Five of our LA400 Copens came with five different exhaust systems. We listen to each one and ask when a branded exhaust already fitted in Japan is genuinely worth paying more for.

Repair history, an R auction grade or an unrepaired accident car: which route makes a Copen genuinely affordable? We compare prices in Japan and Britain.

Robe, Cero, XPLAY or GR Sport? We walk through 1,099 Japanese retail listings, one choice at a time, until the Copen you want begins to take shape.

How much can an auction sheet really tell you about a car’s condition? Using our 3.5C-rated Copen Cero, we compare the original damage diagram with the defects later found—and the true cost of recovering them.

How much should you budget to import an LA400 Copen from Japan? Using rounded auction and retail examples, we explain how to read the prices—and what still has to happen before the car is finished.

We compare the hidden areas of the original Daihatsu Copen and New Copen LA400 to see how their construction affects water ingress, rust and corrosion.

Thinking about buying the "New Copen" in the UK? This guide explains the four LA400 Copen models, how to plan your budget, and the difference between buying from UK stock and importing from Japan.

When people hear that TR imports UK specialises in the second-generation Daihatsu Copen, they often ask me the same question. "Why the Copen?" It's a fair question. After all, I've owned nine Honda models over the years …

Where It All Began:- People often ask me, "Why is a Japanese person living in the UK restoring and importing Japanese cars?" The answer began long before the TR imports UK existed…

20 cars from the car club "130R Yokohama GB" were on display - On June 21st, our company-supported car club, "130R Yokohama GB," participated in the "Japanese Day 2026" event hosted by the Brooklands Museum. We are grateful to the organisers …

The world is bustling with car events. I feel like gatherings of people, including cyclists and bikers, have increased dramatically, not just cars. Perhaps they've always been popular, but after shrinking due to COVID-19, they're finally returning to their original levels.

Now that we have all four second-generation Daihatsu Copen models in stock and have completed our initial reports, we’re excited to embark on a journey of transformation for our demo car. This first instalment invites you to envision what’s possible.

Last Sunday (May 10, 2026), we exhibited our demo car, a 2015 Daihatsu Copen CERO, at "JapShow 2026" held at Santa Pod Raceway. Our exhibit was shared with 12 cars from members of the car club "130R Yokohama GB," which we support.

On Sunday, May 3rd, 2026, at the Kent Showground, we participated in the BHP Show 2026. That morning, we were worried about the weather, as a powerful rain cloud had just passed over from France, but those…

What is the new Copen? Today, I'd like to write about the "new Copen." I chose this topic so you can learn more about the "second-generation Copen," which many of you refer to as the "new Copen."

On Sunday, April 19th, our club participated in the big event "JapFest 2026" held at Silverstone Circuit. That's right. TR imports UK supports the car club "130R Yokohama GB," so we were able to exhibit our demo car alongside the club members.

The registration process for our second-generation Copen used cars in the UK is going well. Yesterday, the 2015 Daihatsu Copen Cero (RED) received its logbook (V5C), and now we are just waiting for a new set of …

The 2015 Daihatsu Copen Cero LA400K (red) that arrived last week passed the MOT test, so we immediately submitted the registration application to the DVLA. Once registration is complete, we will know the license number,