You pay deposit. We start searching Japan.
You approve the vehicle. We import it.
Your $500 goes toward your purchase.
JAPAN HAS VEHICLES YOU SIMPLY DON'T SEE EVERY DAY IN THE UNITED STATES. SHLOOP FINDS THEM. IMPORTS THEM. GETS THEM DIRECTLY TO YOU. FROM KEI TRUCKS TO RARE JDM BUILDS, WE MAKE BRINGING UNIQUE JAPANESE VEHICLES TO YOU EASY.
Tell Us What You Want
Lets talk about the vehicle you're looking for.
Start Your Search
A $500 deposit starts active sourcing.
This deposit is applied toward your vehicle purchase.
We Find It
We'll search Japanese dealers, listings, and auctions for vehicles that match exactly what you're looking for.
Pick Your Vehicle
Once we find a vehicle you like, we'll go over the vehicle and estimated import costs with you before moving forward.
We'll give you an exact total before you commit to a purchase.
We Handle the Import Process
Your vehicle is purchased, exported from Japan, shipped to the U.S., and processed through all necessary import and customs steps.
Bring It Home
Once your vehicle is released from customs, we handle delivery.
JDM Cars
Skyline • Silvia • Supra • Civic Type R • Lancer Evolution • RX-7 • WRX STI
Kei Cars, Trucks & Vans
Cappuccino • Beat • AZ-1 • Jimny
4x4 & Specialty Vehicles
Japanese 4x4s • Vans • Work trucks • Commercial vehicles • Other Classics
Subaru Sambar
Honda Acty
Suzuki Carry
Daihatsu Hijet
Mitsubishi Minicab
CONTACT US TO FIND A RIDE THAT WILL FIT YOU.
Q: CAN SHLOOP SOURCE VEHICLES OUTSIDE OF JAPAN?
A: YES. JAPAN IS OUR MAIN MARKET, BUT WE CAN ALSO LOOK INTO VEHICLES FROM OTHER COUNTRIES DEPENDING ON AVAILABILITY AND U.S. IMPORT REQUIREMENTS.
Q: CAN MY VEHICLE BE INSPECTED BEFORE I BUY IT?
A: YES. WE CAN HELP ARRANGE VEHICLE INSPECTIONS BEFORE PURCHASE WHEN AVAILABLE. THIS CAN HELP IDENTIFY CONDITION ISSUES AND AVOID UNEXPECTED SURPRISES.
Q: IS THE $500 PROGRAM DEPOSIT REFUNDABLE?
A: YES. THE $500 PROGRAM DEPOSIT STARTS YOUR ACTIVE VEHICLE SEARCH MONITORING. IT ALSO GOES TOWARD YOUR FIRST VEHICLE PURCHASE. IF YOU DECIDE NOT TO MOVE FORWARD BEFORE A VEHICLE IS PURCHASED, THE DEPOSIT MAY BE REFUNDABLE.
Q: HOW LONG DOES THE IMPORT PROCESS TAKE?
A: IT DEPENDS ON THE VEHICLE, SHIPPING SCHEDULE, PORT, DOCUMENTATION, AND CUSTOMS PROCESS. ONCE WE HAVE YOUR VEHICLE AND DESTINATION, WE'LL GIVE YOU AN ESTIMATED TIMELINE.
Q: DOES SHLOOP HANDLE CUSTOMS AND IMPORT PAPERWORK?
A: YES. WE HELP COORDINATE THE EXPORT, SHIPPING, CUSTOMS, AND IMPORT PROCESS TO MAKE GETTING YOUR VEHICLE INTO THE U.S. AS SIMPLE AS POSSIBLE.
Q: CAN SHLOOP HELP ME GET MY IMPORT VEHICLE REGISTERED?
A: YES. WE CAN HELP REGISTER YOUR VEHICLE TO BE 100% STREET LEGAL. WE DON'T CUT CORNERS LIKE THE OTHER GUYS. WE PROVIDE REAL REGISTRATION. NOT UTV CLASSIFICATION.
Q: WHAT IF I FIND A VEHICLE MYSELF?
A: NO PROBLEM. IF YOU FIND A VEHICLE IN JAPAN OR ELSEWHERE, SHLOOP MAY STILL BE ABLE TO HELP WITH IMPORT LOGISTICS.
Q: CAN YOU HELP ME FIND A KEI TRUCK?
A: ABSOLUTELY. KEI TRUCKS ARE OUR SPECIALTY. WHETHER YOU WANT A SAMBAR, CARRY, HIJET, ACTY, MINICAB, OR SOMETHING MORE UNUSUAL, WE CAN HELP YOU START THE SEARCH.