Importing Audi's from the USA to Canada, Great Timesaving Tool
07-18-2010, 03:13 PM
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Importing Audi's from the USA to Canada, Great Timesaving Tool
Hello Canada!!, I just wanted to say you guys have an awesome web site with a ton of really good information on it. It seems everyone really provides alot of help to the other members, I would like to do the same. It makes life a lot easier when you have a great group of people that have experience and are willing to help and share the information. I know you guys will appreciate the hours of time that I put into this application, read on!!
I work for a dealership that does a lot of business shipping cars from the USA to Canada. We have developed an application that makes it very easy to figure out the total cost to have a vehicle imported from the USA to Canada. Sometimes it can be a royal pain in the *** to figure out what the total cost is to import a car into CA from the USA. I have spent a great deal of research time developing this application for our customers to use as a great time saver in determining the total cost of ownership in Canada. The figures vary with the Make, Model, and where you actually live in Canada. We have preprogrammed in all of the Duties, Fees, Taxes, Ect. based on where you live and what kind of car you are bringing in. This cuts your research time down to seconds instead of hours. You can check out the "Canadian Cost Calculator" at this link.
Maximum 4 Minimum Motors - Canadian Vehicle Import Cost Calculator
I am providing you guys with this tool to be a time saver, and you can use it on any car you wish. We are not advertising any of our cars for sale and do not intend for this to be a commercial post, so if it is out of line please feel free to remove it. If it is posted in the wrong section again please feel free to place it where it may be usefull for all. At any rate feel free to use the Calculator as much as you wish, it saves a boatload of time trying to figure out the numbers.
Enjoy
I work for a dealership that does a lot of business shipping cars from the USA to Canada. We have developed an application that makes it very easy to figure out the total cost to have a vehicle imported from the USA to Canada. Sometimes it can be a royal pain in the *** to figure out what the total cost is to import a car into CA from the USA. I have spent a great deal of research time developing this application for our customers to use as a great time saver in determining the total cost of ownership in Canada. The figures vary with the Make, Model, and where you actually live in Canada. We have preprogrammed in all of the Duties, Fees, Taxes, Ect. based on where you live and what kind of car you are bringing in. This cuts your research time down to seconds instead of hours. You can check out the "Canadian Cost Calculator" at this link.
Maximum 4 Minimum Motors - Canadian Vehicle Import Cost Calculator
I am providing you guys with this tool to be a time saver, and you can use it on any car you wish. We are not advertising any of our cars for sale and do not intend for this to be a commercial post, so if it is out of line please feel free to remove it. If it is posted in the wrong section again please feel free to place it where it may be usefull for all. At any rate feel free to use the Calculator as much as you wish, it saves a boatload of time trying to figure out the numbers.
Enjoy
09-06-2010, 11:52 AM
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Re: Importing Audi's from the USA to Canada, Great Timesaving Too
How to import an Audi into Canada from the US.
If you're ever curious on importing vehicles into Canada, this guide will help you understand the process, things to watch out for, and what you need to do.
Importing cars from the USA into Canada is generally a straight forward process. This
applies for vehicles including vans, trucks, motorcycles and busses. However, some models may require modifications to pass Canadian safety regulations, and other models may not be admissible at all.
1. Always begin by checking the vehicle against the Registrar of Imported Vehicle
amissability list. Registrar of Imported Vehicles. Here you'll learn if your car needs any modifications
in order to pass federal inspection limits, and the cost.
2. Check for high emissions excise tax. Natural Resources Canada.
3. Check the list of vehicles with safety recalls. It also wouldn't hurt to verify the VIN at a local dealership. You could ask to make sure it has zero outstanding vehicle taxes.
4. Get a vehicle history report. You can visit AutoCheck.
5. If the vehicle is clear, arrange for payment and shipping/drop off. If you're having the car shipped, a customs broker will need to manage the paper work for you. You will need to vehicle title in your hands which can be shipped from the seller. And of course, make sure you have all of the vehicles receipts and any other documentation.
6. Fax a copy of the vehicle title to the U.S. Border Crossing where you'd like to cross. If you're picking up the vehicle, arrange for insurance, or tow it yourself. If you're driving it home, you will need a temporary permit from the local motor vehicle office.
7. Meet the car in person. Check the VIN on the bill of sale and make sure it matches
the one on the car.
8. Bring the car home. US customs will need your passport and driver's licence. They'll
check your papers and car, and stamp to release it to Canada Customs if all matches.
9. Stop at Canadian Customs armed with passport and drivers licence. Tell them you're importing the vehicle. They will pull you aside and ask you to fill out a Vehicle Import Form.
10. Canada customs will send you Form 2 - federal inspection.
11. Pay up you crazy canuck! Right away, you will get dinged with RIV fee of $195+GST and QST if you're importing to into Quebec. If the vehicle was not built in North America, add another duty fee that will be around 6.1%.
12. They allow you 45 days to get any required modifications done to your car. Daytime running lights, child safety, and metric conversions are common. There's also a chance your bumber will need to be replaced.
13. Take your car to get inspected, don't forget any documentation. (title, bill of sale,
import forms...). If is passes, you will have a shiney sticker to boast that your car is
Canadian Safety compliant. They will complete Form 2 and other paper work thats required to register a vehicle in your province.
14. Finally, take your car to your provincial vehicle licencing office with the binder of
documents you've accumulated from importing your car into Canada.
If you're ever curious on importing vehicles into Canada, this guide will help you understand the process, things to watch out for, and what you need to do.
Importing cars from the USA into Canada is generally a straight forward process. This
applies for vehicles including vans, trucks, motorcycles and busses. However, some models may require modifications to pass Canadian safety regulations, and other models may not be admissible at all.
1. Always begin by checking the vehicle against the Registrar of Imported Vehicle
amissability list. Registrar of Imported Vehicles. Here you'll learn if your car needs any modifications
in order to pass federal inspection limits, and the cost.
2. Check for high emissions excise tax. Natural Resources Canada.
3. Check the list of vehicles with safety recalls. It also wouldn't hurt to verify the VIN at a local dealership. You could ask to make sure it has zero outstanding vehicle taxes.
4. Get a vehicle history report. You can visit AutoCheck.
5. If the vehicle is clear, arrange for payment and shipping/drop off. If you're having the car shipped, a customs broker will need to manage the paper work for you. You will need to vehicle title in your hands which can be shipped from the seller. And of course, make sure you have all of the vehicles receipts and any other documentation.
6. Fax a copy of the vehicle title to the U.S. Border Crossing where you'd like to cross. If you're picking up the vehicle, arrange for insurance, or tow it yourself. If you're driving it home, you will need a temporary permit from the local motor vehicle office.
7. Meet the car in person. Check the VIN on the bill of sale and make sure it matches
the one on the car.
8. Bring the car home. US customs will need your passport and driver's licence. They'll
check your papers and car, and stamp to release it to Canada Customs if all matches.
9. Stop at Canadian Customs armed with passport and drivers licence. Tell them you're importing the vehicle. They will pull you aside and ask you to fill out a Vehicle Import Form.
10. Canada customs will send you Form 2 - federal inspection.
11. Pay up you crazy canuck! Right away, you will get dinged with RIV fee of $195+GST and QST if you're importing to into Quebec. If the vehicle was not built in North America, add another duty fee that will be around 6.1%.
12. They allow you 45 days to get any required modifications done to your car. Daytime running lights, child safety, and metric conversions are common. There's also a chance your bumber will need to be replaced.
13. Take your car to get inspected, don't forget any documentation. (title, bill of sale,
import forms...). If is passes, you will have a shiney sticker to boast that your car is
Canadian Safety compliant. They will complete Form 2 and other paper work thats required to register a vehicle in your province.
14. Finally, take your car to your provincial vehicle licencing office with the binder of
documents you've accumulated from importing your car into Canada.
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