FAQs

FAQs — AllThingZJDM / EATZ

Purchasing a Car

How can I purchase a car?

Option 1 — Buy from Inventory (Bank Transfer)
Send a DM to MINNY MIMI on Facebook with your details.

Option 2 — Buy from Inventory (Credit Card Checkout)
You may check out directly through the website using a credit card.
A 2.9% processing fee is automatically included.
After checkout, either:

  • Message MINNY MIMI on Facebook, or

  • Wait for a member from AllthingzJDM to contact you directly.

Option 3 — Buy from Auction
Provide the following information to MINNY MIMI via Facebook DM:

Before bidding:

  • Research the car and estimated total costs.

  • Ensure funds are available, including the required deposit.

After I buy a car, what happens next?

Once payment is complete, EATZ handles all export-related tasks, including:

  • Deregistration

  • Export certificate creation/translation

  • Invoicing

  • Shipment scheduling with a freight carrier

When the freightliner is booked and loaded, you will receive a Bill of Lading confirming your car is officially on the ship.
After receiving this, contact your import broker.

Your broker will:

  • Communicate with the shipping company

  • Provide an estimated arrival date

  • Notify you when the vehicle is released at the port

  • Provide all import documentation (EPA/NHTSA clearance, etc.)

Vehicle Pickup:
You may either hire a transporter or pick the car up yourself.
If you choose to retrieve it personally, be aware:

  • Each port has different entry requirements (TWIC card, paid escort, or $1M+ insurance).

  • The car will arrive with very little fuel.

  • The battery is often discharged due to ocean travel—bring a jump box.

  • Know the closest station with highest-octane or ethanol-free fuel.

We currently do not have an official EATZ-recommended broker. Please use Google or search prior member recommendations in the Facebook group.

Shipping a Car

Can I ship any car to the USA, Puerto Rico, or Canada?

USA

  • Car must be 25 years or older, based on manufacture date on the VIN plate.

  • AllthingzJDM offers outdoor storage for $150/monthly in Japan if you wish to wait for legal eligibility.

Canada

  • Car must be 15 years or older, based on the VIN plate date.

  • Storage in Japan is available for newer cars until eligibility.

How much does it cost to ship a car?

Shipping costs vary widely due to market conditions, port schedules, distance, vessel space, etc.
ALLThingzJDM  will provide the exact cost during the purchase process.

How long does it take to ship a car?

From purchase to US port unloading, average timelines are:
6–10 weeks, assuming no schedule delays.

Can you install parts before shipping?

Yes!
We offer everything from:

  • Basic maintenance

  • Performance upgrades

  • Full builds

  • Custom requests
    Reach out to EATZ with your specific needs.

Ordering Parts

How can I order parts from Japan?

You may source parts from:

Please refer to the "How to order" tab.

Can you cancel my bid?

Yes—only if:

  • There is enough time before the auction ends, and

  • You are not the current highest bidder.

After I buy parts, what happens next?

Once we receive your parts:

  1. We package them securely to minimize risk during transport.

  2. All outstanding balances must be paid before shipment.

  3. Once shipped, a tracking number will be sent to you.

Costs

How much is container shipping?

  • $250 flat fee per item/set or $69.69 during the container sale periods.

  • Service fees and taxes not included

Containers are FOB (Free On Board) to the destination location.
This means:

  • Pickup at the container location = FREE

  • If you want the parts shipped to your home, additional domestic shipping and handling fees apply.
    (This occurs after items are unpacked and weighed.)

How else can parts be shipped?

We offer door-to-door shipping for most non-prohibited items.
Costs vary depending on:

  • Weight

  • Dimensions

  • Carrier rates

  • Final destination

Payment Methods

We accept:

  • Zelle

  • Wire Transfer

  • AllThingZJDM.com pre-purchased credits

Disclaimers

Parts Warranties

  • We do not provide ANY warranties on any new or used parts once they leave JAPAN.

  • We are not responsible for items that do not fit or work with your vehicle.

  • We will notify you if an item arrives damaged or not as described, but compatibility is the buyer’s responsibility.

Car Warranties (USED VEHICLES ARE SOLD AS IS)

However, We stand behind our service.

If a vehicle is damaged while in our possession or significantly not as described/shown we will work with you to try to make it right.

We do not offer REFUNDS!!