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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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Replying to: agathon (Apr 27, 2006 5:01 pm) If you have done so, consult with the following: http://www.riv.ca/english/html/how_to_import.html http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pub/cp/rc4140/README.html and click on "rc4140-05e.pdf" If the vehicle passed those steps, then: Caveat emptor Essentially the seller wants your funds and you want his/her goods. You do not know each other well enough to establish a level of trust and therefore need a third party (broker or lawyer from that state, at your expense) who will serve both parties in the transaction. Think it through from both sides of the transaction and play-out the worst possible scenarios (i.e. seller a scammer or buyer a scammer). Research automobile brokers familiar with US /Canada transactions and only use one with a historically good reputation (bonded). Go to: http://www.movecars.com/states/illinois.htm http://www.movecars.com/toc/find/index.htm#canada-us http://www.searail.ca/contact.php Email questions to them regarding your situation. If that doesn't work for you, and at risk of sounding like an advocate for the following, go to: http://www.naata.org/ email: naata  naata.org and they may be able to connect you to a broker in that area. OR If you choose to complete the deal yourself: An electronically scanned contract that is signed or signed facsimile (fax) should suffice. You may wish to seek legal counsel and setup a contract that has stipulative clauses about COD payment. Use EBay Auto to educate yourself about car sales and guaranteed transaction systems like PayPal. On a private or dealer sale you should be tax exempt since you are not registering the vehicle in state. Even if taxes are insisted you may be eligible for a tax rebate upon proof of export or registration out of state. Research Illinois Department of motor vehicle (DMV)law. Go to: http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/vehicles/title_registration/home.h- tml Post your results. |
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I am trying to find out if a private citizen like myself (not a dealer or importer) is permitted to buy and then import a new or used 2006 Subaru B9 Tribeca. I am not to sure about the laws because when we came home from Lake Placid the customs officer asked what we had to declare and I told him I had 3 cases of beer. They took away 2. So if I also had a $35,000 suv will they also take that away? Any help on this matter will be greatly appreciated Thanks Big D
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Why didn't you just "declare" the extra 2 cases and pay the couple of bucks duty on the American side? The customs officer must of been in a pissy mood ! When we head over the border to go to casino and return with over the limit booze/butts I always pay duty. Remember the limit is/was 1 case beer, 200 cigs, 1.5 ltr. liquor per person duty free............
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Replying to: filion (May 05, 2006 8:41 pm) No, only if you keep importing that watery 'merican beer. Just kid'n, I'll trade a John Labatt Classic for a Sam Adams any day. Most of us in this forum share your thriftiness when state-side as some retailers in Canada are really hosing us. Thankfully the vehicle you're looking for is manufatured in Lafayette, Indiana and therefore duty free. First, go to: http://www.subaru.com/owners/warranty/index.jsp http://www.subaru.ca/interface/Subaru02/WebPage.asp?WebPageID=5257&WebSiteID=282- and email Suburu Canada customer service, so you have record of their response. If that was positive, then go to: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pub/cp/rc4140/README.html (and seeing as you are filion click on either the english or french PDF file)then, http://www.riv.ca/english/html/how_to_import.html And finally go to: http://www.cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pub/cp/rc4044/rc4044-e.html#P203_25788 CBSA may only withold items pending payment of required duty, taxes, and/or penalty. In your case (no pun intended) you should have been afforded the opportunity to pay penalty (which is usually so expensive that it is worth it to forfeit the alcohol/beer). Who cares, la belle province has some of the finest micro-breweries in North America and after tasting some of Quebec's fine blonde ale I understand why Canada's "border beer nazis" poured that Rolling Rock down the drain.
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Replying to: geo9 (May 06, 2006 7:14 am) 24 hr abroad - $50 CAD exemption (Cannot include alcoholic beverages or tobacco in that total); 48 hr abroad - $200 CAD exemption (May include alcohol and tobacco); 7 days and more abroad - $750 (May include alcohol and tobacco). Tobbaco and alcohol amounts are limited and the exemptions are not cummulative (i.e. cannot combine 48 hr and 7 day) |
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Yea, I should of posted that part............. I just declare and pay the duty as my visits are less than 24 hours. |
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