Moving back to Canada - CAR

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whatsupbuddy

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Hello everyone,

Now that I am moving back to Canada after two years. I do not have a car at present. But I need one while in Canada. Should I buy a car before moving. Would it be cheaper. What are the implications. Would Canada charge me any taxes / registration etc....


Pl. suggest.....

Thanx.....
 
go to riv.ca

it depends on where the car is made if they charge duty or not, about the tax i am pretty sure they charge tax on the car but all the info is on that website.

of course a car is going to be cheaper in the states, you just have to see if you will be charged duty and things like that on the type of car that you buy
 
projectpete19 said:
go to riv.ca

it depends on where the car is made if they charge duty or not, about the tax i am pretty sure they charge tax on the car but all the info is on that website.

of course a car is going to be cheaper in the states, you just have to see if you will be charged duty and things like that on the type of car that you buy
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Just as important as tax and duties is whether the warranty is honored in Canada. Many, many manufacturers will NOT honor warranties on their new vehicles if they're purchased in the US and exported into Canada.
 
one thing i am not sure about and maybe someone can answer, if you have a receipt that says you received the car as a gift, does canada still charge you tax?
 
Some province (like Quebec) request an inspection on the vehicle before licensing it...

For the duties fee, it's something that apply also if you go from Canada to US...

Good luck!
 
you only have to pay duties on cars made outside of north america, it is determined by VIN. i am moving back to ontario, you have to have the vehicle inspected by their authorized service centers as well

i received the car as a gift from my parents so as long as I get a letter saying so and have it notarized i am exempt from paying retail tax.

and i dont hate canada as I may have conveyed in my last post, just dont like the weather and taxes
 
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"Retail tax" has nothing to do with import tax.

If your folks live in Ontario and are giving you the car while you live in Ontario, then there is nothing to discuss here.,

But if you are taking posession now, while in US, you will need to formally import and then later export the car.. and there will almost assuredly be taxes.
 
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sorry, you are correct nelsona

dont forget about the green levy, it costs anywhere from $1000 to $4000 depending on the fuel consumption of your car. the more gas it uses the higher the green levy
 
Just curious,

what didn't she like about Florida? Or was it the area you were in - like Jacksonville or something. My experiences have been that Northern Florida is more like and extension of Georgia. Miami - well it's Miami.

The Fort Lauderdale area was the closest thing we saw to easy livin'. A lot of people from Ontario (Ottawa area) and a lot from Quebec (Gatineau and Montreal).

A few parts of Florida are now deemed as the worst real estate markets in the U.S. It will be a great place to buy soon (but not yet).
 
A big thanx.......

I have dropped the idea of buying a car in US. i think it is better to buy in Canada. But what about insurance. Do Canadian insurance companies honour USA driving experience. Or would they treat us as new driver.
 
You will probably need a record from you present insurance company. Are you saying you have never driven in Canada?
 
projectpete19 said:
sorry, you are correct nelsona

dont forget about the green levy, it costs anywhere from $1000 to $4000 depending on the fuel consumption of your car. the more gas it uses the higher the green levy
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Green levy? You can't be serious?
Oh, wait we're talking about CANADA...... nuf' said.
 
webtiger said:
Green levy? You can't be serious?
Oh, wait we're talking about CANADA...... nuf' said.
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tell me about it, i have to sell my car that I love now because the extra $4000 levy doesnt make it worth it.

we live in central florida, she likes it here just misses her mom and family back in canada.
 
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