Car Import - Which border crossing is best?
#31
Burning Brakes
#32
Drifting
I'm buying a 2001 Boxster S from Chicago. Unfortunately Port Huron is no longer open 24/7 for vehicle exports... I'll be crossing on a Saturday, so will have to use the detroit ambassador bridge location.
#33
Drifting
On a related issue, when I did my import last year, I seem to recall a border official's advice that you could import a car at any border crossing, provided the U.S. office at the same crossing has been pre-notified. Is this correct?
#34
Burning Brakes
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Here's a great page with a brief summary of each border crossing, the contact numbers and border-specific instructions. Some crossings take a fax copy of the Title, others want the original.
http://www.ucanimport.com/Border_Crossing_Info.aspx
+1 on properly documenting the purchase transaction and proof of the price in a bill of sale. Trust me.
http://www.ucanimport.com/Border_Crossing_Info.aspx
+1 on properly documenting the purchase transaction and proof of the price in a bill of sale. Trust me.
#35
Rennlist Member
My car came across at that crossing.
I didn't bring the car across myself, but the truck it was on crossed at 11:00 at night.
#36
Lewiston Bridge was the best when Imported last year because U.S. customs accepted a fax of the documents (title, etc.), whereas most others require the original 3 business ahead
#37
Drifting
Detroit also accepts faxes of the title , 72h's before crossing. I called Port Huron again, and the US side says they only do exports during certain times..... (June 2009)
#38
Rennlist Member
Just a caution - BMW requires that the recall cert and RIV inspection be done by them. They will want you to change out the instrument display for about $3K (the US cars have day time running lights as a selectable option)