If you plan on moving to Japan anytime soon, don’t bother purchasing or owning a car while you’re in residence. The expenses of owning a car in Japan from all the various rules and regulations make it a hassle for you and your wallet even to bother owning a car there. But why is it …
Automotive
Have you ever bought a Japanese domestically-made vehicle? If you still live in Japan, you are probably aware of Shaken regarding your vehicle. If you live anywhere else, you may have taken a look at your JDM vehicle’s maintenance records and wonder about some of the Shaken inspections in the logs. But what is Shaken? …
The FMVSS discusses nothing particularly about left/right-handed vehicles, but rather talks about the certain controls and displays that must be operating. Let’s dive into exactly what all you’ll need to check into before you are able to drive your right-handed vehicles. What’s The Penalty For Driving A Right-Handed Car In The US? It is perfectly …
Do you own or want a Nissan 350z (known as the Fairlady Z in Japan) but are curious if it’s a JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) vehicle or not? If the Nissan 350z was made with original US parts (or bought in the US), it is not JDM. For a Nissan 350z to be considered JDM, …
You’ve found the car of your dreams but one hurdle standing in your way – It’s on the other side of the world. Importing a vehicle can be a complicated, paperwork-filled and expensive process by which you will need to do substantial research before you begin. How much does it cost it to import a …
It is not unusual to consider buying a car from Canada and bringing it into the United States, especially with the recent strengthening of the Canadian dollar over the US dollar. However, although your car from Canada is very easy and may save you money, bringing the car into the US is another process in …
If you are a car enthusiast, there is a good chance that you have heard of a JDM car or have imagined owning one. If you are not as familiar with the term, this refers to a “Japanese domestic market” vehicle which are designed and sold in Japan. These sought after cars have features you …
The first time I heard the term JDM, I was confused about what that meant. I was just entering the car-enthusiast world, and I was intimidated by all of the vocabulary and terms that I didn’t know. There are many different types of cars, but the type of car that interested me the most is …