UAE used-car glossary

Japanese Spec

Also known as JDM, Japan import, JPN spec.

Japanese-spec cars (JDM) originated in Japan's domestic market and were exported to the UAE used market. They often arrive with low original mileage and excellent condition due to Japan's strict shaken inspection, but lack GCC warranty support and may need conversions for navigation and radio frequency.

Related terms

GCC Spec
GCC spec cars are built for the Gulf Cooperation Council market — UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman.
US Spec
US-spec cars were originally built for the North American market and later imported privately into the UAE.

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