CBP Info Center FAQ: How to import your car
The import of used cars from Europe to North America will cause several problems.
Cars made for the European market are not generally consistent with US Canadian security, standards bumper and emission Therefore, the cars must be converted when imported into these countries Conversion Work can not be done in Europe, and there are only a few importers and workshops the United States who are specialized and, most importantly, certified for the conversion of imported cars, however, the conversion work is different for each make and model.
Canada Used vehicles acquired in foreign countries other than the US are not designed, constructed, tested and certified to meet safety standards of the Canadian Motor Vehicle However, it is possible to import cars that are over 15 years Canada without any conversion.
Canadian buyers need to know most Germans take care of their own cars and serve regulary Some are real crazy and polish their cars every week, but 15 years is a long time, we have a lot of rain in Germany, snow and ice in winter We have salt on the roads to melt the ice, which can cause poor corrosion.
Most of the 15 years, cars have been 15 years on the road and show wear A perfect old car with low mileage will it price I think it's the same in Canada.
Canadians seem to love more Volkswagen T3 or T4 DOKA DoubleCab, old Toyota Landcruiser BJ; FJ, VW LT, Mercedes G-model Gelandewagen, Mercedes car staton Westfalia campervan, Unimog, Volkswagen Golf or as T4 Syncro All must be Diesel.
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Shipping to Canada Car carriers will Bremerhaven to many North American ports which are special auto transport vessels designed on roll transporting cars must pass by a German customs inspection first time your shipping agent will help where to drop off the car at the free port zone.
All cars must be important steamcleaned before you delivered to the port that is to avoid bringing seeds or insects of Europe in your country Canadion Customs will make a kind of inspection of agriculture on cars of opportunity.
Your car must be completely safe and unlodaed be empty inside No other goods are allowed no personal things to go with the car.
A shipping rate does not include handling fees in Canada will port handling fees, agent, the costs of the CFIA, maybe more depending on the size of your car , van or truck, the shipping rate from Bremerhaven to Halifax will be about 1,200 euros Euro 1800 Canadian port charges are about 250 CAD per vehicle.
Drive your car to the port If you want to drive your car sellers place at the port of Bremerhaven, you will need temporary plates Never a car registered a motor on European roads Here is some information on what the plates as you can get.
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The import of used cars from Europe to the United States will result in several problems.
Cars made for the European market are not generally conform to US safety standards, bumper and emission Therefore, the cars must be converted when imported conversion work can be done in Europe, and there are only a few importers and workshops in the United States who are specialized and, most importantly, certified for the conversion of imported cars, however, the conversion work is different for each brand and model.
Sometimes US citizens flying to Germany for vacation and find a beautiful M3, M5, AMG or Porsche they buy and shipped home, but the gift of the United States Customs not let the car they must send the car in Europe and lose much sure that the money you will learn about the import of cars to the United States before buying your DREAMCAR Call your customs office for details.
Car over 25 years can be exported without US conversion work seem to like old sports cars from Italy and Germany, and Unimog, Mercedes G-Wagon.
More information about the import of used cars in the United States and Canada, is on the following links.
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