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Downward Trend Of Used Car Sales In Canada To Continue Until 2009

myexperience — Wed, 07 May 2008 02:38:21 +0000

Toronto, Canada (AHN) - Prices of used cars across North America will continue to decelerate until early 2009, according to the latest Global Auto report issued by Scotia Economics Tuesday.

Carlos Gomes, senior economist and auto industry specialist of Scotiabank, in a press statement, explained, “Used car prices have been declining across North America since late 2006, but the weakness accelerated in early 2008 alongside deteriorating economic conditions - especially in the United States… We expect used car prices to continue to soften through early 2009, pressured by rising unemployment in both the United States and Canada.”

According to the Scotiabank Used Car Price Index, the downward trend started in Canada by mid-2006 resulting from the rise in import of used cars from the U.S. sold at prices lower than local secondhand autos. The economic slump in the U.S. has prompted the sale of cars by Americans, affecting the Canadian secondhand car market, especially in areas near the Canadian-U.S. border.

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Porsche border caper nets Lockport man hefty fine

myexperience — Tue, 06 May 2008 12:10:09 +0000

A Lockport man’s Porsche Carrera may be a fast car — but it wasn’t fast enough to help its owner avoid a stiff fine for trying to evade import duty and taxes when importing it to Canada from the United States.

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GM Recall Clearance Letter

myexperience — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 17:29:50 +0000

To get a GM Recall Clearance Ltter you must contact your GM Canada or go to a GM dealership in the USA. This letter must have GM’s logo on it and state that there are no outstanding recalls on your vehicle.

Getting a Recall Letter from GM Canada will cost about $30.

To obtain a GM recall letter, refer to the contact information below:

Toll free: 888-467-6853
Local (Oshawa): 905-440-7689
Fax: 905-440-7644

Address:
1189 COLONEL SAM DR
Oshawa, Ontario,
L1H 8W8

Volvo Letter of Admissibility

myexperience — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 17:15:29 +0000

In order to import a Volvo vehicle into Canada, in addition to the regular steps you will take to import any vehicle, you will be required to obtain a “Letter of Admissibility” from Volvo North America. This step is unique to Volvo and a select few other manufacturers.

Obtaining a Volvo Letter of Admissibility is actually quite simple. If you are importing a Volvo into Canada, first, visit the Volvo Importing Information page on Volvo’s website. Once you are sure you are meeting all the requirements, you can fill out the Volvo Letter of Admissibility Request form. You will be required to enter your name, address, phone number, etc. as well as the VIN number of the vehicle.

Please note that this is a separate document from the Recall Clearance Letter that you will also be required to obtain.

Be sure to do this well in advance, as the request forms are processes on a first come first serve basis.

Mazda Recall Clearance Letter

myexperience — Sun, 27 Apr 2008 16:48:30 +0000

Obtaining a recall clearance letter is different for each manufacturer. Generally you can get them from an American dealership or by calling the Canadian manufacturer headquarters, but in some cases it is necessary to fill out certain request forms or pay certain fees. Mazda is one of these special cases.
How to Obtain a Mazda Recall Clearance Letter:

To obtain a Mazda Recall Clearance Letter you must fill out the Mazda Recall Clearance Letter Request Form and return it to the address stated within the document.

Hachey Imports

myexperience — Fri, 25 Apr 2008 10:15:39 +0000

Description:

Hachey Imports is a vehicle importation service for Canadians looking to purchase a vehicle in the USA. Hachey Imports offers to take care of all documentation and paperwork involved with customs and the importation process, and can even have the vehicle delivered right to your door.

Contact information:

http://www.hacheyimports.com/
hacheyimports@eastlink.ca
Phone: 902.691.3199

Government of Canada to harmonize bumper standard

myexperience — Fri, 04 Apr 2008 05:36:05 +0000

OTTAWA, April 2 /CNW Telbec/ - The Government of Canada has proposed an amendment to the Motor Vehicle Safety Regulations (MVSR) to harmonize the Canadian bumper standard for passenger cars with similar safety standards fromthe United States and Europe.

The proposed amendment would result in one set of globally regulated test speed requirements for the design of bumpers. This would simplify the bumper design for vehicles destined for the North American and European markets.

“This proposed amendment would offer more choice to Canadians who wish to import vehicles,” said the Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Transport, Infrastructure and Communities. “At the same time, it would help to maintain the safety of Canadian roads.” …

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Canadian vs. U.S. 2008 vehicle MSRP prices

myexperience — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 02:44:56 +0000

Many people have wrote in asking how much they can actually save on a vehicle imported from the USA versus the same model vehicle puchased in Canada. Typically a vehicle imported a car imported from the USA, even after fees, taxes and other costs, is about 20-30% cheaper than one bought in Canada, but in some cases, some vehicles are as much as 50% cheaper.

Below is a list of common vehicles, and their Canadian an US MSRP prices to be compared. Obviously exact prices and savings would depend on the model and package of a specific vehicle. But, to give an idea, here are the 2008 vehicle MSRP prices from both countries:

Make & model	Canadian MSRP ($CAD)	U.S. MSRP ($USD)
Acura MDX	52,500 - 62,200	40,195 - 47,995
Acura RDX	41,400 - 45,100	33,195 - 36,695
Acura RL	63,900 - 69,500	46,280 - 53,700
Acura TL	42,700 - 47,800	33,725 - 38,425
Acura TSX	36,200 - 40,300	28,190 - 30,290
Audi A3	32,300 - 43,700	25,930 - 34,915
Audi A4	35,350 - 64,900	28,900 - 47,900
Audi A5	51,850 - 51,850	39,900 - 41,200
Audi A6	59,900 - 96,900	42,950 - 56,300
Audi A8	95,000 - 166,400	70,690 - 120,100
Audi Q7	57,800 - 75,100	42,500 - 58,600
Audi RS4	70,400 - 94,200	66,910 - 81,900
Audi S5	65,900 - 65,900	50,500 - 50,500
Audi TT	46,900 - 61,450	34,800 - 45,900
BMW 1 Series	33,800 - 47,200	28,600 - 34,900
BMW 3 Series	35,800 - 66,500	32,400 - 49,100
BMW 5 Series	59,800 - 113,200	44,300 - 58,500
BMW 6 Series	102,800 - 138,800	75,600 - 82,700
BMW 7 Series	108,400 - 174,400	75,800 - 122,600
BMW X3	45,200 - 51,000	38,000 - 38,000
BMW X5	61,900 - 73,500	45,900 - 54,500
BMW Z4	55,300 - 64,800	36,400 - 42,400
Buick Allure (LaCrosse)	26,495 - 38,765	23,725 - 31,855
Buick Enclave	40,895 - 51,295	32,770 - 37,040
Buick Lucerne	31,790 - 44,800	26,755 - 38,630
Cadillac CTS	38,900 - 41,400	32,745 - 35,045
Cadillac DTS	53,415 - 65,800	42,620 - 50,120
Cadillac Escalade	72,175 - 80,515	55,990 - 58,490
Cadillac SRX	46,695 - 60,300	37,615 - 44,615
Cadillac STS	57,910 - 102,955	43,215 - 64,405
Cadillac XLR	98,995 - 115,140	80,650 - 85,650
Chevrolet Avalanche	40,020 - 54,375	33,435 - 43,875
Chevrolet Aveo	12,995 - 15,495	12,170 - 13,920
Chevrolet Cobalt	15,175 - 22,815	13,925 - 22,335
Chevrolet Colorado	21,135 - 34,255	14,885 - 26,605
Chevrolet Corvette	69,500 - 91,685	46,100 - 77,820
Chevrolet Equinox	26,870 - 35,745	22,740 - 29,445
Chevrolet HHR	19,855 - 28,240	16,515 - 22,375
Chevrolet Impala	25,695 - 35,475	21,650 - 29,030
Chevrolet Malibu	22,995 - 33,610	19,345 - 26,795
Chevrolet Silverado 1500	23,520 - 45,870	17,500 - 38,860
Chevrolet Silverado 2500HD	32,280 - 53,105	24,370 - 40,680
Chevrolet Suburban	48,455 - 66,995	38,085 - 50,405
Chevrolet Tahoe	45,455 - 64,595	34,630 - 48,490
Chevrolet TrailBlazer	39,695 - 52,655	27,405 - 37,385
Chevrolet Uplander	24,390 - 32,615	21,540 - 29,330
Chrysler 300	31,895 - 52,695	24,595 - 41,585
Chrysler Aspen	49,995 - 49,995	32,005 - 34,880
Chrysler Crossfire	48,050 - 51,900	34,735 - 39,130
Chrysler Pacifica	34,995 - 46,795	24,635 - 36,195
Chrysler PT Cruiser	20,895 - 29,695	15,015 - 22,660
Chrysler Sebring	22,995 - 39,995	18,690 - 27,515
Chrysler Town & Country	35,995 - 42,895	22,825 - 35,985
Dodge Avenger	21,995 - 30,895	18,590 - 25,270
Dodge Caliber	15,995 - 25,295	14,000 - 22,435
Dodge Charger	28,695 - 46,395	21,320 - 36,355
Dodge Dakota	25,695 - 36,895	19,435 - 31,100
Dodge Durango	43,545 - 43,545	26,455 - 37,215
Dodge Grand Caravan	26,495 - 26,845	21,930 - 27,140
Dodge Journey	19,995 - 29,995	19,360 - 27,670
Dodge Magnum	29,395 - 47,195	23,420 - 38,105
Dodge Nitro	23,595 - 30,395	19,595 - 27,84
Dodge Ram 1500	26,995 - 47,070	21,215 - 40,415
Dodge Ram 2500	32,860 - 50,125	25,770 - 42,500
Dodge Viper	98,600 - 99,600	84,460 - 85,210
Ford Edge	32,999 - 38,999	25,565 - 32,305
Ford Escape	23,999 - 34,499	19,005 - 25,755
Ford Expedition	46,499 - 63,199	31,120 - 46,015
Ford Explorer	41,399 - 53,699	26,010 - 36,090
Ford Explorer Sport Trac	32,099 - 42,499	24,950 - 30,805
Ford F - 150	22,199 - 48,799	17,520 - 35,920
Ford F - 250	28,999 - 47,999	26,135 - 37,770
Ford Focus	15,999 - 19,999	14,300 - 16,835
Ford Fusion	23,899 - 31,399	18,010 - 24,625
Ford Mustang	24,799 - 38,099	19,490 - 32,085
Ford Ranger	15,399 - 25,099	14,220 - 23,965
Ford Taurus	30,899 - 39,699	23,485 - 29,320
Ford Taurus X	33,999 - 42,499	26,855 - 32,425
GMC Acadia	36,495 - 45,885	29,735 - 38,280
GMC Canyon	21,235 - 34,450	14,885 - 24,870
GMC Envoy	40,495 - 51,755	27,620 - 36,745
GMC Sierra 1500	23,520 - 52,615	17,500 - 38,510
GMC Sierra 2500HD	32,280 - 53,105	24,370 - 40,450
GMC Yukon	45,895 - 66,295	35,345 - 44,420
GMC Yukon XL	48,855 - 68,795	38,915 - 47,815
Honda Accord	25,090 - 38,290	20,360 - 30,510
Honda Civic	16,990 - 26,680	14,810 - 24,590
Honda CR - V	27,790 - 37,790	20,700 - 28,400
Honda Element	25,290 - 31,590	18,980 - 23,575
Honda Fit	14,980 - 20,880	13,950 - 16,070
Honda Odyssey	31,490 - 48,890	25,860 - 40,610
Honda Pilot	36,820 - 46,690	27,595 - 35,645
Honda Ridgeline	35,820 - 45,220	28,000 - 35,090
Honda S2000	50,600 - 50,600	34,300 - 37,300
Hummer H2	70,395 - 72,295	56,690 - 56,7350
Hummer H3	40,995 - 40,995	30,595 - 39,160
Hyundai Accent	13,595 - 18,145	10,775 - 14,575
Hyundai Azera	35,995 - 39,195	24,600 - 28,550
Hyundai Elantra	15,845 - 23,195	13,625 - 16,325
Hyundai Entourage	30,995 - 39,495	23,995 - 29,895
Hyundai Santa Fe	25,995 - 36,945	21,150 - 29,800
Hyundai Sonata	22,295 - 29,995	18,120 - 25,670
Hyundai Tiburon	18,995 - 29,095	17,025 - 22,525
Hyundai Tucson	21,195 - 30,995	17,235 - 24,585
Hyundai Veracruz	39,995 - 46,595	26,900 - 35,750
Infiniti EX	40,400 - 40,400	31,300 - 36,250
Infiniti FX	55,050 - 62,950	38,050 - 50,100
Infiniti G	39,990 - 49,950	31,850 - 35,800
Infiniti M	49,400 - 67,150	43,350 - 52,000
Infiniti QX	79,600 - 79,600	49,950 - 55,550
Jaguar S - Type	62,000 - 86,400	48,335 - 64,335
Jaguar XF	59,800 - 77,800	49,200 - 62,200
Jaguar XJ	85,000 - 118,000	63,835 - 94,085
Jaguar XK	103,000 - 127,000	74,835 - 92,035
Jaguar X - Type	45,000 - 49,000	34,330 - 39,330
Jeep Commander	42,295 - 53,395	27,415 - 42,950
Jeep Compass	17,995 - 24,995	16,475 - 22,255
Jeep Grand Cherokee	41,095 - 56,295	28,520 - 42,540
Jeep Liberty	27,695 - 32,795	20,330 - 26,125
Jeep Patriot	16,995 - 24,695	15,475 - 21,945
Jeep Wrangler	19,995 - 30,595	18,660 - 27,220
Kia Amanti	37,195 - 37,195	25,495 - 25,495
Kia Magentis (Optima)	21,895 - 27,995	16,355 - 20,500
Kia Rio	13,595 - 19,445	10,890 - 13,615
Kia Rondo	19,995 - 26,095	16,395 - 20,195
Kia Sedona	29,745 - 38,195	20,695 - 26,195
Kia Sorento	32,495 - 38,995	20,995 - 26,195
Kia Spectra	15,995 - 22,375	15,995 - 15,995
Kia Sportage	21,695 - 30,935	16,050 - 22,895
Land Rover LR2	46,295 - 46,295	33,985 - 33,985
Land Rover LR3	57,990 - 69,800	48,525 - 54,025
Land Rover Range Rover	100,900 - 121,400	76,535 - 92,035
Land Rover Range Rover Sport	78,300 - 94,400	58,225 - 71,675
Lexus ES	42,900 - 42,900	33,820 - 33,820
Lexus GS	59,900 - 73,000	44,150 - 54,900
Lexus GX	68,600 - 68,600	46,815 - 46,815
Lexus IS	36,550 - 47,900	30,555 - 36,005
Lexus LS	86,500 - 132,000	62,000 - 104,000
Lexus LX	101,400 - 101,400	73,800 - 73,800
Lexus RX	51,550 - 62,250	37,400 - 42,680
Lexus SC	93,250 - 93,250	65,455 - 65,455
Lincoln Mark LT	55,399 - 55,399	38,340 - 41,440
Lincoln MKX	43,299 - 45,299	35,605 - 37,355
Lincoln MKZ	39,499 - 41,499	30,790 - 32,660
Lincoln Navigator	64,899 - 76,299	48,430 - 54,330
Mazda3	16,895 - 31,095	13,895 - 20,195
Mazda5	20,795 - 25,915	17,995 - 22,365
Mazda6	24,495 - 35,095	18,990 - 27,750
Mazda B - Series	14,995 - 23,775	15,535 - 26,590
Mazda CX - 7	32,095 - 37,295	23,750 - 28,000
Mazda CX - 9	39,995 - 46,825	29,400 - 34,655
Mazda MX - 5 Miata	28,195 - 35,755	20,585 - 26,760
Mazda RX - 8	37,295 - 40,495	26,435 - 31,370
Mazda Tribute	23,450 - 32,150	19,135 - 26,505
Mercedes-Benz C-Class	41,000 - 50,100	31,600 - 36,900
Mercedes-Benz CL	131,900 - 236,500	103,600 - 197,500
Mercedes-Benz CLK	68,100 - 117,900	46,450 - 89,500
Mercedes-Benz CLS	93,200 - 128,000	67,950 - 93,550
Mercedes-Benz E-Class	65,800 - 121,100	51,200 - 86,050
Mercedes-Benz GL-Class	71,500 - 91,000	53,400 - 77,375
Mercedes-Benz M-Class	59,900 - 97,500	44,000 - 87,000
Mercedes-Benz R-Class	63,500 - 78,200	42,100 - 45,600
Mercedes-Benz S-Class	115,500 - 229,500	86,700 - 194,000
Mercedes-Benz SL	135,000 - 248,000	95,300 - 187,200
Mercedes-Benz SLK	60,500 - 87,500	44,150 - 63,200
Mini Cooper	24,800 - 36,500	19,950 - 25,400
Mitsubishi Eclipse	25,998 - 38,498	19,999 - 28,599
Mitsubishi Endeavor	35,998 - 43,298	19,999 - 27,149
Mitsubishi Galant	24,998 - 34,998	21,099 - 27,299
Mitsubishi Lancer	16,598 - 22,798	13,990 - 17,990
Mitsubishi Outlander	24,998 - 33,698	19,990 - 25,110
Nissan 350Z	49,948 - 56,498	28,120 - 40,500
Nissan Altima	24,498 - 33,998	18,330 - 28,380
Nissan Armada	63,298 - 63,298	35,500 - 44,800
Nissan Frontier	24,448 - 40,448	16,250 - 28,050
Nissan Maxima	36,998 - 41,498	28,270 - 30,520
Nissan Pathfinder	38,298 - 49,298	25,920 - 38,920
Nissan Quest	32,598 - 46,998	24,750 - 34,450
Nissan Rogue	24,998 - 29,598	19,250 - 21,990
Nissan Sentra	16,798 - 24,298	15,830 - 20,260
Nissan Titan	33,498 - 51,498	24,390 - 38,530
Nissan Versa	14,598 - 19,098	12,710 - 15,460
Nissan Xterra	34,598 - 38,298	21,240 - 28,740
Pontiac G5	15,595 - 22,815	15,175 - 19,350
Pontiac G6	23,395 - 35,995	18,225 - 29,910
Pontiac G8	31,995 - 36,995	26,910 - 29,310
Pontiac Grand Prix	26,230 - 36,760	22,210 - 29,325
Pontiac Montana SV6	25,060 - 32,465	20988 - 27712
Pontiac Solstice	27,670 - 35,800	22,165 - 27,845
Pontiac Torrent	27,575 - 36,375	23,220 - 29,445
Pontiac Vibe (2009)	15,995 - 24,995	15,310 - 19,310
Pontiac Wave	12,995 - 15,495	12995 - 15495
Porsche 911	93,200 - 235,400	73,500 - 136,000
Porsche Boxster	59,070 - 73,900	45,800 - 55,700
Porsche Cayenne	55,200 - 115,300	43,400 - 93,700
Porsche Cayman	63,500 - 75,300	49,400 - 59,100
Saab 9-3	35,950 - 60,490	28,080 - 45,640
Saab 9-5	43,900 - 47,000	37,200 - 39,585
Saab 9-7X	49,295 - 54,950	39,880 - 46,010
Saturn Astra	17,900 - 21,225	15,375 - 17,875
Saturn Aura	24,240 - 31,270	19,745 - 25,375
Saturn Outlook	34,535 - 41,430	28,260 - 32,670
Saturn Sky	33,125 - 38,380	25,525 - 29,785
Saturn Vue	26,990 - 38,605	21,250 - 29,300
Smart ForTwo	14,990 - 21,250	11,590 - 16,590
Subaru Forester	26,995 - 38,995	21,195 - 27,895
Subaru Impreza	20,695 - 34,995	16,995 - 34,995
Subaru Legacy	26,995 - 44,995	20,495 - 33,995
Subaru Outback	30,995 - 45,995	19,995 - 31,495
Subaru Tribeca	41,995 - 52,495	29,995 - 33,595
Suzuki Grand Vitara	25,595 - 30,745	19,349 - 25,149
Suzuki SX4	17,195 - 23,795	14,770 - 16,870
Suzuki XL-7	30,995 - 37,390	21,349 - 28,899
Toyota 4Runner	40,580 - 52,585	28,015 - 38,735
Toyota Avalon	41,840 - 41,840	27,075 - 34,415
Toyota Camry	25,900 - 37,525	18,720 - 28,270
Toyota Camry Solara	36,975 - 39,900	18,570 - 28,120
Toyota Corolla (2009)	14,565 - 23,210	15,250 - 19,950
Toyota FJ Cruiser	30,725 - 31,725	22,545 - 24,135
Toyota Highlander	39,650 - 55,975	27,300 - 34,150
Toyota Matrix (2009)	15,705 - 26,775	15,510 - 17,820
Toyota Prius	29,500 - 29,500	21,100 - 23,370
Toyota RAV4	29,400 - 35,745	21,250 - 26,820
Toyota Sequoia	44,675 - 59,900	34,150 - 55,600
Toyota Sienna	31,750 - 51,620	24,340 - 37,665
Toyota Tacoma	22,760 - 34,195	14,280 - 26,115
Toyota Tundra	23,475 - 50,245	22,290 - 42,070
Toyota Yaris	13,915 - 20,085	11,350 - 14,450
Volkswagen Eos	37,175 - 38,575	28,990 - 38,100
Volkswagen GTI	29,575 - 31,975	22,800 - 23,300
Volkswagen Jetta	23,475 - 33,575	16,990 - 22,900
Volkswagen New Beetle	22,775 - 29,195	17,475 - 25,740
Volkswagen Passat	30,975 - 49,775	23,990 - 39,200
Volkswagen Rabbit	20,175 - 23,075	15,600 - 17,575
Volkswagen Touareg	49,975 - 64,775	39,300 - 68,340
Volvo C30	27,495 - 34,995	22,950 - 25,700
Volvo C70	56,795 - 58,295	39,240 - 39,240
Volvo S40	31,495 - 41,495	24,365 - 30,365
Volvo S60	40,995 - 49,495	30,885 - 33,985
Volvo S80	54,995 - 64,995	38,705 - 49,210
Volvo V50	32,995 - 42,995	26,815 - 31,565
Volvo V70/XC70	41,995 - 47,995	32,465 - 36,775
Volvo XC90	50,995 - 71,495	36,210 - 49,870

Reader floored by price gap for Honda vehicles

myexperience — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 02:09:05 +0000

Len Dezoete was being driven to distraction.

He couldn’t understand why Honda Canada appeared to be charging thousands of dollars more for a Civic ELX than consumers pay for the same car when purchased in the U.S.

He found it more galling that Honda Canada and its dealers also appear to charge more for freight and delivery, especially since the Civic he wished to buy is made right here in Ontario.

But things aren’t as bad as they look.

“I have compared two vehicles with all the same features right off the official websites of Honda Canada and American Honda Motor Co.,” Dezoete told us. “Brace yourself! I certainly cannot understand the freight charges. And the MSRP (Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price) blows me away, considering our dollar has been at par for a long time now.”

He told us he priced a Civic EXL model with leather, automatic transmission, power windows, locks and mirrors, aluminum wheels, sunroof and 160-watt stereo system.

If purchased here in Ontario, the car has an MSRP of $24,680, with a freight and delivery charge of $1,295, he said. Using Honda America’s own website, Dezoete said the same car can be had for $20,710 in the states, with a delivery fee of $635. That’s a combined difference of $4,630.

Read the full Article by Al MacRury from The Hamilton Spectator »

Warranty Coverage Check

myexperience — Sat, 29 Mar 2008 02:05:16 +0000

One of the big pitfalls in importing a newer car into Canada from the U.S. is the warranty coverage. Many manufacturers refuse to honor warranties on cars that have been imported from the USA. Even some of the manufacturers that do honor warranties still apply limitations to their warranty. Every manufacturer has a different policy. And it is recommended that anyone importing a car with a warranty contact the manufacturer to get the latest information on warranty coverage.

Below you will find a list of manufacturers. Run your mouse over a manufacturers name to get their Canadian Warranty centre contact info, and the latest reported warranty status.