Hello,
I hope you could help me with that. I am going to import my Mercedes-Benz 190D from Europe. I am a German citizen and I am going to Canada for a PhD study for three years (having a study permit).
I found only little information online from Transport Canada concerining the terms of the importation of vehicles from other than the US.
It seems as if one is allowed to bring the car in for the duration of study/visit. Unfortunately, I would have to take the car back after the study has ended and cannot sell it. It also seems that I am not allowed to dispose the car in Canada. Which seems to me to be a pain in the ass. If somebody hits my car, I would have to pay somebody to transport the left-overs back to Germany. Is that true?
Thus, I was thinking of importing the car to Canda. Since it is from Europe, RIV does not seem to be responsible for that.
Does anybody know about the procedures and terms that apply for my case?
What steps and formalities need to be done to have that car imported, registered, and insured in Canada?
Is the importation feasible, because it has been modified a little (i.e. does the car shown below meet Canadian Safety Standards, details below)?
Are there any special restrictions that apply to Diesel vehicles, because of the higher NOx emissions?
Are there companies around that can assist one in importing their own cars to Canada? I already have somebody from Germany that is willing to ship it from Germany to Halifax for a good price, but I would have to do the formalities myself. I want to register in in the Kitchener-Waterloo area.
Ok some info about the car.:
Model: 190D 2.0 (type 201)
year of manufacture: 1989
VIN: WDB201122XXXXXXX
Engine: OM601.911 (75hp, 2.0l Diesel ... this is NOT the USA OM 601.922 for the 190D 2.2)
Transmission: 716.213 (4-drive manual stick-shift)
Modifications from its original versions:
- installed custom H&R gear (Springs + Dampers)
- using RONAL Aluminium rims
- installed electric Engine pre-heat system
I am sure, the Mercedes fraction of this forum will soon notice that this car is not a racing car, but it is in a technical top condition and has absolutely no rust. It's the typical thing, if you once got a Mercedes you do not want to get rid of it anymore. I love that car and I do not want to buy another one while I am in Canada.
Do I have to make any modifications to it (DRLS, ...) regardless of the age, or does this rule only apply to cars less than 15 years old?
Thanks a lot.