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I live in Kelowna B.C. so would be very interested in hearing on how you got your vehicle in Spokane. Pls email me if you wish.
thanks
http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/whatsnew/items/list_veh-e.pdf
I dealt with Downtown Toyota and have written everything down that needs to be done for either new or used product. I would be happy to share what I did. Tomorrow is Saturday and I am having my inspections done in Vernon at Canadian Tire, for $114, tax inc. Then I will get it insured, I can give you info on Form 2 and how to insure before receiving Form 2 from RIV. Too easy,and best yet....my wife was happy with the price and I got a VERY nice truck. Respond to this and we can swap phone numbers or something. I have to be at the airport Sunday at 4:30. I could give you info then too. Regards, Dan in Armstrong.
How did you get around the "3 business days" delay required for the US Customs to approved your exportation ?
When I bought my car, I was on vaction in the US and could stay there to respect this delay after the purchase of my car.
Thanks for the quick reply ... why not send me an email at rj-emery@shaw.ca and we will continue to keep in contact via email.
I am not in a panic yet as I still would like to get a new 08 vehicle so still checking out manufacturers that will sell to Canadians.
Drop me a line.
I am also interested in toyota, could you please send email to erictong@shaw.ca. Thanks.
If you insure the vehicle with State Farm in the U.S., it is covered when the vehicle is in Canada as well. The only caveat is, maybe, getting yourself as a valid driver on the vehicle as the insurer might not cover a driver without a U.S. license. I would check though.
Awhile ago, I had to stay in Canada for a extended period of time and had to check that with State Farm so I am certain that they cover the vehicle while in Canada. I also had to bring my vehicle in for warranty repairs a couple of times and Infiniti (we have an FX35) was able to work on the vehicle under warranty. Even roadside assistance was not an issue. I was under a visitor pretense, not a resident so it maybe different if you declare yourself as a Canadian resident. But if you use your wife's U.S. address and say that you frequently visit, which most Americans and Canadians with U.S. residency do, I think you won't have an issue. Just a thought.
Anyway, the process is less difficult than you might think. There was a fair bit of paperwork, but from start to finish it took just a little over a week to buy the car and get all the paperwork organized and coordinated with RIV and the border. I also bought the car in CA and then had it shipped using uship.com, which was cost effective (by the way, if you don't ship it from CA, that state will make you pay state taxes - what a rip). Anyway I estimate that when the smoke cleared, I saved about $10k to $12k by importing rather than buying in Canada.
By the way, I am plugging the ucanimport.com site because they were really helpful and the guide was a ridiculous $10. I think they saved me about $500 in mistakes I would have otherwise made plus the additional time I would have spent trying to figure out the process. They also answered me back really quick when I had questions that were outside the guide material.
Good luck everyone. The loonie hit 1.07 this week - never thought I'd see it in my lifetime.
I contacted the RIV this morning and they informed me that the 2008 CRV is not allowed to be imported unless you get written consent from Honda USA. Honda USA stated in a memo to the RIV that you need a US Passport and a US insurance document in order to get car documentation. If you try to bring the vehicle into Canada you will pay the GST, Duty etc and they will allow you to bring it in. When you go for your vehicle inspection Honda will not authorize the immobilizer not the date the vehicle was made prior or after September 7,2007. If this happens you will either have great lawn ornament or you will have to export it out of the country within a set number of days.
Honda at this time is playing hardball and I if the dollar was in there favor i am sure they would have no problem selling you a vehicle.
I have decided to wait and see what there next move will be and if it is still playing hardball I will look at another make and go from their.
Canadian manufacturers have stated, and RIV & TC are so far not in a position to reject, that they are the only entities in a position to certify all emission and safety requirements comply to all CMVSS.
Canadian dealerships, including Toyota, are very competitive in Canada. You can't expect every country to be equally priced on every item, its basic economics.
If you are going to buy US, just do it quick and make sure your vehicle is manufactured pre-Sept 07.
Just don't end up like the guy on the news in Calgary who came back from Colorado with an 08 Avalon that he must now return to the US or scrap.
Question for you?
I bought a 2008 Prius beginning of Sept. and brought it over 3 weeks ago. RIV told me the file was on hold until they heard from Transport Canada or Toyota.
Today they told me they did not know the reason but my Prius was not admissible into Canada. They told me to call Transport Canada Monday as to why.
As per your message, I looked and my Prius was manufactured in August 2007. Does that mean I will be Ok or is there something else you think they can prevent me from keeping it here and registering it?
Why did RIV not say that anything about that Sept.1/07 clause?
Thanks
I had absolutely nothing to modify to license it in Quebec/Canada. It is still in miles but I don't care.
JP
Not everything is so simple - The 2008 Prius has a keyless start and I think it is called a FAD - anyway it is the most sofisticated technology around - since 2004 the Prius has exceeded the immobiliser requirements. My car (in Massena) was also manufactured in August so this rulle 114 doesn't apply but I still cannot get it accepted. First one who knows of a 2008 Prius please advise us. Other option which I hate would be to sell it and buy a used 2007 and then like many posts here I could bring it in so easily. I'd worry that it will be on the list right after I sell it. Finally, I wrote to my dealer and he is not interested in reversing the sale - he has not replied to my last e-mail where I asked that he retake the car because he sold me a car under false representation. I thought I could bring it in and he knew that was my intention.
Why did you mention to buy quick and make sure vehicle is manufactured pre-Sept 07?
That is what my 2008 Prius is, pre-Sept. 07.
Also, anyone know the best way to get an answer to this?
I tried RIV but they say talk to Transport Canada, open Monday.
Do you think they will make exceptions because of pre-Sept.?
Thanks,
Dean
I am also looking at bring a tundra back from south. Do you mind email me the dealer phone # and the experience in dealing with the dealer. Thanks a lot. My email: thezhangs@gmail.com
I am looking to import a 2008 highlander but I'm not sure about the immobilser issue. It says it comes with one but does anyone know if it conforms to what riv is asking? Also it's made in japan does anyone know what duty I'll pay at the border?
I got a call from an Acura dealer in Montreal on friday and he said Acura is dropping their prices between $7000. and $9000. on the MDX. It's still more expensive then in the U.S. Which is crazy considering it's built in Ontario, but at least it's a start.
Duty is 6.1%
I also live in B.C. Pls e-mail me any information you are willing to share.
E-mail: Bob_Langelaan@telus.net
Thanks in advance,
Bob
Apparently the difference between the US system and the Canadian standards are such that the manufacturer has determined that any modification done to a vehicle to eliminate this difference would render it non compliant.
We rely on the manufacturer of a vehicle for all compliance information, and have no control over Honda US on how they manufacture vehicles originally destined for the US market."
In this email I will also be clear that this decision is binding, legally, and that changes to admissibility in the future (when the US leases return in 2-3 years) will result in legal liability for financial losses incurred due to the exportation order at this time.
It is a faint hope that it puts all the parties that are saying nothing on paper have to see what the other is saying. I am preparing to export my car. I will have to sell it back to the dealer at a loss. I will then have to submit a claim of adjustment to he Border service to get the GST and Air conditioning tax back (form B2G - CBSA Informal Adjustment Request). I will also have to get a notarized letter stating that the car has been exported to get back my fee from RIV.
If you have not completely purchased the vehicle and it is NOT on the RIV list - get out of the deal. It is a mind-numbing, stressful and all-encompassing situation to fight the politics; one I would definitely wish to have avoided.
As you may have seen, the RIV reg's have killed many 2008 models of Toyota's from entering Canada from the States.