importing vehicle to canada

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kanna98

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Can anyone help me who has imported the vehicle to canada...
does we need to go to USA cutoms before entering to canada...
can we give it to movers...what all papers we need ito give movers when iam in canada..
thanks,
anna.
 
I had a question related to that. How much does it cost approximately to get the car imported to canada assuming you are driving it across the border hence no freight charges? I went to the web site ( www.riv.ca) and I am trying to calculate the costs but was wondering if anyone else has done this already and could share a range that would be great.

Also if you could share any pros or cons of selling your car Vs importing that would be very helpful? I have a 3yr old car and I guess I am trying to find out if its cost effective to take it with me as opposed to selling it in the US.

Thanks
 
bhand is right, CDN 182 for importing it into canada if it was listed in your goods to follow. Highly recommend keeping the car if you have a family. I would keep it no matter what, you know the advantages. I can tell you in Vancouver, insurance is pretty high. And add the crime factor too. On the other hand, buying a car here, you will have to pay 14.5% in taxes. The Govt. sales tax in Canada is 7%, BC's provincial tax is 7.5%.
You must have the title with you when crossing the border. I read somewhere that you have to clear the US customs too when exporting the car, but I was never asked and did not do it. Canada customs will ask you for the title.
 
Beware :Canadian Tire

I took my car to Canadian Tire for modifications and inspection in Surrey , they asked me to put all 4 new tires to pass the inspection . though I had only a year old very good Michellin tyres..just beware of these tricks ..
 
Also you are not allowed to sell your car for another year after you import the car. Canada customs officer told me this at Border..
 
Canadian tire sux

Most of the places will sucker you into purchasing new tires and even wipers. CT asked me to change the wipers too, I stood firm telling them that I had replaced it a few months back (which I did). They then backed off that claim. I had to change the tires anyway since mine were getting worn out. Tires in US are cheaper after factoring in the taxes and other fees. If you have changed tires recently, I suggest keeping the receipts handy. Also, call around for inspection rates. Even canadian tire has differing prices in its locations in BC. Inspection is mostly to screw the average consumer. They are many inspection locations around Vancouver. But make sure you know your car well before going in.
 
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Try the canadian tires on Scott road in surrey . They were honest and did not ask me to do any modifications .
 
If I drive my car do I need to declare it as "goods to follow" or do I need to declare the things I am taking in my car as" goods to follow"? Is there any form or I can write down on a piece of paper? Is there a fees/other difference if I am driving car/importing car by commercial mover?

Thank you.

Mayank
 
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