Help from our Canadian friends!

**Xplantdad** · #1 10-20-2007, 11:30 PM

I need some help to find out what I need to do to have a Chevelle shipped from Canada (Ottawa) to AZ. IT'S NOT FOR ME...LOL

The purchaser of the car will fly me to Ottawa (or not) and rent me a car to make sure all the docs are in order to get it across into the US.

Since I don't have a clue...can someone help me out? What is the easiest way to accomplish this?

You can either PM me or answer here. TIA for any help offered....

**rubbinisracing** · #2 10-21-2007, 12:42 AM

I've used these people and all went well.

http://www.mackiegroup.com/

**mockingbird812** · #3 10-21-2007, 12:44 AM

Bruce,

Am no expert, but if I were to take a crack at this.....Prior to getting within view of the border crossing station, git her up to 'bout 110 or 120 so you are nuttin' but a blurrrrrrrrrrrrr as you cross into the United States of America!!!!!

**prototype** · #4 10-21-2007, 01:45 AM

Hello Bruce,

I've done this a couple of times and things always seem to be changing. I know when it is done by the person who is the purchaser it is a fairly simple deal, when it is done by someone other than the purchaser it usually becomes a commercial entry. The discretion and powers that customs officers have may seem ridiculous at times but they are protecting our borders and I'd rather deal with an inconvenience rather than a terrorist in our countries.

Here is my advice, because each port director might interpret the rules differently contact the port you will be exporting the vehicle through from this list:

web page

ask what they require at that port for documentation and if you get a burocratic officer that got up on the wrong side of the bed ask for the port director, the fact you are calling in advance is usually appreciated by them.

If you use a broker they will also ask which port you are using or they will fill out every form required and charge you accordingly, although it is not that expensive (less than $500).

I think the above customs website has a list of brokers also.

Good luck.

firez · #5 10-21-2007, 01:54 AM

Bruce I have brought cars from your side of the border and find a broker is the easiest and quickest way to get cars imported. There should be no problems at all. Ottawa is a great city ,I wish I was not 5 hours from there and I would come meet you. The transport company mentioned above is out of Toronto and I have used them often.They will also look after all the paperwork.I bought a car from Texas 3 years ago and never seen the car until they delivered it to my driveway. They do it all.

**Zedder** · #6 10-21-2007, 03:48 AM

Same advice Bruce...use Mackie and let them walk you throught it...it's a no brainer after that

ORIGLS6 · #7 10-21-2007, 07:44 AM

Sam,
Maybe you're not an expert, but I like the way you think! Anytime you need a co-pilot.................

**Xplantdad** · #8 10-21-2007, 08:52 AM

One more question if I may...what are the regulations for going into Canada? Is a passport now required at all times?
Or, is it only needed if you fly into Canada? What about a one day trip?

With the suggestion listed above the person that bought this Chevelle would just contact them...and they would handle it all?

That might be the way to go for him....

**mockingbird812** · #9 10-21-2007, 09:08 AM

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Sam,
Maybe you're not an expert, but I like the way you think! Anytime you need a co-pilot.................

[/ QUOTE ]

Sointainly, you wanna be Moe or Larry?

firez · #10 10-21-2007, 04:19 PM

I do not think a passport is required as of this year.If your guy is sure of this car I would let the transport company take care of all the details. Ottawa has a fair size airport with a lot of commercial flights in and out daily.

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