Importing from the US to Canada

[deeker]

Is anyone able to provide some insight or info? How about someone that can help through all the red tape?

I've read the MTO site and the RIV site, just want to make sure my info is all straight before making the plunge.

[big_block]

The RIV web site is quite complete of information to import in Canada. Everything that you must know is there. It might be seen complicated because there's a lot of steps to follow.

You could go thru a broker if you don't like the administrative stuff but I don't know how much they charge for their services.

[deeker]

Thanks, big block.

I came up with a checklist of about 20 steps or things to check out to get the vehicle purchased, unregistered (US) and re-registered (Canada), tested, certified and licensed.

Not being a fan of red tape I may look to a broker.

Anyone know of a reputable one, and how much it might cost?

[sergelbergeron]

Canadians have imported over 150,000 vehicles from the USA in the first 6 months of 2008. The web site www.carswithoutborders.com is quickly becoming the source of reliable import information. Thousand of members have imported and share their experience.

[Holand Leasing]

We hi there we are a company that have been in business for over 25 yrs and we do specialize in importing cars from the US.

we charge a small fee and we take care of all the paper work and deliver that car ready to be plated

Renny Bettan
Holand Leasing (1999)
www.holandleasing.com
Cell 514-820-4350
Office 514-739-3601 ext 237
rennyb@rogers.blackberry.ne

[gflynn]

what do consider a small fee and how long does it take to import a mercedes slk300 into Alberta?

[freude09]

i think paying to the customs and importation fee for the cars... and it's not a small fee... it will cost hundreds of dollars for this,,,