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Importing Car into Canada from US

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Re: nightmare experience [silver_fox] by defrederick
Nov 21, 2007 (9:00 am)
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Replying to: silver_fox (Nov 21, 2007 8:47 am)

I thought the same thing, and it appears that maybe some registries are confused about the requirements. I registered my own vehicle before receiving the Form 2, and I've seen someone else on this board who's done it with an inadmissable 2008. I'm thinking that when/if it hits the fan there's going to be a lot to unravel.
 
Also, good point about the GST and PST, netdog. I hadn't considered that and it could make a difference on the economic decision.
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Re: Statement of Compliance Label [beaurocratsuck] by hammatime
Nov 21, 2007 (9:08 am)
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dreyfus1 may just be thinking out loud.
 
beaurocratsuck is right. Look there's a ton of illegal things that can be done, but please, please, don't go there.
 
You don't have to. My gut feeling is that those who purchased their vehicles when they were admissible will be permitted.
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My '08 Toyota Tacoma is now Canadian as well !!! by jashall
Nov 21, 2007 (9:13 am)
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Replying to: jco2008 (Nov 15, 2007 4:44 pm)

Here's my story:
 
- Checked the RIV list Sept, Oct, Nov 1st & the Tacoma was admissable;
- Purchased a U.S. 2008 Tacoma on October 12th, 2007;
- Tacoma was built in California late October 2007;
- Checked the RIV list November 6th, now the Tacoma is inadmissible;
- Received a letter from RIV stating that all vehicles purchased prior to November 1st, would be given a "one-time amnesty" to bring it across and get it registered;
- Picked up truck November 10th, and drove across the border November 11, 2007;
- Border crossing took 10 minutes to get across both.
- Sent Form 1 off to RIV;
- Received Form 2 back (no mention of immobilizer required or recall letter);
- Passed federal inspection & took stamped form to licensing agent;
- My 2008 Tacoma built in October 2007, has been insured and plated in my home province - Yahoo !!!
 
Now I can sleep...
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Legal stuff by kirstie_h HOST
Nov 21, 2007 (9:21 am)
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Hey folks,
This topic is for discussing legal ways of importing vehicles into Canada, and conversation about how to get laws changed. Posting suggestions of illegal methods really isn't a good idea, so those kinds of posts will be removed as we see them. Thanks!
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Re: My '08 Toyota Tacoma is now Canadian as well !!! [jashall] by shellyh
Nov 21, 2007 (9:41 am)
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Replying to: jashall (Nov 21, 2007 9:13 am)

Congrats!
 
When did you get your Form 2? I was told that these files were on hold and RIV couldn't access them.
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Re: no letter for highlander Sport & limited [spauls] by wrajinder
Nov 21, 2007 (9:46 am)
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Replying to: spauls (Nov 21, 2007 6:05 am)

No you cannot install thirdparty on highlander's & Rav's . I am not sure about other vehicles. Email & contacts are available on thier websits.
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Registering in Alberta - No Form 2 needed [defrederick] by defrederick
Nov 21, 2007 (9:55 am)
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Replying to: defrederick (Nov 21, 2007 9:00 am)

I just spoke to my registry agent again, and she confirmed that the policy from Alberta Registries is that only Form 1 and the MSO is needed for registration. She said that Alberta Registries received their instructions from TC.
 
It appears that the Transport Clowns are at it again!
 
I also suspect that this "loophole" will be getting closed soon, now that the cat is out of the bag.
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Re: Manufacture Date? [volvomax] by bodble2
Nov 21, 2007 (10:01 am)
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Replying to: volvomax (Nov 21, 2007 8:13 am)

"Having an immobilzer doesn't lessen the chance of having your car stolen by a PROFESSIONAL. it just doesn't."
 
I'm not talking about a professional thief. The immobilizer is meant to stop the deadbeat kids, and the drug addicts, and the joyriders who commit the bulk of the car thefts, and who represent a threat to public safety.
 
As for your take on the pricing issue, with all due respect, it sounds like you're just reading from the corporate spin manual. Yeah, it might affect residual, and used car values, but so what? My used car may be worth less on a trade-in, but if the price on the new one I'm buying is priced in line with US prices, I'll take that trade-off any day. As a consumer, I'll still come out ahead. It might hurt the used car dealer with stock-piled inventory, but I doubt that's the reason the manufacturers are playing dirty pool with the importation rules.
 
But enough of this debate here -- it's getting way off-topic here. You're entitled to think whatever you want. I just don't agree with it.

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