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Toronto’s best JDM Import service.

Access to all vehicles in Japan. Serving all of Canada since 2010.

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VECHICLE INVENTORY

Hundreds of curated JDM cars, vans, and kei trucks →

CUSTOM ORDER

Daily hunt to special order the perfect vehicle for you. →

BROWSE AUCTIONS

All the JDM vehicles listed for upcoming Japanese auctions →

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Why use us to import your vehicle from Japan to Toronto, Ontario?

  • 15+ yrs experience
  • second check inspection on all auction orders (virtually no other importers do this)
  • lowest price guarantee
  • access to all auctions, dealers private sales in all of Japan
  • more information on the vehicles than anybody else
  • 10,000+ inventory units listed on our website.
  • fully insured shipping
  • fastest shipping available. Right to your door in Toronto
  • regular updates and boat tracking
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Complete import service

We handle everything. Securing the vehicle, exportation, ocean shipping, customs, further shipping to Toronto

When it comes to imports, there really isn’t another option other than B-Pro. Before discovering B-Pro I’ve worked with other companies on imports in the past and didn’t have service anywhere close to what B-Bro provides. I’ve worked with Brian on multiple cars now and have had awesome service all the way through. Communication is the main thing when it comes to purchasing an unseen vehicle from Japan, and Brian will make sure all your questions are answered correctly and quickly. My documents were mailed and emailed to me quickly.

He helped me bring my Altezza rs200 over during a global pandemic without delay. After picking it up and adding a couple goodies to make it road ready, I had it insured within a week of landing. Thanks again for all the help! Will be returning for my next import.

– Mitch B, Toyota Altezza RS200

My son brought home a JDM Subaru and I immediately knew I wanted to explore the RHD experience. Brian came highly recommended in the JDM community so I contacted him to begin looking. Brian clearly explained the process to me, which turned out to be very easy. He went to great lengths to search his contacts for just the right car. I was a picky buyer and Brian patiently proposed a number of units until the right one was secured. He always responded to my emails or phone calls in a timely fashion and was most professional to deal with.

 

Brian had the dealer in Tokyo ensure the car would be prepped for an Edmonton winter. The car arrived and was even better than advertised, in part because of Brian’s requests to the dealer. I would recommend B-Pro and Brian without hesitation. I know when both my son and I are looking for another JDM vehicle, we will contact Brian and again be well taken care of. Thank you Brian!

– Chris B, BMW Z3 3.0

Always wanted a little Kei truck after I drove one in 09′ at a landscape job in Saskatoon. I never thought I’d get one till a friend of mine suggested Brian at B-Pro. After I made the deposit he sent me some pictures of trucks to choose from. After I picked and paid for the 96 Honda acty, Brian was quick to get all the papers drawn up for shipping and after a few weeks it arrived in New Westminster cleared customs and a week later, on the train it went bound for Saskatoon. I have got it safetied and been driving it ever since, I love it and highly recommend if you want to import a vehicle B-Pro is the way to go.

– Betty S, Honda Acty Truck

Wow, what can I say about Brian and B-Pro? Just exceptional service is probably the most accurate and succinct! I typically have pretty high standards for service, and Brian always completely exceeded them. I must have peppered the guy with more than 100 emails, and he always responded very quickly with comprehensive replies. Buying a JDM vehicle is a somewhat difficult process, with all the unknowns of procedures, vehicle conditions, costs and so on. Brian brings tremendous expertise to help navigate through all the confusion, and help the buyer find the vehicle they want at a price that fits their budget. I don’t think I would have taken the plunge to buy a JDM without his guidance. In the end, I picked up the SUV of my dreams – one that is in great shape, with the mods I was looking for. I could not be happier! This was a great experience.

 

 

Put your trust in Brian!

– Gord M, Land Cruiser Prado

Steps for ordering

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Cost of shipping to Toronto from Vancouver port $2190 cad tax-in. Fully insured. Right to your door

Why are there so many inexpensive vehicles in Japan?

Cars in Japan are often cheaper because of strict inspection laws, high taxes, and the cost of keeping older cars on the road. Most people in Japan prefer buying new cars, which means there’s a huge supply of well-maintained used vehicles with low demand locally. This oversupply, combined with rapid depreciation, makes Japanese cars more affordable for export buyers.

Why are the vehicles so low in km?

It’s not uncommon to see 15+ year old vehicles with 60,000 km.

  • Tokyo for example is the largest metropolitan city on earth at 35m+ people. It is so much faster to take public transit than to drive
  • parking is hard to find in Tokyo
  • toll bridges are expensive
  • fuel is more expensive

5 picks for Toronto

Lexus IS-F

USE20

5.0L Naturally-aspirated

423hp

Rear-wheel drive

Automatic

$15,000 – $27,000 CAD

Subaru Impreza WRX STi

Sedan GVB

2.0L Turbocharged

308hp

All-wheel drive

Manual

$13,000 – $31,000 CAD

Subaru Exiga 2.0GT

Tuned by STi YA5

2.0L Turbocharged

225hp

All-wheel drive

Automatic

$8,000 – $16,000 CAD

Honda CR-Z

LEA

1.5L Hybrid-electric

114hp

Front-wheel drive

CVT and manual

$6,500 – $16,500 CAD

Honda Stepwagon

Spada RK5/RK6

2.0L Naturally-aspirated

150hp

All- or front-wheel drive

CVT and automatic

$7,000 – $18,000 CAD

Timeline

  • Arrival can take as little as 6 weeks from securing a vehicle to arrival at the Vancouver port.
  • We have the biggest network of shipping companies and freight forwarders
  • We can ship from any port in Japan. We use data to select the quickest port option most likely to have the soonest available vessel
  • Customs clearance takes 1-2 days, we have everything pre-filled and ready to submit before arrival
  • Further shipping to Toronto from Vancouver is typically 1-2 weeks

Lowest Price, Guaranteed

  • No other importer can get you a vehicle for less. We have a $1000 special-order brokerage fee, and you benefit from our volume discounts every step of the way.
  • We will beat any competitor’s price, no questions asked.
  • Our volume and 15+ years in business mean we get bidding, transport, export, customs clearance, insurance and everything cheaper than anyone else.

Why import from Japan instead of buying locally in toronto?

better condition.

  • We select vehicles that have no rust issues
  • culturally, people take pride in ownership, and maintain their vehicles well
  • as a vehicle ages, they have to pass strict “shaken” inspections biannually
  • lower km, in dense cities in Japan, people just don’t drive as much.

Better prices

  • vehicles are cheaper because people in Japan get tax incentives to buy new every few years (to support local manufacturers like Honda, Subaru, Nissan, Toyota, etc.)
  • Used vehicles are less desired in Japan as vehicles are status symbols, so they sell for a great price
  • parking, insurance, regular shaken inspections, etc make the overhead for owning a vehicle higher, so people figure they may as well buy new and sell their quality used vehicle for cheap

FAQ for importing a JDM vehicle from Japan to Toronto

WHAT ARE THE CANADIAN IMPORT LAWS FOR JDM VEHICLES?

Cars must be at least 15 years old to the month of manufacture for most of Canada. Quebec and PEI have enacted their own rules, requiring JDM vehicles to be at least 25 years old to the month of manufacture to be operated on public roads.

JDM cars can be shipped to a local distribution node or to your door anywhere in Canada, provided it meets the federal import laws. This could include Victoria, Vancouver, Terrace, Kamloops and Kelowna, British Columbia; Calgary, Edmonton, Red Deer, Lethbridge and Grand Prairie, Alberta; through the prairies including Regina and Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and Brandon and Winnipeg, Manitoba; centrally to Toronto, Hamilton, Ottawa and Mississauga, Ontario; up north to Whitehorse, Yukon Territory and Yellowknife, Northwest Territories; and all the way east to St. John’s Newfoundland, and St. John, New Brunswick.

 

We can also ship across the entire United States for vehicles over 25 years old.

With our extensive experience importing Japanese vehicles, and our hundreds of satisfied clients, we can confidently say that there is little risk to purchasing your next JDM from Japan. We have developed a network of trusted contacts in Japan, and coupled with the auction sheet and second checks, the vehicle you buy is the one that will be delivered to your door.

 

Our contacts have been developed over many years, and can provide photos of cars at auction, can contact dealers and private sellers, and give us expert advice of each specific unit.

 

The standardized auction sheets are given to each vehicle consigned to an auction house and are a thorough examination of the car’s status. It includes an overall grade (for most used cars a 4 or 3.5 are good targets), and will display where there may be any blemishes, dents, scratches and rust. The inspector will also make notes of oil leaks, weird noises, or even some of the aftermarket parts that may be installed. These are all translated from Japanese to English for units our clients are interested in.

 

Once a bid is placed, we can apply for a second check by a third party. They can sometimes get extra pictures, can describe any issues in more detail, and can indicate if anything was missed on the auction sheet. If something unexpected was found we can cancel or adjust the bid accordingly.

Insurance coverage ranges from full, third party liability, comprehensive and collision only coverage. It is available across the country in some form to almost everyone, but depends on the vehicle, individual, location, and insurer. We strongly recommend contacting your insurance broker before making the decision to buy.

Parts availability depends on the vehicle. Some Japanese models have North American counterparts, with many body panels and other parts being available. Others from global manufacturers may have used the same engine and mechanical parts in many other vehicles, with parts ready over the counter.

 

These days there are established supply chains from tuning houses, to online auctions like eBay and Yahoo Auctions Japan and brokers that help search for small used parts or whole front-end cuts. We can often point you in the right direction.

  • no, it’s very easy. You get used to it quickly.
  • Pedal configuration is the same. Gearbox configuration is the same. You’re basically just sitting a few feet over.
  • I have many customers worried about getting used to RHD (right hand drive) but they always report back to me within a few days that it’s a piece of cake.
  • I have many customers worried about getting used to RHD (right hand drive) but they always report back to me within a few days that it’s a piece of cake.
  • when turning left, if you can’t see, don’t go! Same as with LHD.
  • Give yourself lots of time to pass on the highway, you get used to it.
  • Make your passenger pay at the drivethrough 😉
  • we have access to every dealer in Japan. Check our inventory out, or if you see something anywhere else, we can access it and import it for you
  • We have access to all 120 auctions in Japan. Browse auctions here or if we set up a custom order we can hunt daily for options for you.
  • We have access to all private vehicles browse yahoo auctions here
  • we have access to all dealers and exporters. If you see something you like anywhere, just send us the link and we’ll get you a better quote.
  • the vehicle must be 15+ yrs old to the manufacture month
  • It must have passed the radioactivity check (we’ve never failed this)
  • It must have an undercarriage steam clean in Japan before shipping in order to pass the CFIA soil exam (We’ve never had one fail)
  • It must successfully clear through customs and have a translated export certificate, which we supply

We arm you with all import papers you need in order to successfully plate the vehicle in Ontario

  • We send electronic copies of the export certificate, translation, customs b3 coding form, bill of sale etc.
  • We courier originals to make sure you have your bases covered.
  • If you ever struggle at service ontario you can call me, and I’ll help. 403-481-1065

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We would be happy to import a JDM vehicle for you! Please contact us to discuss the details of importing from Japan to Canada with B-Pro Auto, or to ask any other questions you may have! We would love to start the conversation with you.

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