GR Yaris Buying GRMN parts in Japan

[CB2007]

Ah! That's what I was hoping would be the case when I went. Can I ask which one your wife visited? And was this recently or a while back - just wondering if they've changed their policy.

Also, do you know what you paid for the gear knob and wheel? Many thanks!

Ah! That's what I was hoping would be the case when I went. Can I ask which one your wife visited? And was this recently or a while back - just wondering if they've changed their policy.

Also, do you know what you paid for the gear knob and wheel? Many thanks!

Gearknob was £65
Steering Wheel £170

 

[markku]

Sorry , I am keeping hold of it , Garage Whifbitz sell them or ebay

Of course, just joking.
I'll sure check ebay for that, thank you!

 

[dwrdtby]

Well, armed with the part numbers and the knowledge that others have managed it, I decided to try my luck again at the GR Garage in Koto City West Tokyo, before I leave Japan tomorrow.

I spoke to a different chap this time (mainly through the power of Google Translate). Sadly, I got the same response. Their policy is to only sell you GR Yaris parts if you are a registered owner in Japan with the correct documentation. Doesn't matter if you have proof of UK ownership/a VIN number, etc.

Apparently it's always been this way, all other GR Garages are the same, and their policy hasn't recently changed. So, I'm leaving Japan empty handed, a bit disappointed and slightly confused.

On the plus side, they had a couple of nice motors in the showroom.

 

[CB2007]

Well, armed with the part numbers and the knowledge that others have managed it, I decided to try my luck again at the GR Garage in Koto City West Tokyo, before I leave Japan tomorrow.

I spoke to a different chap this time (mainly through the power of Google Translate). Sadly, I got the same response. Their policy is to only sell you GR Yaris parts if you are a registered owner in Japan with the correct documentation. Doesn't matter if you have proof of UK ownership/a VIN number, etc.

Apparently it's always been this way, all other GR Garages are the same, and their policy hasn't recently changed. So, I'm leaving Japan empty handed, a bit disappointed and slightly confused.

On the plus side, they had a couple of nice motors in the showroom.

I am really sorry this has happened to you as sadly that’s just not true re the vin , as these parts were purchased below without a vin and with no issues and no policy , invoices attached

 

[SckSqzBngBlo]

Well, armed with the part numbers and the knowledge that others have managed it, I decided to try my luck again at the GR Garage in Koto City West Tokyo, before I leave Japan tomorrow.

I spoke to a different chap this time (mainly through the power of Google Translate). Sadly, I got the same response. Their policy is to only sell you GR Yaris parts if you are a registered owner in Japan with the correct documentation. Doesn't matter if you have proof of UK ownership/a VIN number, etc.

Apparently it's always been this way, all other GR Garages are the same, and their policy hasn't recently changed. So, I'm leaving Japan empty handed, a bit disappointed and slightly confused.

On the plus side, they had a couple of nice motors in the showroom.

Were you friendly and did you show him a photo of your GR Yaris?

 

[dwrdtby]

Were you friendly and did you show him a photo of your GR Yaris?

Of course!

 

[Alblooki]

my wife went into the GR garage in Tokyo and bought me a GRMN Wheel and two gearknobs without a vin , they were very friendly and helpful View attachment 27877

I think the parts that are on the Japanese gr garge website can be ordered without vin, but the ones that aren't listed such as the rear seat delete components and bar might need a vin.

 

[EuroSlave]

Old thread but yes I asked 3 seperate gr garages to sell me the grmn crossbrace and rear seat delete kit and rims but they all said they are grmn vin locked. Whatever you see on gr parts is available from Japanese dealers like the carbon hood, Swan neck wing, shifter. Odd choice letting everyone have most of the important bits but then vin locking the rims and crossbrace and even the just the carpet.

 

[Alblooki]

Old thread but yes I asked 3 seperate gr garages to sell me the grmn crossbrace and rear seat delete kit and rims but they all said they are grmn vin locked. Whatever you see on gr parts is available from Japanese dealers like the carbon hood, Swan neck wing, shifter. Odd choice letting everyone have most of the important bits but then vin locking the rims and crossbrace and even the just the carpet.

At least we got the important parts and it seems they are doing this so that the Grmn will remain special and people won't convert their cars.