Many have to chosen to import cars to Canada. The vehicle prices in Canada have been rising but it shouldn’t stop you from owning a very important necessity, a car. You can begin by looking for a car in the United States. The process of importing your car back to Canada is fairly simple but there are certain precautions you need to take so that you don’t end up with a dented car or worse.
First of all, not all cars are admissible to be imported to Canada. You need to check with RIV of the Registrar of Imported Vehicles just to make equally sure that your car can be imported to the country. You need to do this before you make an actual purchase because you’ll be saving yourself a lot of money.
There is still a lot of checking and verification left to do when you import cars to Canada. You have to check the emissions of your vehicle and see how much excise tax will be charged against you. Make sure that the vehicle you purchase has been checked against the list of those cars that has safety recalls. Lastly, you should always get a history report or inspection of your car so that you will be informed if there is anything odd with the car.
When you import cars to Canada and plan on having it shipped, it is best if you hire a customs broker. This person will arrange all the necessary paperwork for you. You have to ask the broker to send the original paperwork for your reference later. Make a copy of the title to your vehicle and send it the United States border crossing. This needs to be accomplished around 3 days earlier and you need to make a call to make sure they are open when you’re car will be crossed.
It’s better if you have vehicle insurance when you import cars to Canada. You have to ready the vehicle trailer ahead of time if you plan towing the vehicle back to your house. Meeting the dealer in person is always a plus. This way you can compare your paperwork against the copy he or she is holding. The VIN on both your papers should match before the car will be given to you.
Once you have your car, you will have to go through the United States border crossing and identify yourself using your driver’s license and passport. If everything is in order, the paperwork you sent them will be approved and stamped and sent to Canadian customs. Here you will have to file different forms and pay a prescribed fee depending on your vehicle. It will take several days to be completed.
When all is well, you can then drive the vehicle back to your local vehicle licensing agency where you will have the car registered under your name. You can then enjoy the luxury of your brand new car. It really isn’t hard to import cars to Canada, wouldn’t you say?
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