Posted on: 25-06-07 12:45:02
Hello CDs,
I have landed in Canada a couple of months back. I had to return to USA to finish my project. I am planning to drive down with my stuff to Canada in my old Toyota.
I had a couple of questions regarding bringing the car to Canada (I have already gone through the site http://www.riv.ca):" rel="nofollow">LINK
1) Suppose I dont 'Import' the car to Canada and just drive through the border to use the car for the first 45 days, can I later sell the 'US Registered' car to car dealers in Canada? Will I suffer a huge loss? I purchased the car for about 3k.
2) If I fax the US DMV title to the US border post and import it to Canada, and if the Canadian Safety inspector rejects the car during inspection , can I still sell this car to dealers in Canada without it being registered in USA/Canada?
The problem is that this is a used car and I found that there have been a a recall. I have to check whether the recall procedures have been completed by the previous owner. If not, I will not be able to get a recall clearence certificate.
However, I dont want to sell the car since it will be extremely helpful for the first few days in Canada (finding a house, job interviews etc). It will be cheaper than renting a car.
I request the CDs who have gone through the import process to guide me regarding this.
Regards
VL
Quote:You can drive it around for 45 days, but I think you'll have trouble selling the car to Canadian retailers without properly importing it first.
Originally posted by vijulibra
1) Suppose I dont 'Import' the car to Canada and just drive through the border to use the car for the first 45 days, can I later sell the 'US Registered' car to car dealers in Canada? Will I suffer a huge loss? I purchased the car for about 3k.
In any case, as a PR you shouldn't be driving around in a non-Canadian registered vehicle while in Canada.
Quote:Same as above.
2) If I fax the US DMV title to the US border post and import it to Canada, and if the Canadian Safety inspector rejects the car during inspection , can I still sell this car to dealers in Canada without it being registered in USA/Canada?
Faxing the title to US Customs simply allows you to drive the car out of the US for export purposes.
Unless you make all the necessary modifications required by RIV (including all recalls), the car cannot be registered in Canada.
Quote:You should be able to take the car to a dealer and they will fix the recall for free.
The problem is that this is a used car and I found that there have been a a recall. I have to check whether the recall procedures have been completed by the previous owner. If not, I will not be able to get a recall clearence certificate.
It doesn't matter whether the previous owner got it fixed or not
Quote:Of course, completely understandable.
However, I dont want to sell the car since it will be extremely helpful for the first few days in Canada (finding a house, job interviews etc). It will be cheaper than renting a car.
Get the recalls fixed, get the modifications done and then you'll be able to import it easily.
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Originally posted by vijulibra
Hello CDs,
I have landed in Canada a couple of months back. I had to return to USA to finish my project. I am planning to drive down with my stuff to Canada in my old Toyota.
I had a couple of questions regarding bringing the car to Canada (I have already gone through the site http://www.riv.ca):" rel="nofollow">LINK
1) Suppose I dont 'Import' the car to Canada and just drive through the border to use the car for the first 45 days, can I later sell the 'US Registered' car to car dealers in Canada? Will I suffer a huge loss? I purchased the car for about 3k.
-- Nobody in Canada will buy the US registered car that has not been imported officially through the customs because it cannot be registered in Canada
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Originally posted by vijulibra
2) If I fax the US DMV title to the US border post and import it to Canada, and if the Canadian Safety inspector rejects the car during inspection , can I still sell this car to dealers in Canada without it being registered in USA/Canada?
-- If you import it and clear it through the customs, you might be able to sell it - but you will have to take a (huge??) loss - for the obvious reasons. So why not sell it off in the US itself? This is I would do.
Thank You very much CDs for your reply.
I think the best way is to get the recall procedures done.
One last question. From the date I enter Canada to the date I complete the registration procedures in Canada lets say there is a gap of about 30 days.
1) During these 30 days before registration in Canada, will my insurance from USA be valid in Canada? If not, what to do for these 30 days - since driving without insurance is dangerous!
2) Can insurance from US be transferred to Canada after Canadian Registration?
Any other tips about driving from California to Vancouver is welcome 
(places to stay on the way, driving on I-5 etc)
Regards
VL
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Originally posted by vijulibra
Thank You very much CDs for your reply.
I think the best way is to get the recall procedures done.
One last question. From the date I enter Canada to the date I complete the registration procedures in Canada lets say there is a gap of about 30 days.
1) During these 30 days before registration in Canada, will my insurance from USA be valid in Canada? If not, what to do for these 30 days - since driving without insurance is dangerous!
-- Yes, for the 30 days, the US insurance will be valid. Do not forget to tell your insurance company that you will be in Canada for 30 days (or you need their coverage for your 30 days stay in Canada). They usually cover it. If you tell them that you have already MOVED PERMANENTLY, then they will not. It is a money making thing.
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Originally posted by vijulibra
2) Can insurance from US be transferred to Canada after Canadian Registration?
-- No, cdn rates are WAY higher even if the company is same!! (for example: All State)
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Originally posted by vijulibra
Any other tips about driving from California to Vancouver is welcome
-- Are you moving from Northern CA? If yes, drive straight to Mount Shasta on I-5. It is about 7 to 8 hrs from the bay area. There are many nice motels there.
From there, drive to Portland, OR and stay there. From Portland, Vancouver is almost or less than 4 hr drive. You can directly drive to Portland, but I would not recommend streching yourself.
Thanks cdn_dude.
Your responses are really helpful.
Regards
VL
