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Importing a Motor Vehicle To Canada (the be all end all)

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stupid question

i just got a Canada certification label in the mail. does it have to be stuck on the bike. or can I just keep it with the ownership.

I know I know. the instructions say mount it close to the steering post and handlebars but im trying to cheat.

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Let's be honest. That RIV sticker is big and fugly. I didn't put it anywhere visible either lol. I stuck it under the passenger seat trunk cause how would they know that your bike is imported and will ask to see the sticker :)


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I really don't care. I stuck mine on the right side, where the VIN sticker is on the left side. Who gives a crap if I have one fugly sticker or two?
 
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Shouldn't take more than a week. Call RIV, you can even pick it up yourself from their Etobicoke office.
 
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Licensing a bike with "Rebuilt" title

I've come across a bike that interests me, located in the USA and for sale by private owner. However, the ad indicates this was an authority vehicle sold by the civic municipality and the title on the bike is "rebuilt" because:

"...I was told it was dropped while parked hence the rebuilt title which I was told by dealer is standard for city resale liability reasons. There was zero mechanical damage and no mechanical items required replacement. "

Researching RIV indicates that rebuilt titled vehicles can be licensed in Ontario if it passes a structural assessment (in addition to any other importation requirements). RIV also indicates that the vehicle must be immediately exported should it fail the structural assessment or it can be imported under Form 3 and used as a "parts only" vehicle.

RIV further clarifies "rebuilt" by stating if, at any time in the vehicle's history it had a "salvage" or "junk" title and later changed to "rebuilt", the worst case titles apply for the purposes of importation. This means the vehicle retains the "salvage" or "Junk" titles even though it may now be road-worthy.

My question is:

What homework should I do before considering buying a ""rebuilt" titled bike? Are there sources of information that I can consult that will give me better understanding whether this bike has a chance of being imported and licensed in Ontario? My concern would be failing the structural assessment; that's a killer.

I guess the easy answer to this question is "consider clear titled vehicles only".

Thanks for any help.

Regards,
 
Re: Licensing a bike with "Rebuilt" title

I would call RIV directly to get your info.
Personally I would not touch the bike due to the possibility of something going wrong as you try to do all the paperwork.
You are going into uncharted territory.
Better off to try and find the same kind of bike with a good title?
Your easy answer is right on.
 
ViperZ said:
You can only import a clear titled bike if you want to register it in Ontario.
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I'd be interested to find out where this information was obtained. According to the RIV web site (http://www.riv.ca/PartsAndSalvageVehicles.aspx):
Salvage or rebuilt salvage vehicles can be licensed in Canada provided the original damage was not flood-related and the vehicle is admissible under Transport Canada’s List of Vehicles Admissible from the United States. All licensing jurisdictions in Canada require a second rigorous structural integrity inspection for U.S. salvage vehicles to verify that the necessary repairs have been done to make the vehicle road safe.
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I read this as implying that a licensing jurisdiction in Ontario can license a rebuilt title vehicle so long as it passes the required tests and limitations (see also http://www.riv.ca/VehicleBrandingHistory.aspx for the limitations).

BTW, I'm going to search for a clear title bike to import; this rebuilt business is too much of a pain.
 
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Salvage bikes can be imported as parts bikes, so you can use them as track or stunt bikes. You will never be able to register them for the road. There is a huge difference between importing salvage CAR and salvage MOTORCYCLE.
 
I have a coworker who just moved back from Florida. He lived in the states for about 6 years and
purchased 2 vehicles while he was there. I figure he has to go thru the RIV process BUT will he have to
pay HST on them? I checked the RIV site but couldn't find info.
 
Newbie here, after reading some 15+ pages i got excited and my desire to ride a motorcycle again after 12 years without them. I am looking to import a new Yamaha scooter myself but probably could not make the time. Does anyone use a agent company to import the motorcycle for you? How is the process?

The bike is about 700 kms away and I can not go check the bike, how did you guys pay the dealer without Checking/taking the bike with you? I saw some people using transport company to deliver the bike, just not sure how to handle the payment. Did the transport company verify the bike(vin, mileage, physical condition) for me? What about the title, docs and keys etc?

If anyone knows the Yamaha warranty voided after import?

Appreciate for any feedbacks.
 
I have aquestion that I cant find the answer to anywhere.I want to purchase a car in Massachusetts from a dealer and drive it back to Canada (export it),Do I have to pay Mass. sales tax on a vechicle or do I pay the tax in Canada when registering?
Also,can I get the temporary plates /permit in Mass. to drive the car back to Canada...?How does it work...?
Thank you for any info .....
 
arek1200r said:
I have aquestion that I cant find the answer to anywhere.I want to purchase a car in Massachusetts from a dealer and drive it back to Canada (export it),Do I have to pay Mass. sales tax on a vechicle or do I pay the tax in Canada when registering?
Also,can I get the temporary plates /permit in Mass. to drive the car back to Canada...?How does it work...?
Thank you for any info .....
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From what I've been able to ascertain this is not easily done in Mass. I was not able to find a definitive answer from their DMV but perhaps a phone call to both the DMV and the dealer would help. Every state is different with this sort of thing and even then one can often find clever solutions to circumvent their procedures legally (i.e. get lucky). Everything I've read about buying in FL is you have to pay taxes when getting a temp permit. When I arrived to get my permit, they suggested I get a permit in the sellers name costing me only $12 I think, rather than several hundred for tax.

I'd even call the DMV a couple of different times to make sure you get the same answer. In reading some LEO forums, it seems difficult for out of state buyers to register/get temp permit in Mass.

All of this has to be factored into the financial equation, meaning some states are easier to buy from, register, get temp plates, not pay tax etc. Do your homework ahead of time and then go searching for your vehicle in the right place. Buying new makes this almost easy. If you found the perfect used vehicle it can be harder as you may not be able to find the same thing somewhere else.

Enough rambling though. I know it's not a clear cut answer but like I said; call the dealer and DMV and see what they say. There may be a simple solution or you may have to look in another state.
 
l84toff said:
From what I've been able to ascertain this is not easily done in Mass. I was not able to find a definitive answer from their DMV but perhaps a phone call to both the DMV and the dealer would help. Every state is different with this sort of thing and even then one can often find clever solutions to circumvent their procedures legally (i.e. get lucky). Everything I've read about buying in FL is you have to pay taxes when getting a temp permit. When I arrived to get my permit, they suggested I get a permit in the sellers name costing me only $12 I think, rather than several hundred for tax.

I'd even call the DMV a couple of different times to make sure you get the same answer. In reading some LEO forums, it seems difficult for out of state buyers to register/get temp permit in Mass.

All of this has to be factored into the financial equation, meaning some states are easier to buy from, register, get temp plates, not pay tax etc. Do your homework ahead of time and then go searching for your vehicle in the right place. Buying new makes this almost easy. If you found the perfect used vehicle it can be harder as you may not be able to find the same thing somewhere else.

Enough rambling though. I know it's not a clear cut answer but like I said; call the dealer and DMV and see what they say. There may be a simple solution or you may have to look in another state.
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thanks for the info,I called the dealer in MA and they said I can purchase the car no problem but MA state does not issue temporary permits or plates,the only way to bring the car over would be on a trailer....and that would cost around $2000,....
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