How to Set a Budget for Importing a Car From Japan

Are you concerned about what the final price of your import from Japan will be? We will give you a full and detailed list of what to expect when you decide to import a car. We will share our learnings from being in business for 15 years and how to avoid surprises and strange techniques in the industry. Whether you're planning to import your first Skyline, Supra or key car, this guide gives you a transparent, step-by-step look at what it really costs to bring a JDM car home. Timetable: 00:00 Stream Start 00:16 Welcome! 00:45 On Today’s Show 01:36 The Grant Reveal 04:45 Understanding All Costs 07:10 Service Fees Explained 10:05 Extra fees and what to look out for 12:43 Insurance Costs 17:47 Beware these hidden nonsense fees! 33:20 Shipping costs and how they are calculated 40:59 Import Costs 45:49 Registration and Compliance Costs 50:20 How to budget your purchase 1:00:08 Car Picks 1:21:24 This Week at PCA 1:55:10 Q&A 1:57:36 Q&A - Did a car you exported ever go missing? 2:01:20 Q&A - What’s our opinoin on AE86 chassis replicas from China? 2:05:00 Q&A - Is the process of importing the same if a car was built in the USA? 2:09:20 Cool Closing Words