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5 star rating from 379 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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Sign Up & Get JCD Access

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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.

Step 4

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.

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5.0 Stars | Based on 347+ Reviews

Willy Walderbeast
4/19/2017
				Scott was very helpful and knowledgeable throughout the whole process of importing three vehicles into the US. Was blown away with how fast Scott responded every time I emailed him! Everything went smooth and I have no complaints what so ever!
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Willy Walderbeast
4/19/2017

						Scott was very helpful and knowledgeable throughout the whole process of importing three vehicles into the US. Was blown away with how fast Scott responded every time I emailed him! Everything went smooth and I have no complaints what so ever!
					
scott snow
4/19/2021
				I just picked up my dream campervan from port and have to say that Japan car direct was with me the entire way. I felt so supported all my questions were answered and I could not imagine doing something like this without them. I highly recommend the whole team, trust them and would encourage anyone to use there services.
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scott snow
4/19/2021

						I just picked up my dream campervan from port and have to say that Japan car direct was with me the entire way. I felt so supported all my questions were answered and I could not imagine doing something like this without them. I highly recommend the whole team, trust them and would encourage anyone to use there services.
					
largejohn77
4/19/2021
				I was totally clueless and was having a really hard time finding someone that I felt I could trust to help me with these auctions. A couple folks recommended Mathew over at JCD and I very reluctantly reached out. Yeah, I have trust issues. Dude put me at ease and really walked me through the whole process. After a couple months I didn’t end up buying a vehicle, but that’s on me. When I changed my direction, Mathew helped me wrap things up and wished me well. I have zero reservations about reaching out to these guys or recommending anyone else to do so. Very helpful, knowledgeable, prompt and everything I needed. You won’t be disappointed.
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largejohn77
4/19/2021

						I was totally clueless and was having a really hard time finding someone that I felt I could trust to help me with these auctions. A couple folks recommended Mathew over at JCD and I very reluctantly reached out. Yeah, I have trust issues. Dude put me at ease and really walked me through the whole process. After a couple months I didn’t end up buying a vehicle, but that’s on me. When I changed my direction, Mathew helped me wrap things up and wished me well. I have zero reservations about reaching out to these guys or recommending anyone else to do so. Very helpful, knowledgeable, prompt and everything I needed. You won’t be disappointed.
					
Cody LeBlanc
7/27/2024
				Matt and the crew at Japan Car Direct provide a stellar service and experience when it comes to purchasing cars direct from the Japanese auctions. The entire process was very smooth and browsing the auctions to find the perfect vehicle is a blast. If you want to import a vehicle from Japan at the best possible price with a painless experience, you've found the gold standard of Japanese export companies.
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Cody LeBlanc
7/27/2024

						Matt and the crew at Japan Car Direct provide a stellar service and experience when it comes to purchasing cars direct from the Japanese auctions. The entire process was very smooth and browsing the auctions to find the perfect vehicle is a blast. If you want to import a vehicle from Japan at the best possible price with a painless experience, you've found the gold standard of Japanese export companies.
					
Mike Critchley
4/19/2017
				I asked Japan Car Direct to sell my old Rav4J just before I left Japan in September. Got almost $2,000 total for it, which was amazing. In Japan, there is ZERO resale value for cars. In fact, when I "sold" my old Eunos Roadster (Miyata) to a resale place, the said they were being generous giving me $50 for it. So actually getting a VERY fair price for my old car from JCD definitely put a smile on my face. So thanks for that, guys!
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Mike Critchley
4/19/2017

						I asked Japan Car Direct to sell my old Rav4J just before I left Japan in September. Got almost $2,000 total for it, which was amazing. In Japan, there is ZERO resale value for cars. In fact, when I "sold" my old Eunos Roadster (Miyata) to a resale place, the said they were being generous giving me $50 for it. So actually getting a VERY fair price for my old car from JCD definitely put a smile on my face. So thanks for that, guys!
					
Mario Rubbish Clearance Coventry
3/19/2024
				I am very pleased with the cooperation with Japan car direct. Thank you Matt for the stress-free time from the first message sent to collecting the car from the port
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Mario Rubbish Clearance Coventry
3/19/2024

						I am very pleased with the cooperation with Japan car direct. Thank you Matt for the stress-free time from the first message sent to collecting the car from the port
					
Pat Moss
2/23/2025
				What an excellent service, Mike went above and beyond with all the queries I had, very very helpful. I am loving my new car all thanks to Japan Car Direct
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Pat Moss
2/23/2025

						What an excellent service, Mike went above and beyond with all the queries I had, very very helpful. I am loving my new car all thanks to Japan Car Direct
					
B Al-Abbasi
4/19/2023
				Without the help I got from Mason @ Japan Car Direct, I couldn't have been able to easily import my first JDM to Canada. He was very quick to respond to my emails and was patiently available day in and day out. Mason provided ongoing support to help me select the car I wanted and translated the Japanese description from the auction website. He used to record videos to explain all the available info about the cars I selected and helped me exclude the cars with features I didn't want. Mason also offered his expert advice about the maximum bidding amount but worked hard to get the car with the lowest price possible. He was amazingly dedicated to make sure I got what I wanted and patiently answered all my questions. He then helped me get extra inspections after winning the auction. I had no concern transferring money to buy and bid for the car because I know for sure that Mason and his friends at JCD are trust worthy. If I ever want to import another JDM car, Mason and his friends, Mathew and Scott are the guys that I would do business with.
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B Al-Abbasi
4/19/2023

						Without the help I got from Mason @ Japan Car Direct, I couldn't have been able to easily import my first JDM to Canada. He was very quick to respond to my emails and was patiently available day in and day out. Mason provided ongoing support to help me select the car I wanted and translated the Japanese description from the auction website. He used to record videos to explain all the available info about the cars I selected and helped me exclude the cars with features I didn't want. Mason also offered his expert advice about the maximum bidding amount but worked hard to get the car with the lowest price possible. He was amazingly dedicated to make sure I got what I wanted and patiently answered all my questions. He then helped me get extra inspections after winning the auction. I had no concern transferring money to buy and bid for the car because I know for sure that Mason and his friends at JCD are trust worthy. If I ever want to import another JDM car, Mason and his friends, Mathew and Scott are the guys that I would do business with.
					
Margaret Sloan
4/19/2018
				I was considering importing a vehicle into Canada from Japan for a while and explored a few different companies but ultimately ended up going with JCD because of their exemplary customer service and I was not disappointed with my decision. I sent JCD about 100 emails (no lie, I wanted to be absolutely sure about the process and everything and they answered most of them prior to me committing to buy a car through them) and they responded to every single one of my questions. The purchasing process was easy and I ended up getting a nice little Mercedes for the summer. Even after JCD had finished their business with me and I was working with an importer they recommended (who was also a pleasure to work with) and I had a couple of outstanding questions they again answered me promptly, honestly and, most importantly, knowledgeably. These guys bid in the auction for you and have a mechanic inspect the car (optional for a small fee) so you know exactly what you're getting. The car I got was exactly as described to me, no surprises and had it on the road almost immediately. If you check out a lot of the other japanese exporters who have selection of cars to choose from and check the auction sheets which are often posted it's easy to see that they are trying to sell crappy cars (typically they are rated R for repaired). I cannot recommend JCD enough and I think I'll probably get my next 'daily driver' through them as well. The process was easy, they were knowledgeable and, most importantly, I got a great deal on a car.
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Margaret Sloan
4/19/2018

						I was considering importing a vehicle into Canada from Japan for a while and explored a few different companies but ultimately ended up going with JCD because of their exemplary customer service and I was not disappointed with my decision. I sent JCD about 100 emails (no lie, I wanted to be absolutely sure about the process and everything and they answered most of them prior to me committing to buy a car through them) and they responded to every single one of my questions. The purchasing process was easy and I ended up getting a nice little Mercedes for the summer. Even after JCD had finished their business with me and I was working with an importer they recommended (who was also a pleasure to work with) and I had a couple of outstanding questions they again answered me promptly, honestly and, most importantly, knowledgeably. These guys bid in the auction for you and have a mechanic inspect the car (optional for a small fee) so you know exactly what you're getting. The car I got was exactly as described to me, no surprises and had it on the road almost immediately. If you check out a lot of the other japanese exporters who have selection of cars to choose from and check the auction sheets which are often posted it's easy to see that they are trying to sell crappy cars (typically they are rated R for repaired). I cannot recommend JCD enough and I think I'll probably get my next 'daily driver' through them as well. The process was easy, they were knowledgeable and, most importantly, I got a great deal on a car.
					
Rylan Boyles
6/09/2025
				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
6/09/2025

						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.
					
Kirk Carlson
4/19/2022
				I recently found JCD through an article online about importing vehicles into the US. I sent them an email and Yoshiro was quick to get back. He too was from California which was helpful when it came to registering the vehicle, recommending diesel vehicles. When it came to finding a vehicle, I essentially send Yoshiro the link's to vehicles that I want translated. But he takes it a step further often using his own personal intuition to let me know if we should pass or bid on a vehicle. To be honest I was a little skeptical at first. Buying and shipping a vehicle from another country is a scary project. About two months later we were about to find a 1996 Townace in good condition at a great price...Yoshiro can tell you how difficult I was in finding it. 100% recommend Yoshiro and the guys at Japan Car Direct and am already looking for my 2nd import!
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Kirk Carlson
4/19/2022

						I recently found JCD through an article online about importing vehicles into the US. I sent them an email and Yoshiro was quick to get back. He too was from California which was helpful when it came to registering the vehicle, recommending diesel vehicles. When it came to finding a vehicle, I essentially send Yoshiro the link's to vehicles that I want translated. But he takes it a step further often using his own personal intuition to let me know if we should pass or bid on a vehicle. To be honest I was a little skeptical at first. Buying and shipping a vehicle from another country is a scary project. About two months later we were about to find a 1996 Townace in good condition at a great price...Yoshiro can tell you how difficult I was in finding it. 100% recommend Yoshiro and the guys at Japan Car Direct and am already looking for my 2nd import!
					
Bernie Duarte
1/31/2025
				Yoshi was very helpful with the purchase of my vehicle. He answered any questions I had and was very responsive. I highly recommend working with Yoshi! These guys are the real deal, don't hesitate to work with them! I will definitely be using Japan Car Direct again!
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Bernie Duarte
1/31/2025

						Yoshi was very helpful with the purchase of my vehicle. He answered any questions I had and was very responsive. I highly recommend working with Yoshi! These guys are the real deal, don't hesitate to work with them! I will definitely be using Japan Car Direct again!
					
Oleg Dziuba
4/19/2021
				Mathew and all stuff JCD are best. I ordered 4 cars to UA. Support was 24H. The team did its best to solve my problems. They are really good. Now I can recommend them. Unique condition of the car. P.S. sorry but the photo was taken immediately upon arrival. Thank you again!
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Oleg Dziuba
4/19/2021

						Mathew and all stuff JCD are best. I ordered 4 cars to UA. Support was 24H. The team did its best to solve my problems. They are really good. Now I can recommend them. Unique condition of the car. P.S. sorry but the photo was taken immediately upon arrival. Thank you again!
					
Brian Cannon
4/19/2020
				When starting my path of importing a JDM classic Land Cruiser, I spent weeks doing research before actually committing because I’d never imported anything before. I was fortunate to come across Japan Car Direct, and that’s where I met Mathew. Wow, where do I start with Mathew..... (Just kidding Chicago!) Mathew was fantastic, from spending time on Skype answering all my questions to teaching me everything I needed to know to successfully find the truck of my dreams. Well today in fact I picked up my truck at the port, and it was in even better condition than I could have seen in the pictures and from the reports provided. Guess what, just ordered another one! You are the Master Mathew. Go Hawks!
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Brian Cannon
4/19/2020

						When starting my path of importing a JDM classic Land Cruiser, I spent weeks doing research before actually committing because I’d never imported anything before. I was fortunate to come across Japan Car Direct, and that’s where I met Mathew. Wow, where do I start with Mathew..... (Just kidding Chicago!) Mathew was fantastic, from spending time on Skype answering all my questions to teaching me everything I needed to know to successfully find the truck of my dreams. Well today in fact I picked up my truck at the port, and it was in even better condition than I could have seen in the pictures and from the reports provided. Guess what, just ordered another one! You are the Master Mathew. Go Hawks!
					
Timothy Vail
4/19/2023
				Japan Cars Direct is a well run business! Our consultant, Yoshi, was extremely competent and helped us find the best GT-R for the money. He worked with us through the entire purchase and importation process. All very smooth and transparent. I would recommend them for any Japanese Domestic Market purchase. Thanks Yoshi!
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Timothy Vail
4/19/2023

						Japan Cars Direct is a well run business! Our consultant, Yoshi, was extremely competent and helped us find the best GT-R for the money. He worked with us through the entire purchase and importation process. All very smooth and transparent. I would recommend them for any Japanese Domestic Market purchase. Thanks Yoshi!
					
Alec KELSEY
4/19/2021
				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
4/19/2021

						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
					
Ron Jentges
4/19/2020
				They made this an easy new experience for us. We look forward to doing business with Yoshiro again. 👍👍👍👍👍
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Ron Jentges
4/19/2020

						They made this an easy new experience for us. We look forward to doing business with Yoshiro again. 👍👍👍👍👍
					
Daniel Green
4/19/2020
				I used JCD to purchase and import a 1994 Mitsubishi Delica from Japan to The States. Mathew was excellent and translated many auction sheets for me and was both patient and thorough while answering the many, many questions I had. I definitely recommend them!
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Daniel Green
4/19/2020

						I used JCD to purchase and import a 1994 Mitsubishi Delica from Japan to The States. Mathew was excellent and translated many auction sheets for me and was both patient and thorough while answering the many, many questions I had. I definitely recommend them!
					
Lachlan Hanwright
4/19/2023
				Awesome work from Mat. Couldn’t have been more helpful if I asked and was really clear with everything involved. Pice estimates for the shipping were very accurate. 10/10 will definitely recommend and maybe even use again some day.
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Lachlan Hanwright
4/19/2023

						Awesome work from Mat. Couldn’t have been more helpful if I asked and was really clear with everything involved. Pice estimates for the shipping were very accurate. 10/10 will definitely recommend and maybe even use again some day.
					
witold k
4/19/2017
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4/19/2017

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Mr abett
4/19/2021
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4/19/2021

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Tyler Winslow
4/19/2021
				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
4/19/2021

						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.
					
Alpesh Patel
4/19/2023
				FIRST TIME BUYER Update first car got here and process was painless, yoshi put me in touch with local importer to make sure all paper work was in order and I would have no issues at pick up, Wich I did not…can not say enough good thing about yoshi and the group at Japan car direct…Also I paid a little extra and had a bunch of service done in Japan where the parts and labor was way cheaper then here in the states…car runs great and I am super satisfied First post: So…. I have just ordered my second car from Yoshiro Nakajima at Japan Car Direct. Keep in mind my first car has only just gotten to the port, I think that alone speaks volumes. So far it has been an awesome and painless experience. I did not go the advised route of auctions. Not because I could not have save a bunch of money but because I have no patience. Not only was Yoshi understanding and responsive to my constant questions, He accommodated nearly all of my requests(some were just crazy I admit). Even so we found a car at a local to Japan used car dealer and he helped me obtain the car, get it fully serviced and delivered to the port. I will update this review once the car is here and I can let you know how smooth the import process was and how my paperwork came. Trust, I have full faith in Yoshi, and Japan Car Direct that this will go painlessly as well. I will do a follow up review so people can get a full review of all process points. One last thing I want to add is that my budget was extremely low and he never made me feel it was not important or a priority for him. He never made me feel like this was a petty or small job. I feel this too speaks volumes about character. Thus far nothing but five stars.
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Alpesh Patel
4/19/2023

						FIRST TIME BUYER Update first car got here and process was painless, yoshi put me in touch with local importer to make sure all paper work was in order and I would have no issues at pick up, Wich I did not…can not say enough good thing about yoshi and the group at Japan car direct…Also I paid a little extra and had a bunch of service done in Japan where the parts and labor was way cheaper then here in the states…car runs great and I am super satisfied First post: So…. I have just ordered my second car from Yoshiro Nakajima at Japan Car Direct. Keep in mind my first car has only just gotten to the port, I think that alone speaks volumes. So far it has been an awesome and painless experience. I did not go the advised route of auctions. Not because I could not have save a bunch of money but because I have no patience. Not only was Yoshi understanding and responsive to my constant questions, He accommodated nearly all of my requests(some were just crazy I admit). Even so we found a car at a local to Japan used car dealer and he helped me obtain the car, get it fully serviced and delivered to the port. I will update this review once the car is here and I can let you know how smooth the import process was and how my paperwork came. Trust, I have full faith in Yoshi, and Japan Car Direct that this will go painlessly as well. I will do a follow up review so people can get a full review of all process points. One last thing I want to add is that my budget was extremely low and he never made me feel it was not important or a priority for him. He never made me feel like this was a petty or small job. I feel this too speaks volumes about character. Thus far nothing but five stars.
					
Rich Neilson
3/19/2024
				I can't say anything negative about my experience with JCD. Despite the time difference, everyone communicated quickly and thoroughly. Yoshiro did a great job steering me away from junk vehicles and aided me in finding something very nice. If you're considering purchasing a JDM vehicle, you'd be foolish not to use JCD!
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Rich Neilson
3/19/2024

						I can't say anything negative about my experience with JCD. Despite the time difference, everyone communicated quickly and thoroughly. Yoshiro did a great job steering me away from junk vehicles and aided me in finding something very nice. If you're considering purchasing a JDM vehicle, you'd be foolish not to use JCD!
					

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						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