Anyone know of a few reputable Japanese websites that sell toyota parts? Wanted to purchase the front black pillars which are exclusive to that region.
I need to replace the coolant bypass pipe and gasket on a Hiace 200, seems like it is unavailable in Uk. Can anyone let me know the best pace to get one sent out from Japan. There seems quite a few options on line its knowing a good and legit one. Thanks
Yep, Amayama is great IF you can find they have the parts. With the newer vehicles, you'll be frustrated but they are great with the older models. I converted my wife's 2017 Prius plastic oil filter cartridge to a spin-on and got the parts shipped from UAE. Wasn't fast, at all, but real OEM parts that worked great.
There are some online services that can do what you need. Since I have never used one, I cannot offer any recommendations. Google "replacement vin sticker" turns up quite a few.
I've had parts for my Prius, and prior to that my Camry, from Amayama. They are totally reliable IME. Obviously no good for urgent part requirements or physically bulky parts, but if it's something relatively compact and you can wait a couple of weeks they are fine. They have an online parts catalogue, so just enter your frame number and navigate to the parts you require. They hold parts in UAE and Japan, with slightly different pricing and shipping costs. I live 50:50 between UK and Thailand and I order parts for delivery to my Thai address since shipping from Japan is relatively fast and cheap and I only get hit with a tiny Thai import tax rather than much higher UK taxes. I remember ordering a full set of coolant hoses for my Camry and it was less than 25% of UK Toyota dealer price, inc. shipping.
