Japanese Car Import Guides
What you should know before picking a car, so the costs don't blindside you.
Importing a Used Car from Japan to the U.S. — From Contract to Plates
What it actually takes to bring a Japanese car into the United States: the 25-year rule, what you really pay in duty, the forms filed at entry, and state registration.
The 25-Year Rule — Three Agencies, Three Different Clocks
Why ‘it’s over 25 years old’ is not a single answer: NHTSA, EPA, and the tariff exemption each count a car’s age differently, and an engine swap can void one of them.
How to Read an Auction Sheet — Grade 4.5 vs. R
How to read a car's real condition off a Japanese auction house evaluation sheet.