We’re not bragging—seriously, you can just check out our reviews—but a lot of people are surprised by how comfortable their buying experience is with us. Whether it’s the cleanliness and reliability of our vehicles, our reasonable pricing, or the transparency of the transaction, here’s how we put universal quality into Japanese Classics.
We’re Tapped into the Source for JDM Vehicles
That’s right, Japanese Classics has a real base of operations in Japan.
Discover how our Osaka office works
We aren’t just ordering cars from Japan. We don’t just have contacts in Japan. We have our own office, yard and employees in Osaka, Japan.
A lot of JDM importers are just buying remotely. An auction house or contact in Japan sends out a few pictures of a vehicle, and if the importer gets a good feeling, they go for it. It’s a gamble. And usually, they’ll pass that risk onto customers by selling these mystery cars sight-unseen. Not us—whatever you see on japaneseclassicsllc.com is right in our Virginia showroom.
Because we’re in Japan 365 days every year, we get the first crack at the nicest vehicles, often from sources that you just can’t access from a desk in North America.
Quality, Not Compromises
We can be extremely picky about the vehicles we buy. So we are.
What we look for before we buy
With our constant access to JDM gems, we don’t have to jump on a desirable model in questionable condition. And we don’t have to take anyone’s word on a vehicle’s condition, either. We inspect our cars ourselves, in person, and they have to hit these points—regardless of the model.
- Well maintained overall
- Sound mechanical systems
- Immediately and reliably drivable
- Good body and clean interior
- If any previous repairs were made, they were well executed
After we buy them, the cars get an initial test drive as we take them back to our yard. Then we get them cleared for customs and ship them to the U.S. As a licensed, bonded importer, everything is always 100% federally legal and easily verifiable.
We’re a Licensed Dealership
Going JDM with us is as transparent as buying from any used car dealer in your town.
What we do to take the mystery out of the JDM experience
With our constant access to JDM gems, we don’t have to jump on a desirable model in questionable condition. And we don’t have to take anyone’s word on a vehicle’s condition, either. We inspect our cars ourselves, in person, and they have to hit these points—regardless of the model.
What you see on our website is what we actually have in our show room. There’s no guesswork or promises. You can come in person and check out every inch of every vehicle before you buy one.
- Want to check under the floor boards? Go for it.
- Want to take it for a test drive? Have fun.
- Want us to put the car on a lift so your very own mechanic can make an inspection? You got it.
As a legitimate dealership, all of our cars come with legitimate paperwork, including a crystal clear and completely valid Virginia title—transferable to all 50 states—a copy of the US Customs Release, and temporary tags valid for 30 days from purchase
We Go Beyond Typical Dealership Services
Shipping? Upgrading? Parts? The answer is yes.
How we can help you get and maintain your vehicle
Our customers come from all over the US and Canada, so we’ll ship a vehicle directly to you, or put a vehicle on hold for a reasonable deposit while you make your travel arrangements. We will even pick you up from the Richmond International Airport or Main Street Station in Richmond. If your flight gets delayed, no worries, just let us know and we will do our best to accommodate your new schedule.
And after your purchase, we’ve even got you covered for parts. We have an in house parts department that is solely for our customers. We offer post-sale support for any mechanical issues you might run into for the entirety of your ownership.
Our 6-Point JDM Dependability Process
- Virginia Safe
First, we check ll of the major safety systems for a Virginia safety inspection: Brakes, lights, fuel, exhaust, steering, suspension, tires and horns. If there are any issues with these systems, we’ll fix them. If a windshield has a crack, we’ll fix it too. - Fresh Fluids
Second, depending on each individual car, we top off, change or flush the major fluid systems: Motor oil, coolant, transmission fluid, and sometimes even brake fluid. - Keeping Cool
And we fully inspect and as necessary replace coolant system components to satisfy faster, higher intensity US driving demands: Upper hoses, lower hoses, radiators, and sometimes fan motors and housings. - Through the Paces
Then, each and every one of our cars gets a minimum of 100 miles of test driving. Our JDM experts will actually take each car home for a few days to be certain that they run smoothly and reliably—both on country roads and congested highways. - Minding the Details
And if we find any other issues—like a hole in the exhaust—we’ll fix them too. But if a car already has a buyer who wants to save money by making any of these optional repairs on their own, we’re happy to comply—as long as the car is safe to drive and will pass inspection.
- Picture Perfect
After test driving and final servicing, we wash, buff and polish our cars for that showroom shine. You see how bright, shiny and clean our cars look online?They look even better in person.
We bought an 88′ Silvia K’s at the beginning of 2014 and these guys were amazing. They even stayed at the hangar until nearly 11pm after our flight there was delayed by several hours. While I was still deciding, they responded very quickly with every video and picture request I had. After we actually bought the car we noticed that the AC buttons were sticking and they sent us an OEM replacement for free. I’ll definitely buy from them again!
I had the pleasure of purchasing a 89′ Cefiro from Chris at Japanese Classics and it was by far the best experience I could have hoped for. He kept the shop open late into a Friday night so I was able to purchase the car at a time convenient for me, and went through every detail of the car so that I felt 100% comfortable with my purchase. Anyone searching for clean examples of Japanese imports needs to talk to Chris and Japanese Classics LLC. Their service is above and beyond the rest!
Just purchased a 1990 Silvia K’s and the whole process went much smoother than I ever imagined. Chris and Robert were awesome at replying to my emails and any questions I had about the car. I paid for the car Thursday and two days later it was shipped and currently sitting in my driveway. The car was very clean like the pictures showed and I was notified of all the problems before hand other than just a few small things that would’ve been easily looked over. But I have absolutely 0 complaints and will definitely be buying from them again. Recommend 100%.
Bought a car sight unseen for them, and they did things to it that I didn’t even ask for (like removing a fender ding). These guys provide amazing service. Thanks!!!
Paid a visit to this awesome place today, the guys that work there and the owner were extremely nice.. A great selection of parts and the best car made!!! Will definitely be going back for parts and a import!!
I recently purchased a ’89 Cefiro from them, and I’m way beyond happy with it. Super professional with everything; and by far the best car buying experience I’ve ever had. It’s great to buy a car from someone who actually cares. I’d recommend them to anyone looking to get a great condition car at a fair price.
Can’t recommend these enough, Chris and his team really have something awesome going on at Japanese Classics, I have purchased two vehicles through them now and both transactions were easy and prefect. Great communication throughout and everything was as described and then some.
