APPNOV2014NY said:
Household movers can take are off your auto export/shipping as well ( for ex - United van lines , Atlas van lines etc) .
while a moving company *may* be able to assist with the initial import of the car (bringing the car physically to canada), there are steps
after the car comes into canada the owner needs to do in order to complete the import process. the owner of the car is definitely going to need to understand the process and know what steps to take to complete the import.
gprasad.n said:
I am moving to Canada in next couple of weeks. I have a 2014 Camry and it was already declared in the goods to follow during landing. I have paid off the loan and there's no lien. Can I just drive my car and cross the border and take the car to register in Ontario or are there any additional paperwork that I should do?
no, you can't just drive the car into canada and register it. you will first need to complete the import and inspection process, then the RIV will clear the car for provincial registration. be aware, US cars typically need to get daytime running lights installed, and the RIV generally has Canadian Tire locations as the specified mechanic for these repairs. Mom and pop mechanics and dealers won't know what to do or be able to sign off on these inspections, so they will refer you to canadian tire anyway. The RIV has a list of CT's that will provide these inspections. it's usually best to shop around to different locations if possible. some people have had bad experiences. for me, daytime running lights cost about $150. All of the inspections and repairs are done after the import is initiated and the car has entered canada.
I'd recommend going to the "Settlement Issues" board, there are many threads dedicated to importing a car. there is one that provides step by step instructions, as there are a lot of moving parts to completing the import.
on a side note, the call center at the RIV are very helpful and knowledgeable, so they are a good resource for questions.