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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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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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Replying to: ep123 (Jun 12, 2006 6:40 pm) |
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FYI... I am bidding on eBay for a 2-3 year old SUV made in NA. I will import to Ontario and save $12-15K CAD all in, depending on travel. The car will have missed a few harsh Ottawa winters. From conversations with US border officers, 14 Jun 2006: > Ogdensburg: Need the original title in your name 72 hrs ahead. Fax of title no longer accepted. No copies needed. Open 24 hrs for driving through. > Alexandria Bay: Need original title and copy of bill of sale 72 hours ahead. Fax of title not accepted. No title copies needed. And, for new cars need confirmation of no lien. Open 24 hrs. > Detroit Fort St. Cargo Facility (Ambassador Bridge): only need fax of title 72 hrs ahead. Open 24 hrs. US Ports - addresses/phone: http://www.customs.gov/xp/cgov/toolbox/contacts/ports/ Marcus
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I live in Ontario and most likely will be in the market for a new car in one year and probably wont have it paid off for five years from then. I am also contemplating a move to states in this time frame (perhaps one year into 5 year note) Does anyone have a list of lenders in canada who will let you take a vehicle still under finance (title with lien holder) to US? This is a hypothetical question since It is one of those what-if situations. When I moved to canada from US, GMAC had no problem in providing such letter of permission to show the customs along with copy of title. As I am doing my research, I am realizing that only domestics' (GMAC, Ford Credit, DCX credit) will do such and that too only for finance and not leases which is fine with me. Any others? I did call randomly Honda/Toyota/VolksWagen/Mercedes Benz etc and all were firm in saying that the vehicle will either have to be paid off or liquidated. They probably dont deserve my business but If I like a european car (not saab or volvo which come under gmac/ford credit) then I should be able to buy it notwithstanding the arrogant F/I. I have no clue regarding the banks and what their policies are though.. I am kinda apprehensive that my choice will come down to lender rather than the manufacturer/car itself. Anybody in the same situation? |
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