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Smart Shopper Importing Car into Canada from US
4513 messages, Last post on Dec 02, 2009 at 8:40 PM
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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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Replying to: filion (May 29, 2006 6:12 pm) How do I drive -out the car...I need a US plate and Insurance (how do I get a Plate)? what is this RIV from the dealer that lasts 30 days? Thanks |
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Replying to: filion (May 29, 2006 6:12 pm)
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Replying to: canucknuckled (Jun 03, 2006 9:28 am)  When I called Acura (Canada), they are the ones who used the term grey market. The guy I spoke to said when I import a US Acura into Canada, it becomes a 'grey market vehicle' and none of the new car warranty is applicable from that point on. Yes, I have considered Toyota/Lexus. However, the equivalent Toyota (Highlander instead of the Pilot/MDX) is manufactured in Japan, then I have to add the 6.1% duty and when you add that, it's not a lot of savings to buy it in the states and going through the pain. But in case of Pilot/MDX, there's big savings. That's why I'm tempted to even get the car and take a chance without the new car warranty(yes, call me stupid!!), since from my experience, most of the problems with the new cars start to appear after the new car warranty just expires anyway. The other option is to get a replacement warranty. I have not heard of any reputable companies providing this in Canada or anyone's experience. Any input is welcome. CarLover.
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Replying to: verby (Jun 06, 2006 9:24 am) GM - "vehicle must be owned and operated in the United States for 6 months and 12,000 kilometres before being imported into Canada; otherwise, the warranty becomes null and void." ... that kind of sux |
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Replying to: knsgee (Jun 06, 2006 7:58 pm) As soon as I received the Vin certificate I called my insurance broker and insured it so I could pick it up in NY.
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Replying to: carlover10 (Jun 07, 2006 8:10 am) there should be no duty on the goohlander...it says: ALL 1991 TO 2006 PASSENGER CAR MODELS EXCEPT yjose below: 1991 CAMRY 1991 & 1992 COROLLA 1991 TO 1994 TERCEL/PASEO 2000 SC400/300 2000 TO 2005 MR2 2005 & 2006 SCION tC ******************** so I am bufled on the duties...better to check with Customs first.
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