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- mikew77
- Newbie
- Jan 15, 2008
- 12 posts
- michelb
- Deal Fanatic
- Jul 4, 2004
- 7430 posts
- 4677 upvotes
- Ottawa
Search the thread as it's been discussed on a few occasions.
Also make sure that you actually need them. They are only required if the airbag system requires 'periodic maintenance' - if the english ones don't say that, print off the specs from RIV site, bring them to CT and tell the inspector that he's an idiot (ok maybe you shouldn't do that part) - explain to him that, as per the RIV specification, the bilingual labels are only required if the airbag system needs periodic maintance (and I suspect whatever car you are importing probably doesn't need that) so they aren't required. If he still doesn't agree, request to speak to the manager, if the manager doesn't agree, call RIV up (preferably from CT) and confirm with them that it's not required and get them to tell the CT manager.
- mikew77
- Newbie
- Jan 15, 2008
- 12 posts
Thanks a lot.michelb wrote: ↑Search the thread as it's been discussed on a few occasions.
Also make sure that you actually need them. They are only required if the airbag system requires 'periodic maintenance' - if the english ones don't say that, print off the specs from RIV site, bring them to CT and tell the inspector that he's an idiot (ok maybe you shouldn't do that part) - explain to him that, as per the RIV specification, the bilingual labels are only required if the airbag system needs periodic maintance (and I suspect whatever car you are importing probably doesn't need that) so they aren't required. If he still doesn't agree, request to speak to the manager, if the manager doesn't agree, call RIV up (preferably from CT) and confirm with them that it's not required and get them to tell the CT manager.
Actually,in my form 2 RIV states it exactly as you said . I had argued it with the guy but he didn't agree. Instead, he told me he had inspected many vehicles and everyone had one--sounds big liar. There is nothing unusual on my airbag. The English label just generally states that children could be injury if too close...that kind of thing.
It looks necessary for me to go there again to fix the guy and make sure he understand RIV requirement.
- jnmontario
- Member
- Nov 18, 2006
- 384 posts
- 27 upvotes
A question and/or comment:
When finalizing the purchase of my Prius I had to supply 6 'points' worth of ID for the NY dealership (it was a NY dept. of motor vehicles sheet I was faxed). It was a pain in the ass. Generating 6 points of ID is crazy-hard. CDN passport doesn't count, driver's license is only 2 points. Utility/bank bills with your name/address are 1 each but you can only use 3 max. If I didn't have dual citizenship and use my social security number I would have been scrounging to get my last piece of ID.
Anybody else experience this?
When finalizing the purchase of my Prius I had to supply 6 'points' worth of ID for the NY dealership (it was a NY dept. of motor vehicles sheet I was faxed). It was a pain in the ass. Generating 6 points of ID is crazy-hard. CDN passport doesn't count, driver's license is only 2 points. Utility/bank bills with your name/address are 1 each but you can only use 3 max. If I didn't have dual citizenship and use my social security number I would have been scrounging to get my last piece of ID.
Anybody else experience this?
- bulgurc
- Jr. Member
- Jan 3, 2008
- 131 posts
- Whitby, ON
I was told Cdn passport counts as 3, so does the driver licence
- norm07
- Newbie
- Nov 10, 2007
- 5 posts
- St. Catharines
Has anyone recently imported a 2005 to 2008 Nissan Pathfinder....any issues with RIV Canda???
- ziploc
- Member
- May 30, 2006
- 296 posts
- 13 upvotes
- dreaderus
- Deal Addict
- Jan 11, 2007
- 4111 posts
- 861 upvotes
- Mississauga
im planning on getting the extended subaru warranty, and the dealer is advising that once the 3 years is up on the normal warranty the 4 year 70k mile is good "in canada" rather then having to send in receipts to usa.
anyone have any comments on this or if what is offered is worth it?
anyone have any comments on this or if what is offered is worth it?
- mikew77
- Newbie
- Jan 15, 2008
- 12 posts
OK. The CT was fixed. I got my Form2 passed , and also clear a small block for other importers.michelb wrote: ↑Search the thread as it's been discussed on a few occasions.
Also make sure that you actually need them. They are only required if the airbag system requires 'periodic maintenance' - if the english ones don't say that, print off the specs from RIV site, bring them to CT and tell the inspector that he's an idiot (ok maybe you shouldn't do that part) - explain to him that, as per the RIV specification, the bilingual labels are only required if the airbag system needs periodic maintance (and I suspect whatever car you are importing probably doesn't need that) so they aren't required. If he still doesn't agree, request to speak to the manager, if the manager doesn't agree, call RIV up (preferably from CT) and confirm with them that it's not required and get them to tell the CT manager.
I went to the same CT this morning with onwer's manual and with confidence.
* Told the same guy that he understood RIV's requirement incorrectly.
* Pointed to him that RIV asks a Bilingual Maintenance Label for those airbag need peroidic maintenance, not a general Airbag Warning Label.
* shown him the manual that my airbag system is maintenance free.
The guy still hesitated, then
* Ask him to call RIV for explaination. I didn't call RIV for this issue before because information shown in this forum is good enough.
After the call, the CT guy signed and stamped my Form1 and Form 2 immediately and then faxed them to RIV.
Thank agian Michelb!
- ryandk
- Newbie
- May 2, 2007
- 44 posts
Help!
I'm looking to import a new Toyota Prius. Has anyone found a Toyota dealer in Western Washington who is willing to sell to Canadians?
Thanks.
Ryan
I'm looking to import a new Toyota Prius. Has anyone found a Toyota dealer in Western Washington who is willing to sell to Canadians?
Thanks.
Ryan
- ryandk
- Newbie
- May 2, 2007
- 44 posts
OK -- Ignore my last message.
I just talked to a Toyota dealership in Bellingham.
They told me ALL Toyota dealerships are able to sell to Canadians, and have been able to since October.
Has this come up before on this message board? If so, I must have missed it.
So go buy a Toyota before this changes again!
Ryan
I just talked to a Toyota dealership in Bellingham.
They told me ALL Toyota dealerships are able to sell to Canadians, and have been able to since October.
Has this come up before on this message board? If so, I must have missed it.
So go buy a Toyota before this changes again!
Ryan
- dogdog
- Newbie
- Dec 28, 2007
- 6 posts
Ryandk, are you sure about this? As recently as one month ago, I was hunting around for dealers in Washington state, and after talking to about 8 of them, NONE of them was willing to sell to me directly; I would need a US resident as an intermediary. One wouldn't even deal with me if they thought the car was going to be resold to me.
I think the salesperson must be referring to used Vehicles. If, in fact, he is referring to new ones, give me his name!
I think the salesperson must be referring to used Vehicles. If, in fact, he is referring to new ones, give me his name!
- toystoys
- Newbie
- Sep 20, 2007
- 13 posts
- Saskatoon
.... do some digging around in Arizona, hint go as far South and East as you can, make the call, get 'your' price on a Toyota you want. Do your pricing homework but they are selling. They will charge you state tax.dogdog wrote: ↑Ryandk, are you sure about this? As recently as one month ago, I was hunting around for dealers in Washington state, and after talking to about 8 of them, NONE of them was willing to sell to me directly; I would need a US resident as an intermediary. One wouldn't even deal with me if they thought the car was going to be resold to me.
I think the salesperson must be referring to used Vehicles. If, in fact, he is referring to new ones, give me his name!
Pack your golf clubs and linger on the return trip, preferably in Arizona, if you plan this correctly you can be back at the border sometime after winter is over and before it gets too hot there. Forget the 72 hours and go for 72 days(or at least 3 weeks)
Possibly California dealers will not charge you local taxes and I also heard a story of some cooperative dealers delivering the car into the neighboring state to do the deal to avoid taxes that must be paid. If the dealer does the deal in his state, taxes have to be charged . Either way, there are some snowbirds driving back new cars, paying local taxes and still getting a 'free' winter in a warm climate.
....enjoy your holiday.
- ryandk
- Newbie
- May 2, 2007
- 44 posts
I spoke to someone at the Toyota dealership at Bellingham and asked specifically about new cars. She told me that, for a period, Toyota did not allow them to sell new vehicles to Canada, but that changed last October. I'm not sure if they're willing to negotiate very much from MRSP for Canadians, but I'm going to try. Sounded like she wanted me to pay to have a car transferred from another dealership. Grrr...
I'll keep you posted.
If it falls through with Bellingham, I have the name of a guy in SE Washington (about a 6 hour drive from Vancouver) who definitely will sell new Toyotas to Canadians.
I'll keep you posted.
If it falls through with Bellingham, I have the name of a guy in SE Washington (about a 6 hour drive from Vancouver) who definitely will sell new Toyotas to Canadians.
dogdog wrote: ↑Ryandk, are you sure about this? As recently as one month ago, I was hunting around for dealers in Washington state, and after talking to about 8 of them, NONE of them was willing to sell to me directly; I would need a US resident as an intermediary. One wouldn't even deal with me if they thought the car was going to be resold to me.
I think the salesperson must be referring to used Vehicles. If, in fact, he is referring to new ones, give me his name!
- beatdownvictim
- Sr. Member
- Dec 6, 2005
- 639 posts
- 275 upvotes
- Vancouver
now why cant any lexus dealers be like that in washington
- atorontoguy
- Newbie
- Nov 29, 2007
- 35 posts
Has anyone imported a BMW recently? My friend is considering importing an X5. We would like to know if a $350 letter of admissibility + vehicle report history from the BMW USA dealer is sufficient for RIV to get the car imported and licensed in Ontario, or we must do the full thing, i.e. get the DRL and cluster changed in the BMW Canada dealer, and pay additional $500 for recall clearance letter.
Also, does anyone know a friendly BMW Canada service manager in GTA? Thanks.
Also, does anyone know a friendly BMW Canada service manager in GTA? Thanks.
- jnmontario
- Member
- Nov 18, 2006
- 384 posts
- 27 upvotes
ryandk wrote: ↑I spoke to someone at the Toyota dealership at Bellingham and asked specifically about new cars. She told me that, for a period, Toyota did not allow them to sell new vehicles to Canada, but that changed last October.
If it falls through with Bellingham, I have the name of a guy in SE Washington (about a 6 hour drive from Vancouver) who definitely will sell new Toyotas to Canadians.
Damn! I wish they heard about this in the east!
- michelb
- Deal Fanatic
- Jul 4, 2004
- 7430 posts
- 4677 upvotes
- Ottawa
Try to confirm your information before posting. AZ will not charge you any tax as long as you are a non-resident (e.g. if you are staying there for the winter, you're a resident and will pay tax). CA (like FL (and possibly Michigan or Ohio)) charges tax unless you are shipping the vehicle outside the state.toystoys wrote: ↑.... do some digging around in Arizona, hint go as far South and East as you can, make the call, get 'your' price on a Toyota you want. Do your pricing homework but they are selling. They will charge you state tax.
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Possibly California dealers will not charge you local taxes and I also heard a story of some cooperative dealers delivering the car into the neighboring state to do the deal to avoid taxes that must be paid. If the dealer does the deal in his state, taxes have to be charged . Either way, there are some snowbirds driving back new cars, paying local taxes and still getting a 'free' winter in a warm climate.
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- michelb
- Deal Fanatic
- Jul 4, 2004
- 7430 posts
- 4677 upvotes
- Ottawa
BMW has been discussed several times in the forums so just search. For any vehicle, it will be almost $1k for the letters and $2k for a new dash console. Everything must be done but BMW Canada dealer.atorontoguy wrote: ↑Has anyone imported a BMW recently? My friend is considering importing an X5. We would like to know if a $350 letter of admissibility + vehicle report history from the BMW USA dealer is sufficient for RIV to get the car imported and licensed in Ontario, or we must do the full thing, i.e. get the DRL and cluster changed in the BMW Canada dealer, and pay additional $500 for recall clearance letter.
Also, does anyone know a friendly BMW Canada service manager in GTA? Thanks.
- atorontoguy
- Newbie
- Nov 29, 2007
- 35 posts
Yes, I understand. But I also heard that some people said that they may be able to bypass the new dash console with a vehicle report from the BMW US dealer. The RIV accepts it and so there is no need to go through the BMW Canada. Just want to know if anyone has success on it.