Terms of service

At JDM Direct Ireland, our role is to help you understand what's realistically possible before you make any purchasing decisions.

We don't believe anyone should commit to importing a vehicle without first understanding the likely all-in costs, what's available within their budget, and whether importing genuinely makes sense for their circumstances.

Every enquiry is reviewed individually. Where appropriate, we'll contact you to discuss your requirements, explain the expected costs involved, and prepare suitable import options based on your budget and preferences.

Once you have that information, the decision is entirely yours. You may decide that importing is the right choice, or you may decide to buy locally instead. Either way, our goal is to help you make an informed decision with a clear understanding of your options.

The following Terms of Service explain how JDM Direct Ireland provides information, introduces prospective buyers to trusted import specialists where appropriate, and outlines the responsibilities of each party throughout that process. 

What happens after I submit an enquiry?

After you submit an enquiry, we'll review the information you've provided.

If we need to clarify anything, we'll contact you by phone or WhatsApp to discuss your requirements, answer any questions, and explain the likely all-in costs involved.

Once we have enough information, we'll prepare suitable import options based on your requirements.

At that stage, you're under absolutely no obligation to proceed. Our role is to help you understand what's available so you can decide whether importing is the right choice for you

If at any point after the sourcing process you choose to move forward, an import expert will discuss the next steps directly with you.

About this website

JDM Direct Ireland is an independent information and introduction platform designed to assist Irish buyers in researching, understanding, and exploring vehicle import opportunities from Japan.

The website provides educational content, buying guides, market insights, vehicle information, import-related resources, and enquiry facilities intended to help users make informed decisions.

JDM Direct Ireland operates as an independent information and introduction platform. We do not sell vehicles directly or act as the seller in any transaction.

Nothing on this website should be interpreted as an offer to sell, supply, source, finance, insure, transport, or register any vehicle.

Website content

All content published on this website is provided for general informational and educational purposes only.

While reasonable efforts are made to ensure information is accurate and up to date, JDM Direct Ireland makes no representation, warranty, or guarantee regarding the accuracy, completeness, reliability, suitability, or availability of any information contained on the website.

Information relating to vehicle specifications, market conditions, vehicle values, auction information, import procedures, shipping costs, taxation, customs charges, VAT, VRT, exchange rates, vehicle availability, ownership costs, or related matters may change without notice and may not always reflect current market conditions.

While we do our best to keep information accurate and up to date, we always recommend confirming important financial, legal, taxation or registration matters before making a purchasing decision.

Vehicle examples, guides and estimates

Any vehicle examples, illustrations, calculations, import cost estimates, market observations, comparisons, pricing examples, budget examples, calculators, or other indicative information provided on this website are intended solely for guidance and educational purposes.

Import costs are influenced by a number of factors, including exchange rates, shipping costs, Revenue assessments, vehicle condition and market availability. For that reason, examples shown throughout the website should be viewed as guidance rather than fixed quotations.

Nothing published on this website shall constitute a quotation, valuation, guarantee, financial projection, or contractual commitment.

Introductions and third-party services

JDM Direct Ireland operates as an information, research, and education platform.

If you decide you'd like assistance sourcing a vehicle, we may introduce you to one of our trusted import specialists.

To do this, we'll share only the information necessary for them to understand your requirements and respond to your enquiry.

Any agreement relating to the purchase or import of a vehicle will always be between you and the relevant service provider.

By submitting an enquiry through this website, users acknowledge and agree that their information may be shared with relevant service providers where reasonably necessary to facilitate the services requested.

JDM Direct Ireland does not act as principal, dealer, seller, auction provider, importer, exporter, customs agent, shipping company, insurer, lender, or contracting party in relation to any transaction subsequently entered into between a user and a third party.

We only introduce users to trusted third-party service providers. Once an introduction has been made, any agreement for vehicle sourcing, purchase, import or related services is entered into directly between you and that provider.

JDM Direct Ireland is not a party to those agreements and therefore cannot accept responsibility for the performance of services, pricing, vehicles supplied, delivery times or other contractual matters.

No professional advice

The content available on this website does not constitute legal, financial, taxation, customs, insurance, investment, engineering, mechanical, or professional advice.

Users should seek independent professional advice where appropriate before making decisions relating to vehicle purchases, imports, taxation, registration, insurance, financing, or related matters.

Reliance upon information contained on this website is entirely at the user's own risk.

No offer

Nothing contained on this website shall constitute an offer capable of acceptance, a binding quotation, a contractual commitment, or an obligation to provide any vehicle, service, pricing information, import arrangement, or related assistance.

Any information provided through the website is intended solely for informational purposes and preliminary discussion.

Third-party websites

This website may contain links to external websites, services, resources, social media platforms, or third-party content.

JDM Direct Ireland has no control over and accepts no responsibility for the content, availability, accuracy, privacy practices, terms, policies, or services provided by third-party websites.

Accessing third-party websites is entirely at the user's own risk.

Intellectual property

Unless otherwise stated, all content appearing on this website, including text, articles, graphics, branding, logos, images, design elements, layouts, downloadable materials, and original content, is the property of JDM Direct Ireland or its licensors.

No content may be copied, reproduced, republished, distributed, modified, stored, transmitted, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission.

Reasonable personal use for research and informational purposes is permitted provided that content is not altered and ownership rights remain acknowledged.

No warranty

To the fullest extent permitted by law, all content, information, tools, calculators, guides, market commentary, estimates, and materials available through this website are provided on an "as is" and "as available" basis.

JDM Direct Ireland makes no warranty, representation, or guarantee, whether express or implied, regarding the operation of the website or the accuracy, reliability, completeness, availability, suitability, or fitness for purpose of any content or information provided.

JDM Direct Ireland does not warrant that the website will be uninterrupted, error-free, secure, free from defects, or available at all times.

Limitation of liability

To To the fullest extent permitted by Irish law, JDM Direct Ireland shall not be liable for any loss arising from the use of this website, reliance on information published on the website, introductions to third-party providers, or any agreements or services entered into between users and those providers.

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits any liability that cannot legally be excluded under Irish law.

Privacy

Use of this website is also governed by ourPrivacy Policy, which explains how personal information is collected, processed, stored, shared, and protected.

By using this website, users acknowledge that personal information may be processed in accordance with the Privacy Policy.

Changes to these terms

JDM Direct Ireland reserves the right to amend, update, modify, or replace these Terms of Service at any time without prior notice.

Updated versions shall be published on this page and shall take effect immediately upon publication.

Continued use of the website following publication of revised terms constitutes acceptance of those revised terms.

Governing law and jurisdiction

These Terms of Service shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Ireland.

Any dispute arising out of or in connection with these Terms of Service or the use of this website shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Irish courts.

Questions?

If anything in these Terms of Service isn't clear, please get in touch before submitting an enquiry. We'll always be happy to explain how our service works and what you can expect from us.

Acceptance

By accessing or using this website, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by these Terms of Service.