White Japanese sports sedan on a city street at night

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JAPAN MOTOR HUB · A CAR FOR YOUR LIFE

Your next car.
More possibilities.

Japanese imports, carefully selected UK cars and sourcing from other countries, brought together by Japan Motor Hub.

Not sure which car to choose? Explore our JDM4U research hub for model guides, comparisons, import costs and tax guidance — and more.

Find your car Tell us what you’re looking for

Discover your next drive UK + JAPAN + BEYOND / WITH YOU AT EVERY STEP

JAPAN TO THE UK / VEHICLE-SPECIFIC ADVICE

Japanese car imports for UK buyers

Importing a car from Japan starts with the right vehicle and a realistic total cost. In this pilot, tell Japan Motor Hub the car and budget you have in mind. We will confirm which sourcing, evidence review, shipping planning and UK import steps we can support for your case before you commit.

Looking in Coventry or Warwickshire? Our local guide explains the choices and cost items without assuming a showroom or a vehicle already in stock.

Explore importing from Japan Japanese car imports Coventry Ask for a tailored discussion →Plan known costs →

CHOOSE YOUR KIND OF CAR

Find what fits your life.

Start with the way you drive. These examples introduce model families; availability is agreed for an individual vehicle.

01 / Premium MPVs

Toyota Alphard · 30 seriesEditorial illustration · not a stock listing

02 / Flexible MPVs

Honda Stepwgn · RPEditorial illustration · not a stock listing

03 / Daily hybrids

Toyota Aqua · first generationEditorial illustration · not a stock listing

04 / Adventure

Suzuki Jimny · 2018 generationEditorial illustration · not a stock listing

05 / Enthusiasts

Nissan Skyline GT-R · R34Editorial illustration · not a stock listing

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Reference year is a documented date, not a production-year range. Seat counts are not consistently recorded, so no seat filter is offered.

Generation examples match independently. Engine and drive selections do not confirm an available configuration.

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Manufacturer references are linked on every card, with detailed JDM4U guides where available. These pages describe models, not individual vehicles. UK eligibility, registration, condition and full costs need a vehicle-specific assessment.

PRE-PURCHASE VEHICLE INSPECTIONS

Found a car? Let’s check it first.

A check before you buy — for cars already in the UK and vehicles being sourced from Japan, regardless of the marque.

Send us the listing and the vehicle’s location. We’ll agree the inspection scope, how it will be carried out and what we can report before you book.

Any distance considered. Travel and arrangements are agreed individually. We aim to offer a lower-cost alternative to larger inspection providers.

Limited inspection slots. We’re a small team, so availability depends on the location and the work involved. Please check with us before committing to the car.

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CURRENT-CONDITION OFFERS

A closer look, before you decide.

Two project cars, with known faults described openly. Explore the photographs, condition and viewing arrangements.

Current-condition project · inspection needed

Ford Focus 1.5 TDCi project

179,079 mi · Dual-mass flywheel requires replacement. Suspected leakage from two injector seals; diagnosis unconfirmed. Tyre cracking and cosmetic marks require inspection.

Asking price: Price on request
Owner-reported mileage: 179,079 mi

Viewings by appointment · offers welcome

View condition and enquire

Current-condition project · inspection needed

White Honda Fit 4WD project

226,620 km · 4WD as described by the owner. Corrosion reported; extent and repairs require inspection.

Asking price: Price on request
Owner-reported mileage: 226,620 km

Viewings by appointment · offers welcome

View condition and enquire

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THREE WAYS TO BUY

Choose your starting point

UK Stock

See vehicles already in the UK when confirmed stock is available.

View UK stock

In Transit From Japan

Explore vehicles already on their way when confirmed listings are available.

View in transit

Source From Japan

Tell us what you are looking for and discuss a sourcing brief.

Explore sourcing

FINDING THE RIGHT FIT

A good choice starts with your everyday life.

01 / YOUR LIFE

Start with what matters.

Space for the family, an easy daily commute, weekend adventures or a car you have always wanted. Tell us how you plan to use it, your budget and the details you would not compromise on.

02 / YOUR SHORTLIST

Understand the differences.

Model names are only the beginning. Generations, engines, gearboxes and grades can change the character of a car. Use JDM4U research and our model references to ask better questions.

Explore our research connection ↗

03 / THE ACTUAL CAR

Choose a particular vehicle.

When a suitable car is identified, the next conversation is about that vehicle: its available history, condition, documents and the checks to agree before a commitment.

Tell us your brief ↗

THE PRACTICAL SIDE

Know what the journey involves.

An attractive car is one part of the decision. Getting it ready for your life in the UK is the other.

We discuss the individual vehicle, the agreed sourcing and inspection work, shipping, the relevant UK paperwork and preparation, then the handover. Each car needs its own route and cost breakdown.

Understand the import journey ↗

Questions we work through with you

Which vehicle fits your brief and budget?
What can its condition and documents tell us?
Which checks should be agreed?
What shipping and UK preparation does it need?
What is included in the individual cost estimate?

No model-wide price promises. Ask us to review the car and the relevant costs.

A CLEARER ROAD

From Japan to your driveway.

Start with your vehicle brief. We will confirm what assistance this pilot can provide, who handles each step and what it will cost before you commit.

Our philosophy — inspired by Japan

約束を守り、誠実に行動する。

We honour our word and act with integrity.

Warranty availability, eligibility, cover, exclusions and any cost are confirmed for the individual vehicle in writing before purchase. Delivery to your address can be arranged.

We work from your brief towards a particular vehicle. Its condition, documents, shipping route, UK requirements and full costs need individual review.

See how the journey works

Our import process · an illustration, not your order status

01
Found
A car selected against your brief.
02
Checked
Agreed checks and documents reviewed.
03
Shipped
A vehicle-specific route to the UK.
04
Road ready
Agreed UK preparation and handover.

PERSONAL CAR SOURCING

Your car.
Your next chapter.

Buying for yourself or your family? You’re exactly who we’re here for.

Tell us how you use your car, what matters to you and where you need it delivered. We’ll help you explore the options, understand the next steps and agree a practical plan for your individual vehicle.

We’re a small, hands-on business. Personal attention and recommendations from happy owners are how we grow.

Let’s talk about your next car

Our importer and industry connections help us find more options for you. Partnership enquiries are welcome too ↗

Our actual white 2017 Lexus IS350 F Sport, now offered for sale by Japan Motor Hub, with no registration displayed

OUR OWN CAR / NOW FOR SALE

JAPAN MOTOR HUB / FEATURED UK STOCK

Some cars deserve
a closer look.

2017 Lexus IS350 F Sport

A beautiful car from our own collection. Japanese-market character, a naturally aspirated 3.5-litre V6 and a chance to make its next chapter yours.

Price on request

A distinctive opportunity from Japan Motor Hub. Explore the actual car, watch our night film and speak to us about its current details.

Explore this Lexus Arrange a viewing

01 / 07 · Front view

Choose a real angle

AVAILABLE IN THE UK / OUR HONDA

This is what the future looks like.

And this is just the beginning.

Honda Fit — Mugen styling

2013 Honda Fit Hybrid · Automatic · Price on request. Drag to explore seven real photographs of our car.

Photographic angle preview. Views change between available photographs; this is not continuous 360° or a free-rotation 3D model. Roof and underneath views are not available.

View this Honda & enquire →

PART OF OUR FAMILY

A car we chose to keep.

Some cars become more than an import.

This Honda CR-Z stayed with us and is now driven by the owner's wife. It is a small part of our own story with Japanese cars — and a reminder that finding the right car is about how it fits your life.

A family car, not a current sales listing.

Explore the CR-Z story & photographs

RESEARCH BEFORE YOU BUY

Explore with JDM4U. Take the next step with Japan Motor Hub.

Research models, compare practical specifications and learn what to check before making an enquiry. JDM4U is our connected knowledge platform.

Explore JDM4U Ask Japan Motor Hub

YOUR NEXT MOVE

Tell us what matters

Buying your next car, planning an import or checking a vehicle before purchase? Send us a model, a listing or your questions. We’ll help you choose the next step.

Start your enquiry Contact me on WhatsApp

Your favourites. One place.

Save the cars you love and return to them whenever you’re ready.

Use our self-service Customer Portal, Importer Desk (HMRC C88 / CIF simulator) and Dealer & Exporter Hub (Digital Vehicle Passport builder). Live order tracking is planned for a future release.

JMH ETERNITY 1.0 · SELF-SERVICE PORTAL WORKSPACES

Dedicated panels for customers, importers and trade partners

Open your workspace directly in the Japan Motor Hub portal — run a UK landed cost & HMRC C88 calculation, build a SHA-256 Digital Vehicle Passport dossier, or save a cost plan with a server receipt.

01 · Eternity

Save models from our growing model directory, compare references on JDM4U, explore the 7-stage Digital Vehicle Passport guide and plan your UK budget.

Open Eternity →

02 · Importer Desk (UK & EU)

Simulate FOB-to-UK CIF customs valuation, 10% duty, 20% VAT and IVA vs MOT compliance, print an HMRC C88 planning worksheet and submit an importer case.

Open Importer Desk →

03 · Dealer & Exporter Hub

For Japanese exporters and UK dealers: build a Digital Vehicle Passport with a live SHA-256 evidence fingerprint, print an MLIT summary and register stock dossiers.

Open Dealer & Exporter Hub →

OUR OWN CAR / 2013 LEXUS IS 300h

One car.
Many chapters.

More than 50,000 miles in 18 months: journeys to Ukraine and back, then across Europe through Paris, Munich, Venice, Rome, Naples and Sicily.

50,000+miles travelled

18months of memories

2013Lexus IS 300h

It served us well throughout those journeys. Two maintenance items needed replacement: a damper and a suspension bush, both shown in the gallery.

Explore our photos & the work behind them ↗

01 / 08 · 2013 Lexus IS 300h · front quarter · 14 August 2025

01 / 08 · 2013 Lexus IS 300h · front quarter · 14 August 2025

JDM4U / STORIES & FILMS

Cars are only
half the story.

Enter 4K Movie Attack Night: the films, the work so far and a quiet signal of the next chapter.

4K Movie Attack Night

THE PERSON BEHIND JAPAN MOTOR HUB

Built from experience.
Driven by curiosity.

Meet Artur. Travelling since 19, collecting practical skills and bringing cars, technology and shared projects together.

Meet the founder

We also support a personal family initiative: Read Roman’s story (opens in a new tab). Support is optional and separate from our car services.

LEXUS IS / EVERY GENERATION

One IS family.
Three generations.

Explore XE10, XE20 and XE30, then identify the updates within the third generation. Dates below identify the stated launch or market archive; engine, grade and availability differ between countries.