+1(514) 937-9445 or Toll-free (Canada & US) +1 (888) 947-9445

Americans who have imported a car

tinytortoise

Star Member
Feb 7, 2012
156
1
Houston, Texas
Category........
Visa Office......
CPP-Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
22-01-2013
AOR Received.
06-02-2013
Med's Done....
09-10-2012
Interview........
Waived
Passport Req..
22-07-2013
VISA ISSUED...
23-08-2013
I'm going back and forth on whether or not to import my car from the US to Canada. I've read it is a pain in the bum but it hurts to pay $8k more for a new vehicle (plus higher TTL) than in the US. Those who have imported or who are in the process, can you share your experience?
 

Line

Star Member
Oct 23, 2012
110
0
Category........
Visa Office......
CPP-Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
27-07-2012
AOR Received.
sponsorship approved november 8, 2012
Med's Done....
15-05-2012
Interview........
waived
Passport Req..
never requested
VISA ISSUED...
March 28,2013
LANDED..........
April 14, 2013
Hi. I am somewhat in the same situation. I am awaiting patiently for the Decision for our case. E-cas sais Decision made but we have nothing yet. anyway.... My common-law husband is from the US and loves his truck so he would definitely like to import it. However, like you, I have read about it and it seems to be complicated. I'm looking forward to responses from other people.
 

rebecassss

Hero Member
Jan 3, 2013
272
1
Canada
Category........
Visa Office......
London
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
27-08-2012
AOR Received.
In process 13-03-13
Med's Done....
22-08-2012
VISA ISSUED...
01-05-2013
LANDED..........
07-05-2013
tinytortoise said:
I'm going back and forth on whether or not to import my car from the US to Canada. I've read it is a pain in the bum but it hurts to pay $8k more for a new vehicle (plus higher TTL) than in the US. Those who have imported or who are in the process, can you share your experience?
I was thinking of buying a car in the US and importing it to Canada just to take advantage of the prices. Is it a nightmare to bring a car over the border?
 

lunas

Champion Member
Apr 10, 2012
1,349
26
USA
Category........
Visa Office......
Ottawa
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
09/07/2012
AOR Received.
11/07/2012
Med's Done....
8/15/2012
Passport Req..
03/14/2013
LANDED..........
04/19/2013
I was also contemplating importing my car. I love my car as I have equiped it with everything! But I am done with paperwork so now I think I will just sell it and see how it goes. I have alraedy two people asking about my car, lol so I might just give them a good price so it's gone fast.
 

JENNYSEC

Star Member
Sep 9, 2010
129
3
Category........
Visa Office......
buffalo
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
App. Filed.......
DEC 10
File Transfer...
detroit
Med's Request
june 2011
Med's Done....
june 2011
Passport Req..
march 2012
VISA ISSUED...
march 2012
LANDED..........
13 JUNE 2012
tinytortoise said:
I'm going back and forth on whether or not to import my car from the US to Canada. I've read it is a pain in the bum but it hurts to pay $8k more for a new vehicle (plus higher TTL) than in the US. Those who have imported or who are in the process, can you share your experience?

this will help you
http://www.riv.ca/importingavehicle.aspx
 

OhCanadiana

VIP Member
Feb 27, 2010
3,086
217
Job Offer........
Pre-Assessed..
tinytortoise said:
I'm going back and forth on whether or not to import my car from the US to Canada. I've read it is a pain in the bum but it hurts to pay $8k more for a new vehicle (plus higher TTL) than in the US. Those who have imported or who are in the process, can you share your experience?
It's really not a big pain, especially if you're organized and plan ahead. I wrote out all the steps for someone a while back and we're having a conversation over at http://www.canadavisa.com/canada-immigration-discussion-board/got-copr-landing-questions-and-vehicle-concerns-t136260.0.html;msg2106801#msg2106801 on the topic. Come join in so we consolidate the conversations :)