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Posted: 3/7/2015 12:51:39 AM EDT
Thinking about buying a truck in Canada.  Anybody done it?  How big of a headache is it?

Link Posted: 3/7/2015 1:00:39 AM EDT
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I imported a milk truck from Canada.

It was a collapsible tanker.
Link Posted: 3/7/2015 1:02:39 AM EDT
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I giggled.  
Link Posted: 3/7/2015 1:04:33 AM EDT
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Easiest way is to get a broker involved. You're going to need DOT and EPA cert paperwork to import. You may need to pay duty depending on make.
Link Posted: 3/7/2015 1:08:04 AM EDT
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Lol
Link Posted: 3/7/2015 1:16:15 AM EDT
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Found a good deal on Craigs List huh?
Link Posted: 3/7/2015 1:17:46 AM EDT
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Arfcom's resident custom licensed customs  broker here. ;)

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Link Posted: 3/7/2015 1:17:58 AM EDT
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Link Posted: 3/7/2015 1:23:08 AM EDT
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how old is it?

it its more than 25 years old its easy. If not depends on what it is...

need more info to offer advice
Link Posted: 3/7/2015 1:34:32 AM EDT
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Uhh....



Most people go the other way (US into Canada), but I guess the low dollar helps that.
Link Posted: 3/7/2015 1:39:01 AM EDT
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A neighbour did it with a chevy truck. I couldn't bring in my 1990 Laser when I moved down.



The safety rules for the particular year of vehicle may be different, and the Canadian vehicle may not meet the US rules for that year.  If it doesn't meet the US rules, you aren't going to get it in. However, as others have pointed out at a certain age of vehicle, its apparently possible to import them anyway.



If you get past that hurdle, you still have things like the odometer is in KM, and no auto mechanic is going to convert it to miles.
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