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						This was my first time ever buying a car, let alone one from overseas. I was very nervous at first, but the guys at Japan Car Direct are excellent! In particular I dealt with Yoshiro and he provided amazing service and helped me from step 1 all the way until I received the vehicle. If you're unsure about absolutely anything, you can ask them and they'll be more than happy to help you. Yoshiro helped me find an excellent little Audi TT in great condition that I couldn't be more happy about owning! I never would've been able to find a deal like this in my home country. The process is very simple(Refer to their site for a lot more in-depth details on how the process works and a ton of other information): 1. Find a car you like on the auction search engine (can access by simply making an account on their website) 2. Send the auction listing to them and they'll translate the sheet into English for you 3. This step is not mandatory, but you can get an inspection prior to bidding for a insanely good price, I highly recommend. 4. If you still want to bid, let them know your maximum bid. 5. If you win the bid, then just sit back whilst they handle ALL of the next steps for you, they really make it easy! 6. Depending on your country, your import process will be different to clear customs, but Yoshiro even set that entire process up for me! (Note: You're responsible for passing any inspections in order to get insurance in your country, but for me the process was still very simple) It's really as simple as that. All I had to do in the entire process was pick a car I like, and pay for it. You are in good hands with the guys at this company. They'll make sure you get a good car and only one that you'll be happy with. Truly a breath of fresh air when you find that one company that very clearly works for you as the customer to find the absolute best deal for you. I'm definitely going to be looking at buying another vehicle through these guys in the future!			
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Puneet Singh		2023-04-19
						Mathew and the fine folks of JCD were pros and I couldn't be happier with my Honda Acty Street. Shipping was easy to follow, they laid out exactly how to go about picking up my van from customs and getting it home was a breeze. Been driving it for a few months now and still purring away. It's scary buying a vehicle sight unseen but they are willing to double check everything before you even put your bid in. The right hand drive is rad and my little baby Racoon gets quite a bit of attention. The only thing to make sure of is check your state laws. Some states are trying to pull Kei trucks and vans off the road. But that is no bearing on JCD. Everything on their end was silky smooth. Would love to buy another couple and have a whole fleet! Even came with original manuals and some artwork from the previous owner's children! Can't put into words how happy I am! JCD rules!			
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Andrew McQuesten		2022-04-19
						A must for exporting cars from Japan. I've exported various models with these guys now and they have been exactly how we wanted them with no underlying issues or surprises when they arrive. Very pleased and will continue to use these guys in the future!			
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Callum Underwood		2019-04-19
						I just wanna thank Matthew and the whole team at Japan Car Direct, they always went above and beyond in making sure their clients are always happy and informed about the vehicles they are purchasing. I am still in the buying process but so far 5/5 definitely. I’ll keep everyone posted when I do find a car!			
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Mahad Awan		2021-04-19
						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
						Great first experience purchasing and importing a kei truck with help from the team at JCD! Yoshi was awesome to work with, he always replied quickly, was available for skype calls, and gave great guidance in selecting a quality vehicles at auction to bid on. The importing process went smoothly and the vehicle exceeded all of my expectations. Big thanks to Yoshi and the JCD team for making my kei truck dream a reality!			
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Thomas Slayton		2023-06-19
						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 purchased a suzuki carry from here.. They made the whole process so easy..fantastic communication,and I got what I wanted.. highly recommend using this company for your next purchase. 5 stars			
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Alec KELSEY		2021-04-19
						Super happy with the car it’s in great condition. thanks for the help Mason and JCD			
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Sammy Stevo		2024-02-19
						Great experience getting a Kei Truck from Japan to the UK. Mike was excellent and helped throughout the process.			
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Alex Padmore		2023-07-19
						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 recommend them to you! They are a serious company and very helpful. Thank you very much Mathew !			
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romrock22 Setsidis		2023-12-19
						Amazing support from the team at Japan Car Direct! Mathew and Mason helped me through my first vehicle import from Japan to Canada - Thank you both for assisting me through the import process, I couldn't have done it without you. I've been driving my new vehicle for the past month and I'm absolutely thrilled! I recommend Japan Car Direct to everyone that asks me about my vehicle - and I will definitely import with them again in the future.			
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Shaheen Al-Asadi		2023-04-19
						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
						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
						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		2021-04-19
						Great team, great service! Mike, Matt and the entire team were super knowledgeable and patient about explaining the process of bidding for a JDM vehicle at auction and shipping the vehicle overseas. Always quick to respond and professional. They made sure I found the exact car I was looking for. I would definitely recommend!			
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A ukognes		2023-11-19
						Great dependable business! Highly recommended! Thank you Mathew for all your hard work!			
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Dmitri Gordei		2022-04-19
						Working with JCD, specifically Yoshiro, has been a thoroughly pleasant experience from start to finish. They were able to answer all my myriad of ever expanding questions regarding not only the purchase process but intermediate shipping, receiving. Once I had decided on the vehicle itself they were quite helpful with specific details pertaining to the particular model I was after, spotting problems and subtle differences in options which I likely would have overlooked being new to the process and vehicles. The one hang-up with shipping which occurred was handled quickly, professionally and fairly leaving me feeling very confident in using this company again for my next importation. All told putting my trust and money in someone half way around the world and then hoping I would actually receive what was agreed upon was daunting to say the least. JCD made the entire process as transparent as possible and were responsive and attentive to questions and changes in schedule general plans, I would and have recommended them to friends for importation needs.			
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K		2022-04-19
						My experience dealing with Japan Car Direct was excellent. I've bought several cars from Japan through different brokers and Scott Bower at JCD provided the best buying process by far. Always patient and helpful with questions, I've recommended Scott and Japan Car Direct to several people interested in buying a unique vehicle through the Japan auctions.			
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Craig S		2017-04-19
						Japan Car Direct is legit, and I absolutely would come back again to JCD to import another vehicle from Japan! Mason has been patient, responsive, and friendly as to put other importing companies to shame. He always responded to my emails within 1 business day, and always gave advance warning when he would not be available. The auction purchase and importing processes were transparent and completely logical. Their professionalism is second to none and I strongly recommend anyone on the fence to trust this company with your time and money. They're true car guys through and through.			
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Daniel Kim		2023-04-19
						I have already purchased 3 cars from this company and have a 4th on the way. They are very nice, extremely helpful, and work around your budget. I worked with Yoshi. He is very nice and made me a lot more comfortable with the wire transfers (after purchasing the vehicle), because let’s be honest, it is nerve racking to send money to a foreign country and have to wait several weeks for your vehicle to arrive. However, everything has gone smoothly, and they make it very easy to import the car of your dreams. I will continue to go with Japan Car Direct for all my japan car needs :D			
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Patrick Smolka		2019-04-19
						I am extremely happy with my vehicle and the service I received from JCD! Highly recommend if you need a real truck.			
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Matthew Blair		2023-05-19
						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
						Mason did a great job helping through the entire process for multiple vehicles. He answered all my questions and was fast with responding. Overall japancardirect did a great job with helping me get my vehicles.			
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Alex Holubowsky		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
						Mathew was patient and professional from the start. Helped me understand the Japanese listings, arranged on-site inspections when I wanted a closer look. Vehicle was shipped without drama. Arrived safely. All paperwork was sent over by DHL. Will strongly recommend. Will work with Japan Car Direct again soon.			
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Galen Haye		2022-04-19
						This is a class act, top of the line company. I was set to buy a kei truck through them but some life events happened and they happily refunded me my deposit. I will definitely be returning as a customer in the near future! Thank you for the genuine care!			
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William Greenberg		2023-11-19
						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		2018-04-19
						Mathew at Japan Car Direct has been a HUGE help and continually went above and beyond with assisting me. It was my first time bidding on vehicles at auction and having them shipped to the US. He even helped me arrange a mechanic in Japan to do some work on the Hiace I purchased so that it would arrive in the US in tip top shape and be ready to hit the road. I look forward to doing more business with Mathew in the future and you should too!			
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Charles Gross		2021-04-19
						Good👍👍			
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Mr abett		2021-04-19
						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
						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
						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
						この上なく素晴らしいです！！ カナダで車を探していた時にこの会社をネットで見つけました。正直、大変なんだろうな〜と思っていましたが 手続き本当に最低限で、楽々の輸入でした。 しかもカナダで中古車を買うより圧倒的に安く、綺麗で、走行距離も少ないです。 やりとりから何から全て楽しく、貴重な体験をさせていたただきました。 カナダでこの車と沢山走ります！ そしてまた次回、、よろしくお願いします！			
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Saki Ikeda		2023-09-19
						All around exceptional experience! Matt was great to work with and guided me through the entire process with ease. As a first timer, importing was a bit nerve racking but JCD did a great job providing a cool little truck I can enjoy here in Delaware. I look forward to picking up the next toy/vehicle through them.			
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Jesse Wencius		2020-04-19
						Fantastic service, helped me through the process of importing my JZX100 to the UK, Everything was clear and fees were low, worth every penny though, fantastic and couldn't have asked for more!			
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Jack Ellis		2021-04-19
						Yoshiro and the folks over at JapanCarDirect are the best! They were super helpful with my first time importing a vehicle to the US and were quick to answer all of the first-time questions I had about the process. The vehicle I got was exactly as I expected based on the pre-bidding inspection that they organized and I am beyond thrilled with my new (to me) little van. I'll definitely be working with them again for the next vehicle I look to import			
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Mike McD		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
						I'd been looking to buy an RF series Honda Stepwagon to convert into a mini camper for a while but the UK prices always seemed too high. I had joined a few JDM import sites to get an idea of auction prices and costs (including Japan Car Direct) but just couldn't bring myself to take the next step, it seemed such a risk ! Finally after reading so many good reviews for JCD (and Mathew in particular) I took the plunge and contacted Mathew. After he answered my many questions regarding costs, fees etc I felt confident enough to pay the deposit and start hunting the Japanese auctions for my Steppy. My budget for the Steppy was pretty low (pathetic even !) but I felt Mat still put the same effort into replying to my questions and queries as he would have done if my budget had been into the tens of thousands. The result was I now have a very tidy Stepwagon with lower mileage than any vehicle I've ever owned, I've paid far less for it then I would have done buying in the UK and I've got a bigger budget now for the camper conversion. I wouldn't hesitate to buy through them again, and hope to do so soon.			
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Matt B		2020-04-19
						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
						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		2023-09-19
						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
						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		2019-04-19
						Mike and the gang were great! Everything went smoothly. I really appreciated the concern they had to make sure I knew what I was getting. They were able to accommodate my request to have some wheels put on before it shipped.			
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Jeff Lintz		2023-04-19
						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
						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		2022-04-19
						My son and I worked with Mike N at Japan Car Direct, and had an outstanding experience. Their services are exactly what you'd hope for - they help you find the right vehicle at the right price, and they help you get it on its way to a port near you. Mike's guidance around the timing and paperwork ends was really great. We picked up our Mitsubishi Minicab in Freeport, TX and got it home over the weekend (on schedule). It's a little dirty in this picture, but cleaned up nicely with a bath. Big thanks to Mike and the JCD team for helping us make this happen. We've already recommended JCD to others, and will continue to.			
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Peter Rigney		2023-04-19
						The experienced, grizzled veterans of the import scene. They were very accommodating with all my questions and concerns. It was my first time importing, so everything was confusing and intimidating, but I'm happy to report everything went as planned! I'm definitely calling them back when I finally come up with an excuse to import another!			
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Joey Rodriguez		2019-04-19
						The whole crew at JCD is awesome. Everything went just as they told me it would and on the time line expected. Thanks JCD!			
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C Moore		2020-04-19
						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
						I imported 2 cars with the help of Yoshiro at JCD and I could not see myself using anyone else for this sort of thing. Always prompt, professional and helpful to any questions or needs I had. Most of all it was highly important to me to have someone trustworthy in Japan handling that side of things for me and these guys delivered that perfectly. Will be back for more JDMs in 2022 without a doubt. Thank you again			
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M M		2022-04-19
						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
						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
						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
						Mason was amazing to work with. Incredibly responsive and answered all of my questions. I would absolutely do this again and have recommended Mason to all my friends. Auction bidding, inspections, and shipping were all flawless. The best part is that I had a blast finding my truck, bidding, and watching it make its way to the U.S.			
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Steven Roth		2024-04-18
						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
						Although I didn’t buy a vehicle from Japan Car Direct, Matthew was very helpful and full of great information about the process, how things work and the vehicles I was inquiring about.			
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Southern Indiana Farmer		2020-04-19
						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
						I reached out to JCD to for my first Japanese auction experience. Matthew was my POC for my entire experience and he was always available to answer any questions I may have had and provide guidance when necessary. He made the experience a painless process and I would highly recommend them to anyone.			
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Miguel Marrero		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
						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
						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
						I live in Japan and buying a car can be a challenge but Yoshiro at Japan Car Direct really made this an easy process. His patience with me is worth an award alone, hahaha this is a very great and trustworthy company. I will use JCD again and I recommend them to anyone in need of a car. 私は日本に住んでいて、車を買うのは難しいかもしれませんが、Japan CarDirectのYoshiroはこれを本当に簡単なプロセスにしました。彼の私に対する忍耐力は、賞を受賞するだけの価値があります。ハハハ、これは非常に素晴らしく、信頼できる会社です。もう一度JCDを使いますので、車が必要な方にお勧めします。			
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R.		2022-04-19
						The entire Team at Japan Car Direct has been incredible at making purchasing a vehicle from Japan quick and effortless. Matt and Yoshiro are extremely friendly, and have performed above and beyond my expectations from start to finish. No matter how many questions you may have, these guys will know all the right answers! If you’re looking for a vehicle from Japan then look no further than Japan Car Direct. 10/10 ⭐'s			
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Tanner Whale		2020-04-19
						Great service. This was my first time importing a car from Japan. Everything was well explained and the whole process went very smooth. Would highly recommend!! Thank you Yoshi!			
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John Power		2023-04-19
						Had a great experience with Mason! Thanks again.			
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Frey		2023-10-19
						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
						Japan Car Direct review TLDR: These guys are great to work with and 100% trustworthy. If you are going to import a vehicle, you aren’t going to find better people to manage the process. Importing a car is a gearhead rite of passage into the upper echelon of status and street cred. Spoken of in hushed tones in closely gathered circles almost always in terms of “someday.” It always seemed like dating a move star to me; I knew it was technically a thing. But the in-roads to achieve it were shrouded in darkness and mystery. Besides, even if you managed to sneak into the smoky back room where the action happened, what then? What you need is a Obi-Wan. A wise guide with the patina of years and experience under their belt - funky robe and weird smells optional. Enter Japan Car Direct. I was admittedly nervous. I had spent days reading reviews and references. I contacted several companies in speed-dating fashion hoping to find someone to put my nervous mind at ease. With what I am sure was an annoying number of emails, it seemed clear to me Japan Car Direct was the smartest route. Their reputation seemed solid and they handled my naive, kid-with-an-inhaler-and-too-much-emotional-investment-in-an-obscure-SiFi-storyline obsessive questions with grace and patience. They walked me through the process. Broke down the completely reasonable charges into terms even I could manage, and took the time to expediently respond to my flurry of electronic “But, what about”s. When things got serious, they treated me like more of a friend they were doing a solid than a client. I would message them daily about cars I found on the auction listing I thought would scratch my strange itch. They always responded quickly with honest opinions and information. I had sent my deposit. They had my money. It would have been in their financial interest to get me out of the virtual door with the first car I was panting about and move on to the next client. But, they didn’t do that at all. They actually talked me out of 4-5 vehicles before we found one that fit the bill and they felt was a good option. Then, for less than I’ve spent on a single Starbucks run, then had someone go and put hands on the vehicle. Check it out, start it, fiddle with things and make sure it was a good bet. I received a optimistic, but reserved assessment. Which I jumped on like a high schooler on a prom date. I wired money. I screwed it up (research what is actual takes to send significant amounts of money overseas before you try, btw. It isn’t hard, but I really wish I thought of that part before. It was a bit of a mad dash because I was a newbie and totally clueless.) They were very understanding about the whole thing. They made arrangements, got the car to and on the boat. Managed strange and exotic paperwork that I had no clue existed. It all felt very Bourgeois. Like I had people in other countries managing my affairs. The vehicle magically arrived and it was so much better than I expected. Their standards exceeded mine. Honestly, after purchasing and having a vehicle imported with Japan Car Direct, I wouldn’t hesitate to do it again. It is much easier than I expected and less expensive than I assumed. They are fantastic to work with and the entire experience was great.			
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Tyler Winslow		2021-04-19
						Matthew and Japan Car Direct made the whole import process extremely easy for me, and at a very fair price. Will be using again!			
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Scott Anderson		2021-04-19
						Worked with Matthew, Taylor and Scott to find a particular Daihatsu Hijet to import into Australia. Not only did I find the right vehicle using thier platform, they then helped with procuring upgraded wheels off the Yahoo Japan auction site, sourced some additional spare parts not readily available in Australia and organized for a preshipment service. Everything went smoothly and without a hitch. I would highly recommend anyone thinking of importing a vehicle from Japan should consider the service that they offer it is Blue Ribbon.			
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Alex Cochran		2021-04-19
						These guys made it so easy to purchase and import my car to NZ. Shout out to Mike and the team and also their shipping partners. The whole process was very straightforward and well-communicated. I think I might be back very soon for another!			
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Luke Betts		2024-04-27
						Very attentive and polite. Support trough all the processes with car purchase and import			
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Grigory Tetis		2024-03-26
						Excellent experience with Japan Car Direct. Worked with Yoshiro over the span of several months and could not have been easier. Always responsive, professional, and communicative. Removed all the guesswork out of the process and got me a good price at auction. Highly recommended!			
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Casey Schaeffer		2023-12-19
						Great company to deal with from start to finish. I imported a Kei truck from Japan into Canada. The staff member I dealt with always responded promptly over a period of months while I was searching for the perfect vehicle. They went above and beyond to get the vehicle to exactly how I wanted and the whole process was smooth, straight forward, and no hidden fees. Would highly recommend if you are looking to purchase a vehicle from Japanese auction.			
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Sean Eversfield		2023-06-19
						I purchased three vehicles from auction with Matt, he made it extremely easy and was available whenever I needed him throughout the entire importing process. This is not the last time I will be dealing with them. I plan to order more vehicles in the near future! If your looking for a trustworthy company to order vehicles through I highly recommend JCD!			
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dylan christner		2021-04-19
						JCD was great to work with. Mathew was patient with me as I searched for my dream vehicle. He explained the process and helped me understand how to eliminate as many unknowns as possible. There were still some surprises but nothing unmanageable and definitely nothing JCD could have avoided. I very well may be a repeat customer!			
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Greg Thompson		2022-04-19
						Excellent service, quick and professional. Always in touch to answer all my questions, quick to react to buy a car from an auction even with very short notice. Thank you, Matt and the team! Got a white Lexus for an excellent price with the very small mileage of 61000 km. Highly recommend!			
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Top Spot		2024-01-26
						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
						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
						Great experience working with Japan Car Direct. Very helpful, great communication and very patient with a first time mini truck buyer and importer.			
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Sven MacAller		2021-04-19
						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		2023-04-19
						Big thank you Mike and team, It was much more easier than expected.			
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Petr Snitil		2023-04-19
						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.			
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Zack S		2023-11-13
						After seeing quite a few Kei Trucks on the road, I was intrigued. Seeing the local retail prices gave me sticker shock, so I immediately thought there has to be a better way. Sure enough, that way is Japan Car Direct. Yoshi and team are knowledgeable, professional and responsive. They do what they say they are going to do before, during and after the transaction, they are in it for the long haul. The result of reviewing the auction listings and acquiring/importing yourself (with help from JCD) is substantial savings and the satisfaction of paying a fair price. It's also fun if you enjoy searching for and identifying great automotive values. Would not hesitate to recommend their services to others and I will be back for more vehicles in the near future.			
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Chris Okano		2023-04-19
						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		2023-04-19
						Wouldn't recommend anyone else! I have been dealing with Taylor for over a month now and have imported multiple cars from Toyota aristo's, laurels and Spirit R RX7s. Taylor and the team at JCD make the process very easy. If you want the best service and a very easy to talk to outgoing exporter then Taylor is your guy! 🤙 Onwards and upwards. Will be importing many more cars through JCD.			
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H Ambrose		2021-04-19
						My truck had been stolen and Matt was helping me bid on mini-trucks to replace it. Of course once we started bidding the truck was recovered, but Matt was upfront and very helpful both getting into and out of our auction based relationship. I would not hesitate to work with JCD again!			
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William Gundy		2021-04-19
						If you are looking for a JDM vehicle, there is only one company you should work with. JCD. Without a doubt the best customer service, and your best option for securing the vehicle of your dreams.			
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Darragh O'Carroll MD		2023-12-19
						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