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5.0 star rating from 382 reviews

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!!!!

Eric Southerland

Great dependable business! Highly recommended! Thank you Mathew for all your hard work!

Dmitri Gordei

After looking through many reviews and scouring Reddit for advice I decided to trust Japan Car Direct for my first JDM import. I could not be happier my decision! They are an awesome company that guided me through the entire process. If you are wanting to import a vehicle and don’t know who to trust, look no further than Japan Car Direct.

Zack S

Customer review from Reale County Motors

I have used Japan Car Direct exclusively for years. They are the only people I trust overseas. Very quick and polite responses every time.

Reale County Motors

I live in The Bahamas and wanted to explore the route of acquiring a car from Japan through Auction. Jake from Japan Car Direct was able to make the process as smooth as it possibly could be. With his help I was able to acquire 2018 BMW 320I for an amazing price . I would definitely recommend Japan Car Direct to anyone looking to import a vehicle.

Matteo Fox

Excellent service from beginning to end. I registered over the new year holidays and received an automatic out of office response and also still received personal response indicating when auctions resumed. The process takes doing your own due diligence to study the cars you want but the guys at JCD will assist where they can as well.

Mike Witting

I’ve used Japan Car Direct LLC multiple times now, and they continue to exceed my expectations. Every experience has been smooth, professional, and stress-free. They really understand the Japanese market and always take the time to make sure the vehicle matches exactly what I’m looking for. Communication is clear and consistent, and shipping to the UAE has been handled flawlessly each time.

LMG Motors

How We Work Together

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Tell Us Your Preferred Vehicles

We will estimate a competitive bid and the total costs to your port of choice, guide you through the options, translate auction sheets, and answer all of your questions.

Step 3

Place a Deposit & Start Bidding

Send a refundable deposit and we will perform third party inspections to fully inform you of the vehicle`s condition prior to bidding.

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Win, Pay & Import with Confidence.

We bid up to your set max and try to win for less. After purchase we handle shipping, documentation and walk you through the import process.

Join Thousands of Our Satisfied JDM Enthusiasts Worldwide

5.0 Stars - Based on 385 + Reviews

Craig Lewis
7/19/2023
				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
7/19/2023

						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!
					
Sam Smith
4/19/2023
				I’ve bought multiple cars from Japan Car Direct and they were helpful in every way possible. Mason is a great agent and really helps figure out the small details that might be bugging you about the car. If you’re importing yourself I highly recommend using them.
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Sam Smith
4/19/2023

						I’ve bought multiple cars from Japan Car Direct and they were helpful in every way possible. Mason is a great agent and really helps figure out the small details that might be bugging you about the car. If you’re importing yourself I highly recommend using them.
					
Ryan Elway
4/19/2023
				The process was seamless and Mason at JCD was awesome. If you are looking at importing a vehicle I would definitely recommend them!
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Ryan Elway
4/19/2023

						The process was seamless and Mason at JCD was awesome. If you are looking at importing a vehicle I would definitely recommend them!
					
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7/01/2024
				Outstanding and trustworthy. It’s easy to see why these guys have such a fantastic reputation. Thank You!
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7/01/2024

						Outstanding and trustworthy. It’s easy to see why these guys have such a fantastic reputation. Thank You!
					
Theo
10/14/2024
				Great Service, Great Team. Took the time to find exactly the car I want and took care of all the export and shipping. Answered all my questions and were always happy to help! 10/10 would use their services again.
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Theo
10/14/2024

						Great Service, Great Team. Took the time to find exactly the car I want and took care of all the export and shipping. Answered all my questions and were always happy to help! 10/10 would use their services again.
					
Steve Cox
4/19/2023
				I can't praise Japan Car Direct enough especially the work from Mike Nguyen in helping me find and buy the van I finally chose. They make the process very straightforward and Mike was always available with video translations of auction sheets and with advice on the purchase process and pricing. You never feel like you cannot discuss the process and are never pushed into choices you don't want to make. Finally, with the shipping to the UK, Mike helped find transportation that was significantly faster than the expected times given by others.
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Steve Cox
4/19/2023

						I can't praise Japan Car Direct enough especially the work from Mike Nguyen in helping me find and buy the van I finally chose. They make the process very straightforward and Mike was always available with video translations of auction sheets and with advice on the purchase process and pricing. You never feel like you cannot discuss the process and are never pushed into choices you don't want to make. Finally, with the shipping to the UK, Mike helped find transportation that was significantly faster than the expected times given by others.
					
Ali Arfaj
10/19/2023
				It is my first time to import a car and it went good. thanks to JCD and thanks to Mike for his cooperations. All the best ✌️
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Ali Arfaj
10/19/2023

						It is my first time to import a car and it went good. thanks to JCD and thanks to Mike for his cooperations. All the best ✌️
					
Lee Frye
4/19/2019
				Mat is is the best he was right on target and video descriptions are perfect. Shipping was alot faster than I thought it would be, as JCD didn't mess around. My van was at port and ready to go. I will be using JCD again soon, got my van now I want a car.
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Lee Frye
4/19/2019

						Mat is is the best he was right on target and video descriptions are perfect. Shipping was alot faster than I thought it would be, as JCD didn't mess around. My van was at port and ready to go. I will be using JCD again soon, got my van now I want a car.
					
Ryan Schaffer
4/19/2019
				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
4/19/2019

						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!
					
James Heather
4/19/2023
				The entire team at Japan Car Direct looked after everything for me. From buying my target car at auction to selling my current car at auction with delivery, paperwork and admin in between sales all included. I live in Japan so this is a review of the process from within the country (not for export). Having said this, the high quality of car and service received won't be different no matter where you are buying from. At first Matt educated me on Land Cruisers as that was my target car. This was very helpful. Next he helped me select a car. Our primary communication was done via social media (we mostly used Whatsapp but also were connected via Facebook Messenger and LINE). We looked at a fair amount of cars. Matt would send me a list almost daily of upcoming cars. He was especially patient with me as I was rather pedantic about everything and asked many questions. Matt always responded within an hour. It is also worth noting that even though my Japanese language ability is advanced, it was comforting having Matt's Japanese language fluency on hand when questions needed to be relayed on my behalf. It made our communication much more efficient. Within a couple of weeks we eventually found a car that fit my target but actually missed out on the auction, not because we were outbid (although there were other bidders) but because the seller had a fixed (minimum) price set. After the auction Matt relayed the fixed price the seller wanted. I waited a few days to think about it then asked if the car was still available, and it was. At this point Matt offered to hire a private inspector/specialist to check the car on site on my behalf. This was 3000yen well spent as the inspector gave a thorough check of the car. I recommend anyone considering buying a car via auction to have an expert check it out first. It was tremendously valuable and reassuring. At this point, all that was left to do was agree to buy the car and send the money. All the paperwork and delivery of the car (directly to my home!) was organized by Matt and the Japan Car Direct team. It was a very easy process. To top it off, Matt and the Japan Car Direct team went above and beyond by agreeing to help me sell my old car. They arranged to have it picked up from my home on the day my new car arrived, and took it to auction to sell it on my behalf. My car sold on the first auction day for much more than I was hoping for. Once again, all of the paperwork, delivery of the car etc was taken care of by Matt and the team. I have bought cars and motorcycles in Japan via auction in the past. While the product I buy has always been good, the service not always so. The entire process can be a nerve wracking experience, not only because of fear of buying a bad car but because of all the paperwork and bureaucracy involved. Japan Car Direct took the stress out of buying at auction and made it a friendly, fun experience. The service was prompt and professional - always. I love the car I purchased but since the process was so easy I will certainly be back for more in the future. Japan Cars Direct is THE way to go for buying cars at auction in Japan. I can’t recommend them enough. I was initially introduced to Matthew Matusiak of Japan Car Direct via a mutual acquaintance for the purpose of buying a car, however, I am pleased to now call Matt my friend and look forward to continued hockey chatter throughout the year.
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James Heather
4/19/2023

						The entire team at Japan Car Direct looked after everything for me. From buying my target car at auction to selling my current car at auction with delivery, paperwork and admin in between sales all included. I live in Japan so this is a review of the process from within the country (not for export). Having said this, the high quality of car and service received won't be different no matter where you are buying from. At first Matt educated me on Land Cruisers as that was my target car. This was very helpful. Next he helped me select a car. Our primary communication was done via social media (we mostly used Whatsapp but also were connected via Facebook Messenger and LINE). We looked at a fair amount of cars. Matt would send me a list almost daily of upcoming cars. He was especially patient with me as I was rather pedantic about everything and asked many questions. Matt always responded within an hour. It is also worth noting that even though my Japanese language ability is advanced, it was comforting having Matt's Japanese language fluency on hand when questions needed to be relayed on my behalf. It made our communication much more efficient. Within a couple of weeks we eventually found a car that fit my target but actually missed out on the auction, not because we were outbid (although there were other bidders) but because the seller had a fixed (minimum) price set. After the auction Matt relayed the fixed price the seller wanted. I waited a few days to think about it then asked if the car was still available, and it was. At this point Matt offered to hire a private inspector/specialist to check the car on site on my behalf. This was 3000yen well spent as the inspector gave a thorough check of the car. I recommend anyone considering buying a car via auction to have an expert check it out first. It was tremendously valuable and reassuring. At this point, all that was left to do was agree to buy the car and send the money. All the paperwork and delivery of the car (directly to my home!) was organized by Matt and the Japan Car Direct team. It was a very easy process. To top it off, Matt and the Japan Car Direct team went above and beyond by agreeing to help me sell my old car. They arranged to have it picked up from my home on the day my new car arrived, and took it to auction to sell it on my behalf. My car sold on the first auction day for much more than I was hoping for. Once again, all of the paperwork, delivery of the car etc was taken care of by Matt and the team. I have bought cars and motorcycles in Japan via auction in the past. While the product I buy has always been good, the service not always so. The entire process can be a nerve wracking experience, not only because of fear of buying a bad car but because of all the paperwork and bureaucracy involved. Japan Car Direct took the stress out of buying at auction and made it a friendly, fun experience. The service was prompt and professional - always. I love the car I purchased but since the process was so easy I will certainly be back for more in the future. Japan Cars Direct is THE way to go for buying cars at auction in Japan. I can’t recommend them enough. I was initially introduced to Matthew Matusiak of Japan Car Direct via a mutual acquaintance for the purpose of buying a car, however, I am pleased to now call Matt my friend and look forward to continued hockey chatter throughout the year.
					
Jamie Medley
4/19/2021
				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
4/19/2021

						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!
					
Ansel Spencer
4/19/2023
				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
4/19/2023

						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.
					
Kleon Kollins
4/19/2023
				Great service with Mason, definitely recommend! Two cars in so far and looking for plenty more!
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Kleon Kollins
4/19/2023

						Great service with Mason, definitely recommend! Two cars in so far and looking for plenty more!
					
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!
					
Sanibel Jack Charters
7/19/2023
				Smooth transaction. Helped find the right vehicle. Arrived as described. Paperwork all in order. Excellent communication.
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Sanibel Jack Charters
7/19/2023

						Smooth transaction. Helped find the right vehicle. Arrived as described. Paperwork all in order. Excellent communication.
					
Sir Selrahc
4/19/2023
				I highly recommend Japan Car Direct. They help you find exactly what you are looking for and are with you throughout the entire process. Import was seamless. Mike was great to work with. Highly recommend the team at JCD.
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Sir Selrahc
4/19/2023

						I highly recommend Japan Car Direct. They help you find exactly what you are looking for and are with you throughout the entire process. Import was seamless. Mike was great to work with. Highly recommend the team at JCD.
					
Matt B
9/09/2024
				I recently completed the auction purchase of a ‘98 Subaru Sambar and had it imported to the US. Kayoko Matsumoto with JCD handled the entire process and I couldn’t be happier with my experience. From initial contact through follow-up after receipt of vehicle at the port, Kayoko was very responsive and easy to work with. If you’re looking to import a car from Japan, I highly recommend JCD. Great job Kayoko! I look forward to working with you again in the future.
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Matt B
9/09/2024

						I recently completed the auction purchase of a ‘98 Subaru Sambar and had it imported to the US. Kayoko Matsumoto with JCD handled the entire process and I couldn’t be happier with my experience. From initial contact through follow-up after receipt of vehicle at the port, Kayoko was very responsive and easy to work with. If you’re looking to import a car from Japan, I highly recommend JCD. Great job Kayoko! I look forward to working with you again in the future.
					
Ruslana Kashchuk
4/19/2023
				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
4/19/2023

						These guys are very reliable and easy to work with. Everything is transparent and convenient. They are our eyes and ears in japan))
					
David Dannenberg
4/19/2021
				Yesterday I took delivery of my 1995 Subaru Sambar (Kei or "Mini Truck" I could not be happier with the service provided by Japan Car Direct and with the vehicle itself. Mathew was unfailingly kind, patient, and helpful through the process. He helped me to understand more about Sambars specifically and Kei trucks in general, as well as everything from bidding through shipping and customs clearance (though they do not provide that service per se). I cannot tell you how many questions he promptly answered about the process and about specific vehicles I considered purchasing. I highly recommend that anyone who wants to import a car from Japan work with Japan Car Direct.
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David Dannenberg
4/19/2021

						Yesterday I took delivery of my 1995 Subaru Sambar (Kei or "Mini Truck" I could not be happier with the service provided by Japan Car Direct and with the vehicle itself. Mathew was unfailingly kind, patient, and helpful through the process. He helped me to understand more about Sambars specifically and Kei trucks in general, as well as everything from bidding through shipping and customs clearance (though they do not provide that service per se). I cannot tell you how many questions he promptly answered about the process and about specific vehicles I considered purchasing. I highly recommend that anyone who wants to import a car from Japan work with Japan Car Direct.
					
Hawk Tsar
4/19/2023
				Based in Europe and the first time importing a car from Japan. Did my research and decided on Japan Car Direct as an agent due to their operations setup and the amount of pre-information available on their website and other resources. I knew the car I wanted and contacted them via email. I was contacted by Mike and he agreed to a call and took his time to explain all the answers to all my questions. He was extremely patient as I was changing my mind often and has loads of questions yet he did not stop keeping up the amazing customer service. I finally got a car and shipped safely with no surprises along the way. As a bonus the car was 100% as described and very happy.
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Hawk Tsar
4/19/2023

						Based in Europe and the first time importing a car from Japan. Did my research and decided on Japan Car Direct as an agent due to their operations setup and the amount of pre-information available on their website and other resources. I knew the car I wanted and contacted them via email. I was contacted by Mike and he agreed to a call and took his time to explain all the answers to all my questions. He was extremely patient as I was changing my mind often and has loads of questions yet he did not stop keeping up the amazing customer service. I finally got a car and shipped safely with no surprises along the way. As a bonus the car was 100% as described and very happy.
					
Xavi Zucco
4/19/2023
				We had been looking for a Toyota AE86 for many years, and in late 2022, decided to take the plunge and purchase from Japan a fabulous red over black example. After scoping out a number of agents/importers based in Japan, we settled on Japan Car Direct, and we're very happy that we did! We quickly found that communications with Matt and the Japan Car Direct team were always prompt, insightful and respectful, giving us a feeling of trust in the company. At our request Matt organised a mechanical and general inspection of the car, which was located a few hours north-east of Tokyo. Whilst the mechanic was looking at the car, we were able to do a video call through Matt so we could see the AE86 for ourselves and ask questions of the selling agent live - all beautifully translated by Matt. This gave us a digital first-hand viewing of the car, and was key to us making our final decision to purchase. The subsequent transaction for the purchase itself was a smooth and stress-free operation as we were guided through the process by Japan Car Direct. The entire process, from first communication, to the inspection, the transaction, the shipping process, and to when the car arrived - was all incredibly smooth and trouble-free. As a result of all this good service, we now have a wonderful JDM Toyota AE86 here in Australia. We’d highly recommend Japan Car Direct to anyone seriously thinking about finding and importing a car from Japan. Thanks Japan Car Direct!
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Xavi Zucco
4/19/2023

						We had been looking for a Toyota AE86 for many years, and in late 2022, decided to take the plunge and purchase from Japan a fabulous red over black example. After scoping out a number of agents/importers based in Japan, we settled on Japan Car Direct, and we're very happy that we did! We quickly found that communications with Matt and the Japan Car Direct team were always prompt, insightful and respectful, giving us a feeling of trust in the company. At our request Matt organised a mechanical and general inspection of the car, which was located a few hours north-east of Tokyo. Whilst the mechanic was looking at the car, we were able to do a video call through Matt so we could see the AE86 for ourselves and ask questions of the selling agent live - all beautifully translated by Matt. This gave us a digital first-hand viewing of the car, and was key to us making our final decision to purchase. The subsequent transaction for the purchase itself was a smooth and stress-free operation as we were guided through the process by Japan Car Direct. The entire process, from first communication, to the inspection, the transaction, the shipping process, and to when the car arrived - was all incredibly smooth and trouble-free. As a result of all this good service, we now have a wonderful JDM Toyota AE86 here in Australia. We’d highly recommend Japan Car Direct to anyone seriously thinking about finding and importing a car from Japan. Thanks Japan Car Direct!
					
Michael Tan
1/19/2024
				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
1/19/2024

						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!
					
AUTOTECHNIK TENERIFE
4/19/2023
				Gracias por tu apoyo , excelente empresa recomendado
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AUTOTECHNIK TENERIFE
4/19/2023

						Gracias por tu apoyo , excelente empresa recomendado
					
Christopher Ashby
4/19/2023
				We have bought many cars from Japan through Mathew and JCD. Always been honest, upfront and fair. Will always recommend highly!
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Christopher Ashby
4/19/2023

						We have bought many cars from Japan through Mathew and JCD. Always been honest, upfront and fair. Will always recommend highly!
					

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Read reviews from real customers who have experienced the excellent service offered by Japan Car Direct

						Thanks to JCD and Mr Yoshi I got my 1996 type G Rav4. Process was smooth all the way. Got it delivered to Freeport, TX. They also recommended a broker which worked flawlessly. I will definitely will be looking to buy a second car soon. Thank you.			
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Omar Perdomo
2025-08-21
						I worked with Japan Car Direct to find and import a Honda Beat to the US. Mason helped me find a Beat at auction that I liked, and he gave some great insights about which vehicles might be worth pursuing and which ones to skip. For any listings I was interested in, Mason recorded a video translation of the auction sheet, pointing out anything worth noting. The Beat I eventually won needed new tires, and they helped find a set online that I was happy with, and got the tires changed at the port before the car was loaded onto the ship. Before the ship arrived at my local US port, they sent me all the paper documentation I needed to do the customs entry and get it titled+registered in my home state of Texas. For everything they handle and organize on the Japan side, they definitely earn their fee. Overall, I'm super happy with my experience with JCD, and I'm looking forward to making new memories with my new (to me) Beat!			
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James Taber
2025-07-30
						Absolutely brilliant professional service from these guys from beginning to end. This was our first time importing a vehicle and Mike was very responsive and patient in answering all our millions of questions. He went above and beyond to help us find our perfect van - everything from auction sheet translations, inspections and bidding strategy to contacting local dealers, sorting the shipping and paperwork and even arranging additional documentation for customs that we requested all within the fee. We couldn’t fault the service at all and wouldn’t go with any other agent. You can trust Mike and his team 100%. I’d go as far as to say the process was actually enjoyable - which says it all really! Thank you Mike and everyone at JCD!			
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Caroline Strugnell
2025-07-15
						Excellent support by Jake and Team to get us the car we were looking for!			
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Steffen Geries
2025-07-14
						I imported my Toyota RAV4 Hybrid Adventure Off-Road Package II from Japan to the Turks and Caicos through Japan Car Direct, and the whole process was great from start to finish. I mostly dealt with Mike, who was super helpful and always quick to respond to my questions. Everyone else I communicated with at JCD was great too. The car showed up exactly as described and in excellent condition. If you’re thinking about importing something unique from Japan, I’d definitely recommend these guys.			
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Martin Languedoc
2025-07-13
						Was my first time buying a car from Japan. They made it an easy process and helped with any questions I had. Very smooth process. Will use again if I need another car.			
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Philip Welch
2025-07-05
						Japan Car Direct is fantastic! I worked with them to import my 1996 Toyota Supra. They helped and guided me through the whole process.			
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Luke C
2025-07-03
						purchasing from JCD have been nothing but excellent service. fast, reliable and quality vehicles.			
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Daniel Samaroo
2025-06-20
						JCD has been really great. I cannot thanks them enough for their help and support. I will definitely go with them again. The team was superb and been very patient with me though the journey. A big THANK YOU to the whole team.			
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Gopallen
2025-06-10
						I recently imported a vehicle into Australia for the first time using the services of Japan Car Direct. My initial point of contact was Yoshiro, who demonstrated excellent professionalism and provided prompt, thorough responses to all of my inquiries.Following Yoshiro's departure, Mike Nguyen seamlessly assumed responsibility for the process. The transition was handled so efficiently that it felt entirely uninterrupted, reflecting the high level of coordination and service within the organization.Several months after the vehicle had arrived in Australia, I required additional documentation for the Department of Transport. I reached out to Mike Nguyen outside of standard business hours, and he responded promptly. The requested information was provided without delay on the next business day, which I found particularly commendable.Based on my experience, I can confidently recommend Japan Car Direct to anyone considering importing a vehicle. Their professionalism, reliability, and customer service were exemplary throughout the entire process.			
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Beven Mutani
2025-06-09
						Five stars! Kayoko helped me get exactly the car I was looking for and was able to get it to the states with zero issues. Would definitely recommend using JCD.			
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Rylan Boyles
2025-06-09
						Thanks Jake and Matt, highly recommended.. Recieved my car, prestine condition. Just the process is a bit time consuming but otherwise straightforward.. if you have any queries, they will reply promptly..			
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Muhammad Salman
2025-05-29
						10 STARS if I could. Mike Nguyen and the group at Japan Car Direct couldn't have made it easier. It was my first time even trying to import a JDM car into Detroit. I looked at two other groups but Mike's group looked the best in the reviews so I went with him. We didn't go the auction route but bought from a dealer and he made it work. The car was inspected, photos sent and I took a leap of faith. I sent MILLIONS of Yen to someone I didn't do business with before. It all was flawless. Mike responded to every question, concern, etc. He introduced me to a broker in SC - Joe Hohenstein @ SavannahCustomsClearance.com and he was fantastic too. Then to pick it up in BALT, I had EVO Transport collect it at the port and bring it in. PERFECT. Honestly, use all 3 of these guys. You won't regret it.			
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B G's
2025-05-15
						Met with Matt who showed me around the auction yard when I was recently in Japan on holidays. Then Jake helped to find the perfect vehicle to suit my needs. Very quick with responses and great communication. Starting to put the truck to work. Cheers JCD.			
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hamish mort
2025-05-15
						Mike Nguyen at Japan Car Direct did a great job at helping me find and import my Kei truck. This was my first time importing a vehicle and this team made it happen. I would highly recommend them. I hope to import another vehicle again through this company.			
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Vincent Stabile
2025-05-09