Guides & Resources

In depth blogs, import guides, and model specific resources for Canadian JDM buyers.

Tan Toyota Hilux Surf JDM SUV at a dealer lot in Japan before import to Vancouver
Import Spotlight · New Toyota Hilux Surf: Japan to Vancouver, start to finish A real client import: Scott from Victoria's Surf, purchased at auction in April and landed at Vancouver port July 20 — with an audio deck, backup camera, and roof rack installed before pickup. Read the full story →

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The essentials: how importing works, what it costs, and how long it takes.

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Blog JDM Import Canada: Complete Guide Step by step from Japanese auction to registration. Eligibility, shipping, customs, and flat fee sourcing. Read blog → Blog JDM Import Cost Canada Full price breakdown: auction hammer, BLI packages, shipping, taxes, and registration. Japanese vehicles are duty free. Read blog → Blog JDM Import Timeline Japan to Vancouver week by week: auction win, ocean freight, customs, and BC registration in 8 to 14 weeks. Read blog → Blog Canada 15 Year Import Rule How JDM eligibility works. R32, R33, R34 timing, RIV, and RHD registration explained. Read blog →

Buying smart

Judging condition, choosing the right car, and living with it in BC.

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Guide Pre-Purchase Inspection Photos, video walkarounds, and translated auction sheets before you bid at Japanese auction. View guide → Blog Japanese Auction Sheet Guide USS grades, rust codes, accident history, and inspector notes decoded for Canadian buyers. Read blog → Blog Best JDM Cars to Import 2026 Skyline, Supra, Evo, Hilux Surf, RX-7, kei trucks, and smart picks from Japanese auction. Read blog → Blog RHD Cars in BC Right hand drive is fully legal in BC. How ICBC insurance, inspection, and daily driving actually work. Read blog → Blog LHD Imports Vancouver It is not only RHD from Japan. Left hand drive Porsche, BMW, Lotus, and other exotics are importable too. Read blog → Local JDM Imports Vancouver Japanese auction cars landed at Vancouver area ports with flat fees and free local delivery options. View page →

Planning tools

Run the numbers and see where we source before you commit.

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Tool Landed Cost Calculator Estimate auction, freight, GST, dock fee, and BLI packages in CAD. Open calculator → Tool JPY / CAD Converter Convert Japanese auction prices with live mid-market reference rates. Convert → Sourcing Japan Auction Access USS and regional coverage across Japan — not a single local yard. View map → Guide Import Process Four steps from WhatsApp brief to keys in hand in Canada. Read process →

Model guides

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Model guide Nissan Skyline & GT-R R32, R33, R34, GTS-T, and Stagea imports from Japanese auction to Canada. View guide → Model guide Toyota Supra MK4 2JZ-GTE and NA JZA80 Supras sourced, inspected, and imported flat fee. View guide → Model guide Lancer Evolution Evo 7, 8, and 9 CT9A imports with inspection before purchase on every car. View guide → Model guide Kei Trucks Suzuki Carry, Honda Acty, and mini truck imports for work and farm use. View guide →