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The stuff everyone asks. Still curious? Hit us up — Japanese and English both welcome 🇯🇵🌺
Are these vehicles street legal in Hawaiʻi?
Yes. Vehicles 25 years and older are federally exempt from NHTSA/EPA import restrictions, and Hawaiʻi registers them like any other car. Kei vans and Jimnys are fully street legal for everyday driving. Flatbed Kei trucks are ideal for farm use and local roads — perfect island workhorses.
Why are they so cheap in Japan?
Japan's shaken inspection system makes owning older vehicles progressively more expensive, so people trade in early. Combine that with Japan's low-mileage driving culture and meticulous maintenance habits, and the auctions are full of beautifully kept vehicles at prices that seem unreal from a US perspective.
How long does it take?
About 10–14 weeks door to door: sourcing and auction win, export paperwork, the ocean crossing to Honolulu, customs clearance, Hawaiʻi registration and safety check, then delivery to your driveway.
Right-hand drive — is that legal?
Yes — right-hand drive vehicles are fully legal to register and drive in Hawaiʻi. Postal carriers have been driving RHD here for decades. You'll adjust faster than you think.
What payment do you accept?
Cash or bank wire. For custom orders, a deposit secures your sourcing spot and lets us bid on your behalf at auction. We'll walk you through it personally.
Do you ship to islands besides Oʻahu?
Yes — we can arrange inter-island transport to Maui, Hawaiʻi Island, Kauaʻi and beyond. Just ask us and we'll quote it for your island.
Can I see the vehicle first?
For in-stock vehicles on Oʻahu, absolutely — come check it out in person, kick the tires, take a look inside. For auction vehicles in Japan, we share detailed photos, videos and the translated auction sheet before you commit.
What if something's wrong with the vehicle?
Our whole model is built to prevent that: in-person auction inspection, our own mechanic check, and an honest disclosure policy — if there's a scratch, rust spot or quirk, you'll know about it before you buy. Vehicles are sold as-is with full transparency, so there are no surprises.