Should Port Moody Buyers Shop Locally or Drive to Richmond?
Port Moody has a handful of local used-car lots. They stock the usual mix — Civics, CR-Vs, F-150s, the occasional Q5. If that's what you need, staying local saves a trip.
But if you’re looking for a right-hand-drive Chaser, a JDM-spec Alphard, an Altezza that was never sold here new, or a clean S2000 that hasn’t been passed through three auctions — Port Moody lots don’t stock them. Luminai Auto Group in Richmond does.
What Richmond Stocks That Port Moody Lots Don’t
Port Moody dealers buy at the same Canadian wholesale auctions every other Lower Mainland lot uses. The selection converges fast: late-model Civics, RAV4s, F-150s, the occasional Q5 or X3.
Luminai Auto Group operates differently. We’re an authorized CARFAX-reporting dealer that also specializes in genuine JDM imports — right-hand-drive and JDM-spec vehicles never sold new in North America. Recent stock has included a Toyota Altezza (the JDM-market IS300 never sold here) and a Toyota Alphard (JDM-only minivan never sold here). General inventory spans roughly $6,950 to $155,000, with most units between $10,000 and $25,000, across brands from Toyota and Honda to BMW, Mercedes, Land Rover, and Ferrari.
Every unit leaves with a full history package: CARFAX for domestic and import-eligible units; complete auction sheet and import documentation for genuine JDM units (CARFAX does not track JDM-market history). Every vehicle receives a multi-point inspection before sale.
The Drive From Port Moody Is Shorter Than You Think
- Hours: Monday–Sunday, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM (open 7 days)
Financing, Trade-Ins, and Service After the Sale
- Financing: Multiple lender partners; online pre-approval; decisions often within 24 hours; works with limited or complex credit histories.
- Trade-ins: Same-day appraisal; payment by cash or cheque, your choice.
- Service: In-house mechanical service at the Richmond location after purchase.
- Sourcing: If the exact car isn’t on the lot, we source it locally or import it — including JDM units — on request.
Why Port Moody Buyers Make the Drive
Port Moody lots carry what every other Lower Mainland lot carries. Luminai Auto Group stocks what they don’t: genuine JDM imports hand-picked from Japanese auctions, plus a curated mix of mainstream and luxury used vehicles, each with full documentation and a multi-point inspection.
H2: Directions From Port Moody to Luminai Auto Group
Address: 2153-21320 Westminster Hwy, Richmond, BC V6V 1L8 Phone: (778) 829-6669 Hours: Mon–Sun, 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
From Port Moody City Hall (100 Newport Dr): ~25 min, ~22 km.
Take St. ~25 min.
Open 7 days a week, 11 AM – 6 PM. Call (778) 829-6669 or email info@luminaiauto.ca to confirm a specific vehicle is on-site before you drive over.
H2: Compare: Port Moody Lots vs. Luminai Auto Group Richmond
| Factor | Typical Port Moody Lot | Luminai Auto Group (Richmond) |
|---|---|---|
| JDM / RHD imports | Rare to none | Core specialty — hand-picked from Japan auctions |
| JDM documentation | Rare / incomplete | Full auction sheet + import docs on every JDM unit |
| Domestic history | CARFAX (typical) | CARFAX (authorized reporting dealer) |
| Price range | ~$10k–$40k typical | ~$6,950–$155k, most $10k–$25k |
| Brands | Mainstream mainstream | Mainstream + luxury + JDM exotics |
| Inspection | Varies | Multi-point on every unit |
| Trade-in appraisal | Varies | Same-day, cash or cheque |
| Financing | Varies | Multi-lender, 24-hr decisions, complex credit OK |
| Service after sale | Varies | In-house at Richmond location |
| Sourcing / import | Rare | Local sourcing + JDM import on request |
| Hours | Often Mon–Sat, limited Sun | Mon–Sun, 11 AM – 6 PM |