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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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here is what i've got. received email from those 3, so can confirm it. BMW - "Any maintenance programs offered by BMW North America through its dealership network are not transferable or valid in Canada. Only the published, 4 years or 80000 Kms warranties will be honored in Canada." MB - "vehicle that is purchased in the USA and imported into Canada has only the new car warranty coverage of four years or 50,000 miles (80,000 kms) whichever occurs first from the first date of registration." Toyota - "The manufacturer's warranty (regardless of whether it is a US Toyota vehicle or a Canadian Toyota vehicle) is honoured in continental USA and Canada." If you have any more please post here. thnx
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Replying to: logan99 (Jun 05, 2006 3:39 pm) Here's a guess (and it's just a guess) -- you might want to just take the car to the States, then act as if you are importing it for the first time, and go through the whole RIV process accordingly. If you go to the Canadian government and confess your crime, then you'll likely be subject to penalties and opening up a can of worms that you don't want to bother with. Look at the RIV list and make sure that your car is acceptable, and if so, then be prepared for the various fees, taxes and inspection that will be required.
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It was my intention to purchase a new 2006 automobile in Georgia and driving it back to Ontario. I have visited the RIV site and associated links and am content that that all the procedures contained therein are fine and also have determined that I will not have to pay Georgia sales tax and that full warranty coverage will continue in Canada. My problem is the one mentioned in a previous post in that Georgia will not issue tags(license plate) to a non-resident and Ontario will not issue plates until vehicle arrives in Ontario and has been awarded the stamp of approval from the appropriate authorities even though the vehicle is on Transport Canada's approved list. The other associated problem is that of insurance as I have been advised by my Ontario insurance company that they are unable to provide insurance until vehicle is in Ontario. Non of this sounds to terribly logical to me and I was hoping that someone reading this forum has actually done what I was hoping to do and could inform me as to how they got around the issues I have just mentioned.
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