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.

Looking for a classic JDM car in English only shows part of the picture. Discover how Japanese specialists, owners' clubs and communities can transform your search—and why modern translation tools make joining the conversation easier than ever.

Why the Search Is Not Always the First Step

Perhaps you have already spent hours searching for a car in Japan. You've searched Japanese classified websites, auction export services, social media and UK importers. You know the model you want.

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 …

Philosophy - Five years ago, I bought what looked like an ordinary 2005 Honda S2000 UKDM. Today, it has become something completely different. Not because we've chased huge horsepower figures. Not because we've built a show car. But because we've spent…

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…