Buyers in Sunset looking for a used car or a genuine JDM import will find the inventory at our Richmond showroom, not a lot closer to home. The drive is straightforward and the selection — spanning daily drivers, family haulers, and right-hand-drive models never sold new in North America — is worth it. Every vehicle leaves our lot with a multi-point inspection and a full history report: CARFAX for domestic and import-eligible units, complete auction sheets and import paperwork for JDM vehicles.
What Sunset buyers actually get at our Richmond lot
The Sunset neighbourhood sits along the Fraser River with a mix of older character homes, newer infill, and a steady flow of commuters heading toward downtown or across the river. That shapes what people need: reliable sedans for the daily run, SUVs that fit car seats and hockey gear, trucks that can haul a renovation load, and — for the enthusiasts who know where to look — JDM imports that never officially landed here. Our inventory runs roughly $6,950 to $155,000, with the deepest stock in the $10,000–$25,000 range. You will see Toyota, Honda, Nissan, Subaru, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Volkswagen, MINI, Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Land Rover, Jeep, Genesis, and Ferrari alongside genuine JDM-only models like the Toyota Altezza and Toyota Alphard.
We do not keep a static list online for each neighbourhood because inventory turns weekly. What we can tell you is how the buying process works when you arrive.
JDM imports: what the paperwork actually proves
A genuine JDM vehicle was built for the Japanese market, right-hand drive, and never sold new through a Canadian dealer network. The 15-year federal import rule means it can enter Canada legally once it reaches that age. CARFAX does not track Japanese-market history. What you get instead is the auction sheet — the grade sheet from the Japanese auction house that sold the car — plus the import documentation showing compliance, deregistration, and the path from port to our lot. We are an authorized CARFAX-reporting dealer, so domestic and import-eligible vehicles come with that report. JDM units come with the auction sheet and full import file. Both are included with every sale, no extra charge.
Inspection and history: the baseline before you test-drive
Every vehicle we retail goes through a multi-point inspection before it hits the showroom. We check brakes, suspension, steering, tires, fluids, lighting, glass, body panels for prior repair, and all electronic systems. The inspection sheet stays with the file. You can read it before you drive the car. If something needs attention, it gets addressed or the price reflects it. We do not sell "as-is, where-is" units with mystery histories.
Financing that works with real credit situations
We work with multiple lenders and run pre-approvals online. Most approvals come back within 24 hours. The lenders we use understand limited credit, complex credit, self-employed income, and new-to-Canada files — situations the big banks often decline or slow-walk. You submit the application, we shop the lenders, and you get a decision before you commit to a vehicle. No obligation to finance through us if you have your own arrangement.
Trade-in appraisal, same day, paid your way
Bring your current vehicle when you come. We appraise it on the spot and pay by cash or cheque, your choice. The appraisal is based on wholesale market data, condition, and reconditioning cost — not a lowball opening number meant to be negotiated up. If you owe money on the trade, we handle the payout and apply the equity to your deal. Paperwork is done before you leave.
Service after the sale
Our Richmond location has in-house mechanical service. Oil changes, brake work, suspension, diagnostics, and the odd JDM-specific part sourcing — we handle it here. You do not need to find a specialist who understands right-hand-drive layouts or JDM parts cross-references. We already do.
Sourcing what isn't on the lot
If the exact model, trim, colour, or spec you want is not in current stock, we can source it locally or import it on request — including JDM vehicles. Give us the target and a budget. We search Canadian dealer networks, auction channels, and Japanese export partners. You approve the candidate before any money moves.
Why Sunset buyers make the trip to Richmond
The showroom at 2153-21320 Westminster Hwy is open seven days a week, 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Buyers from across Greater Vancouver come to the Richmond showroom because the inventory depth, the JDM paperwork discipline, and the same-day trade-in and financing process save time compared to hopping between lots that only carry one or two of what you are actually looking for. You see the cars, you read the history, you drive what you like, and you leave with a deal structured on your terms.
Call (778) 829-6669 or email info@luminaiauto.ca to confirm hours, start a pre-approval, or tell us what you are looking for so we can have it ready when you arrive.