hey i have afriend who lives in canada and i live in usa ...he wanted me to buy a car and then send to him?

Question

do you have any idea how much does it cost to ship it from oklahoma usa to monterial canad?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

It's cheaper to hire someone to drive it, try searching the internet for "drive away" or the like. Make him make the arrangements, and deal with the customs issues - Especially if you can't spell Montreal (haha).

If you ship by land (rail or transport) it will cost $$$. But of course, it can be done. Again, try searching transport companies and asking around.

FYI - emmissions and safety features are different (higher) in Canada than in the US, the car may have to be altered, or a penalty to register it. In the end, unless it is a collectable, it might not cheaper at all.

Answer 3

My understanding is that most US spec cars can can be brought used into Canada, but the vehicle will need to be brought up to the Canadian codes (such as have DRLs installed). Check first to see if you can even bring the vehicle in...

There are some car transporter companies, but there is also the fly and drive method (DIY).

Don't forget about notifying US Customs and the Canada Border people, and to fill out the appropriate taxes and duties...

Some information for your friend to read:
http://www.tc.gc.ca/roadsafety/importation/menu.htm
http://cbsa-asfc.gc.ca/E/pub/cp/rc4140/README.html
http://www.customs.gov/xp/cgov/export/export_docs/motor_vehicle.xml
Some guides:
http://www.canadiandriver.com/articles/mj/import.htm
http://www.riv.ca/english/html/how_to_import.html

If you both still think that it's a good idea, I wish you two luck!

Answer 4

Oly fairly a lot summed it up. Plus living in igloos or ramshackle apartments with out seen technique of power, usually means no phones. also, an excellent type of Canadians have had countless body aspects bitten off through rampant polar bears. Or rabid moose.

Answer 5

There must be some reason he can't buy a car in Canada - It REALLY doesn't sound like a good idea.

Answer 6

I have got three words for you: Don't do it!

Answer 7

maybe we should report you to homeland security