Buying a Mini Truck From Japan? Start Here.

Import eligibility, shipping, auctions and the paperwork — written plainly, with the differences between countries made explicit.

The end-to-end sequence for importing a Japanese kei truck, from choosing a specification in Japan to registering it at home.

What actually goes into the landed cost of a kei truck shipped from Japan, and why a single headline number is usually misleading.

How the Japanese auction system works, what an auction sheet records, and how to read a condition grade.

How four-wheel drive works on Japanese kei trucks, what low range and diff lock add, and when 2WD is the better buy.

What the United States 25-year exemption covers, what it does not cover, and why state registration is a separate question.

How to choose between the five main kei truck models, what to check before buying, and the mistakes that cost importers money.