JDM import guides
Practical guides for US buyers, grouped by topic. New to importing? Start with how to import a car from Japanand the 25-year rule, then come back here for the details.
Importing, step by step
Costs, shipping, auction sheets and insurance: the practical side of bringing a car over from Japan.
JDM basics
What JDM means, what makes a car JDM, right-hand drive in the US, and where to start.
Kei trucks and kei cars
Japan's small-vehicle class: mini trucks, kei vans and kei sports cars, and how US buyers get them.
Prices and comparisons
What the best-known JDM cars cost, and how close relatives compare.
More model guides
JDM models beyond the big eight: what each one is, which versions exist, and when it is US-legal.