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Replying to: canucknuckled (Apr 02, 2006 10:03 am) Thankfully enough I happened to copy the article. Here it is: Toyota settles suit alleging collusion on imports Mark Rechtin | | Automotive News / March 20, 2006 - 6:00 am LOS ANGELES -- Toyota paid $35 million to settle allegations that it colluded with other major automakers to keep gray-market vehicles from being exported from Canada to the United States. The lawsuit continues against five other automakers: General Motors, Ford Motor Co., DaimlerChrysler AG, American Honda Motor Co. Inc. and Nissan North America Inc. Under the Toyota settlement, agreed to in late February, Toyota Motor Sales U.S.A. Inc. admits no wrongdoing in the class-action lawsuit. The suit, filed in 2003 on behalf of a group of consumers, alleges automakers violated the Sherman Antitrust Act by keeping U.S. customers from taking advantage of lower vehicle prices in Canada. The suit seeks unspecified billions of dollars in damages for U.S. consumers who bought a vehicle of any brand after Jan. 1, 2001. By restricting Canadian imports, automakers fixed U.S. market retail prices at an unfairly high level, the suit alleges. The suit alleges that automakers colluded to blacklist dealers who imported Canadian-market vehicles for resale. Automakers also agreed to decline consumer warranty claims against those vehicles, the suit alleges. The action mirrors action this decade by the European Union to enforce price uniformity among member countries. The National Automobile Dealers Association and Canadian Automobile Dealers Association also are defendants. Paying a settlement without admitting guilt was a better use of its legal team's time and money than going to court, says Toyota spokesman Xavier Dominicis. Toyota honored warranties on Canadian vehicles imported to the United States, Dominicis says. And Toyota never blacklisted any dealer or owner who imported a Canadian-market vehicle, he says. "Other automakers may have had more restrictive policies, but our actions were different from other automakers," Dominicis says. "We will continue to price our vehicles based on competitive conditions in local markets." Spokespersons for GM, Ford, NADA and the Canadian Automobile Dealers Association declined to comment on the litigation, other than to say it is without merit. They declined to comment on Toyota's settlement. In a 2005 motion for summary judgment, denied by the U.S. District Court in Maine that is hearing the case, GM said it never met with other automakers to discuss how to handle the gray-market issue, thus making collusion impossible. The automaker also said its import-export policies have been independent and in place for decades. Canucknucled |
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Hi everyone, I have read through the information regarding importing cars in Canada from the USA. Does the same hold true for used cars? I have a 1994 Jeep Cheorkee sport. I got a great deal on it here about a year ago. I have lived in the US for over a year and am now going back to Canada to do my Ph.D and would like more info on the costs/administrative hastles i would have to go through to bring my Jeep into Ontario. IN all, how much would it cost me to bring the car over the border? I paid $2, 495USD originally for the car. How much would it cost to pass the inspection (aproximately?). In toher words. Is it worth my hastle to go through all of this? Or should i just sell here and biy a new car in Canada? I was hoping to cross the border, pay the duties etc. but not register the car for about a year or so until i have enough money to pey for what may be needed and for insurance. Is this possible? or do i have to register the car and get everythign done within those aloted 45 days? Any help would be great! Thanks!
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I am fed up with our political leaders who raise all sorts of expectations re free trade in automobiles and then erect plenty of red tape and non-tariff barriers to make it difficult to do business. The Big 3 are no help either. They should treat Canada and the U.S. as a sigle market and not have separate corporate headquarters and marketing policies. Before you buy a car in Canada, check the domestic price in the country of origin and the exchange rate. The difference is what I call the rip-off factor. In order to make sure you are comparing apples to apples, ensure your comparison does not include government levies such as excise taxes and value added taxes as these vary from country to country. |
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Is the GST amount payable calculated on the original purchase price or on a more current value, say a blue-book value for example?
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Replying to: andrew14 (Apr 14, 2006 12:55 pm) Go to the following: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pub/cp/rc4140/rc4140-05e.pdf http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pub/cp/rc4105/rc4105-e.html http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pub/cp/rc4151/rc4151-e.html http://www.riv.ca/english/html/how_to_import.html http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/dandv/vehicle/rgoutcan.htm http://www.driveclean.com/ You're circumstances are unique so better to email RIV, CBSA, and MTO. Not aware of vehicle inspection in Ontario other than Ontario's Driveclean (emissions)program and of course the mandatory inspection at a local Canadian Tire for RIV. Insurance is compulsory and huge fine ($10,000) for driving without (Ontario Compulsory Automobile Insurance Act). If you are a non-resident of Canada you may be able to get away with not registering your vehicle however I would refer to the Ontario Highway Traffic Act to be sure. Good Luck |
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Replying to: drustjotaw (Apr 17, 2006 11:24 am) http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pub/cp/rc4140/rc4140-05e.pdf Also refer to subsection 220.07 of the Excise Tax Act http://laws.justice.gc.ca/en/e-15/271763.html Hope it helps |
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If a Canadian resident purchases new vehicle in the US here is what I have learned about some automakers warranties.  Suppose if you had relatives/friends in the US you could always register the warranty at the US address.  GM will not honour the warranty until 6 months or 12,000 Km.  Toyota will honour their warranty North American wide. 
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I am Canadian citizen and have been lived in US for 5 years with legal visa. Now I plan to move from US back to Alberta, Canada within two months. I am thinking to buy Toyota Sequoia in US to save money before I move. 1) Will US Toyota warranty be honored in Canada? 2) Can this car meet to Canada emission regulation? 3) What type of tax do I have to pay in US and Canada? 4) How I can arrange for trip permits while transporting back to Alberta, Canada? 5) What else should I know? Thanks, SW
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Replying to: swk (Apr 27, 2006 11:14 am) |
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I am trying to figure out a way to set up a transaction, i already found the car i'm looking for. Ive talked to the owner and he seems legit. I was going to fly down and drive it back myself, but the flights have gotten rather pricey, so i am looking in to a rail company to transport it for me. Now my question is how do i do the financial part of the transaction when im not there in person to get the bill of sale done or the title transfer? Does any one have any suggestions as to a secure method so i dont get taken? And does anyone know about local tax in IL that i could be charged? Dion
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