Tagged: ownership
15 items tagged with "ownership"
Are Kei Trucks Safe? An Honest Look at the Risks
The question every buyer's spouse asks. A straight answer on kei truck crash safety — what the real risks are, where the 'no crumple zone' criticism is fair, how speed and use change the math, and how to own one responsibly.
Commercial Insurance for a Kei Truck: How to Insure a Business Vehicle
Using your kei truck for a business? Personal auto won't cover it. How commercial policies treat imported kei vehicles, which carriers write them, and what to say when you call.
Can You Daily Drive a Kei Truck? What It's Actually Like
What it's really like to daily drive a kei truck in America. Speed, comfort, highway driving, parking, fuel economy, and the reactions you'll get.
How to Find a Mechanic for Your Kei Vehicle
A practical guide to finding a US mechanic who can work on your kei truck or kei car — where to look, what to say when you call, red flags, green flags, and how to build a lasting relationship with your shop.
Just Bought a Kei Truck? Your First 30 Days Checklist
You just got the keys to your first kei truck. Here's exactly what to do in the first month — registration, insurance, maintenance, mods, and the stuff nobody tells you.
Daily Driving a Honda Acty: What It's Actually Like
What it's really like to daily drive a Honda Acty truck or van. Mid-engine quirks, cab comfort, highway performance, maintenance reality, and why Acty owners are fiercely loyal.
Kei Vehicle Insurance: Real Owner Reviews by Company
What it's actually like to insure a kei vehicle through Hagerty, State Farm, Progressive, and others. Real owner experiences, not marketing copy.
Kei Truck Insurance: How Much It Costs & Who Covers You
What kei truck insurance actually costs in the US, which companies will write a policy, and why agreed value beats actual cash value on an imported vehicle.
Can a Kei Truck or Kei Car Handle Highway Speeds?
Two different vehicles, two different answers. Why a kei truck at 65mph is a stability problem and a kei car at 65mph is a gearing one — and what actually helps.
Can You Actually Road Trip in a Kei Vehicle?
660cc, 45 horsepower, top speed of maybe 70 mph. Can you actually take a kei vehicle on a road trip? I drove my Carry 800 miles to find out.
Kei Truck Parts & Maintenance Guide: Where to Find Parts
Where to find parts for your kei truck and how to maintain it. Oil, filters, belts, brakes, and the best US and Japanese parts suppliers.
Owning Multiple Kei Vehicles: The Collector's Guide
Why stop at one? Insurance, storage, registration tips, and the economics of building a kei vehicle collection. From the guy who accidentally owns four.
How Much Can a Kei Truck Actually Carry? The Real Payload Guide
770 lbs sounds like a lot until you load 1.5 yards of gravel and learn the hard way. Here's what kei trucks can realistically haul — and what'll break them.
Kei Vehicle Tire Guide: Sizes, Brands, and Where to Buy
Everything you need to know about kei vehicle tires — correct sizes by model, best brands, where to buy in the US, how to check tire age, and when to replace them.
Kei Truck Wheel Fitment: Bolt Pattern, Offset, and How to Measure Yours
Why kei truck bolt patterns are so hard to pin down, how to measure your own PCD in five minutes, and the load rating that matters more than the fitment.