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Importing Car into Canada from US

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Re: not enough support [darfer] by edmunds07
Nov 20, 2007 (2:05 pm)
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Replying to: darfer (Nov 20, 2007 11:39 am)

It may be not that easy.
My dealer told me that he cannot take my car because the car does not have the title. The car is considered as ‘sold’, the paperwork was done but the car was not registered.The dealer cannot take used vehicle that has MSO, the dealer needs the title.
 
Did anybody investigate the issue of returning unregistered car to the dealer?
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2008 Ford Escape by whiterock2
Nov 20, 2007 (2:13 pm)
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I was planning on getting a Rav4 or CR-V but Toyota and Honda have lost my business due to their actions on this issue. I am now looking at the 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid (we currently have a Camry Hybrid and love the hybrid funtion and economy). The 2008 Escape Hybrid comes standard with an Anti-theft device.
 
I see that under section 5.3 for vehicles manufactured after Sept 1 2007, the RIV lists under Admissable "2008 All Models" for Ford, however, the Notes says "See explanations section". Does that mean that even though 2008 all models are admissable, I would still need Ford to provide a letter stating that the vehicle comes with an imobilizer that meets CMVSS 114?
 
Also, does anyone have experience dealing with Ford on this issue, and/or on US Ford dealers selling to Canadians?
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Re: not enough support [edmunds07] by darfer
Nov 20, 2007 (2:15 pm)
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Replying to: edmunds07 (Nov 20, 2007 2:05 pm)

I spoke to the US boarder and we will have to re-import it. As for the title, we have the original title from our dealer. Not sure what has to be done next to resell in US.
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Re: 2008 Ford Escape [whiterock2] by darfer
Nov 20, 2007 (2:16 pm)
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Replying to: whiterock2 (Nov 20, 2007 2:13 pm)

I beleive Ford is cooperating for a fee $.
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Re: no letter for highlander Sport & limited [wrajinder] by gabeman
Nov 20, 2007 (2:28 pm)
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Replying to: wrajinder (Nov 20, 2007 1:21 pm)

I wrote to RIV couple of days ago asking about the requirements for CMVSS114 compliance letter, and I got the response today:
 
"To import a vehicle from the U.S. the vehicle must be cited as admissible on Transport Canada's List of Vehicles Admissible from the United States. Assuming this vehicle is listed as admissible, the vehicle must also bear a Statement of Compliance label affixed by the Original Equipment Manufacturer stating that "the vehicle as manufactured to comply with all US federal emission, bumper and safety standards on the date of manufacture". Failing that, we will accept a letter from the manufacturer stating the same."
 
I wrote back and ask them to clarify... if the vehicle bears the statement of compliance label, no letter is required? I'll keep you guys posted.
 
Cheers.
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Re: no letter for highlander Sport & limited [gabeman] by wrajinder
Nov 20, 2007 (2:37 pm)
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Replying to: gabeman (Nov 20, 2007 2:28 pm)

I also got same letter. You do not need compliance letter if you have compliance label on vehicle. its not something new. This policy was there from day one.
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CBC national :Watch for this by kbrar
Nov 20, 2007 (2:45 pm)
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watch cbc national I think this Harvard Gould is on at 5:30 est. with the business news… and the National is of course at 10:00…
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Re: not enough support [altaboy] by netdog
Nov 20, 2007 (2:50 pm)
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Replying to: altaboy (Nov 20, 2007 12:06 pm)

darfar, altaboy's got a point.
 
If you've failed to cross once due to this technicality, try and try again. Many posters here including myself went through customs without any physical inspection of the vehicle. Same thing goes for the CT inspection, although you may be dinged with re-inspection fees on that end if you need to try and try again. Regardless, the laws of averages are on your side and the costs are likely to be lower than the loss you will incur to return it.
 
Best of luck.
 
netdog
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Re: no letter for highlander Sport & limited [gabeman] by hoiya
Nov 20, 2007 (2:52 pm)
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Replying to: gabeman (Nov 20, 2007 2:28 pm)

I think they key phrase here is:
 
   "Assuming this vehicle is listed as admissible,..."
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Re: not enough support [netdog] by darfer
Nov 20, 2007 (2:58 pm)
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Replying to: netdog (Nov 20, 2007 2:50 pm)

Not sure, but we think that If you go through Canada Customs with a Vehicle that is not able to get through they may mark your vehicle. ie enter the VIN into the computer and if you try to go through again they will cease your vehicle? Has anyone tried twice? Once we get through customs as approved, you don't need the Compliance label in Canada, it gets a new Canadian Label here.

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