thanks to Mathew, JCD, and Al for the phenomenal service, and I hope to work with you all again in the future!
					
misti pyper
4/19/2023
				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
4/19/2023

						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.
					
orlando machin
10/19/2023
				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
10/19/2023

						Mason was very helpful through the whole process. Thank you JCD for an amazing experience. I will definitely continue doing business with the team.
					
Jonathan Levy
9/19/2023
				I have never dealt with a better company. These guys are outstanding and really know the business of exporting vehicles. I imported a car to Ireland and it was a joyous experience with JCD. Mike was so patient and responsive to every query and did a super job. Despite me changing my mind a few times and requesting many translations, he never complained. Mathew fought my corner right at the end of the process to make sure everything was right and his knowledge of the Irish system was really impressive given the geographical distances. If anyone in Ireland is looking to import a vehicle from Japan I highly recommend Japan Car Direct.
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Jonathan Levy
9/19/2023

						I have never dealt with a better company. These guys are outstanding and really know the business of exporting vehicles. I imported a car to Ireland and it was a joyous experience with JCD. Mike was so patient and responsive to every query and did a super job. Despite me changing my mind a few times and requesting many translations, he never complained. Mathew fought my corner right at the end of the process to make sure everything was right and his knowledge of the Irish system was really impressive given the geographical distances. If anyone in Ireland is looking to import a vehicle from Japan I highly recommend Japan Car Direct.
					
major
4/19/2023
				very professional and friendly staff, always provided translated auction sheets on same day as requests, helped me get the exact car i wanted 😀
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major
4/19/2023

						very professional and friendly staff, always provided translated auction sheets on same day as requests, helped me get the exact car i wanted 😀
					
Lee Skinner
4/19/2018
				I cannot recommend scott, matt and the japancardirect team enough for importing vehicles. From initial contact right through until the process of collecting the vehicle from Bristol docks they have guided me step by step to make the entire process as easy as buying a vehicle in the uk. I have now imported 4 vehicles with these guys help including a 6.5 metre Winnebago!!! I would not use anyone else for my importing needs and their friendly helpful manner will make what can seem like a daunting task simple and an easily accessible market for high grade vehicles. Thanks guys and I hope to spend many more years importing vehicles through you. 👍👍👍
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Lee Skinner
4/19/2018

						I cannot recommend scott, matt and the japancardirect team enough for importing vehicles. From initial contact right through until the process of collecting the vehicle from Bristol docks they have guided me step by step to make the entire process as easy as buying a vehicle in the uk. I have now imported 4 vehicles with these guys help including a 6.5 metre Winnebago!!! I would not use anyone else for my importing needs and their friendly helpful manner will make what can seem like a daunting task simple and an easily accessible market for high grade vehicles. Thanks guys and I hope to spend many more years importing vehicles through you. 👍👍👍
					
romrock22 Setsidis
12/19/2023
				I recommend them to you! They are a serious company and very helpful. Thank you very much Mathew !
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romrock22 Setsidis
12/19/2023

						I recommend them to you! They are a serious company and very helpful. Thank you very much Mathew !
					
TIMBER WOLF
6/19/2023
				Mike has been great with assisting my first purchase overseas. They will guide you through the entire process. If you're looking to import on your own this is the place to do it.
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TIMBER WOLF
6/19/2023

						Mike has been great with assisting my first purchase overseas. They will guide you through the entire process. If you're looking to import on your own this is the place to do it.
					
Charles Bell
11/19/2023
				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
11/19/2023

						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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USA Kei trucks legalization status

USA Kei trucks legalization status

By:: David Shao

17
Oct

Kei Truck Legality Map by State – Where Are Mini Trucks Legal in the U.S.? Find out which U.S. states allow or restrict Kei trucks to be registered for use on public roads. This 2025 legalization map highlights the latest state‑by‑state Kei truck laws and updates. (Updated Oct 2025) 1. Introduction Japanese kei trucks have evolved from clever [...]

Hot and New Destinations for Good Used Cars Direct from Japan Part 3: The Caribbean (Cayman Islands, Trinidad, Jamaica, St Lucia, Grenada)

Hot and New Destinations for Good Used Cars Direct from Japan Part 3: The Caribbean (Cayman Islands, Trinidad, Jamaica, St Lucia, Grenada)

By:: Scott Bower

24
Sep

Hot and New Destinations for Good Used Cars Direct from Japan Part 3: The Caribbean (Cayman Islands, Trinidad, Jamaica, St Lucia, Grenada) Summary: How to Import a Japanese Used Car to the Caribbean (Port of Spain. St Georges, Kingston, Port Castries) Do you want to import a clean, low-mileage Japanese used car to the West Indies? You can [...]

Hot and New Destinations for Good Used Cars Direct from Japan Part 2: Cyprus

Hot and New Destinations for Good Used Cars Direct from Japan Part 2: Cyprus

By:: Dave Price

31
Aug

Summary: How to Import a Japanese Used Car to Cyprus (Limassol or Larnaca) Looking to import a clean, low-mileage Japanese used car to Cyprus? You’re in luck — Japan Car Direct now offers seamless direct shipping to both Limassol and Larnaca, the two Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) ports on this sun-drenched Mediterranean island. In this article, we dispel [...]

Kei truck, map, U.S. States, legalization

USA Kei trucks legalization status

Kei Truck Legality Map by State – Where Are Mini Trucks Legal in the U.S.?
Find out which U.S. states allow or restrict Kei trucks to be registered for use on public roads. This 2025 legalization map highlights the latest state‑by‑state Kei truck laws and updates. (Updated Oct 2025)

1. Introduction
Japanese kei trucks have evolved from clever […]

Hot and New Destinations for Good Used Cars Direct from Japan Part 3: The Caribbean (Cayman Islands, Trinidad, Jamaica, St Lucia, Grenada)

Hot and New Destinations for Good Used Cars Direct from Japan
Part 3: The Caribbean (Cayman Islands, Trinidad, Jamaica, St Lucia, Grenada)

Summary: How to Import a Japanese Used Car to the Caribbean (Port of Spain. St Georges, Kingston, Port Castries)
Do you want to import a clean, low-mileage Japanese used car to the West Indies? You can […]

Hot and New Destinations for Good Used Cars Direct from Japan Part 2: Cyprus

Summary: How to Import a Japanese Used Car to Cyprus (Limassol or Larnaca)
Looking to import a clean, low-mileage Japanese used car to Cyprus? You’re in luck — Japan Car Direct now offers seamless direct shipping to both Limassol and Larnaca, the two Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) ports on this sun-drenched Mediterranean island. In this article, we dispel […]

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Hot and New Destinations for Good Used Cars Direct from Japan Part 1: Finland

Hot and New Destinations for Good Used Cars Direct from Japan – Part 1: Finland

In recent months we’ve been exporting many good used cars to Finland. In my time here at Japan Car Direct I’ve seen changes in our export patterns for used cars from Japan to so many countries of the world but, at […]

Fuel Injected Kei Trucks You Can Import to the US in 2025

If you’ve been waiting for the perfect time to import a fuel-injected kei truck from Japan, 2025 might just be your year. Thanks to the 25-year import rule in the U.S., fans of JDM cars have a fresh batch of exciting options, and a fresh batch of late ‘90s and early 2000s kei trucks are […]

US tariffs on JDM imports

US Tariffs on JDM vehicles 25 years old. The verdict is in….EXEMPT!
A major development has arrived for automotive enthusiasts, importers, and collectors: vehicles manufactured at least 25 years prior to their importation into the United States are now officially exempt from the sweeping new 25% tariffs imposed on most imported passenger vehicles and light […]

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