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Replying to: canucknuckled (Apr 24, 2006 6:46 pm) Thanks!
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| Do you know or can you point to some kind of web page where is the list of the cars which are covered by the warranty? | |
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Replying to: emmdee (Jun 01, 2006 9:06 pm) Honda appears to have to most restricted warranty coverage insofar vehicle movements across borders. Honda requirements attached to re-registration in another country may confound the initial registration in one country and movement to another scenario as earlier mentioned. I cannot explain why they continue to sever US and Canada warranties the way they do, but suspect that the manufacturer and dealers (Canada/US) have agreed that such policies are necessary. In my opinion that position clearly defies NAFTA and penalizes the consumer based on place of residence. To my knowledge, Honda have not settled the class action Anti-Trust suit in this regard (x-border warranties and dealer penalties...) whereas Toyota has. I am not aware of any Competition Act suits in Canada. No matter, whether it is fair or not, Honda will continue to apply contract law for warranty coverage and failure to adhere to the prescribed conditions will negate warranty. I only hope outcome of the class action suit is favourable to the consumer. Furthermore if Honda are penalized for taking such a draconian position in warranty reciprocity, I wish the Judgment to order financial penalty come directly from Honda executives and legal staff and not be passed on to consumers. Other manufacturers will afford US/Canada warranty reciprocity out rightly or have a six month/12,000 Km requirement. So look at alternatives. I suggest you contact Honda Canada customer relations at 1-888-946-6329 to determine what is required to maintain warranty validity. Visit: http://www.honda.ca/HondaCA2006/YourHonda/FAQs/Section1.htm?L=E I alert you to the second FAQ and although it is the reverse scenario to your proposal, I trust Honda Canada will have equally rigid warranty registration requirements. - A copy of a current Canadian driver's license to show proof of Canadian residency - A copy of the Canadian Bill of Sale, which must have the VIN, selling dealer name, and engine number - A copy of the Canadian permanent vehicle registration. Temporary registration is not acceptable. - A copy of the current vehicle registration in the United States. Post your results.
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Replying to: canucknuckled (Jun 03, 2006 7:55 am) was because of the price difference along with a weak Canadian dollar vs. the US dollar (at the time). People were saving major bucks by buying Canadian along with buying hot selling models in Canada and reselling them here in the US. The auto mfrs. then moved to put a stop to it the only LEGAL way they could. Warranty denile!
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Replying to: geo9 (Jun 03, 2006 8:10 am) You almost sound sympathetic to the dealers. I understand their frustration but dealers should concentrate their efforts on exhorting their influence on the respective manufacturer to ensure MSRP parity. At present currency exchange rates, there may be as much as 25% savings to the consumer. As a matter of fact Honda’s policies in the area of warranty is completely contrary to sound economic principles. Simply put, in enterprise, the manufacturer produces widgets and the more widgets the greater potential for profit and greater return for shareholders... so it’s pretty obvious that dealers on their respective sides of the border wanted to enter into this non-competition pact (ILLEGAL but difficult to prove and I do expect them to deny they have violated statutes in doing so). I understand Toyota applies their warranty throughout North American wide and from Filion’s post#102 Subaru seem to treat the consumer with equal respect. |
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Replying to: carlover10 (May 28, 2006 7:57 pm) 1. Contact your US dealer (manager) about temporary registration and apprise him of your intent. It should not be a problem and anticipate it will only add a nominal fee to the price. There may be no requirement for the dealer to collect state tax if you pay the full purchase price. OR You may register the vehicle in your Province if you have: title; provide the proof of insurance; and VIN to supply to your provincial vehicle registry office. 2. BTW - Your proposal is not a grey market vehicle. My understanding is that a grey market vehicle is manufactured outside North America or for export from North America and subsequently modified for importation into a North American country and then proposed to be moved to another North American country. (i.e. a Mercedes built for Germany may be modified for import into the US and then proposed for movement to Canada makes that a grey market vehicle). Sad / Bad news about the Honda/Acura Warranty, unless you happen to currently be a US resident and returning to Canada. Visit: http://www.acura.ca/AcuraEng/Owners/Warranties/Warranty.htm and call Acura / Honda Canada to be sure. I have no experience with aftermarket warranty suppliers. If you decide to, ensure you deal with a reputable company. I agree about the vast disparity in vehicle prices between Canada and US and only wish Canadian dealers would wake-up. Consider Toyota/Lexus? Visit their webpages for warranty coverage and obtain an email/fax confirmation of warranty coverage. Good Luck and keep us posted.
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Replying to: filion (May 29, 2006 6:12 pm) Congrats on the Subaru and thanks for posting the positive experience. It reinforces the cost difference typically inflicted on Canadian consumers and may inspire other like-minded individuals to act. Such actions may prompt Canadian dealers at least attempt to compete. |
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Its NOT that I am sympathetic to the dealer. As I live along the US/Canadian border I see a lot of ex-Canadian cars being resold here and poor saps not seeing past the lower prices or warranty issues because they are ex-Can. vehicles. Most NOT knowing till they had a warranty problem and a US dealer telling them "sorry no warranty" because this is a TMU (true mileage unknown because of the speedo/odo swap to convert from kms to mph) vehicle or because it was a MSO Canadian car. Esp. a few years back when the Canadian dollar was only running at around .62 cents per US dollar. Folks just didn't know what they were buying into.! |
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its german but build in us (atlanta, gorgia i believe) is such a car going to be 6.1% duty as well? what about warranty on mb, valid in canada? |
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Hi, I’m originally from Europe. I worked temporarily in USA for few years and recently came to Canada on a work permit. I crossed border on April 2006 in my 2001 Honda Accord and have insurance with State Farm USA. My insurance is coming up for renewal and - 1. My US State farm agent says that I have to get Canada insurance 2. Canada’s State farm agent says that I have to register my Car first. 3. In order to register, I need an export certificate on my title and it has to be obtained prior to brining the car into Canada. 1. Now, is there a way I can get the US Export certificate for my Car from Canada? 2. Do I need to go to the border to complete the import formalities?
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