1990s Honda Acty custom interior - Oiwa Garage

Kei Truck Chassis Codes: HA3/4 vs DA16T Years & Features

Cody Carlson

Stop guessing on replacement parts. Learn how to locate and decode your Japanese Kei truck chassis code, including Honda Acty HA3/HA4 and Suzuki Carry DA16T models, to guarantee an exact fit for your next DIY repair project.

1990s Honda Acty custom interior - Oiwa Garage

Kei Truck Chassis Codes: HA3/4 vs DA16T Years & Features

Cody Carlson

Stop guessing on replacement parts. Learn how to locate and decode your Japanese Kei truck chassis code, including Honda Acty HA3/HA4 and Suzuki Carry DA16T models, to guarantee an exact fit for your next DIY repair project.

Honda JDM factory manuals sitting on top of a kei truck driver’s seat

A Basic Guide to JDM Factory Manuals and Technical Schematics

Cody Carlson

JDM factory manuals, or OEM (original equipment manufacturer manuals, are guides  containing model-specific repair information. In comparison, technical schematics are individual diagrams within JDM factory manuals showing how parts interact and connect within a kei vehicle’s overall system.

Subaru Sambar identification plate

The 25-Year Import Loophole: A Step-by-Step Compliance Checklist

Cody Carlson

The 25-year import loophole involves filling out the HS-7, Box 1, the EPA 3520-1 Code E, as well as getting CBP clearance and a DMV title.