| It's a hot topic right now, the topic of buying a car in | | | | 3. If you were contemplating on using your current car |
| United States instead of Canada. Many Canadian's in | | | | as a trade you might face a challenge again. The US |
| the market for a new car see the differences in | | | | market if "fat" with used cars and may not even want |
| MSRP (manufacturer's suggested retail price) between | | | | to consider your car in the deal. |
| a car in Canada and the same car in the United | | | | 4. If you live close to a border crossing then making |
| States. That difference in many cases makes the | | | | the trek over a few times isn't such a hardship for you, |
| case of buying a car in the United States instead of | | | | but, if you leave further away plan on making a few |
| Canada that much stronger and many are making the | | | | weekend trips and add that expense into the mix. |
| hop over the border or researching online to check | | | | 5. If you are thinking about buying a car in the United |
| things out. | | | | States instead of Canada know that there are |
| Buying a car in United States isn't as easy as it may | | | | equipment modifications you need to make to the |
| seem. Many Canadian's think all they have to do is buy | | | | vehicle you can check them out here Buying a car in |
| the car, pay the duty and voila they are on their way | | | | United States instead of Canada [ |
| to saving HUGE! | | | | 6. Check with Transport Canada and Canada |
| In addition to the paying of the duty there are a few | | | | Customs to make sure the car you are looking at |
| other hurdles Canadian's have to overcome when. | | | | Buying a car in United States instead of Canada [ is |
| Here is just a quick low down of what you need to | | | | admissible into Canada and what other documentation |
| consider if you are thinking about buying a new car: | | | | you need. |
| 1. Dealerships have a franchise agreement which | | | | 7. If you are looking at buying a used car the hoops |
| prohibits them from selling cars to anyone outside of | | | | and jumps aren't as great but check and make sure. |
| the country. I have heard stories of people actually | | | | Buying a car in United States instead of Canada may |
| finding dealerships who will break their franchise | | | | seem better when comparing MSRPs between the |
| agreements, but it is a challenge. | | | | United States and Canada but there is a lot more you |
| 2. The new car you buy is going to be cash because | | | | need to consider. Make sure you do your research not |
| you won't be able to qualify for US financing or leasing | | | | only on the car but also what requirements you need |
| rates and any rebates are not applicable to you. | | | | to look at. |