JDM imports in Houston, TexasJapanese icons. European ambition.

JDM and European imports, sourced with you in mind. From Japan car auction sourcing to U.S. delivery, start your next car search with Walltap Garage in Houston.

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Walltap GarageHouston, TexasExplore / Discover / Connect

01 / The collection

Find what moves you.

Explore the cars, then tell us what you have in mind. Model guides: Toyota Chaser, Nissan Silvia S15, Mark II and Cresta, kei trucks and all JDM models.

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Honda NSX

Honda's mid-engine sports car, built from 1990 to 2005 with input from Ayrton Senna. Ask about availability or sourcing one.

Availability on request
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Nissan Silvia S15

The last Silvia (1999–2002), never sold new in the U.S. A drift and tuning favorite. Ask about availability or sourcing one.

Availability on request
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Toyota Supra

Toyota's flagship sports car. The A80 and its 2JZ inline-six made it a tuning icon. Ask about availability or sourcing one.

Availability on request
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Toyota Chaser

Rear-drive Japanese-market sedan. The turbo 1JZ Tourer V is the enthusiast pick. Ask about availability or sourcing one.

Availability on request
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Toyota Mark II

The Chaser's sibling. Rear-drive, and the turbo Tourer V is a drift and build favorite. Ask about availability or sourcing one.

Availability on request
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Toyota Cresta

The third Mark II-platform sedan, sold only in Japan with the same rear-drive chassis. Ask about availability or sourcing one.

Availability on request
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Toyota Celsior

The Japanese-market Lexus LS: Toyota's V8 flagship luxury sedan. Ask about availability or sourcing one.

Availability on request
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Any other JDM car

There are a lot of JDM cars. Don’t see yours? Type any make, model, year or chassis code and we’ll look for it in Japan.

Custom search

Pictured vehicles are a selection from the business website. Confirm current availability and pricing with the team.

Beyond the collection

Your next car, your way.

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Find a specific vehicle

Discuss sourcing Japanese and European vehicles, including Japan auction options.

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Arrange a viewing

Contact Walltap to discuss its current selection and arrange an in-person viewing in Houston.

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Importing & delivery

Discuss the import process, shipping, and delivery for your selected vehicle.

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The people behind the cars

Why Walltap Garage

Founded by Andre Iancu in Houston, Walltap Garage sources, imports, and resells Japanese and European vehicles for enthusiasts across the United States.

  • Guidance with Japan auction sourcing, importing, shipping, and delivery.
  • Discuss condition, mileage, service history, and import documentation before deciding.
  • A personal approach for enthusiasts looking for a specific vehicle.

How it works / 日本からあなたへ

From Japan to your garage

You tell us the car. We find it in Japan, inspect it, purchase it, export it, and help get it to you.

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Build your search

Model, chassis, trim, transmission, color, condition and total budget. Split must-haves from what you can be flexible on.

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Review the evidence

We compare auction, dealer, exporter and private-market candidates. You review the auction sheet, photos, mileage and inspection notes.

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Set a maximum. Stick to it.

You approve the car and your maximum bid before the sale. If the price goes past your limit, the search continues.

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Purchase with a paper trail

Payment and ownership documents follow agreed terms. Auction purchases can be binding, so deadlines are reviewed before any bid.

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Prepare for export

Inland transport in Japan, export-yard handling and export documents are coordinated around your car.

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Cross the Pacific

Your car ships by an agreed RoRo or container service. Departure and arrival dates are carrier estimates.

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Clear the import checks

NHTSA, EPA, customs and state requirements are separate checks. The exact car and its documents are confirmed before purchase.

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The final leg

After release, pick it up or arrange transport to your door. Plan a baseline inspection before regular driving.

オークション / Coming soon

Live Japanese auction bidding

A portal to follow Japanese auctions and bid from home is on the way. Until it launches, tell us the car you want and we’ll run the auction search for you.

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In the details

Confidence, with context.

50+Vehicles sourced & imported
Under 60KAverage mileage
100%Inspected and verified
2yr+Import experience

Where we connect

Our service areas

  • Houston, Texas
  • United States

Before you buy

JDM import guides

How the auction search works and what an import really costs, from a Houston JDM importer.

A little more clarity

Frequently asked questions

38 answers on Walltap, buying, condition and payment. The rest have their own guides: auction sourcing, import costs, the 25-year rule and shipping to Texas.

Where is Walltap Garage located?

Walltap Garage is based in Houston, Texas, and serves vehicle enthusiasts across the United States.

What types of cars does Walltap source?

Walltap sources Japanese and European vehicles. Its website features models such as the Nissan Silvia S15, Toyota Supra, Honda NSX, and Toyota Chaser.

Can Walltap help find a specific car?

Yes. Contact Walltap to discuss the model and details you want, including sourcing through auctions in Japan.

Are all the pictured cars currently for sale?

The photos show vehicles featured on Walltap’s website. Contact the team to confirm current inventory, pricing, or sourcing options.

What should I ask before choosing a vehicle?

Ask Walltap for the vehicle’s current condition, mileage, service history, import documentation, and pricing.

How do I arrange a viewing or discuss delivery?

Contact Walltap to discuss a Houston viewing or shipping and delivery arrangements. The team must confirm appointments and details.

How does Walltap Garage source vehicles?

A search may include Japanese auctions, dealer listings, exporter inventory and other available trade contacts. Start with a detailed brief so candidates can be compared against your specification, condition expectations and total budget.

Can you find a specific model?

Name the exact model and list acceptable years, trims and alternatives in your request. Availability, condition and budget determine how narrow the search can be; finding a match cannot be guaranteed.

Can you find a specific chassis code?

Include the chassis code, such as JZX100, alongside the model name. Check each candidate's chassis identification and documents because a code alone does not establish its engine, transmission or present specification.

Can I request a rare trim?

Yes—make the trim a requirement and identify which features matter most. Rare specifications can reduce the number of suitable candidates, so allow flexibility in timing and verify the trim using the vehicle's details and available records.

Can you find manual-transmission vehicles?

Specify manual transmission and whether you require a factory manual or would consider a conversion. A converted vehicle needs additional review of the work, supporting parts and applicable import requirements.

Can you source modified vehicles?

Modified vehicles can be included in a search, with your acceptable modifications clearly listed. Review workmanship, tuning, wiring and documentation, and assess engine or emissions changes separately for import eligibility.

Can I request a specific color?

Specify the color and whether original factory paint, a factory color with repainting, or a color change is acceptable. Paint codes, inspection notes and photos should be reviewed together.

Can I set a maximum mileage?

Yes—include your preferred kilometer limit and whether documented odometer replacement is acceptable. Treat the displayed reading and the vehicle's mileage status as separate information to verify.

How long does it usually take to find a car?

Search time depends on how often suitable vehicles appear, the specification, condition requirements and budget. Set a preferred timeline, but keep the search period separate from export, ocean transit and delivery estimates.

What if you cannot find my exact specifications?

Rank your requirements as essential or flexible before searching. If exact matches are scarce, review alternatives or continue waiting; changes to your criteria should be agreed before pursuing a different vehicle.

Can I change my search after starting?

Discuss changes before a bid or purchase commitment is made, especially changes to budget or condition tolerance. An updated search brief does not automatically cancel an existing bid or completed purchase.

Can you find vehicles outside of auctions?

A sourcing search can also consider dealer stock, exporter inventory and other available opportunities. The available inspection information, purchase terms and timing will depend on the seller and sales channel.

How do I know if the car has rust?

Review inspector comments and clear photographs of the underbody, structural areas, seams and likely moisture traps. Surface rust, scaling and deeper structural corrosion have different implications, and an auction sheet or a few photographs cannot establish the full extent.

How do I know if the car was in an accident?

Review repair-history classifications, replaced-panel marks, inspector comments and available history together. A non-R grade is not proof that no accident or cosmetic repair ever occurred; additional inspection may clarify concerns.

Are Japanese cars usually well maintained?

Maintenance varies by owner and vehicle, just as it does elsewhere. Judge the individual car using service records, present condition, modifications and inspection findings rather than assuming its country of origin guarantees careful upkeep.

Should I avoid modified cars?

Not automatically: quality parts and well-documented work can be useful, while poor tuning or wiring can create expensive problems. Assess workmanship, intended use and supporting records, and review engine or emissions changes for import compliance.

Should I avoid R-grade cars?

That depends on your repair-history tolerance, intended use and the evidence available about the damage and repair. R-grade vehicles need careful structural assessment; neither a low price nor attractive photographs establish that a repair is acceptable.

What is considered high mileage in Japan?

There is no single mileage cutoff that tells you whether an older vehicle is a good purchase. Consider model, age, maintenance, actual condition and mileage documentation together.

Is 100,000 km high mileage?

100,000 km is approximately 62,000 miles, but the number alone does not establish condition. A well-maintained vehicle with documented use can be a different proposition from a lower-reading vehicle with neglect or uncertain mileage history.

Can I request an additional inspection?

Request one as early as possible, especially for rust, modifications or repair history. Availability, access, timing and price vary, so agree exactly what can be checked and whether a lift inspection, mechanical checks or a road test are included.

When do I pay?

Your written agreement should identify any pre-bid funding requirement, the payment due after purchase, and later shipping or delivery payments. Auction and export deadlines can be short, so confirm the schedule and transfer arrangements before authorizing a bid.

Is a deposit required?

The deposit requirement, if any, must be confirmed in Walltap's agreement for your search. Review what it covers, when it becomes committed, and how unused funds or cancellation are handled before paying.

How much money is needed before bidding?

The required amount depends on the agreed deposit or funding arrangement and your approved purchase limit. Confirm the exact amount, payment deadline and currency in writing; this guide does not set a universal pre-bid fee.

What happens if I don't win?

You can review another candidate, continue the search or discuss closing the request. Whether funds remain on account or can be returned, and whether any services already incurred are chargeable, depends on your agreed terms.

What happens after I win?

The purchase result and payment obligations are confirmed, followed by the arrangements for collection, export documents and shipping. Review the invoice and meet the agreed deadlines; purchase confirmation does not mean the vehicle already has a vessel booking.

Are auction purchases refundable?

Do not assume a retail-style return or change-of-mind refund applies. Any cancellation or condition claim depends on the auction rules and your contract, including deadlines, exclusions and possible penalties.

Why use Walltap Garage instead of buying directly?

The value of a sourcing partner is help comparing candidates, interpreting condition information and coordinating a purchase and its logistics. Review Walltap's actual service scope and written terms so you know which tasks are included and which specialists or outside providers are involved.

How does Walltap Garage choose vehicles to recommend?

A useful recommendation compares the car with your requested specification, budget, mileage status, condition and repair-history tolerance. The review should explain both its strengths and unresolved concerns, including which findings need more inspection or documentation.

How does Walltap Garage communicate during the process?

Agree the communication channel and key update milestones when starting your request. Candidate reviews, bid results, export progress, booking details and release updates are useful checkpoints; the My Walltap display in this guide is an illustrative portal concept.

Will I approve the car before bidding?

Your approval should identify the exact vehicle, reviewed information and maximum bid before bidding is authorized. Confirm the approval process in your agreement and keep revised instructions clear, especially if more than one candidate is being considered.

Can Walltap Garage source something extremely rare?

Submit the exact specification and distinguish essential features from acceptable alternatives so the search can be assessed. Extremely rare vehicles may require a longer search and additional verification; availability, price and a successful purchase cannot be promised.

Can Walltap Garage source European-market vehicles too?

Ask about the specific model, market specification and country where it is located so service availability can be assessed. A European-brand vehicle offered in Japan is not necessarily a European-market specification, and its documents and import eligibility need their own review.

General guidance only. Import rules and costs depend on the exact car; confirm details with Walltap and the agencies involved.

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