Bringing a Monaco across the border?

[53ryder]

Has anyone purchased a car from Canada and brought it south across the border lately? Was wondering if you had to go through any extra steps to do so? I realize some requirements may vary by state. I live in Washington state and am looking a Monaco which currently lives on Vancouver Island, BC. Just wondering about the hassles of bringing it south? Any ideas? Or should I just drop the idea altogether?


Thanks for any information!



Glenn

 

[Big_John]

You should be able to easily if the car was US made. If it was assembled in Canada... it might be harder.

 

[Stormer]

Hey Glenn,

I just brought one from Canada to Ohio & I just had to give a copy of the customs paperwork at the BMV. In OH you need bill of sale, Canadian registration, customs clearance & an EPA sticker under the hood.

 

[commando1]

& an EPA sticker under the hood.

The sticker that it came with from the factory?

 

[Stormer]

Correct, the factory EPA sticker.

 

[commando1]

Never dawned on me how important that sticker was. Seen them missing a lot.

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[53ryder]

Hey Glenn,

I just brought one from Canada to Ohio & I just had to give a copy of the customs paperwork at the BMV. In OH you need bill of sale, Canadian registration, customs clearance & an EPA sticker under the hood.

Hey thanks for the response. Am seriously considering buying this Monaco.


Glenn

 

[thrashingcows]

I've gone the other direction many times. US car coming into Canada. I would contact the Canadian border service and find out if you have to clear anything with them first. Then contact the US border service and find out what they require.

I know when bringing a car fromt he US into Canada I had to have a copy of the title/registration at the US border service a minimum of 72 hours before I showed up with the car. They would search the car to make sure it was not stolen, have leans against it, or on a non-Import list etc.

 

[Stormer]

I used Thorsons for shipping & Bay Brokerage for the customs stuff. Both fine.....