If you own a Japanese car overseas, you may sometimes find yourself thinking, “I need this part, but I can’t find it locally.” This can be especially difficult with JDM models, vehicles originally sold in Japan, or older Japanese cars, as genuine OEM parts may be difficult to find through local dealers and parts stores.
Why Are Japanese OEM Parts Difficult to Find Overseas?
One reason is that Japanese car parts can vary depending on the market, model year, and trim level, even when they come from the same manufacturer. Searching only by the car’s name may therefore make it difficult to identify the exact part that fits your vehicle.
When looking for genuine OEM parts, it is important to check the vehicle model, model year, chassis code, color code, and genuine part number. In particular, having the correct part number makes it much easier to search for the exact item through Japanese online stores.
Genuine OEM Parts You Can Find in Japan
For example, CarParts-ON sells a Toyota genuine touch-up paint in color code 089, Platinum White Pearl Mica, with the genuine part number 08866-00089. It can be used to repair small paint chips and scratches, such as those caused by road debris, and can be purchased from a Japanese online store.
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This is just one example. In Japan, you can find not only major components such as engine parts, but also smaller genuine parts and accessories, including repair products, emblems, interior parts, and exterior components. CarParts-ON also offers Toyota genuine parts as well as exterior and aero parts, interior components, brake-related products, and more.
Find Custom Parts as Well as Genuine OEM Parts
CarParts-ON also features a vehicle-specific custom parts collection. It includes model-specific parts for vehicles such as the Land Cruiser 250 and HiAce, as well as customization items such as aluminum pedal covers. This means you can use the site not only to search for genuine replacement parts, but also to find products for customizing your Japanese car.
If you are looking for Japanese car parts that are difficult to find overseas, start by searching Japanese online stores using the genuine part number and your vehicle information. Once you find the product you need in Japan, you can use JapanCart to check whether it can be purchased from the Japanese store and shipped to you.
