Yet another car import question (well two)

[Travis & Kim 0]

mine is a loan to - not a lease

will be mine Sept 2010, i really dont' want to sell and buy a new veh with more payments

[Jasman0717 9]

This type of information should be available at any state's DMV web site, at least I would think so.

[Danu 19]

mine is a loan to - not a lease

will be mine Sept 2010, i really dont' want to sell and buy a new veh with more payments

Agreed. I will still have another 3 years payments on mine, but I don't want to have to go through the hassle of trying to get a new car when I'm down there and I love my car.

[Tankgurl38 0]

I called Nissan Canada in January and inquired about my loan I have with them for my car. They told me that in order for me to import the car into the US, I would first have to pay out the loan I had with them.

[Danu 19]

I called Nissan Canada in January and inquired about my loan I have with them for my car. They told me that in order for me to import the car into the US, I would first have to pay out the loan I had with them.

Ew. Thats not what I was hoping for. Thanks for letting me know. Its too bad they are all such sticklers. At least that means I should get money back for the extended warranty I purchased. *sigh* Going to have to see if theres a way I can get a loan that will allow me to take it to the states cuz theres no way I can afford to pay it out, and selling it off isn't really an option as I need a vehicle.

[MapleLeafBaby 1]

The insurance thing is so weird. Phil just called USAA and added me and my car to his policy. They asked him for the numberon my I-94 for some reason but that was the only unusual thing. I got the insurance policy information in the mail yesterday and now I should get off my butt and go reregister the car.

So far, I love USAA. Much of Phil's family are officers in the marines to we're lucky enough to be able to use them.

~ Catherine

I have heard USAA is awesome!! But we aren't eligible to use them. Such a bummer! I might just try calling Allstate again and not making such a big deal about asking questions on the Canadian car thing. Just try adding the car to our policy. Then I am double insured for a while, since in order to cancel your ICBC policy you have to return your plates. In person. But I can't insure the car in the US without plates. And I can't get US plates until the car is insured in the US. Man! But maybe I'll ask around a bit and see if there is any way to get USAA. My brother in law is ex-military and he has it...

Geico insured me here on my Ontario plates, they didn't care about the plates! As soon as I had my Geico proof of insurance I was able to get my PA plates.

Jill, I actually am in the same situation... i'll be settling in PA.... if I drive over, and have my car with e, how much does it cost to change the car over to US plates?

They don't charge duties do they?

I hope it's not alot of money, I just bought the car and was debating whether to wait to buy in US or here, hope it doesn't come back to bite me

[JillA 2]

Poprocks, PA was so easy for me. From getting my SSN, to changing my ON license to PA, to getting a PA plate. I had the letter from the manufacturer, had to provide that with my original ON registration and handed it in. In turn I got PA plate which cost about $60 or so, and another $50 for PA title/registration sticker. I was not charged any duties. PA license I got for 5 years and only cost $28!! Are you moving to Philly? Even getting a marriage cert in PA is easy, you get it back the same day! You don't need to wait like some states.

Forgot to mention, you do have to do an emissions test like in ON, but if your car is fairly new it should be fine. Then you get stickers to show you passed.

Edited March 5, 2009 by JillA

[MapleLeafBaby 1]

Poprocks, PA was so easy for me. From getting my SSN, to changing my ON license to PA, to getting a PA plate. I had the letter from the manufacturer, had to provide that with my original ON registration and handed it in. In turn I got PA plate which cost about $60 or so, and another $50 for PA title/registration sticker. I was not charged any duties. PA license I got for 5 years and only cost $28!! Are you moving to Philly? Even getting a marriage cert in PA is easy, you get it back the same day! You don't need to wait like some states.

Forgot to mention, you do have to do an emissions test like in ON, but if your car is fairly new it should be fine. Then you get stickers to show you passed.

Letter from manufacturer? Like what type of letter? Also, was it easy to get a license? No test right? lol! I hope not... not after 20 years lol!

I just bought the car from Volvo, I have the bill of sale.... it is a 2009, and I made sure my extended warranty is good even in the US...

Can you still maintain a Canadian finance living in the US? I'm sure Volvo doesn't care as long as I keep making payments?

I'm moving just outside of Philly close to DE...

Thanks

[JillA 2]

Poprocks, PA was so easy for me. From getting my SSN, to changing my ON license to PA, to getting a PA plate. I had the letter from the manufacturer, had to provide that with my original ON registration and handed it in. In turn I got PA plate which cost about $60 or so, and another $50 for PA title/registration sticker. I was not charged any duties. PA license I got for 5 years and only cost $28!! Are you moving to Philly? Even getting a marriage cert in PA is easy, you get it back the same day! You don't need to wait like some states.

Forgot to mention, you do have to do an emissions test like in ON, but if your car is fairly new it should be fine. Then you get stickers to show you passed.

Letter from manufacturer? Like what type of letter? Also, was it easy to get a license? No test right? lol! I hope not... not after 20 years lol!

I just bought the car from Volvo, I have the bill of sale.... it is a 2009, and I made sure my extended warranty is good even in the US...

Can you still maintain a Canadian finance living in the US? I'm sure Volvo doesn't care as long as I keep making payments?

I'm moving just outside of Philly close to DE...

Thanks

It's called a compliance letter, and you MUST have this in order to import your vehicle to the USA. Since your car is near new it surely meets all the US requirements. Some companies charge for the letter, I did not get charged. You should check with Volvo early to get your letter, it could take weeks to a month or so.

It's very easy to get a license, no test needed. All they did was take my pic for the new one and punch a hole in my ON one. Of course you need all the Visa paperwork, I-94, etc. You need an SSN though so you should get the SSN ASAP after arrival. It's also difficult to get a bank account without an SSN (even joint) so that should be priority. You don't need an SSN however to obtain a marriage license in PA which is good.

About the finance part, I don't know. I paid off my auto loan through RBC a few months before moving, so when I went to register my car here I advised them there was no lien on it.

[MapleLeafBaby 1]

Poprocks, PA was so easy for me. From getting my SSN, to changing my ON license to PA, to getting a PA plate. I had the letter from the manufacturer, had to provide that with my original ON registration and handed it in. In turn I got PA plate which cost about $60 or so, and another $50 for PA title/registration sticker. I was not charged any duties. PA license I got for 5 years and only cost $28!! Are you moving to Philly? Even getting a marriage cert in PA is easy, you get it back the same day! You don't need to wait like some states.

Forgot to mention, you do have to do an emissions test like in ON, but if your car is fairly new it should be fine. Then you get stickers to show you passed.

Letter from manufacturer? Like what type of letter? Also, was it easy to get a license? No test right? lol! I hope not... not after 20 years lol!

I just bought the car from Volvo, I have the bill of sale.... it is a 2009, and I made sure my extended warranty is good even in the US...

Can you still maintain a Canadian finance living in the US? I'm sure Volvo doesn't care as long as I keep making payments?

I'm moving just outside of Philly close to DE...

Thanks

Do I call the dealership or Volvo head office for a compliance letter?

When you arrive and get married, does the application for adjusted status get you a SSN?

OMG, so much to deal with.

I hope having Canadian financing isn't going to be an issue, cause I have a great finance plan (0%)...

I'm sure i'll be ok using my Ontario license for a while, until I get it all in order?

It's called a compliance letter, and you MUST have this in order to import your vehicle to the USA. Since your car is near new it surely meets all the US requirements. Some companies charge for the letter, I did not get charged. You should check with Volvo early to get your letter, it could take weeks to a month or so.

It's very easy to get a license, no test needed. All they did was take my pic for the new one and punch a hole in my ON one. Of course you need all the Visa paperwork, I-94, etc. You need an SSN though so you should get the SSN ASAP after arrival. It's also difficult to get a bank account without an SSN (even joint) so that should be priority. You don't need an SSN however to obtain a marriage license in PA which is good.

About the finance part, I don't know. I paid off my auto loan through RBC a few months before moving, so when I went to register my car here I advised them there was no lien on it.

[JillA 2]

You would contact Volvo head office, dealerships don't generally deal with this sort of stuff. I have a Mazda and I had to go to Mazda head office in California.

You don't need to apply for AOS first to obtain SSN.... I went about 2 weeks after marriage, with my marriage cert, passport, I-94 and you have to fill out a form online too. There are LOTS of posts/threads here on VJ about obtaining SSN, it is one of the most frequently asked questions so you'll find the answers on here. The AOS application asks for SSN # and you just put NONE. Most people advise to go to obtain your SSN about 2-3 weeks after arrival, so you're "in the system".

You can use your ON license in PA for up to 90 days after you move here.

Yes it is alot to deal with, your best bet is just take one step at a time. If you try and do it all at once you'll feel overwhelmed, this whole process from immigration to planning/organizing a huge move is stressful. One thing at a time you'll be OK!!

[Travis & Kim 0]

I am guessing they won't let you register it if there is a loan outstanding in canada?

I guess I can get a line of credit with RBC and just pay it off and then pay that instead of the car loan

I got my car loan at 1.9% finance tho - so I didn't want a larger interest loan =/

[MapleLeafBaby 1]

I am guessing they won't let you register it if there is a loan outstanding in canada?

I guess I can get a line of credit with RBC and just pay it off and then pay that instead of the car loan

I got my car loan at 1.9% finance tho - so I didn't want a larger interest loan =/

Me neither

I actually checked with Volvo before I bought the car, well at least with the dealership... and they said it would not be an issue

I will be sooooo upset if I have to refinance. The only other option would be a line of credit I suppose, as I would not qualify for a loan in the US right off the bat...

I'm so upset! I will not be able to afford a line of credit for that much money!!!!

I wonder if there are any other options?

So in the US, they will not register a car if it has outstanding Canadian liens?

Not happy

[ChasingAmy 0]

I am guessing they won't let you register it if there is a loan outstanding in canada?

I guess I can get a line of credit with RBC and just pay it off and then pay that instead of the car loan

I got my car loan at 1.9% finance tho - so I didn't want a larger interest loan =/

I am in Texas. I still owe over $5000 on my car in Canada and I was able to get a Registration done on it already here.

[MapleLeafBaby 1]

Anyone know what would happen if you do nothing and leave your Canadian plates on your car?

Would the boarder give you issues if your still using your Canadian passport? and if you get pulled over and have a Canadian DL, how would they know?

I a so upset, I just got the car, and the loan is HUGE to trans into a Line of Credit... I only did it cause it was 0% finance....

I am so mad at the dealer, they said there would be no issues with the trans to the US and that my extended warranty would still be honoured even if I moved to the US!!!!!

Do you all know if it is common practice for all manufacturers and finance co's to call on the loan or just some....

so upset