cars from canada to us

[dd4ever 0]

since the car is old and probably does not comply with all US standards, we would like to know if he can drive it when he gets in at the POE without having to import it, so only to use it for a few months? Anyone knows anything?

[Jared and May 16]

You did notice you posted this in the Philippines Region thread?

[Ban Hammer 12,829]

moved from pi regional to canadian regional

[Atencio 43]

Here;s a linky for you with some information

http://www.foreignborn.com/visas_imm/entering_us/7importingyourcar.htm

[ashenflowers 5]

since the car is old and probably does not comply with all US standards, we would like to know if he can drive it when he gets in at the POE without having to import it, so only to use it for a few months? Anyone knows anything?

What do you plan to do after the 'few months' of using it? Are you just going to dump it and get a new one... return it to Canada... or attempt to sell?

[Hugglebuggles 60]

I've read stories where people have crossed with the car without importing it, then later imported it at a local airport. I don't see why you couldn't cross without importing it, if you're just planning on getting rid of it or selling it for parts.

So, based on your information, he's planning on driving an old clunker car all the way to Colorado? That may be interesting!!

Edited June 6, 2010 by Hugglebuggles

[Krikit 1,163]

You could call the POE (see cbp.gov) and see what they say. This link may or may not be helpful: https://help.cbp.gov/app/answers/detail/a_id/191/kw/car

I know a number of Canadians have done this temporarily when they don't intend to keep the car.

[dd4ever 0]

yeah, so basically, he will drive the old car all the way to CO....I know....and later will sell it for parts or just donate it, but in the mean time we can look to buy another one. Thanks for all your answers.

[Willswife 0]

Hi: I drove my car to New Hampshire when I was imigrating to the USA. I tried to register it, but, it didn't meet the standards, and cost too much to have it brought up to speed. So, I drove it back to Canada a few months later and gave it to my son. I explained the situation to the border guard and had no problem. Hope it turns out as easy for you when you return it to Canada