Most popular JDM Auction/Dealer?

Most popular JDM Auction/Dealer?

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mylesmcd

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2,550 posts

226 months

Wednesday 10th April
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Hello,
Whats the market standard for these cars?
Thinking of getting on the band wagon!
Cheers

C5_Steve

4,762 posts

110 months

Wednesday 10th April
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Harlow Jap Autos and Torque GT seem to be the go-to companies. I've seen a few on here have bought from one or the other and only good things to say about them (no experience buying myself but have followed them since the early days).

Both kind of at the top end of the spectrum but they do have long-standing reputations.

mylesmcd

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2,550 posts

226 months

Wednesday 10th April
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Cheers Steve, i ll look em up.

SKM1984

210 posts

156 months

Wednesday 10th April
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BHP imports is another tried and trusted name, same with JM imports

I've used Club Japan Imports personally

TommoAE86

2,752 posts

134 months

Thursday 11th April
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My two came through TorqueGT, people say they're at the high end but I've had a good service for the money I paid and will go back again for my next one.




mylesmcd

Original Poster:

2,550 posts

226 months

Thursday 11th April
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Perfect, cheers lads.

Bit of a back story. I have an import business in Italy for American car and have seen the JDM stuff explode (I am old enough to be more on it too!) - I have a Chaser being sold atm, but have to send 22k$, blind to Japan!

I ll update once we see it! or not..

horsemeatscandal

1,451 posts

111 months

Thursday 11th April
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Another recommendation for Torque GT and JM. Bought from the former (easy buying process and fantastic after sales) and used the latter for work, really great bunch of people with a lot of knowledge.

21st Century Man

41,701 posts

255 months

Saturday 27th April
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Or if you're feeling brave take a gamble and buy blind. I bought via Goonet, very easy to deal with via a dedicated handler and WhatsApp. Goonet did all the paperwork and put it on the ship, I did everything when it arrived at the docks. It was all too easy.

The car arrived and it was a really good one. However I've seen/heard some horror stories. If money is no object I'd go TorqueGT.

Benny Saltstein

670 posts

220 months

Saturday 27th April
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21st Century Man said:
Or if you're feeling brave take a gamble and buy blind. I bought via Goonet, very easy to deal with via a dedicated handler and WhatsApp. Goonet did all the paperwork and put it on the ship, I did everything when it arrived at the docks. It was all too easy.

The car arrived and it was a really good one. However I've seen/heard some horror stories. If money is no object I'd go TorqueGT.
That’s a Pandora’s box you’ve just opened there. I’ve been perusing Beforward.jp as well and would be interested in hearing anyone’s experiences using that site?

My Crown came from a place in Middlesbrough which had an eclectic selection of JDM stock.

Off topic, was that your Century at Bicester last Sunday? Definitely my favourite car of the day.

21st Century Man

41,701 posts

255 months

Sunday 28th April
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Yes, that was me Benny smile

Tony_T

778 posts

88 months

Wednesday 1st May
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Anyone used japaneseusedcars.com? Been looking at buying through them and doing the paperwork this side myself. From what i can gather they just bid for you at auction and arrange shipping etc.

Andy616

447 posts

142 months

Thursday 2nd May
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Tony_T said:
Anyone used japaneseusedcars.com? Been looking at buying through them and doing the paperwork this side myself. From what i can gather they just bid for you at auction and arrange shipping etc.
Yes, 12 years ago. Although it looks like the website hasn't changed!

I've still got the car I bought through them.

At the docks before shipping:


12 years later:


If I buy another JDM car, I'd have no hesitation in using them again.

Benny Saltstein

670 posts

220 months

Friday 3rd May
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21st Century Man said:
Yes, that was me Benny smile
Thanks for the soft furnishings tip on the photo thread by the way.

trails

4,361 posts

156 months

Tuesday 14th May
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Benny Saltstein said:
That’s a Pandora’s box you’ve just opened there. I’ve been perusing Beforward.jp as well and would be interested in hearing anyone’s experiences using that site?

My Crown came from a place in Middlesbrough which had an eclectic selection of JDM stock.

Off topic, was that your Century at Bicester last Sunday? Definitely my favourite car of the day.
I used BeForward for a Legacy GT a few years ago and it was a pretty painless experience. Probably going to use them again this year.

Benny Saltstein

670 posts

220 months

Thursday 6th June
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Other than the IVA requirement, are there any other differences if importing a post 2014 vehicle into the UK?

I had a conversation with someone who was bringing a particular car into the country and said they had to pay that manufacturer's UK distributor £3k for a letter of conformity. Does that sound right?

trails

4,361 posts

156 months

Thursday 6th June
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Benny Saltstein said:
Other than the IVA requirement, are there any other differences if importing a post 2014 vehicle into the UK?

I had a conversation with someone who was bringing a particular car into the country and said they had to pay that manufacturer's UK distributor £3k for a letter of conformity. Does that sound right?
Just speak to the manufacturer before importing, then you know where you stand smile