Importing a Mercedes Benz into Canada
Importing a Mercedes Benz into Canada can be slightly more costly and difficult than many other brands of vehicles. Many Mercedes Benz vehicles will require some kind of modification, that in some cases can work out to be quite expensive.
If you are thinking of importing a Mercedes Benz into Canada from the U.S.A., in addition to reading our guide on how to import a vehicle from the USA into Canada, there are a few things you should be aware of so that you don’t encounter unexpected costs.
- Many Models of Mercedes Benz cars are inadmissible and cannot be imported into Canada from the U.S.A. To find out if a Merecedes vehicle is admissible, check Mercedes Benz’s vehicle admissibility chart.
- Many Mercedes Benz vehicles will require modifications that can only be performed by a Mercedes Benz Dealer.
- In many cases, finding out what modifications a Mercedes Benz vehicle will need in order to be admissible into Canada will require an inspection by a Mercedes Benz dealer, that will most likely cost extra money.
- All Mercedes Benz vehicles being imported into Canada require Letter of Admissibility that can be obtained by filling out the online Letter of Admissibility Request form from Mercedes Benz Canada (these typically take 1-2 weeks to receive).
- Recall letters for Mercedes Benz vehicles can be obtained through Mercedes-Benz USA by calling 1-800-367-6372
Mercedes Benz Canada has an information page and an FAQ regarding importing a Mercedes Benz into Canada, and goes into more detail about specific models and years.
In spite of the extra roadblocks, many Canadian still manage to import Mercedes Benz’s and save money. As always, it is important to be aware of all the costs and effort involved before you purchase the vehicle.
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