Shipping a vehicle from the U.S to Canada can be a confusing and stressful process, especially if this is your first time. The system is complicated, and there are multiple legal obligations that you need to meet before making your final decision.
But don’t fret because we’ve got you covered. This article will help you understand the complete process of shipping a vehicle from the U.S to Canada in 3 easy steps.
Step#1: Prepare the Documents:
Whether you’re shipping a vehicle from the U.S. to Canada or anywhere else in the world, it is important to know what documents are required. The following information will help you understand the processes involved and the documents that must be submitted.
1.Firstly, your vehicle needs to meet the requirements of a few different organizations related to the import/export of cars in both the U.S and Canada. Check out their websites below:
- Canada Border Service
- Canadian Food Inspection Agency
- U.S Customs Border Protection
- Transport Canada
- Environment & Climate Change Canada
2.Next, you need to check the admissibility of your vehicle in Canada. This means checking whether or not your car is deemed importable into Canada. Vehicles that are older than 15 years are exempt from this, so if yours is older than 15 years, you should check this list to be sure.
3.Every country requires proof of ownership of the car before letting it cross the border, and U.S and Canada are no exceptions. Make sure your vehicle has a clean title that clearly proves you as the owner. Read more about this here.
4.Lastly, you need to submit documents to the U.S Customs and Border Protection 72 hours before physically reaching the border. These documents include:
- Digital scan of your car’s original title from back and front
- Internal Transit Number
You can get the Internal Transit Number or ITN from a third-party service provider on the internet for $150 to$200.
Step#2: Hire Canadian Car Shipping:
Now that your documents are in order, you can just go ahead and hire a car transport company and provide them with all these documents. If you find anything about the documentation confusing, then don’t stress, just call us, and we will help you go through the process.
The main benefit of hiring our services is that we have been in the business for a decade, and this means we are clear about the whole import/export process of vehicles to and from Canada. So your vehicle will be moved to Canada smoothly.
Furthermore, our prices are always backed by a satisfaction guarantee. This means when the transport is done, you’ll be happy to pay the bill because of the excellent level of service you receive. So pick up your phone and call us to get started with the auto shipping process from the U.S to Canada.
Step#3: Prepare Your Vehicle:
Tips for preparing your car before handing it to a car shipping company:
- Remove all personal belongings from the vehicle, including jewelry and personal identification cards (passport, driver’s license)
- Have your vehicle thoroughly checked by a mechanic for any loose parts that can fly off during the transport or any fluid leakages
- Wash the car to see any damages present and note them in the inspection report to ensure you can spot if there are any new damages after the transit and file a claim with the transporter
- Make sure the alarm is disabled, windows are closed, and doors are locked
- Leave the fuel tank quarter filled only to ensure the car weighs less, as this will decrease your car shipping cost
Last but not least, give a set of spare keys to the carrier so they can move your car on and off the hauler during transit when loading/unloading other cars.