5 simple steps to save $10,000 on your next car

With today’s high priced loonie, there has never been a better time to import a vehicle to Canada. The value is unbelievable and often times Canadians can save up to 45% on new vehicle purchases in the US and as much as 35% on used vehicles imported from the United States. So why don’t more Canadians take advantage of this geographic arbitrage? Well, simply put, the Canadian government has restrictions that make importing kind of difficult to protect the auto industry. The good news is that figuring out the process doesn’t have to be so hard when you have resources available for free online. Instead of paying for an expensive e-book check out www.importcar2canada.com for free information on the process.

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Step #1 – Ensure that your chosen car is allowable into Canada.

You can check this at Transport Canada’s List of Vehicles Admissible from the United States.

Step #2 – Obtain a vehicle recall clearance letter

In order to import your vehicle you will require a recall clearance letter.

Step # 3 – Cross the border with the right forms

Before departing the US, you must notify US customs. You must then fill out form 1 at the Canadian border crossing.

Step #4 – Notify RIV

After you’ve imported the vehicle you will need to notify the RIV office in Ottawa.

Step # 5 – Federal Vehicle inspection

After you get your RIV form in the mail or by email you must bring both forms with you for the federal vehicle inspection.