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Smart Shopper Importing Car into Canada from US
4497 messages, Last post on Nov 09, 2009 at 8:49 PM
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I am a little new to this and could use some help.I have done some research on importing a car from the u.s but some of my questions are still not answered and could really use the feedback of people who have knowledge of gone through the process themselves. I am looking to import a 68 Dodge Charger from the U.S. and would like to know if the kind of costs involved besides the actual purchase of the vehicle. Will i have to pay their State Tax? Because the car is fairly old will i have to pay Duty and GST & PST?Even if i plan to resell the vehicle? Because the car is going to be resold will it need to registered in my province? What kind of documentation is required for importing older vehicles? Are their transport companies that will take care of the border stuff? Are their any other kind of hidden costs or paper work that i should be aware of?
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Replying to: tibba (Jul 17, 2005 1:32 pm) Guys, I think I made the mistake of buying the accord in states and bringing it into Canada prior to getting the clearance letter from American Honda. I contacted American Honda and they refused to provide a letter, since i don't reside in states. I contacted RIV and they told me to download the info with the VIN number from honda site and that would suffice for no recall clearance. Has anybody gone through it. I did check with the dealer prior to buying the car from owner about any outstanding recalls, and there were none. This is a bunch of BS, I don't know why American Honda has an upset stomach on issuing a no recall letter for used cars. any info would be appreciated. thanks a lot. |
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Replying to: chrisyak (Oct 17, 2005 6:22 pm) for any good answers........... It used to be in Ontario any American car could be imported into Canada if it was OVER 10 yrs. old with NO duty. Things have changed a LOT with NAFTA................... |
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Replying to: henry01 (Nov 19, 2005 12:27 pm) warranty/recall for any vehicle that was sold in Canada new then imported to the US for resale. (and the other way around also) Unless it was by the original owner that happened to be traveling in the US or Canada. So you MAY have a shot on that account. I doubt they will give you anything in writing. Its prob. best if you kept your eye on one of the recall forums and brought your car back to the states for warranty/service to avoid any hassle........... I see these problems a lot where I live along the NY/Canada border with newer cars imported into the US from Canada. Most folks have to bite the bullet and make a trip into Canada for any warranty service.................... 
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Replying to: geo9 (Nov 20, 2005 9:00 am) warranty/recall for any vehicle that was sold in Canada new then imported to the US for resale. (and the other way around also)** Can anyone say the word --- Bingo.? Terry. |
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I bought a used vehicle in the US ( PA ) but I cannot import it until the title comes back from the state with my name on it and that takes 4-6 weeks  Can anyone tell me if there is a workaround for this problem and if this is what happens with every state in the us. What if I have a canadian dealer buy car for me from the us and import it with the dealer plates on it I had serious problems on the canadian border with the above mentioned vehicle because I did not have the title and wanted to drive it in canada until the title comes and I can import it. I also had to pay good fine to get it back because they seized it. Now I am in their system and every time I cross the border I attract attention. I am planning on disputing the seizure so If anyone knows something about seizures or can provide me with a link I would be very thankful. |
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I have been planning to buy a new Volvo in a state-sales-tax-free state near BC (Alaska, Oregon, or Montana) and import it to Canada, but am finding the following issues unclear: 1. Title Most states, if not all, requires residency (i.e. qualification for a local driver's license) before they'll title/register a new car. Does anyone have experience getting a new car titled in AK or OR without proof of residency? And even if you got title without showing proof of residency, how long did you have to wait for it (i.e. leave the car in the states)? 2. Recall Clearance Letter The safest way appears to be: call the dealer, get the VIN and hold the car, call the manufacturer, ask for the letter, wait for the letter to arrive, then pay for the car. Does anyone have the experience of getting a letter from Volvo USA? Other issues seem to be solvable for now. I'll be glad to share any research findings with anyone interested. Thanks. |
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Replying to: tonytan1999 (Dec 22, 2005 1:44 am) |
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Replying to: tonytan1999 (Dec 22, 2005 1:44 am) Thanks for you time. Bryan  REO
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Replying to: bryanreo (Dec 26, 2005 8:57 pm) That duty does eat into your potential savings (of $9000 less travel expenses, additional insurance, title fees, licensing fees, RIV fees, inspection fees, modification costs, GST, PST or HST, etc.). It appears that the 6% duty (and probably the 7% GST too) will be calculated based on the Canadian blue book value rather than your true cost. But still, we can probably save a good $6000 to $7000 after tax by going to the states for a few days of vacation. Right?  Just have to make sure the whole process is at all possible. (Again, as I said in my first email, getting title document and recall clearance seems to be the biggest issue, unless you can already live in the states.) Good luck, and lets share any further findings... PS: you might want to check this page for some real life experience of importing an USED car: http://www.mr2.com/TEXT/Import.html#Sec9 |
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