Collection: Tanabe

Since the deregulation of Japan's strict automobile road-worthiness inspections by the end of 1996, there have been many changes to the automotive aftermarket industry. An industry that was driven by enthusiasts has steadily gained increasing support and heightened popularity from the general public. As a result of industry growth and expansion, many new independent automobile tuners have surfaced, each with their own diverse philosophies in aftermarket parts and services in an industry that was once ruled by manufacturers and mass merchandisers.