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I am also interested in buying a Toyota. After reading your message, I also found the dealer approximately half an hour from the border in WA but unfortunately I got the same feeling as they are willing to sell to Canadians quickly but not willing to provide what I am looking for i.e. color, model, etc... I would appreciate if you could e-mail (Mak-9999@hotmail.com) me the information for the other Toyota dealer so I could contact him directly for my Toyota.
Thanks,
Mak
Thanks,
Mak
I have found dealers who will sell me a new Honda Accord for import into Canada. I know that Honda Canada will not do warranty work. My question is: For a US purchased Accord imported into Canada and registered in Canada, is the new car warranty valid at US dealers? I regularly visit family in Seattle, so it is not a problem to go there for servicing?
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T@telus.net. Thanks alot.
Kim
Two questions 1) I see that many are for sale in Texas and Florida. How do I ensure that I don't get a Karina car?
2) I'm allowed to import a Crossfire, but it will require modifications. This is what the RIV website says: "The vehicle in question is admissible for importation but will require modifications to
the existing bumper(s) before the vehicle can be registered and licensed. Some vehicles can be readily modified by
substituting Canadian parts for the US parts. Some vehicles cannot be readily modified and may require
comprehensive and expensive modifications as well as a bumper test, as stated in CMVSS 215, to determine
compliance with the Canadian standard." So who should I call to find out the exact cost of replacing the bumper? I don't know who would be able to do something like this. Would it be done in the US, or in Canada? By a Chrysler dealer or by someone like Canadian Tire?
Thanks so much for your help in this matter.
I am looking at buying a z4 coupe 3.0si and importing it into canada
Coincidentally I currently own a 2004 Crossfire, 6 speed, what part of this fine country are you in?
I am considering buying a BMW Z4 3.0SI COUPE and importing it into Canada. I have priced them at about $38000 to $40000 CDN for a nearly new one. This represents a significant savings over the couple I have seen in canada selling for $50000 CDN.
My questions are as follows:
(1) what will my total outlay likely be in CDN dollars allowing for the exchange rate and the bank's cut on exchanging funds assuming the cost of the car is $40000 US?
(2) How do I pay for the purchase in the US? Do I take a certified cheque payable in US funds over the border?
(3) Can I find out now what specific modifications will be required during the 45 day period once the car has entered canada?
(4) Is there any way to avoid the 72 hour period from purchase of the vehicle and obtaining title and crossing the border?
Thanks in advance for any advice.
I would like to purchase a Toyota camry from the US, can you let me know how I contact you to get a quotation, thanks
On the same note, has anyone found a canadian dealer willing to import a new/used car from the US (for a fee) and sell it here in canada?
(2) You'll need to agree on the form of payment with the seller but from what I've heard so far, wiring seems to be the method of choice for remote purchases. Consider also that if you plan to pay with a certified cheque that you may need to declare this at the border. If you're not too comfortable with either method, then consider using an escrow service if the dealer is ok with that, but you'll have to pay additional fees for that.
(3) You can contact the Registrar of Imported Vehicles to find out what modifications would be required to your vehicle, provided you know the vehicle's exact year make model trim and options (or so I've heard). See www.riv.ca.
(4) I've read several posts in this blog that some border crossings don't require this 72-hour advance notice, but I think it's just the less travelled crossings. I've also heard that if you are importing a new car from a dealership that some border crossings will process same day. Can anyone confirm this?
Regards
Is yours a Ltd?
http://www.customs.ustreas.gov/xp/cgov/export/export_docs/vehicle_exports/72_hrs_before_personal.xml
They require 72 hours and if they don't get the documentation 72 hours ahead of the time you crossing, they can actually fine you 500$.
Also, when I crossed the border it was at 2:00 am... US and Canada customs will process the documentation at any time of the day.
Thanx.
Link below shows 24hour/day
Buffalo/Niagara Falls Lewiston Bridge 24 hrs/day
http://apps.cbp.gov/bwt/
I have imported cars twice through the Pac-Highway truck crossing(Vancouver). I simply phoned the US border office and asked them to fax me the proper form(import worksheet), I received back details of office hours and procedures along with the form.
The American side demands three business days. Simply fax them the info, check that they received it and take a 3 days to get to the border. Pac-highway crossing for example states that you arrive no later than 3.30 pm at the American side. The Can. side is open I believe a bit later. Both offices handle vehicle exports Monday to Friday only
Thanks! :shades:
I have recently learned that there are companies such as Fournier Auto Leasing who will import vehicles for consumers. Has anyone looked into this? How does the savings compare to doing it yourself?
I am planning to import a 2004/2005 used Mazda 6 from NY.
Can someone tell me how hard is it to import? How many days do you think will it take for the entire process?
Please let me know ASAP.
Thanks,
Imported Camry Hybrid to Canada today and urgently need to know how the DRLs can be rewired so they are ON ALL THE TIME.
Canadian law requires that the DRLs can not be defeatable (turned OFF) My Camry has this off position and the Feds don't like that. People have talked about cutting some wire to this off position? others talk about a jumper wire to by pass the switch? My US dealer said because I have the NAV system that, that option would not work. Need professional help?
Thanks Voodoo
We just imported a brand new Prius from WA - no problems at the border. We have our form-1 and we are waiting for the letter from Transport Canada.
Question: As far as I can tell, the temporary binder from ICBC indicates that the insurance is for the vehicle to get from the border to "its destination", i.e. our home and/or Canadian Tire for inspection, etc. Is there any way of getting a temporary license/insurance so that we can drive the car in the meantime?
If one cannot put temp insurance on a vehicle how could the inspections be done?
Good luck.
Do you mind to share which dealership you bought your Yaris from?
My question is about the factory warranty on GM vehicles. Is the factory warranty valid in Ontario? Can the truck be serviced under warranty at any GM dealership in Ontario?
Thank you for your time.
I have been hunting for a cooperative Toyota dealer in WA or MT (I'm in Alberta). I've gone through 8 so far in major centres and their story is very consistent - they will not sell direct without a valid US residence and pay local state tax if any. Can you please send me the name of your good dealer by email: robinsj1@telusplanet.net. Can anyone who got the message from Cmry07owner please forward to my email. Thank You!!
Many auto mfrs. WILL NOT honor it for a US bought vehicle
"imported" into Canada.
Now a US or Canadian just traveling out of country and needing warranty service is different.
Don't find out too late!