JDM Car Dealerships in Colorado

Vehicles 25 years or older are exempt from federal NHTSA and EPA import standards, and Colorado allows right-hand-drive imports. No federal safety retrofits are required for 25+ year vehicles, and basic equipment (lights, mirrors, wipers, horn) applies.

Bring your federal import paperwork (CBP Form 7501, EPA Form 3520-1, DOT Form HS-7), the Japanese export certificate with a notarized translation, your bill of sale, and proof of insurance meeting Colorado's 25/50/15 minimums to your county clerk and recorder or DMV office. Colorado uses Form DR 2698 for VIN verification, which can be performed by law enforcement, a dealer, or an emissions station, and short chassis numbers are accepted.

Colorado has historically permitted kei trucks for road use, and Colorado dealers have continued to sell road-titled kei mini trucks. As kei truck regulations have shifted in some other states, confirm the current titling situation with your county clerk or dealer before purchasing.

Emissions testing is required in seven Front Range counties; outside those counties no emissions test is needed. For grey-market vehicles in emissions counties, Form DR 2365 (Statement of Fact — Grey Market Vehicle) may be required to allow testing. Most 25+ year imports qualify for an age-based exemption.

Most Colorado dealers ship nationwide and provide the bill of sale and federal import documents your home state's DMV will need. Denver's central position makes it a reasonable transport hub between the West Coast and the Midwest.