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4497 messages, Last post on Nov 09, 2009 at 8:49 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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Replying to: edmunds07 (Nov 20, 2007 2:05 pm) |
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Replying to: whiterock2 (Nov 20, 2007 2:13 pm) |
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Replying to: wrajinder (Nov 20, 2007 1:21 pm) "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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Replying to: gabeman (Nov 20, 2007 2:28 pm) |
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Replying to: altaboy (Nov 20, 2007 12:06 pm) 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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Replying to: gabeman (Nov 20, 2007 2:28 pm) "Assuming this vehicle is listed as admissible,..." |
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Replying to: netdog (Nov 20, 2007 2:50 pm) |
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Replying to: wrajinder (Nov 20, 2007 1:21 pm) I was interpreting things the same way as you but now know how to read the list. Every notes section has the words "See explanation section". These 3 words apply to all cars listed in the admissible column. When you refer to the explanation section it tells you that you need a 114 compliance letter. This is how it is working... Sucks but true. They need to take all toyotas and list them as inadmissible because they effectively are... Cheers
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