Japan Direct,

8613 Barefoot Industrial Rd, Raleigh, NC 27617, United States

"I contacted Al about an engine for a 2009 Pontiac Vibe GT, this car has a Toyota 2AZ-FE engine. He took time to meet me on a Sunday at his Sons shop “ Motor City Garage “ Al supplied me with a great engine and Dane installed it in less than 4 days at a real good price. The workman ship was phenomenal. I really recommend Al and Dane for any of your repairs."

"I towed a family member car there to get engine swap. The engine that was in the car was purchased from online we was told it had a misfire. So my family member check reviews and called this place. We was so happy with reviews only to find out they must be fake or family members of business owner. They replaced the newly place engine with one of there own, same result mis fire. They found the issue it was a wire. Here is where things get tricky and disrespectful. When asked about the engine that was taken out they replied gone but we will give you a honda engine. They also was told to replace converters. They cut converters up welding it, and not only that applied gasket sealant around the converters. When asked why didn't they call why all of these shade tree actions. The response was that the member car was raggedy. My family member has emails and recipes that shows he was very humble and wanted to be treated fair. Yet he got disrespected. Lied too and horrible service with these guys. Hopefully my cousin sues them in court. I wouldn't recommend anybody going to this place not even for an oil change."

"Japan Direct did superb work replacing my sons transmission on his 01 Honda Accord. They were honest, knowledgeable and no surprises when work was completed. This is his first car and teaching him how importance it is to have good mechanic. They now service all of our cars. I highly recommend them."

"I've been in contact about a JDM Engine for a 2005 Subaru Outback H6. As far as I'm concerned Al has went above and beyond helping me. He has an engine waiting for me. His crew has checked it out and Al has sent photo's of the outside and inside of the bottom of the engine. It looks extremely clean to me. I'm heading from Chesterfield, VA tomorrow to get it. Al even offered to bring the engine to me. He said he has friends near me he could visit. I'm retired and my wife and I would enjoy the roadtrip. After I install it I will leave a follow up review, which I'm confident will be good also."

"I've regularly had bad experiences with mechanics and engine shops, but this was easily the best experience I've ever had in my life. Al and Dane are amazing at customer service, even when they're busy, and were able to help me with an exact fit for my car even though I didn't know much going in. Eddy, their in-house mechanic, was very knowledgeable and did his work very well. I got my car back running smoothly with no Check Engine light or small secondary problems -- the work was flawless. Above all, the people themselves are very professional and helpful. You can tell they actually want your business. Would recommend to anyone serious about getting a replacement engine for a Honda."