Parts supply on jdm imports

I am the proud owner of a jdm gen 4 Jimny. First service is due so I think I'll get the genuine parts, oil and pollen filter, front and rear diff oil, simple? No. There doesn't seem to be many Suzuki parts people with any product knowledge. Computer says no! How would they have ever managed in the old days when it was books and microfiche before an epc came along and worked it all out for you. After a month of being told they'll have to contact Suzuki and go through Japan I eventually found some one helpful. Even Suzuki customer services were brainwashed into thinking you couldn't look parts up. All they need to do is take a look without the vin number input. I have worked in parts for over forty years and cannot believe the shocking standard of parts people today. If any one has the same issues then I can recommend the parts man at the dealer in Leeds.

For the bulk of parts they are the same as the current UK models, dont be put off by incompetent dealers.

Good ones can get any parts you want.

And for purests who say "I only fit genuine Japanese parts" - the ones from the dealers are the genuine Japanese ones. I sell the parts and I know of a couple of Suzuki dealers happy to service JDM cars.