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Old Nov 30, 2018 | 09:33 AM
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Just asking/wondering, if anyone has access to Carproof. i am interested in a C5 Z in Ontario for sale, but was originally registered in the US.
if anyone can help me out, pm me or post here please.
if i go to any sites they want me to register for $40 Cad, which in turn is $55 US funds. for a one time shot.
any help would be appreciated.
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You used the CAN/US exchange rate incorrectly $40CAN=$30US. Have your passport ready when you go to pick it up. If it is from a dealer/retail outlet you will also need to have the correct forms to receive your GST (value added tax) return--5% and provincial tax return--8%

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You used the CAN/US exchange rate incorrectly $40CAN=$30US. Have your passport ready when you go to pick it up. If it is from a dealer/retail outlet you will also need to have the correct forms to receive your GST (value added tax) return--5% and provincial tax return--8%

i buy $10k US from you then at 1.26

the exchange rate is $1.33, if you get it from the bank, minimum $1.35

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I have carfax available from Europe if it is what you are looking for....not sure.
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I have carfax available from Europe if it is what you are looking for....not sure.
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thank you sir, but i don t think that will work for me, appreciate the offer.
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