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Smart Shopper Importing Car into Canada from US
4513 messages, Last post on Dec 02, 2009 at 8:40 PM
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FYI HONDA USA is very difficult and and they will not cooperate. They will not provide the letter as they discourage HONDA cars being imported into Canada. They are also pretty rude there on the Customer Service line and very blunt. RIV knows all about this and is helping Honda Buyers. HONDA USA --Does not provide Recall letter for New or Used Vehicles. Thus RIV will do the Recall search on your behalf. I have confirmed this twice with two different RIV customer service reps in the past 7 days.
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Replying to: doc911 (Apr 27, 2008 12:50 pm)  Where can I get info about this lawsuit, and sign up? Also, where do I find out if I can buy a new Jeep in the U.S. and have dealers in Canada do the regular maintenance and honor the guarantee? thanks again
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Replying to: casperh (Jun 12, 2008 11:37 am) one in toronto - North American Automobile Trade Association (NAATA) 70 East Beaver Creek Road Suite 30 Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada L4B 3B2 Tel: 905-882-7040 Email: naata  naata.org www.naata.org NAATA is a not-for-profit association of vehicle dealers that import and export vehicles across international borders. Our mandate is to facilitate the purchase and sale of these cross-border vehicles. Contact them directly. Another third one at http://www.jruslaw.com/classactions/carprice.shtml If you are looking to buy a Toyota in the US, we know of a dealer that sells to Canadians at MRSP .... for more info e-mail us with your name, phone number , model wanted with all options etc... ... info carswithoutborders.com
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Replying to: hacheyimports (May 14, 2008 6:35 am) All went well with my import. MSO was used with a Bill of Sale on a 200 mile new vehicle with no State Title ever issued. No misunderstandings with Canada Customs. We called well in advance of the purchase and they advised this would not be a problem. Upon import, still no misunderstandings or problems. No human factor involved here, again, no misunderstanding. Canada Customs officers involved knew what we were doing and had no problems with the process. All the best. |
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Has anyone imported any of these and what had to be done to the cars? This is a question for those in the Toronto area. And if you can let me know the details used for the so called Canadianizing If you can also give me details off line on who the dealer was that performed the work
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Replying to: littlespeedy (Jun 13, 2008 12:44 pm) However, some or most of the TT's are admissible with a BIG catch. See below: (taken from the admissibility list.) "(1) The two asterisks (**) indicate that the vehicle in question will require modifications to the existing bumper(s) before it can be registered and licensed. Some vehicles can be readily modified by installing the appropriate Canadian parts. However, some vehicles cannot be readily modified and may require comprehensive and expensive modifications." Dealing with Porcshe is like dealing with BMW. Porsche Canada controls your import process by forcing you to get all modifications, inspections and so forth through them. |
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Replying to: littlespeedy (Jun 13, 2008 12:44 pm) Perhaps they've changed the rules or someone else could chime in. You may not have to go through Porsche like BMW. Porsche and Audi, as you know, are the same company. According to RIV you don't necessarily have to go through Porsche for everything. So you just need to get the modifications if you car requires them. PORSCHE 1993 TO 1996 All models 1997 AND 1998 Boxster 1997 AND 1998 911 1999 TO 2007 All models 2008 AND 2009 Boxster, Boxster S (see notes)** 2008 AND 2009 Cayman, Cayman S (see notes)** 2008 AND 2009 911 Carrera (see notes)** 2008 AND 2009 911 Carrera Cabriolet (see notes)** 2008 AND 2009 911 Carrera 4 (see notes)** 2008 AND 2009 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet (see notes)** 2008 AND 2009 911 Carrera S (see notes)** 2008 AND 2009 911 Carrera S Cabriolet (see notes)** 2008 AND 2009 911 Carrera 4S (see notes)** 2008 AND 2009 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet (see notes)** 2008 AND 2009 911 Targa 4 (see notes)** 2008 AND 2009 911 Targa 4S (see notes)** 2008 AND 2009 911 Turbo (see notes)** 2008 AND 2009 911 Turbo Cabriolet (see notes)** 2008 AND 2009 911 GT2 (see notes)** 2008 AND 2009 911 GT3 (see notes)** 2008 AND 2009 911 GT3 RS (see notes)** 1997 AND 1998 All other models are inadmissible See explanations section. 2008 AND 2009 BUMPERS: All passenger car U.S. models (Boxster, Cayman, 911 varients) do not comply with CMVSS 215 (bumpers).In order for these vehicles to be brought into compliance with CMVSS 215, the two impact pipes (part # 996 505 019 01) and their mating two desk pad impact absorbers (part # 996 505 775 00) that support the rear bumper have to be replaced with the Canadian specification impact absorbers (part # 996 505 015 01) and desk pad impact absorbers (part # 996 505 775 01). 2008 AND 2009 TETHER ANCHORAGES: All 911 non-Cabriolet models are equipped with tether anchorages to accept the tether belt. However, the anchorage is covered by a carpet and thus not visible. The carpet will have to be cut away to reach the anchorage. The covering also does not have the required new labels.
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Replying to: fortissimo (Feb 07, 2008 11:40 am) I've been reading here that you successfully purchased your Rav4 in the US. We's also like to but are concerned about the issues around the immobilizer. I know that there are people who can do it after market but does it affect the warranty? Did you have any trouble with inspection once it was done? I'm interested in the details. If you'd like to contact me personally you can send a note to toyota [at] stainsby [dot] com. Thanks! Eleanor |
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I just brought a 2008 Buick Enclave over the border last Friday with absolutley no issues. Although I did have a couple of snags with the actual purchase of the vehicle, I found no problems with the border crossing at all. I also found the RIV, CBSA, as well as the border staff at the Sumas/Huntingdon crossing to be very helpful and efficient. Here is a breif timeline of my experience. I had to have a relative buy car on my behalf because dealerships would not sell to canadians. Then had to wait four weeks to recieve the title. I got this on friday, May 30. . Got a flight to Portland on the following Monday, June 2, and arrived at 2:30 pm. Faxed the paperwork to the border (Sumas, washington) on tuesday morning about 9:30 am. Confirmed crossing time with them about one hour later and was advised I could cross on Friday june 6, after 9:00 am. I did indeed cross that morning at about 10:30. Spent about 10 minutes on the American side. The customs agent simply looked at my title, and the last four digits of the VIN, then sent me on my way. The Canadian side was just as easy. It took me about 20 minutes to fill out my form one, and pay the taxes due. Staff here were quite helpful and efficient. I was on my way home! Fifteen minutes later at Chilliwack, I managed to find a very helpful RCMP that was willing to pull me over and issue me a speeding ticket for doing 110 in a 100 km zone. I suspect it was because I had Oregon plates on the car, and he felt the need to tell me that we are metric in Canada. I arrived home (Edmonton) on saturday afternoon, and I paid my RIV fees and recall letter online that night. I recieved my form two on Tuesday by fax, and took the car into Canadian Tire on Wednesday, this took about 15 minutes (no appointment nessecary). Took my form into the DMV to get my out of province inspection form. I tried to get an exemption but was refused because it was registered to a previous owner. Cost of this form is about $10.00. Had the provincial inspection done this afternoon, cost was about $171.00 after taxes, but you can get this done cheaper elsewhere. Total savings about $12000 after expenses. Was it worth it? You bet! Would I do it agian? Yes! |
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