Prices were decent, and they were able to get to the job quickly but after everything was paid and test run was done notice that my car wasn't sounding right when shifting through the gears. Overall noticed they installed the wrong motor mounts and couldn't even drive the car home without potentially damaging the transmission. So i left my car parked by there establishment ready to take it in the next morning. I got it there by 9 am and let them know of the problem but since it was a Saturday there mechanics not there and even though yelp and there website states open till 3 they called and informed me that since there only open till 2 that there mechanic that just got there wasn't able to do any work. So now I'm out of a car for the weekend with no way to get into work. Would i recommend them at this moment if you have absolutely no other option yeah, thats mainly because of the quickness they were able to get things rolling, but the way things were handled after a problem was found is why its a 1 star and the lack of communication on the issue of no mechanics in on Saturday and closing earlier then posted listings is a major problem, and if things were communicated earlier in the day it wouldn't have been much of a problem, but an hour before having to sleep to get rest before my graveyard shift is no good and leaves me no time to get different transportation a situated. As of right now this is how the review stands once i can test run my car and see how the engine is ill update later. Thought about took it down and thought naw the one star stays. Well it's been a minute and wanted to update my review, and it will stay as a 1 star will not change until the box of parts that was stated would be on the side of the engine will be gotten. Most importantly my harmonic balancer for my stock engine along with the crank shaft bolt and header gear, not to mention old parts that were taken off the engines, i know I didn't order or call about a short block they discussed and talked about a good engine and putting the good parts from both on the engines going in the car and all the rest would be in a box on the side that was never gotten or talked about and was told what was on the engine is what i was getting. Overall they were nice people but that box of parts was important and some parts need to be replaced that should of been in that box of missing stuff that was supposed be on the side of the engine waiting for pick up. read more

I was fortunate to locate this established! What an outstanding selections, prices and customer service! I was able to replace a 2013 Subaru Forester engine for a great price! I puchased and installed the engine at the location. Unbeatable price with a 90 warranty on parts and labor! Nick and Gabriel are fantastic people: honest, reliable and truly attentive! I have recommended this business to multiple friends and my mechanic for Japanese engines! I seldomly recommend a business, however, without hesitation, I am highly recommending this business! Thank you, Nick & Gabriel. read more

Replaced the engine on my 97 4Runner in 2 weeks. No issues and runs very good. Wiring and all other routing of harness looks OEM and nothing was damaged or broken in the process. Would highly recommend them. They also replied quick and addressed any concerns I had. read more

Called a few places for a Miata trunk and bumper the guys here gave me the best price. Gabriel helped me out and went through the trouble of letting me pick the best one out of a big lot of Miata parts and was friendly. Definitely recommend this place. read more

Ichiban JDM - Rear bumper fit perfect didn't switch out the trunk but color matched perfectly - Auto Parts & Supplies Near Me - Buena Park, California

I have been searching the website for a good, used JDM engine for my 2011 Prius. Nick was the first to call and follow up with me. He hooked me up with a clean motor and provided free local shipping. The motor arrived at my garage and after inspecting the spark plugs and the oil, I was impressed with how clean it was. Even the electric water pump and ignition coils were in great shape, I decided to keep them intact. I installed the engine myself with new fluids and few gaskets and seals. The car started as expected and has been running smoothly so far. read more

Ichiban JDM - Auto Parts & Supplies Near Me - Buena Park, California

Less than 1 star 0...Stay clear from this buisness. Well I don't normally write bad reviews but let me tell you after 3 returned Motors and transmissions because they didn't work obviously. Went back and forth with nick. And it makes me sick they do business like this stay away I tell you bad bad bad don't go through this bad experience like I did read more

Found a JDM miata 1.6 engine on eBay and know which is IChibanjdm selling it, googled ichibanjdm and found out some bad reviews, but I know if the parts don't have problems people may not leave reviews and only leave reviews when the part doesn't like their expectations, so I am taking the risk and give it a try, luckily the results is perfect. Picked up the engine on 12/14 and swapped it on, when I was swapping the Usdm camshaft for the usdm camshaft angle sensor, I had to open the valve cover, the internal is in gold color and even not have scratches on camshafts and bearings, I know the engine is in a pretty healthy condition, after swapped everything on, the engine started at the first try, good compression, everything runs perfect. I know I have to give Ichiban a five stars to correct some thoughts. Thank you Nick will see you next time for some ej engines! P.S. Nick please get a new compression meter lol read more

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If I could rate this place a 0 I would they gave me a old engine and it cracked when I was about 2 but it on I told them bc I have 90 warranty they tried saying I broke it and dropped it I show them pic of no other damages and they still wanted me 2 pay half so please don't buy from this company they are a waist of time and money read more

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Best customer service in the motor swap industry. Finally someone understands the business. STEVE is the man!!! Motor blew out doing some canyon runs. In the search for an F23A. (Locally) I was looking for someone to deliver since this is my only car... Steve was extremely helpful in every way. Since this covid-19 is going around. He managed to take the time to send videos and pictures of the motor. F23A compression Test 240PSI across the board. Just by those text and delivery service. I was sold. Say no more Steve! Please TAKE MY MONEY! NEXT DAY SERVICE! Oh yeah guess what?! They drove 40 miles up north to drop off the motor for me. Best money can buy. Took me 2 days to install the motor into my car. This is my 4th swap onto the car. The cleanest used motor I've ever installed. You guys got my business. Thank you Steven and IchibanJDM. read more

Ichiban JDM - F23A in a 1995 Honda Accord Coupe EX 5 Speed - Auto Parts & Supplies Near Me - Buena Park, California

Was out for the day looking for a 1.8 L Miata engine and the owner was rude af! He cleans, paints them and they look nice but may be shit on the inside. When you ask him about numbers he gets all offended and wants you to pay before any tests are done! Save your time, money, and attitude you get from this guy and go to JDM West Coast. Way better customer service!! read more

Ichiban JDM - Auto Parts & Supplies Near Me - Buena Park, California

These people rock! Highly recommend! My car was dead head gasket gone, needed a new engine and ASAP then boom they put a bad boy in changed my air conditioning and bam my car was alive they brought that thing back from the dead for a great price too. Three months down the line here now and couldn't be happier with my decision. Thank you guys for saving me and my car !! read more

Screwed me out of coilovers! Paid for an entire set and then they only send the front two. Tried contacting them via email and telephone and no one will answer! I wish i just could send them back but I guess ill never get my money back with no refunds read more

16 minutes agoNEW (Very poor experience with ichiban jdm)I Purchased a VG33E engine and also got it installed here at ichiban,since I frist recived my Vechical I noticed it was running rough and missing. So I notified Nick to inform him of the issue, I've since then I have driven my truck down to their shop twice and i also have had my truck towed to the shop two or 3 times,one of those times either Nick or the Mechanic who installed my engine was supposed to meet me at the shop and never showed up a week before my warranty expired how convenient. So i took it back a week latter for the Mechanic to check it out and low and behold supposedly the Mechanic quit all Nick did was change my spark plugs which did nothing to resolve the issue,they tell me oooh don't worry about the waranty but as of now nothing what so ever was done to actually Repair my truck, So somthing tells me to remove the timing belt cover to see if cam shafts are lined up or if it somehow jumped timing,And sure enough the timing belt was F##ked,keep in mind before they installed my engine I asked to have to timing belt replaced due to the fact that Vg33e is a interference engine,Nick claims I didn't tell them but I know I did either it was lost in translation or or he just didn't remember,But the accessory belts were changed so I suspect the mechanic forgot,since I've been without transportation,Nick told me another one of there mechanics would contact me to resolve the issue and nothing,I was really trying to be reasonable calm and patient, luckily for me I have a uncle who's been working for the Bureau of Automotive Repair for over 19 years, (I WILL REPOST A UPDATED REVIEW OF WHAT TRANSPIRES ) 2300 $ for and headache stress and a waste of time this is unacceptable at its best.It's my oath to help those in need so if you have similar issues call me at 323 830 7633 and I will notify my uncle to assist you read more

Good customer service I bought a g35 engine had it installed in bro happy with the process

Picked up a 5VZFE literally 1 year ago for my 1996 Toyota 4Runner. Put about 10k miles on it since and have had no issues what so ever. I would trust my engine to drive to New York if I had to. Thanks Chris and his tech Ruben. They gave me a damn good deal installed. I recommend these guys and would return for another engine for my FJ when the time comes. read more

Ichiban JDM - My Shitbox 4Runner and JDM engine before installed. - Auto Parts & Supplies Near Me - Buena Park, California

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update on my prior review, it has been over 10k miles and the new engine is running like a champ, no oil burning no complaints, want to especially thank Nick and Chris read more

Ichiban JDM - Qr25 - Auto Parts & Supplies Near Me - Buena Park, California

DONT BUY FROM THIS GUY . Super weird when you call him out on his engines , we did a compression test and It was all messed up and I asked for another engine and he said " MAN ! SO MANY QUESTIONS FROM THIS GUY ! FORGET THIS GUY MAN , WE GOT A GUY LOOKING TO POTENTIALLY BUY A 2JZ ON THE PHONE, FORGET THIS GUY. " all loud n shit lmfao . That came straight from the owner or whoever owns the GTR. He tried to get me to get a messed up engine and cried when I didn't get fooled into It . It's sad when your own employees had to stay behind and say " I'm sorry for the way he acted , he always does that . maybe try hmo? I heard they got good engines " and that's what I exactly did and got a great motor . What a waste of time this place is. read more

Bought an SR20DET engine and trans as well as an S14 front and rear subframe. The subframe was most likely in a bad accident, arms were bent and the rear knuckle was cracked. The rear wheel bearing was bad and could not be used either. Even worse... the SR20DET I bought from them was blown up, the pistons are chewed up all the way down to the ring and the cylinders are also chewed up. I tried to contact them and ask for a refund and they said they would see about it and contact me back. Never got a call back about it so I called them again and again and again, they said no refund and if you open the engine up the warranty is void lol! How would you know if the engine was blown unless you open it? If you go through all the effort to install it later to find it blown it would be even worse having to pay to have it removed and rebuilt. Once they have your money they don't care about you anymore and will dodge you as best they can. These guys are very unprofessional and shady!! I would definitely stay away. They won't let you talk to the owner nor will they give you his name, one guy even said his name was jon then he said it was sam, then he said he's the manager and then he said he's just a guy that works there.. I worked hard to get this engine and subframe, now I'm stuck with something that needs extra work and money put into it, I'm putting this review out here in hopes that other hard working people won't get screwed over by these terrible people! STAY AWAY! read more

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This place saved my life (car wise), not only did they sell me an engine that was healthy, had low miles and was very well priced but they also got my car to start running after a mechanic and even dealership couldn't get it to run. The mechanic and dealer both did terrible jobs and robbed my money. The people at Ichiban however looked out for me, explained the problem in good detail. The fact that these people went out of there way to take on my nightmare is where they earned my trust. Highly recommended these people to anyone I trust them with any car 100 percent. BEWARE of other mechanics and even dealerships no one is safe. read more

i almost bought an engine from these thieves warning they are not to be trusted they will say anything to get u to buy there crappy engines do not do not buy from this place save yourself do it noww!!!!! read more