[DeTomaso] Canada RIV Import Inspection

[David Nunn]

Julian,

All you need is a Provincial Safety Inspection. It's a very basic
inspection, where they check tires, brakes, etc. RIV only deals with cars
being imported from the USA that are newer than 15 years old.  

If you call Canadian Tire, they'll give you a copy of an inspection report.
It used to be a visual inspection, where they checked the VIN, seat belts
and that was about all. It might be more involved now.

I'd have a word with the mechanic that will be doing the inspection, before
he begins. Tell him how much you appreciate his experience and that you have
a case of beer in the car for him, when he's finished! 

Are you bringing in the Ultima? I hear that could be problematic. That being
said, I believe the rules are slightly different if you're moving to Canada
and list automobiles as "personal effects". In order to qualify, you have to
have owned the car for a number of years before immigrating and you are not
allowed to transfer ownership, for a number of years after immigrating. I
knew a guy, years ago, who immigrated to Canada and brought his RS200 with
him.   

Where in Alberta will you be living? 

Dave
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   Julian,

   All you need is a Provincial Safety Inspection. It's a very basic
   inspection, where they check tires, brakes, etc. RIV only deals with
   cars being imported from the USA that are newer than 15 years old.

   If you call Canadian Tire, they'll give you a copy of an inspection
   report. It used to be a visual inspection, where they checked the VIN,
   seat belts and that was about all. It might be more involved now.

   I'd have a word with the mechanic that will be doing the inspection,
   before he begins. Tell him how much you appreciate his experience and
   that you have a case of beer in the car for him, when he's finished!

   Are you bringing in the Ultima? I hear that could be problematic. That
   being said, I believe the rules are slightly different if you're moving
   to Canada and list automobiles as "personal effects". In order to
   qualify, you have to have owned the car for a number of years before
   immigrating and you are not allowed to transfer ownership, for a number
   of years after immigrating. I knew a guy, years ago, who immigrated to
   Canada and brought his RS200 with him.

   Where in Alberta will you be living?

   Dave