Hot hatches have been around for years, even before they were cool. Japanese automotive manufacturers had a knack for making incredibly fun and fast hatchbacks for us to enjoy. Here is a list of the top 10 JDM hot hatches that can be imported now. 1. Mitsubishi Pulsar GTI-R This hot hatch is one of…
Kei cars are synonymous with Japan. The very first ones started popping up in the 1950s after the war ended. It was a way for automakers to get more customers. These tiny cars resulted in lower prices and smaller road taxes for the Japanese people. Over the years, the Kei car has developed quite a…
Instagram is a great platform for a company to connect with its customers. This is especially true for the automotive industry. What’s better than promoting your inventory for free on the internet? We’ve compiled a list of our favourite JDM dealers to follow on Instagram. Before you get started, be sure to follow us! @jdmbuysell…
1994 was a great year for Japanese car manufacturing. Below you will find examples that were produced in 1994, making them legal to import to the USA in 2019. Keep in mind that the manufacturing/production date is only an indicator of vehicle admissibility. For legal importation to the US, under the 25-year rule, the vehicle…
Everything you need to know about how to import a car from Japan. Buying any used vehicle has risks, but when importing a vehicle that is on the other side of the world, those risks are magnified. The more you understand the JDM importing process, and the legalities within your specific country, the further you…
At the best of times, buying a used car from someone down the street can be a daunting endeavour. But at least you can inspect the car you’re hoping to purchase, and you can look the seller in the eyes before doing so. So what happens when you find a used car originating overseas –…
Rolling back a vehicle’s odometer, typically by replacing it with a lower KM unit from a junkyard, is an easy way to increase profits when a dealer is selling a car. Despite the fact that it is illegal – some unscrupulous Japanese exporters still do it. By some estimates, as many as 80% of vehicles…