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Size Matters (Until It Doesn’t): The Kei Truck vs Pickup Showdown.
Dare to compare. See how a kei shapes up against your f150
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4 days ago5 min read
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Kei Truck Versus Canada: Part 1 - upkeep and maintenance
Thinking about importing a kei truck — or already have one and want to keep it running like a champ? Our latest deep-dive breaks down everything you need to know about ownership in Canada: real-world maintenance costs, common repairs, winter prep tips, lift kits, body mods, and pro owner hacks. From farm life to city streets, these little JDM workhorses can do more than you think.
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Oct 612 min read
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The Complete Guide to Why JDM Cars Outlast Canadian Cars: Rust, Shaken, and Smarter Ownership
People talk about JDM having all these benefits over used Canadian vehicles. Ever wonder why? Is the hype even true? Find out in this article!
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Sep 237 min read
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A Canadian’s Guide to living Right-Hand Drive (RHD): left-turns, Tim Horton's on the Wrong Side and other things to get used to.
Thinking of importing a JDM car and learning right-hand drive? This guide covers the quirks you’ll face on Canadian roads: swapped wiper and signal stalks, left-hand shifting, blind spots that flip depending on which side you sit, and why your Japanese radio won’t pick up half your favorite stations. We’ll also look at the everyday realities of RHD life, from awkward drive-thrus to spotting oncoming traffic when a truck blocks your view. Canadian ostal workers do it every day
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Sep 119 min read
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Itasha: building and wrapping your car (Part 2)
Part 2 on our itasha article, talking about the costs involved in wrapping a ride.
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Aug 238 min read
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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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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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Beemers & Beamers: JDM Importing with MoodyE46
It’s our first interview — just two car nerds breaking down the import process in plain English for regular Canadians and enthusiasts
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Mar 201 min read
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Winterizing your JDM ride. What you need to do to survive the Canadian Winter?
If your JDM ride is going to be your daily drive through the Canadian winter, you need to know how to winterize it for Canada
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Feb 228 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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