Can any one that has been to Japan briefly explain how stock automotive (Honda) parts are distributed and purchased in Japan?

I was told Japan has some different distribution laws and the general public can not just waltz in to a dealer and purchase parts and unless you are a certified licensed mechanic in Japan, are stock automotive parts difficult to obtain?

Example: A Japanese female friend of mine who has no automotive knowledge is traveling to Japan shortly and I would like her to purchase some stock Honda 0.25 over Japanese ITR pistons for me, what would be the best way for her to go about doing this??

 

Have her order them online for you with her bank card before she leaves.

JK

Why do you need them from japan?
I could understand maybe picking up genuine spoon parts straight from the source,
but an oem itr piston set? Whats the difference, just the novelty?

 

Read EXAMPLE, 0.25 over Japanese ITR pistons, not the same as ITR pistons, i.e.; different and not so common in Vancouver, BC. And not available from a Honda dealer in addition exporting parts from the US with its protectionism and antiterrorist policies has become unmanageable difficult.

 

jeez sorry. Here in CA p73 00 can be had at local rite aids, very common.

What I meant was p73 00 .25 oversize can be had easy online, without the need to go to japan. Thats why I was curious.

 

my dad imports Landcruisers from Japan as well as Nz and Australia

and even in australia its hard to get your hands on parts because from Australia every car part for Honda is imported from Japan directly and there is a law saying that it must be purchased by a performance shop or mechanic

also in australia every time you modify your car whether it be the engine or just change the rims . you have to then go to there version of our DMV and get a road worthy certificate that is why ive been trying to bring parts for Hondas and other cars as well and its hard to get ahold of them

Things you can get your hands on without a problem are like bodykits, tail lights , seats, etc.

 

Thanks, no one else been to Japan?

 

Are jdm itr pistons all you're trying to get? Any of the jdm parts distributors probably carry them or can get them for you easily. Save your friend the trouble.

Here you go. Great seller and great price to boot: http://www.hmotorsonline.com/shop/sc...age&item=10016

 

when i was looking at type-s H22 pistons, HMotors was the best price i found, i'd definately give him a shot

 

Thanks, however if you read their web site it specifically reads STANDARD size only and No, I am looking for other parts beyond pistons as the post reads EXAMPLE only.

Once again I am not interested in purchasing from a retailer in the U.S. the post clearly states from Japan!

 

Hell. Jhpusa.com sells .25 oversize PCTs all the time.

http://www.jhpusa.com/store/pc/viewP...idproduct=2079

This is why we don't go through Japan to get parts much. Not to mention I constantly got hassled at customs and through Yellow Frieght. Best to have an IMport/Export license or go through a distribution company that does like Bulletproof Automotive.

 

Great advise, give it to some one who can use it, again I am not interested in purchasing anything from the USA!

Japan does not equal USA!

 

I brought back PCT parts from Japan, and they were exactly the same part number. I had a mechanics license out of Osaka. Unfortunately it is now expired w/ my visa.

Good luck. Sorry you can't keep an open mind about getting these items.

 

Hello TheShodan,

Why is it so difficult to answer the question?

So if I was in Japan and I wanted to rebuild my engine could I, as general public walk into a Honda dealer and order parts for my rebuild? Yes or No.

If no, where would I get the parts from in Japan? Would I have to purchase them from a licensed mechanic?

 

I lived in Okinawa, Japan for 3 years. June of '05 to June of '08. Typically, you cant just walk into a dealer and purchase a part for whatever you wanna purchase a part for. You need a title for that car. So now your gonna ask, how do these builders build their engines. 9 times out of 10, the engine internals are typically stock. They don't build Hondas over there to the caliber the Americans do, from my experiences.

From my experiences, and I have no idea how importers do it, but 9 times out of 10, you can get the same part from a US importer/distributor for the same price, if not a tad cheaper. Hmotors, icbmotorsports, passwordjdm among others usually can get you the parts, if they dont have them already. Reason why I say I have no idea on how some of these distributors do the importing...friend of mine had a dc5r. He wanted a new mission so he could send it off to be built. Honda told him they could not get him a mission for his car. Honda did not sell a ready to go, new mission. You could order one from Mugen, but you had to be a race team. I hopped online, and sure as ****, icbmotorsport is selling them for 2,200-

I wouldnt worry about sending your gf to get your parts 'from japan'. Tons of suppliers have already done the work for you.

 

Back at you - why won't you explain why you refuse to get the SAME EXACT PART from a company here, but instead insist on making it difficult?

You can get almost any Japanese OEM part through the US Honda network if you know the part number. They just have to enter it manually. That's how I got the Type R parts for my nsx.

 

Hello Top Ramen,

Did you read any of the thread or do you just not comprehend?

What don't you understand about I live in Canada, I don't live "here" or in the USA, Canada is not part of the USA. I am not interested in getting to know Janet Napolitano and purchasing parts from the US with its protectionism and antiterrorist policies has become unmanageable difficult, likely way more difficult than importing from Japan.

Hello junkyard racer,

Thank you for your explanation and insight. Not interested in how builders build their engines, what I am interested in is how if you are Japanese own a Honda in Japan and something on the car breaks how do you purchase stock replacement parts to repair it.? Do you go to a dealer and purchase them or do you take your car to a licensed mechanic and have them purchase the parts from Honda and repair it?

My friend was born and has lived her entire life in a small farming town in Japan. She is only in Canada to finish her PhD and just has had no experience with purchasing auto parts or repairing autos.

 

i dont understand what so difficult about shipping to canada. i sold a set of cams 2 weeks ago to someone that lives in british columbia canada and they arrived on time with no difficulty's at all. why dont u call jhpusa and ask if they can be shipped to u if u think its a problem instead of trying to find a way to get them straight from japan.

 

Hello kgibson16,

Your sale is wonderful, purchasing is very diffrent, thanks for your advice, again not interested in purchasing from the USA, and is that to difficult to comprehend?

Are all you guys employed by the USA board of trade or something similar?

 

thanks i always like good feedback. good luck getting answer to your question that makes no sense. the same exact part your are looking for is sold on the same continent you live on and can be shipped to your house with no trouble. call jhpusa and see if there is any problems shipping to your house, takes a whole 5mins out of your life which is way shorter than the time u put into this thread. either this is a troll job or your extremely thickheaded cause ITS THE SAME PART WHO CARES IF ITS NOT DIRECTLY FROM JAPAN.

 

I've purchased and sold parts from Canada without issues whatsoever, used USPS and UPS. Are you sure your fear of US anti-terrorism policies with Canada is the only thing keeping you from buying JDM parts from US distributors??

 

Hello kgibson16,

That is where you are way wrong, how do you know this, do you live in a country out side of the USA?

Do you have any idea what customs brokers make their living doing?

It make no sense to you because you have no idea what you are writing about.

 

Are we much of an Anti American DB2-R8????? That's all I get out of this thread. The fact that he still can't state his reason for not buying them from the US just prooves that. Hey why don't you get on the boat yourself and take your car with you to buy the parts.

There are absolutely no problems shipping & recieving parts across the boarder. 90% of my parts are from there. Because if I can't get it in Canada at least I'll keep my money on this continent.

I haven't paid a brokerage charge for any of my US shipped parts..... It's called USPS!

 

Oh and if your not such an A$$, some vendors will even give you a deal on duty as well

Learn how to shop

 

Like I said, unless you have a title to the car, you cant just walk into the honda dealer and buy something. Thats how you buy parts for your car, in Japan. Doesn't matter if you go to the dealer or the local 'napa' style auto part store, you need a title to obtain the part.

A oil filter, you probably wouldn't need a title. A piston, they will laugh at your friend.
I couldn't get a ITR water pump for my B16 without a ITR title. You and I both know they are interchangeable...and the dealer probably knows the same thing...but they wouldn't let me get the pump, my title said I had a b16a, not a b18c.

You might be in Canada, but I still think you will have an easier time getting a part from the US than Japan. I would bet money, your friend will not be able to get you your part while she is home. None of the suppliers ship to Canada? Ive never had a problem shipping parts to Canadian people.

 

Hello junkyard racer,

Thanks again for taking the time to try an answer my questions.

Hello GhostAccord,

Please waist your personal attacks on some one who cares, 5uck you too!