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Replying to: maluna (Dec 03, 2007 7:56 pm) I think you're in the clear. The compliance letter is only required for the Highlander base model but the sport and limited models look safe. At least that's how I read it and what I've read from other posters here. netdog |
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Replying to: thecannyscot (Dec 04, 2007 3:46 am) If your vehicle already has DRLs then no mods are required. If it doesn't have the DRLs then it's a simple mod that you can have done at the time of your compliance inspection at Canadian Tire for roughly $170 or you can have them put in for much cheaper elsewhere. netdog
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Here is the latest OUTRAGE! Dealers in the US have been giving recall letters for free to there Canadian customers. ALL it takes is typing in the last 8 of the VIN number and it prints out...tough huh??? Ford now charges $225.00 for that GM now charges $$235.00 for that! The letter are coming from the SAME system! It just will have a Canadian stamp. This is a exact quote from GM. GMCL has advised TC, that effective immediatley that they are the ONLY authorized issuer of recall clearance letters via its agent VVS. US dealers can and have been printing off VVS as well. Since they cant BULLY you into buying from over priced Canadian dealer they are making some Vacation funds for them selfs this way!  
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Replying to: cobrar5 (Dec 04, 2007 9:00 am)  telus.net
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I'm planning on buying a new vehicle in Mass and I'm having difficulty arranging temporary licensing in Mass and/or ME. Does anyone understand this process, how do I legally transport this vehicle between MASS and Houlton. Thanks
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Replying to: netdog (Dec 04, 2007 7:44 am) jrwinder's post below confuses me as he imported a Highlander Ltd that has DRL's. So what mods would he talking about? the cannyscot jrwinder post I just got my inspection form 2 in morning thru email. Canadian tire did the inspectins. But DAY TIME RUNNING LIGHTS IS STILL AN ISSUE. In limited vehice there is switch called " DRL Off". it means If I want i can off day time running lights. That option should not be there as per canadian tire .Canadian tire charged me extra $ 170 bucks to fix it. I just cannot switch off DR lights. Everything else was ok and my car passed the inspection. I went directly to BCAA to get insurance and got my new plates right away. They took all originals like CO origin, bill of sale etc and gave us acopy of all documents. Finally I have car which is legal and registered in canada. I hope to get complaince label in next two weeks. But I am not worried any more.
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Replying to: olivben (Dec 04, 2007 10:14 am) |
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Replying to: olivben (Dec 04, 2007 10:14 am) Do this at the time of purchase: To be a bit more clear, if it is a new vehicle in Mass, the dealer should be able to provide you with a temporary US plate (piece of paper) that is stuck on the back window driver side. This should allow you to get from the states to the border. Do this after the purchase but before you go to pick it up: For travelling in Canada, you need to obtain insurance from your insurance company for the vehicle (i think all they need is the VIN). Once you have proof of insurance, you take that with you along with the VIN (which should be on the insurance anyways) and bring it to a local registry where you can purchase a temporary CANADIAN plate that you stick to the front passenger side windshield. The one that we purchased in Canada was $25 for 7 days. This allows you to drive it from the border to wherever you live in Canada. Hope this helps!
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Replying to: maluna (Dec 03, 2007 7:56 pm) given numbers. You will receive your form 2 in 2-3 days by email. Just stop worrying about complaince letter about cmvss114. Highlander base and ltd models already meet these standards. MY OWN VEHICLE IS OCTOBER /07 BUILT . So ther is no problem about pre or aster septembder for highlander sport and limited models. Congratulation for your new vehicle
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Replying to: thecannyscot (Dec 04, 2007 10:19 am) I have highlander ltd model. DRL was already in it when I bought this vehicle. But My candian tire inspector was really old grumpy peron and was very stubborn. In USA you always have an option to switch off DR Lights . But In canada That option has to be removed. So the old guy added some peiece and charged me $ 170 for that. Now I also know many other people who brought theihighlander from USA and candian tire passed their inspections without any changes. Do not worry about this issue. This all depends upon inspector at candian tire. best of luck.
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