Buying a truck across the border

[suzuki2stroker]

I live in the lower mainland, and found a good deal on a truck in belingham, wa. i was wondering what is involved in bringing a vehicle across the border. i know in needs to be inspected, so that could be a proble because its someones 4x4. i know they also kinda nail you with duty and taxes.

is there any way to make it easier to bring it across?, like say its a parts truck or something? then register it in canada?

im kinda looking for a project, because i can drive till summer (damn graduated driving)...yeah...im still in high school. so im not really in a hurry to buy a truck and get it on the road right away.

the only border experience i had was with a dirt bike, and they made me get an inspection. they let me bring it home, and i had to get it inspected within a moth or something, so could i just swap some parts to make it pass, if it doesnt look like its gonna right now?

thanks

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[suzuki2stroker]

yeah, thats what i had to do with my bike. toom much hasstle in my opinion.

[Jarett]

The process involved depends on how old the vehicle is. I recently brought my truck up from the US. If it's older than 15 years, it's incredibly simple.

-Buy it, park it in the US.
-wait for the tittle to be mailed to you.
-fill out US exportation papers and fax to US customs
-wait 3 more busines days
-go get the truck, take it to US customs, they stamp your tittle
-go to canadian customs, they fill out import papers and you pay tax. If it's american, you pay no duty.
-Pass a VI
-insure.

I got what's called a "Binder of insurance" through a canadian autoplan place to drive my truck home. You can get US insurance for it, but as soon as the export process is completed, the US insurance is no good.

***It's very iportant to follow the correct proceedure, or you risk having the vehicle siezed and never given back if you ever cross the border with it again.***

The riv thing is for newer than 15 years old.

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[jollygreen]

I have done it when bringing my own personal vehicle across the border. The only hassle is finding a place to store it in blaine or any border town for 3 days then get a ride to pick it up. Expext to take the day off to get all the above done. Its not bad and be prepared to pay taxes on it. Mine was japanese last time and had to pay tax.