Importing from Canada

[npc2396]

Looking at buying a Anodized Carbon Edition from Canada. It was originally a Canadian car. How hard is it too import and what are the limitations? Can the odometer/gauges be switched between Metric and Imperial with just a button push. How does it affect warranty?

[parabs]

I have gone the other way and imported vehicles from the US to Canada and it is relatively painless. There are currently US dealers setup in Canada as "buyers" for our used vehicles on trade, they are paying top dollar and exporting them to the US....which to me suggests it is not difficult nor is it expensive. When I imported my first car years ago I simply called both sides of the border crossing and they gave me information on "how to" and what I needed. I think it can get expensive if you hire a broker.

The odometer and gauges on the Canadian cars can be switched between imperial and metric, however the analogue speedo will be fixed in metric only. You would have to change the cluster if that is not acceptable in the US. As I understand, Dodge will not honor any warranty for an imported vehicle into the country it was imported into, however the Canadian warranty may remain intact. You would have to contact Dodge of Canada to confirm.

[wiech101]

When I was looking for a orange TA, years back I found one in Canada 30 min over the border from where I live. Was a steal with the exchange rate at the time, which I ended up not buying. Because when I spoke with a person at dodge corporate USA they told me that the warranty would not transfer over, if it crosses the border.

The guage clutser has a analog kmh, instead of mph. But you can switch the digital one back and forth.

[npc2396]

Confirmed the warranty would not be valid but an extended warranty purchased in the us would be. Considering there is only a few months left on the original might be the way to go.

[ClayR]

Shoot me the VIN and miles and I can check on the extended warranty for you. Before Canadian units were not allowed to buy MOPAR Warranty but I just did a Jeep recently so maybe they changed.

[Scot@Prefix]

I just imported a true Canadian car for a customer for repairs, and it was a PIA!!

The Canadian cars do not have the sticker for the EPA or USDOT certifications.

I had to get a permit from the USDOT just to import the car from Canada for a repair!!

[J TNT]

I just imported a true Canadian car for a customer for repairs, and it was a PIA!!

The Canadian cars do not have the sticker for the EPA or USDOT certifications.

I had to get a permit from the USDOT just to import the car from Canada for a repair!!

Funny how they come off the same assembly line in Detroit , and to bring them back to Detroit ,USA you need to go through hurdles ...........
Seems like too much Red Tape with little common sense.........

[Rare Snake]

Funny how they come off the same assembly line in Detroit , and to bring them back to Detroit ,USA you need to go through hurdles ...........
Seems like too much Red Tape with little common sense.........

This invisible line causes so much hassle, it's ridiculous.

Usually it's us on the North side of it getting screwed in a million ways, my favorites being the "value" of a dollar, and the Gen V 5 year warranty that magically loses 2 years... just by being a Canadian buyer.

I'm not going to lie, it's actually kind of nice to see you guys down there having trouble with it once in a while too.

This is probably one of my least helpful posts ever, I apologize for that.

[Bill Pemberton]

Would be cautious Clay and consumers -- Dodge may deny a claim even if accepted by computer , as it is not deemed eligible since it is for all practical purposes a Gray Market car coming into the US. No issue for the speedometer since it is digital and if I remember correctly , even the daytime running lights can be activated by a Dodge Dealer.

[Rare Snake]

Bill, does anyone know or understand the reason they lose all warranty if they take a CDN car back into the US?

If a new Canadian car breaks down on a trip to the South, is it also void?

I've always wondered about these things, but never knew for sure. Mine is off warranty now anyway, just curious.

Dason

[cubeman]

Would be cautious Clay and consumers -- Dodge may deny a claim even if accepted by computer , as it is not deemed eligible since it is for all practical purposes a Gray Market car coming into the US. No issue for the speedometer since it is digital and if I remember correctly , even the daytime running lights can be activated by a Dodge Dealer.

This is correct but it should never reach claim. You should receive a refund or notice of a refund incoming within a couple to few weeks max of purchasing one. Lots of us Hellcat owners bought the lifetime warranty as it was an option on a dealer who sells them online. We all got refunded our deposit (If financed) or whole amount within about two weeks of purchasing it advising us it was not an actual plan.


Bill, does anyone know or understand the reason they lose all warranty if they take a CDN car back into the US?

If a new Canadian car breaks down on a trip to the South, is it also void?

I've always wondered about these things, but never knew for sure. Mine is off warranty now anyway, just curious.

Dason


It's only void if the car is registered/titled/imported (Choose your wording). Otherwise my Charger should be voided for dipping into Canada for a day.

[Bill Pemberton]

If your personal car breaks down in Canada ( or vice versa in the US for a Canadian car ) they will cover your warranty. But, and this is where folks got in trouble, if you purchase a Canadian car and bring it into the US, you have to use the same rationale as you would use if you brought a German car into the US -- they are considered Gray Market machines and no warranty transfers to the US. Seems crazy with Canada right next door, but it works the same with US cars that Canadians buy --no warranty for them.
Please don't try to overanalyze , it will not transfer and there have been cases of folks trying to get work done, Dealers saying it should be okay, and then finding out there was no coverage.

[ClayR]

Would be cautious Clay and consumers -- Dodge may deny a claim even if accepted by computer , as it is not deemed eligible since it is for all practical purposes a Gray Market car coming into the US. No issue for the speedometer since it is digital and if I remember correctly , even the daytime running lights can be activated by a Dodge Dealer.

Thanks Bill, He PM'd me the VIN and I checked it out and no, not eligible.

[SRT_BluByU]

clay - something seems glitched with your signature....

[ViperDC]

clay - something seems glitched with your signature....

yeah its utterly massive lol

[ACRucrazy]

I imported a non VIN car from Canada last year. It was easier than I thought as I was able to get an exemption for racing purposes from the EPA.

If it's a newer car, you need to get a letter of conformity from the manufacturer saying it meets EPA standards. The PITA part FCA does not issue letters of conformity. Without that you can't title an imported vehicle in the US. You need approval from the EPA and DOT.

The only other way around that is to buy a vehicle that is 25+ years old. Then it is exempt from meeting safety and emissions standards.

[ClayR]

clay - something seems glitched with your signature....

I've been trying to get them to fix it forever.