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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 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
Jul 8, 20247 min read
Paper Cuts: paperwork you need to get your car on Canadian streets!
gathering together all the documents Service Canada needs to register your car
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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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