Toybox Garage — Our Process

How we work

OUR PROCESS

Chasing one issue at a time means more downtime and more trips. Our process is built to get everything on the table upfront so your car spends less time in the shop and more time on the road.

1

Comprehensive inspection first

We always recommend starting with a full inspection before any work begins. We'd rather find everything now than surprise you with something new six weeks later. JDM vehicles have quirks — we know what to look for.

2

Scope the whole job, then order

Once we know what your car needs, we get all the parts on order at once. No waiting on one fix and then discovering the next — we plan ahead so the work flows and your schedule doesn't get dragged out.

3

OEM parts, sourced from Japan when it matters

We source OEM parts whenever possible. That sometimes means ordering direct from Japan — because the right part for your car isn't always sitting on a shelf in the US. It's worth the wait. We won't cut corners on parts just to save a few days.

4

Knock it all out when parts arrive

When everything is in, we schedule your service and complete the work in one focused visit. Fewer appointments, less disruption — and a car that comes back to you properly sorted.

A note on timing: Parts from Japan can take longer than your local auto parts store — and that's intentional. We'd rather get the right part than settle for a substitute that'll have you back on the lift in six months.