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the DREAM
Feb 38 min read
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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the DREAM
Jan 185 min read
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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the DREAM
Dec 19, 20246 min read
Project 2.2: How I Bought a Prius from Japan and Only Cried Twice
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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the DREAM
Nov 26, 202410 min read
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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the DREAM
Nov 13, 20245 min read
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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the DREAM
Oct 22, 20245 min read
Then of course, the choice is yours - The key 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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the DREAM
Sep 30, 202412 min read
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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the DREAM
Jun 29, 20248 min read
Dare to Compare: When Auction Hunters Meet Middleman Markups
What's the real cost of cars purchased at JDM auctions versus Japanese dealership importing? Looking at Goo-Net and other alternatives,...
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the DREAM
Jun 15, 20247 min read
Hot Import Nightmares: How Pepto-Bismol Became My Best Friend in Vancouver
Looking at the difficulties during the customs phase of importing
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the DREAM
Jun 1, 20245 min read
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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the DREAM
May 22, 20245 min read
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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