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#38 of 4505 Re: Mfg Recall clearance letter [geo9] by rroyce10 Nov 21, 2005 (8:07 am)
Replying to: geo9 (Nov 20, 2005 9:00 am) .....**A few years back MOST auto makers voided any 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.
#39 of 4505 US Title Problem by thebavarian Dec 05, 2005 (4:42 pm)
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.
#40 of 4505 More questions about importing a new car by tonytan1999 Dec 22, 2005 (1:44 am)
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. Replies to this message: rikat007 (Dec 23, 2005 1:58 pm) bryanreo (Dec 26, 2005 8:57 pm) tonytan1999 (Dec 27, 2005 12:11 am) subahonda (Jan 23, 2006 12:53 pm) tmalik (Jan 24, 2006 9:16 am)
#41 of 4505 Re: More questions about importing a new car [tonytan1999] by rikat007 Dec 23, 2005 (1:58 pm)
Replying to: tonytan1999 (Dec 22, 2005 1:44 am) Hi I'd like to get any info on requirements/process & cost of importing a new BMW into Canada. Thanks
#42 of 4505 Re: More questions about importing a new car [tonytan1999] by bryanreo Dec 26, 2005 (8:57 pm)
Replying to: tonytan1999 (Dec 22, 2005 1:44 am) Am also interested in purchasing a new car in the US and importing to Canada. A 2005 BMW X3 is about $9,000 less in the US after accounting for currently differences but I imagine there will be big duties to pay. Did you find out anything in your research?   Thanks for you time.   Bryan REO Replies to this message: tonytan1999 (Dec 27, 2005 12:11 am)
#43 of 4505 Re: More questions about importing a new car [bryanreo] by tonytan1999 Dec 27, 2005 (12:11 am)
Replying to: bryanreo (Dec 26, 2005 8:57 pm) Revenue Canada (or whatever the current name is) lists on its website a 6% import rate for cars made in countries without special treaties. I don't think EU has any special treaties with Canada as far as car importing is concerned. I'm not aware of any other taxes.   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
#44 of 4505 YOU GUYS MIGHT WANT TO CALL by geo9 Dec 27, 2005 (8:17 pm)
#45 of 4505 YOU GUYS MIGHT WANT TO CALL by geo9 Dec 27, 2005 (8:22 pm)
The car mfr. direct and ask if the warranty will still be honored on cars bought in the US then reregistered in Canada (or visa versa).   I have read quite a few auto makers doing this on these forums......................   I live along the US/Canadian border and have seen this happen several times with Canadian cars imported into the US..............
#46 of 4505 Re: Mfg Recall clearance letter [henry01] by nondalover Jan 16, 2006 (5:15 pm)
Replying to: henry01 (Nov 19, 2005 12:27 pm) Hi henry01, I have a same problem with damn the clearance letter from American Honda.They just refused with no reason...   Can you or anybody who nows,please write me how to download the info with the VIN number from honda site.   Would very appreciate you halp ,folks !!!! Please email me: adpmailmail.ru Replies to this message: subahonda (Jan 23, 2006 12:39 pm)
#47 of 4505 Re: Mfg Recall clearance letter [nondalover] by subahonda Jan 23, 2006 (12:39 pm)
Replying to: nondalover (Jan 16, 2006 5:15 pm) If you are buying from an authorized dealer, the manager of the dealership can write the letter. Look at the instructions at the RIV site. Simply downloading stuff does not meet the requirement. The US DOT has a list of recalls. You should call the manufacturer again and ask for the letter - someone else should answer the phone. You are entitled to such a letter as a customer - but you have to own the car and have title.

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