Soken Trade Corporation

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Guillermo O.

7 months ago

I am so happy with Mr Ronald and Mr Edward.i bought an engine to my 2010 toyota prius and Giovanni help me put it in the back of my tundra.the service was amazing and the quality is great read more

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We've been coming to Ronald, Roger and their gang for years. It's hard to find trustworthy folks in the automotive business, but they are true pros! They're honest, reliable and a downright nice people. Need a motor? Soken Trade has a great stock of Japanese motors and transmissions at very reasonable prices. I'm not sure whether or not they have a website, but I can tell you they have a phone. Give them a call and tell them VB sent you! read more

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Bryan S.

6 years ago

Worse place ever!!! They sold me a broken transmission and only patched it with some special glue thinking that I wouldn't find out. I highly do Not recommend it!! Avoid headaches and investing your money in a company that's corrupt and totally not worth it. Take a look at the pictures to see that I'm not making things up! read more

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Bobby B.

7 years ago

Listen up if you have never replaced an engine and or you're a skeptic like me. It's so inexpensive, you'll find it hard to believe. My 1998 Toyota, which I love dearly, had its second blown head gasket on the original engine. I knew I wasn't going to repair my engine a third time and a friend told me about replacing the engine from Japan with low mileage, like 50,000 or less (See Japanese engine Laws). So, I spoke to a true, helpful professional, Edward at Soken. Edward explained the process and it seemed too good to be true. I purchased the engine and they delivered it for free to a place they recommended close by. Gotta love that! There is just nothing more I can say other than my Toyota, that had over 250,000 mile on its original engine, has never been so quiet, fast, clean (no oil leaks) AND has way better gas mileage. Unbelievable! Thank you Edward and Soken Engines. I'm a believer! If you're a skeptic, message me with any question about my experience, it's even better than I could possibly write without over doing it! read more

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Jonathan S.

11 years ago

Have Been Running A Japanese Spec Engine From Them For 5 Years Now & I've Never Have Had A Problem With It. Glad To Have Got My Engine From This Place. read more

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Bill W.

8 years ago

well, i can only speak to my own experience with their used engine... They had a deal price on an old 4 cyl. for a previa. I ordered, they delivered free within a day, and let me pay upon delivery. They were very friendly and helpful on phone and the delivery guy too. Some external bits were not a perfect match to my old engine, but the block was fine, distributor fine... It's running good now and has lots of power... I only need it to last a year anyway. So far so good. It's a bit of risk with all this stuff, and re-built is usually the best way to go. I am happy this worked out well for my car. read more

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Calvin O.

11 years ago

A this point in time, I am very disappointed with SKN -- SOKEN TRADING. They sent the wrong transmission for a 2001 Toyota Prius. They sent a newer model. My delivery date has been missed, so I am now paying extra days for my rental car. They failed to deliver as promised a replacement yesterday. Today-- RONALD would not giving me a commitment for a correct transmission delivery for today or Monday delivery. This is costing me extra days for rental cars. Now I am having to get another vender, at higher costs, They are refusing to take care of any overage costs for THEIR MISTAKE!! Also, their "Manager" is OFF for today, and their owner is in Japan. So this is the only avenue i have. TO WARN people of this kind of non-accountable treatment. read more

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I would give them Zero if i could. These guys are pushing bunk parts beware!!! I bought a used transmission from them (which i have bought used honda transmissions before and they lasted) and i go to pick it up from the shop they make you go to and it doesnt work, was still slipping. So i call shop back and lose my car for another week as they "replace" it. They put a new one in and all seemed fine. A year later (mind you they have a 3 month warranty, which is bollocks !! This is a transmission not a lightbulb) and only 15k miles on this trans, its slipping again. They offer me a 50$ discount!!! These guys are cheats, they are not selling quality parts, they claim to ship from japan but they obviously dont check. My first trans lasted me 180k, and this one doesnt even last till the next atf service but they want 700$ plus again for a transmission that will prob last another 15k. THEY DONT CARE ABOUT THEIR CUSTOMERS ONCE THEY GOT YOUR MONEY!!! DO NOT BUY YOUR PARTS FROM THESE SCAM ARTISTS. read more

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Joshua Ernest D.

12 years ago

if they help me out tomorrow ronald is my last hope. they are very polite and im hoping the best ill review again they have suprised me before with an engine no one else can get and bam the get one miracle well see if they do it again tomorrow. ill do a picture im a photographer maybe ill get a different view.its cool see all the engines they are super nice. read more

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2440 Firestone Blvd
South Gate, CA 90280
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(800) 598-3535
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http://www.sknengines.com/

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Soken Trade Corporation now serves customers from our South Gate location. Former Soshin Trade Corporation customers are welcome! We continue to provide quality JDM engines, transmissions, and auto parts with the same commitment to excellent customer service. We carry a complete line of premium-quality used engines and transmissions imported directly from Japan for Japanese vehicles. We maintain an extensive inventory to help you find exactly what you need. Same-day shipping is available throughout the United States, and free local delivery is available in select areas. Our knowledgeable and customer-focused sales team is always ready to assist you. – Why Buy From Us – Direct Importer – We import engines and transmissions directly from our main warehouse in Atsugi, Japan. – Trusted Experience – We have been serving customers since 1988. – Warranty – We offer a 6-month unlimited-mile warranty on engines and a 3-month warranty on transmissions. – Rust Protection – Every engine is treated with Noxudol 700 rust protection inside the cylinders. – Free Local Delivery – Free delivery is available throughout the Los Angeles area. – Multilingual Staff – We proudly serve customers in English, Spanish, and Japanese.

History

Established in 1993.

In 1988, Soshin Company Limited opened an U.S.-based distribution center named Soshin Trade Corporation (STC), which is situated in South Gate, California. This facility was established due to the increasing demand in the Used Japanese Engines and Transmission business in the United States. It distributes transmissions and engines to the retail and wholesale customers, body and repair shops, warehouse distributors. Due to the rapid growth in the market, another facility was opened in 1993, named Soken Trade Corporation. This facility became the main distribution and receiving center for all engines and transmissions in South Gate, CA. We acknowledge and extend our gratitude to our employees for their hard work and our customers for their continued patronage. We will always look forward to serve you better. We thank you for your patronage.

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Kasey Ivan C.

14 years ago

This place is horrible, continues to send me bad trannies and then talks to me like im a fucken moron. Avoid this place, all liability is on you they don't help with anything that may go wrong that is clearly their fault. read more

Kevin C.

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Good engine Services, excellent customer fast and efficient. I recommend Soken Trade Corporation!!!

EDwin O.

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