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The JCD Way

How to Buy a JDM Car from JCD

  • Contact us by first registering on our search engine or Whatsapp
  • Send us a refundable deposit
  • Select the vehicle your desire and we’ll have it inspected
  • Go forward with the auction bid or dealer purchase if you are happy with the information we have obtained
  • Pay the invoice and your vehicle will be exported on the next available ship
  • Receive updates on yard photos, vessel booking and ETA
  • Receive all the necessary paperwork by courier and complete the import process
  • JCD can also assist with arranging import brokerage and inland transport

① Auction Sheet Translation

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② Inspection Report

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③ Live Online Bidding

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Recently Exported Vehicles

See some of the notable cars that are on their way to the new owners!

Introducing Our Brand-New Merch Site

Check Out the Latest Collection!

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Exciting news! We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our brand-new merch site! 🎉

At JCD we’ve been working hard to bring you a fresh and fantastic JDM collection of gear that reflects your style and our passion. From trendy apparel to unique accessories, there’s something for everyone.

Thank you for your continued support. We can’t wait for you to see what we’ve been working on!

Happy shopping! 🛍️✨

ABOUT US

In the export business since 2006 and continue to be your best solution for vehicle imports from Japan!

JAPAN CAR DIRECT'S GOAL

Our main mission is simple. We strive for every customer’s total satisfaction and to provide the best online platform to import a car from Japan. We work to achieve this with honest, professional service, and clear communication. We are auction members with bidding privileges at all the dealer’s auctions in Japan. JCD’s customers are supplied with auction memberships enabling them to search at their leisure, and see the auction reports, photos and winning bids of  thousands of JDM vehicles weekly at the over 120 dealer auctions. It is our goal to provide the best place for you to find the exact car your are seeking. Commercial vehicles, a second car, we’ve got your needs covered regardless of what sort of JDM car you might be looking for.

Enjoy the Process, Love the Results

  • Friendly professional service for a set import broker fee
  • Accurately translated auction sheets & detailed pre-bidding inspections
  • Knowledgeable bilingual auction agents with over 40 years experience exporting and importing cars from Japan.
  • Membership at over 120 dealer auctions across Japan selling a variety of JDM cars.
  • Streamlined process and seamless communication from winning to delivery
  • Working for your satisfaction thru out the entire process of importing your new Japanese car!
  • Knowlegable about import restrictions, restricted imports, import fees such as customs duty fees and all other aspects of the Japanese vehicle import and shipping process.

Exporting JapanESE CARS to Over 50 countries

Over 7000 Japanese Cars exported. Is your dream car next?

Over 40 years of combined experience WITH JAPANESE CARS

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The Dawn of Modern Drift: S13 Silvia

Vehicle Overview Year:  1991 Make:  Nissan Model:  Silvia Mileage:  87,300 kilometers (54,250 miles) Transmission:  5-speed manual Fuel Type:  Gasoline Drivetrain: Rear Wheel Drive Engine:  Straight

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