Import Guides
Complete JDM import process: 25-year rule, customs, legal compliance, shipping, and import brokers
JDM Insurance Guide: Insuring Your Right-Hand Drive Import
How to insure a JDM right-hand drive import in the US. Covers Hagerty, American Modern, agreed value policies, and typical annual costs for R34 GT-R, Supra, and more.
eBay vs Bring a Trailer vs JDM Auctions: Where to Buy a JDM Car
eBay vs Bring a Trailer vs Japanese auctions for buying a JDM car. Fees, pros and cons, total cost breakdown, and which platform suits your budget and timeline.
How to Read a Japanese Auction Sheet: Grades, Conditions, and Red Flags
Auction sheets are your first line of defense when buying from Japan. Learn to decode grades, damage codes, and condition notes like a pro.
How to Find a Trustworthy JDM Import Dealer
The JDM import market has its share of shady operators. Red flags to watch for and how to verify a dealer's reputation before sending money.
JDM Car Insurance: What You Need to Know
Everything you need to know about insuring a JDM import. Covers agreed vs stated value, JDM-friendly insurers, rate tips, and claims guidance.
How to Read a Japanese VIN (Chassis Number)
Learn how to decode Japanese VINs and chassis numbers for JDM cars. Covers format differences, common codes, export certificates, and fraud detection.
How to Finance a JDM Import Purchase
A practical guide to financing JDM car imports, covering specialty lenders, personal loans, HELOC, importer programs, and self-financing strategies with total cost breakdowns.
Best JDM Cars That Are Legal to Import in 2026
Cars turning 25 in 2026 include the Nissan R34 Skyline, Toyota Altezza, and Honda Integra Type R DC2. The complete list of newly legal imports.
JDM Car Shipping Costs Breakdown: Japan to USA in 2026
A detailed breakdown of every cost involved in shipping a JDM car from Japan to the US, with phase-by-phase pricing and total cost examples.
How to Register a JDM Import in Your State
Title, registration, and plates for a right-hand drive import vary wildly by state. A practical guide covering the most common scenarios.
Japanese Car Auctions: How to Buy Direct From Japan
USS, HAA, TAA — understanding Japanese car auction houses, grading systems, and how to bid through a broker.
How to Get Your JDM Car Through Emissions Testing
A practical guide to getting your JDM car through state emissions testing. Covers exemptions, test types, OBD-II solutions, and strategies for passing.
Next: plan the move
Found the car. Understand the handover.
Before making promises about collection, coordinate the inspection, paperwork, seller release and transport. Give each part of the purchase its own check.