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So You Wanna Import a JDM Car to Canada? Take this 10 min Course Before You Dive Headfirst into a Skyline or a $4,000 Prius.
A free 10-minute online course to help you figure out if JDM importing to Canada is for you.
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Jun 103 min read
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Calculate the door-to-door cost of your JDM dream car with our Import Calculator
Using the latest figures, we create a reasonable estimates of what a JDM import to Canada would cost.
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May 96 min read
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JDM Legends: Live Panel @ Anime North - May 24th, 2025
Learn the history behind JDM car culture and learn how to import a JDM dream for yourself Saturday May 24th at 1430 (2:30 pm) at Anime North 2025 !
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May 82 min read
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So, Trump’s Tariffs Show He's Got Beef with Imports — Here’s Why That’s Suddenly Our Problem, Canada
Explaining How Trump’s New Auto Tariffs Are Slamming All Kinds Of Canadian Car Buyers
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Apr 34 min read
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UPDATED!! From Affordable to Unattainable: The Tariff Effect on Your Next Ride
U.S. Tariffs on Canadian auto imports are set to drive up vehicle prices. What you need to know and where your wallet will be hit - even wit
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Feb 38 min read
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From Trump Tariffs to Tokyo Drift: How Canada’s New Automotive Future May Include JDM Imports
Importing a JDM car could be the best bang for your buck given upcoming US tariffs.
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Jan 185 min read
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The Prius Story: Calculating the true cost of an import from Japan to Canada.
Imported a 2009 Prius from Japan: low miles, no rust, but over budget. Storage fees, shipping woes, and was it worth it? Let's break it down
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Dec 19, 20246 min read
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Special Kei: the little trucks that could...be yours!
Popular choices for small business and farms in Japan, Kei trucks are becoming so popular in North America and Canada.
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Nov 26, 202410 min read
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JDM Dreams vs. Canadian Port Strikes: Why Your Japanese Import May Be Stuck in Limbo
Here is how the Vancouver and Montreal strikes are affecting your JDM car imports
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Nov 13, 20245 min read
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2 simple questions you need to ask yourself before buying a JDM vehicle.
Here are 2 simple questions which will help you choose the right JDM import for you, your business or your family!
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Oct 22, 20245 min read
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Getting Sideways: Getting into Drifting and a Look at CSCS Drifting Events
What does the Canadian drift scene look like? And what are some of the costs you can expect to encounter getting into that as a hobby
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Sep 30, 202412 min read
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Japanese Auctions or Japanese dealerships? Comparing prices to get you the best deals.
Dare to Compare: When Auction Hunters Meet Middleman Markups? What's the real cost of cars purchased at JDM auctions versus Japanese...
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Jun 29, 20248 min read
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Hot Import Nightmares: Dealing with the hurdles of getting your vehicle through the Port of Vancouver
Looking at the difficulties during the customs phase of importing
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Jun 15, 20247 min read
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Lost in Translation: How a Tiny Agency Can Make or Break Your JDM Import
Transport Canada requires official translations for your JDM import; chances are, your translation from Japan may not cut it. It might...
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Jun 1, 20245 min read
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Is it worth it to import right now? Project 2.0
In this insane car market and Canadian economy, is importing madness, or mad genius? I'd like to start this off by saying the more things...
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May 22, 20245 min read
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