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Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Tariffs Don't Apply To Classic Imported Cars
Read the full story on Backfire News While plenty of people are making it sounds like the new reciprocal tariffs imposed by President Trump will end all free trade, we have good news for everyone looking to import old hobby cars to the US. If the vehicle you're bringing in meets the 25-year rule, like a Nissan Skyline GT-R R34, for example, you won't have to pay a dime on right, that nasty 25 percent tariff everyone seems to be panicking about won't be your problem. Instead, you'll just have to pay the 2.5 percent duty when your car arrives at port, and you're good. We've heard some enthusiasts try to say the tariffs apply to old cars, not just new ones, and that's absolutely not true. Because the classics are exempt, we wonder if some people will opt to buy that JDM or Euro car from the 90s instead of purchasing some fancy new crossover. If so, these tariffs could be a huge boon for the car collector hobby. People would also begin to understand why we love driving without an infotainment touchscreen, no sensors squawking, all while enjoying the tactile feel of a manual transmission. It's pure heaven on wheels. It's true that for a bit it wasn't clear if classic cars imported to the US would be subject to the new tariffs. But the White House clarified that and other points on April 2. To escape the tariffs, the car has to be at least 25 years old when you bring it into the country. People who like shopping in foreign markets for 'forbidden fruit' models which weren't originally sold in the US at all are quite familiar with this rule. So if you've been on the fence about buying such a vehicle, whether it's a JDM Toyota from Japan, a Holden from Australia, or a special Euro-spec Mercedes from Germany, this might be reason enough to go for it. Image via HertLIfe/YouTube
Yahoo
18-03-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Godzilla Takes A Bath: Watch A Nissan Skyline GT-R R34 Get Professionally Detailed
Read the full story on Backfire News Just because the Nissan Skyline GT-R R34 just became legal to import into the US doesn't mean they're all clean as a whistle. After all, these third generation Godzillas, the ones many revere as the best ever made, have been used outside this country for a quarter of a one get a full professional detailing, including laser and dry ice cleaning, is relaxing and educational. After all, if you live in the US you probably haven't seen all the nooks and crannies of the R34. After all, I AM Detailing is famous for not just washing, vacuuming out, and wiping down cars but for cleaning up the chassis, engine compartment, and more. These guys are thorough and their videos are incredible to watch. The process starts with the Nissan Skyline GT-R being put on a lift, the wheels removed, and a technician cleaning the chassis thoroughly. We're willing to bet most of you haven't seen Godzilla's belly like this before. After a nice wash the paint looks pretty good. But applying an iron remover in several rounds helps with serious contamination. From there, the Nissan receives paint correction, and it looks fantastic. Then I AM Detailing applies PPF. We know this practice is controversial among enthusiasts, detailers, etc. with some claiming PPF actually harms vehicles and others arguing it doesn't if done properly. Let us know where you fall on that issue. From there they laser clean the engine compartment, removing years of grime built up that doesn't come off just using a degreaser and scrub brush. All dressed up, under the hood looks ready for high-end shows. Same goes for the body after the PPF is applied along with ceramic coating. The JDM icon is ready for the lucky owner to enjoy. Image via I AM Detailing/YouTube
