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4514 messages, Last post on Dec 06, 2009 at 12:39 AM
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Hi Hybrid10 & all I am purchasing a 1988 vehicle privately from an owner in Sunburst, Montana, I15 near the Cdn border. It is my understanding that once I arrive in Montana on July 1 I will need to get the title (ownership) transfered to myself from the original owner, show a bill of sale with a certified odometer reading, show an Ontario insurance policy for the VIN and get a temporary 30 day permit (tag) good for the lower 48 states. The new title is to be faxed to the US Border people at Buffalo, NY 3 full days before my physical exit. When I reach Buffalo, the US border people will look at the original title in my name and stamp it with an export stamp. I will identify myself with an Ontario driver's license. At the Cdn border, they will look at the title and bill of sale and charge me the GST, 6.1% Duty (based on US sale price converted to Cdn $ at rates on date of sale in Montana) and the $100 A/C tax and guzzler tax (4cyl 6000lb vehicle) and give me a stamp or form and will send me home. No ~$300 RIV as the vehicle is 20 yrs old and no RIV inspection. I am to get a temporary tag for travel in Ontario from Buffalo to Toronto in advance using the VIN. I will go to the Ontario DMV office and transfer the title to Ontario paying the PST on the Montana Bill of Sale price and other regular fees, converted to Cdn dollars. I will then take the vehicle to get it certified, no pollution test as is 20 yrs old, and go back to the DMV to plate it. Questions: 1. Do I need a valid Cdn passport at the US border to ID myself or is my driver's license sufficient? 2. Does the Bill of Sale from Montana need to be notarized in order for me not to be charged the GST and especially PST on the book price. 3. Does Montana issue new titles (ownerships) on the spot? Any information appreciated. Rob Toronto
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Replying to: hacheyimports (Jan 21, 2008 10:23 am) When asked whether I needed to obtain a transit permit from them to drive through their state I was told.....in every case......that the permit I obtained in the state in which I bought the vehicle would allow transit through their state. One state clarified that I had up to 5 days to transit their state with the permit I obtained from the state of purchase. While I have no idea what shipping price you may be able to provide someone who uses your services, I was quoted $1,900 to ship a vehicle from Atlanta,GA to Edmonton, AB. A one way airline ticket was $443.00 and it was a 4 day drive of 2,400 miles. I haven't totaled the cost of fuel, accommodations, and food but I feel certain that the combined cost will fall far short of $1,900. Just my $0.02
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Replying to: dbnorth2000 (Jun 17, 2008 10:42 pm) 1. I would suggest you have your Passport with you. You may not be granted access to the US without one......I have just returned from purchasing a vehicle in Georgia and I needed my Passport to enter the US. 2. I presented the Bill of Sale to both US and Canadian Customs and there were no questions as to the book price..........however, the difference between the Sale Price and Book Price would have been minimal. 3. I would suggest you direct this question to Montana's Dept of Motor Vehicles. Comments on an earlier portion of your query. 1. I think you will find Canadian Customs will use the exchange rate in effect the day you enter Canada. That was my experience just last week. I wish they had used the exchange rate effective the day I purchased the vehicle as I would have saved $500 in the vehicle's $CDN valuation. 2. I would recommend you check with Montana's DMV to ensure they will issue you a a temporary 30 day permit (tag). In my case the State of Georgia would not issue a transit permit to an individual but told me as long as I had the Original Certificate of Ownership, the Bill of Sale, and a Odometer Declaration I could transit the vehicle. Hope some of this helps. Ralph |
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Replying to: dd99 (Jun 11, 2008 7:23 pm) Since American Honda requires a copy of 1) the vehicle's registration, 2) your License, and 3) valid Insurance prior to issuing the Recall Letter I had the previous owners request the Recall Letter. Having the previous owners request this Recall Letter seemed to be a logical way around what I viewed as a Catch 22. (I can't register the vehicle in Canada without having obtained and submitting the Recall Letter to RIV). Perhaps this tactic will help others wishing to import a used Honda obtain the required Recall Letter. my $0.02
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Replying to: ralphjab (Jun 18, 2008 9:45 pm) I went to the dealer and had them print out a listing with all the recalls on it. The letter said there was not any recalls and the dealer on letter head wrote me a letter saying the vehicle was free from all defects and problems. I called RIV and they said that was fine as long as the letter was on Chrysler Letter head(Dealer). When My father made it to the border they said that was fine and 1 week later had the truck licensed. Hope this Helps |
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Consider putting pressure on the Federal Government by adding your name to the petition at Harmonization Petition
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Replying to: mdbuffy (Jun 19, 2008 5:25 pm) At http://www.carswithoutborders.com/ab...-contact-list/ we also have a list key Govt contacts names,email addresses and phone numbers. We would highly recommend the use of the internet to encourage change. Thousands of Canadians, calling Cannon's office or emailing him is very effective. At this time we are pushing to have the bumper regulations passed, so that Canadian standards are Harmonized with Europe and the U.S. We need to encourage Canadians to email, write or call the Treasury Board members and Marc Gregoire - Transport Canada Deputy Minister in charge of the regulation change. 613-990-3838 . Transport Canada needs to change and be more receptive to the needs of normal hard working Canadians, rather than pandering to Car Companies... Canadians need to speak up! We have all the tools you need to do so at www.carswithoutborders.com
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| Hey everyone, I have been looking into importing a nissan altima hybrid, but on the transport Canada list, it says 2007 and older is ok, but not the 2008 because of the bumper. But then I was on edmunds.com reading consumer reviews of that car, and a guy from Toronto imported a 2008 altima hybrid! His review was on the car itself and not the importation process...so how did he get past the bumper issue?? Anyone have experience with this car? Every forum I read is different too in regards to the Nissan warantee being valid in Canada...what a nightmare! | |
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