Borrowing a car to move down

[PoodleLove 12]

Hey guys! 

I need to reassure myself that my situation is fine and won't complicate things at the POE. My visa is in the mail and I am mentally preparing for the trip down

 

My father is letting me borrow his car to move my things down (a lot of my stuff is already in the US, long story, been married for 5 years!). I'd be crossing with my husband and our pet dog. I was wondering if there would be any issue regarding the fact that I am crossing for the first time as a permanent resident. I've crossed plenty of times as a tourist with the same car. The plan is to have my father fly for a visit later this year, and then he could drive his own car back up. 

 

Would there be any questions related to the car? I do have the car papers, it is insured and my name is in record as a second driver... but my father doesn't speak English, so if something would come up and they would want to talk to him, it would probably be a headache. 😕

[chiggins82 88]

If your name is on the insurance and you have the registration, I wouldn't worry about it at all. I doubt they'll ask, but if they do, just tell them what you said above and it should be fine.

 

Good luck with the trip!

[PoodleLove 12]

Thank you for your reply, @chiggins82 ! I can always show them proof that I will return with the car (which is what we settled on for a plan), because I have discussed it with my father already, through texts. Hopefully that is good enough ! Thanks again

2 hours ago, chiggins82 said:

If your name is on the insurance and you have the registration, I wouldn't worry about it at all. I doubt they'll ask, but if they do, just tell them what you said above and it should be fine.

 

Good luck with the trip!

 

Edited September 20, 2018 by PoodleLove

[NikLR 13,231]

Nothing says you have to import a vehicle when you POE anyhow.  You'd have a year to do it.  Just ensure that your insurance will cover you in the USA after you become a non-resident of Canada.