About JDM Garage UK

Director

Paul is the co-owner and founder of JDM Garage. He started the company is 2000 from his family farm, using an old shed to convert into a workshop.  Paul started to import cars & parts from Japan, in partnership with his Mum, Rosemary.  Paul can be found doing a bit of everything, from office work, to packaging or working on sales cars. His passion is for drifting and has a supercharged V8 S15 in his collection that must be seen to be believed. Paul is in the process of building a VR38 S15, so watch this space.

When did you join the team at JDM Garage? 2000.

The thing I enjoy most about my job is… Designing new products.

When I’m not at work, you can usually find me… On my trials bike and spending time with my family.

Favourite car… Nissan Skyline R32.

Guilty pleasure… Buying too much from Yahoo Japan!

3 words to describe yourself… Busy, Knowledgeable (about Jap cars), Friendly.

Director

Natalie works part time and is as comfortable in the office helping with your enquiries as she is in our stores after many years working at JDM. Historically she has headed up the Yahoo Auctions side of things, but now she is sharing this with Kate and is moving more to an accounts and support role.   You have every chance of her lending her expert knowledge and service when you get in touch!  Her personal car collection currently includes and R32 GTR and AE86!

When did you join the team at JDM Garage? 2013.

The thing I enjoy most about my job is... You never know what each day will bring, there is always something different going on.

When I’m not at work, you can usually find me… with my family, at the beach, out for walks or enjoying a nice meal with Paul.

Favourite car… Nissan Skyline R32 GTR.

Guilty pleasure… Chocolate!!

3 words to describe yourself… Kind, Bubbly, Caring.

Director

Something of a JDM Garage OG, Rosemary has seen JDM progress from an idea the mind of her son Paul through a number of premises moves to its current guise.  The voice of reason, keeping everything pointing in the right direction quietly steering the ship from the accounts office, or sometimes packing room when required! Dedicated to the business you can find Rosemary on the case balancing the JDM books striking a balance between the next high speed sideways demo vehicle and keeping the shelves full of parts!

When did you join the team at JDM Garage? 2000

The thing I enjoy most about my job is… Working with my family… and the cakes!  We do have a lot of cakes in the JDM office.

When I’m not at work, you can usually find me… Spending time with my family – taking my grandchildren on adventures and caring for my Dad.

Favourite car… My current car, a Range Rover Evoque.

Guilty pleasure… Red Wine

3 words to describe yourself… Selfless, Caring, Impatient

Stores & Despatch

Chris is the backbone of JDM Garage, making sure all orders which come in are picked, packed and despatched.  With years of experience at JDM taking on everything from stripping cars to preparing cars for sale along with packaging, Chris is our go to guy!  Also a keen petrolhead with a varied car history including a range of Stageas and Jimnys he fits right in, despite his soft spot for all things old and VAG.  These days he’s also a dedicated family man with a growing family that keep him on his toes!

When did you join the team at JDM Garage? 2015

The thing I enjoy most about my job is... Road-testing high-performance vehicles / collecting cars from the docks.

When I’m not at work, you can usually find me... at home with my kids / in the workshop.

Favourite cars... AE86 Corolla, phase 1 306 D-turbo, 106 GTI

Guilty pleasures... Honda c90's, retro italian scooters, Japanese Kei trucks, blue cheese and spicy food.

3 words to describe yourself… positive / honest / reliable 

Sales & Office Manager

Ben joined JDM at the start of 2019 and brought a range of experience to the company.  Day to day he keeps things running smoothly in the office, helping customers and colleagues with enquiries and liaising with suppliers to keep the product ranges up to date, and in stock.  An expert on wheel fitments, terrible engine swap ideas and a veteran of 12 years in the aftermarket car parts industry.  A victim of his own lack of personal willpower leading to many a questionable JDM vehicle purchase and ownership he is ready to help customers with his knowledge and experience.  Current projects include a R32GTR in many pieces and an MX5 running a 1UZ…

When did you join the team at JDM Garage? January 2019.

The thing I enjoy most about my job is… The people, talking with customers about their cars, which are usually their passion, and sharing their enthusiasm.

When I’m not at work, you can usually find me… Taking on challenges started with excessive optimism.  This takes the form of project cars, running, cycling, hiking, and badminton.

Favourite car… See the next question…

Guilty pleasure… Old Nissans, Mazdas and Peugeots – S-Body, R-Body, MX5s, 205s and 309s!

3 words to describe yourself… Determined, enthusiast, planner.

Content & Media Specialist

His passion for photography and all things Japanese combine to make Ellis at home running our social media channels and keeping the website full of the latest and greatest parts on the market. A member of the JDM team since 2017 Ellis is fast becoming an expert on vehicle trivia for anything from Silvias to Kei trucks!  Without the countless hours and creative flare he brings to the table JDM would certainly not look the same as it does today. Day to day you’ll find Ellis glued to his computer leaving no stone unturned in pursuit of the next obscure and enticing bit of content, whilst keeping half an eye on the weather for the perfect light to capture our stock vehicles images for uploading to the website.

When did you join the team at JDM Garage? July 2017

The thing I enjoy most about my job is… Getting to photograph an incredible selection of cars along with searching out rare and interesting JDM parts.

When I’m not at work, you can usually find me… Polishing my collection of video games and cameras and spending time with his son.

Favourite car… Toyota Yaris GR / BNR34 VSpec II – Millennium Jade

Guilty pleasure… Buying things… cannot resist a gaming bargain!

3 words to describe yourself… Friendly / Easy-going / Hardworking.

Accounts

The linchpin of the office, Kate is responsible for tracking all payments in and out, alongside the goods in and despatch teams.  Liaising with suppliers to get all parts here on time from around the world to fill customer orders and our shelves alike, and following those parts through to make sure they leave JDM on time and in the right direction!  Come and say hello to her at one of the shows we attend and you'll find Kate at the centre of organising and running the merchandise sales.

When did you join the team at JDM Garage? January 2019.

The thing I enjoy most about my job is… Completing tasks, solving mysteries and tying up loose ends.

When I’m not at work, you can usually find me… Spending time with my two sons & dog, exploring Dartmoor.

Favourite car… Mk2 Golf.

Guilty pleasure… Playing with a different type of horse power.

3 words to describe yourself… Honest, Loyal & Determined.

Sales Executive

Terry has an Evo! If you’ve called JDM in 2022 you will likely already know this fact – a dedicated JDM vehicle enthusiast and veteran S-Chassis, JZX and CE9A owner Terry will be your first contact with JDM if you call, email or message on social media. Although new to the team he has a wealth of experience in the motor trade and is keen and ready to assist with all of your parts and tuning needs.

When did you join the team at JDM Garage? 2022

The thing I enjoy most about my job is… The cars!  Working with interesting JDM vehicles makes Terry tick.

When I’m not at work, you can usually find me… Tinkering with my Evo II, mountain bikes, and spending time with my family.

Favourite car… NOT a Ferrari… JDM Exotica or something Italian with a bull on the bonnet.

Guilty pleasure… JDM culture, and all things shiny!

3 words to describe yourself… Determined, Honest, Enthusiastic

Ebay Maestro

Darryl boasts quite the car history, and always has a plan for the next acquisition.  Day to day Darryl manages the JDM Ebay shop, listing new parts from our range of suppliers around the world along with used parts freshly arrived from Japan.

With a wealth of knowledge across the range of JDM vehicles from his time at JDM and personal experience Darryl is well placed and qualified to expertly and accurately create our listings on Ebay.

When did you join the team at JDM Garage? 2018

The thing I enjoy most about my job is… Learning about all of the latest parts on offer both from JDM's extensive supplier list and products produced in house by JDM.

When I’m not at work, you can usually find me… Tinkering with my project of the moment, be it an E30, 370Z or S15!

Favourite car… Ferrari F40

Guilty pleasure… Food, anything new and interesting must be tried... and Carbon Fibre car parts

3 words to describe yourself… Happy, Upbeat, Joker

Packaging & Despatch

Vital to getting everything out of the door following our busy days, although not here every day Pammy makes certain everything possible goes out of the door sharing her enthusiasm, quiet determination and smile with the whole team!

When did you join the team at JDM Garage? 2019

The thing I enjoy most about my job is… The camaraderie

When I’m not at work, you can usually find me… Tending my smallholding, and doing good!

Favourite car… Something practical

Guilty pleasure… My Triumph Bonneville

3 words to describe yourself… Conscientious, Environmentally Aware

Despatch & Goods In Coordinator

All parts at JDM come through Alistair.  He counts them all in, and then counts them back out again when labelling and dispatching them.  It is a non-stop fast paced role where being calm and unflappable are essential, and Alistair is the very picture of laid back and handles it with gusto tenacity.  Somehow he manages all of this while showing off, using the wrong hand for everything, just to make everybody else in the office feel inadequate!  Without a chequered history of car ownership Alistair is probably the best able to stay on task in the office when new and exciting parts come though... but fast learning what they are it's only a matter of time before he's tempted to the dark side... Without Alistair customers would certainly be waiting longer for parts, he also will be in touch should there be any questions or delays once orders are placed with timely updates as required.

When did you join the team at JDM Garage? 2022

The thing I enjoy most about my job is… The team work and working closely with colleagues to enjoy the satisfaction of getting many packages shipped on time every day.

When I’m not at work, you can usually find me… On a court or a course undertaking some racket or throwing related sporting endeavour or another - including coaching others to do likewise.

Favourite car… Lamborghini Murcielago SV

Guilty pleasure… Gadgets, and sporting equipment - one can never have too many racquets!

3 words to describe yourself… Relaxed, Sporty, Witty