International Shipping
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Melting Slicks
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From: Chetwynd B.C.
International Shipping
I am in the final stages of buying a car from Virginia and need to have it shipped to western Canada. Has anyone had experience in international shipping and can recommend a shipping company? I've done a search and sounds like Intercity is the company to go with according to the members here. (I won't use DAS
) Intercity's request form doesn't allow for delivery in Canada so I will have to email them and see if they do international shipping.
Anyone with any ideas?
shmoky
) Intercity's request form doesn't allow for delivery in Canada so I will have to email them and see if they do international shipping. Anyone with any ideas?
shmoky
Burning Brakes
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From: SASKATOON SK
we are in the process of getting a vehcle into Canada form the US. get a broker and call the Customs on more info. its is better to drive the car or truck back...cheaper. we are driving two trucks back from Georgia ATlanta. we were advice to drive it thru the Winnipeg port of entry as it is a common area for vehicles to come thru. you need to do some paper work!!!
Rod
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Melting Slicks
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From: Kingston Ontario
Check with customs
Its a lot easier than all the info I've read about it. I've had friends from work drive newer cars back and had no problems. The import rules say you have to check with the US side before hand, fill out all the paper work ...etc...most people skip that because the CND side does not require any US customs info. US customs can potentially hold your car for a long time.
Melting Slicks
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From: Aurora Ontario
I am in the final stages of buying a car from Virginia and need to have it shipped to western Canada. Has anyone had experience in international shipping and can recommend a shipping company? I've done a search and sounds like Intercity is the company to go with according to the members here. (I won't use DAS ) Intercity's request form doesn't allow for delivery in Canada so I will have to email them and see if they do international shipping.
Anyone with any ideas?
shmoky
) Intercity's request form doesn't allow for delivery in Canada so I will have to email them and see if they do international shipping. Anyone with any ideas?
shmoky
http://www.oakwoodtransport.com/default.htm
also check
http://www.riv.ca/english/html/how_to_import.html
Jim
Last edited by jdp6000; Jun 12, 2007 at 08:18 AM.
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Melting Slicks
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From: Chetwynd B.C.
Thanx for the info. Crossing the border doesn't seem to be much of a problem if you have your paperwork in order. My brother did it a year ago and it was a breeze for him. But he drove his across. I want to ship mine so am looking for an international shipper. If necessary I will ship it to Seattle and then drive it home from there. Did someone say ROADTRIP 
Thanx Jdp6000 I will check out oakwood transport. Does anyone else have a company they can recommend?
shmoky
Thanx Jdp6000 I will check out oakwood transport. Does anyone else have a company they can recommend?
shmoky
Burning Brakes
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From: Ville de la Baie Quebec. A winner is just a loser who tried again.
Make sure that all the paper work is recieved at the US costoms at the place you will cross 3DAYS in advance. They require this to give them time for reserch on the car. Canadian costoms is a breeze,, they don't care if you have papers or not,, if you don't ,, you won't be able to license it anywhere in Canada.
Call Canada customs and also US customs,,, and make sure you are talking with someone who nows what you are doing.
Call Canada customs and also US customs,,, and make sure you are talking with someone who nows what you are doing.
Melting Slicks
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From: Kingston Ontario
Make sure that all the paper work is recieved at the US costoms at the place you will cross 3DAYS in advance. They require this to give them time for reserch on the car. Canadian costoms is a breeze,, they don't care if you have papers or not,, if you don't ,, you won't be able to license it anywhere in Canada.
Call Canada customs and also US customs,,, and make sure you are talking with someone who nows what you are doing.
Call Canada customs and also US customs,,, and make sure you are talking with someone who nows what you are doing.
Melting Slicks
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From: Aurora Ontario
Thanx for the info. Crossing the border doesn't seem to be much of a problem if you have your paperwork in order. My brother did it a year ago and it was a breeze for him. But he drove his across. I want to ship mine so am looking for an international shipper. If necessary I will ship it to Seattle and then drive it home from there. Did someone say ROADTRIP
Thanx Jdp6000 I will check out oakwood transport. Does anyone else have a company they can recommend?
shmoky
Thanx Jdp6000 I will check out oakwood transport. Does anyone else have a company they can recommend?
shmoky
Oakwood brought my car from California to Mississauga's customs depo for $1400. I drove over paid and picked it up.
One thing no ownership...no entry into Canada.
Jim
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Melting Slicks
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From: Chetwynd B.C.
Good advice from all. I am aware that I need a Title and Bill of sale at the crossing I am using. Also the 72 hrs. notice. Driving it across is probably the best. The inspection by Canadian Tire is the Federal one and I don't think I need it because the car is over 15 yrs. old. (will have to check on that one) I also need a Provincial inspection that is VERY detailed. EVERYTHING on the car must be working or it won't pass. Also if any fluid leaks they have to be fixed also (environmental concerns). Not sure how long I have to make sure everything is fixed before they axe my application. Anyone know? Some of the things that need fixing (heater motor, fiber optics, dashlights etc.) may take me a little time. Hope they allow for lots of time.
shmoky
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