RIV List Updated To Show All Volvo Models Admissible To Canada
We are pleased to report that as of today importers of Volvo vehicles from the US will not require to apply for a Letter of Admissibility. The RIV list has been updated to that all 1993 to 2009 Volvo models are admissible to Canada.
In January 2008, Volvo Canada refused to provide admissibility information on the RIV website stating that they would only provide a Letter of Admissibility when requested by the importer.
As of today, importers may obtain admissibility information from www.riv.ca and separate Letter of Admissibility is not required from the Volvo Canada head office.
Previously, the requirement for a Letter of Admissibility made it difficult for importers to negotiate on vehicle purchases in the US as they required advance written confirmation from Volvo Canada that the vehicle in question would be allowed to enter Canada. In addition, the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) would request proof of admissibility prior to allowing the vehicle to be imported into Canada.
Waiving this requirement means importers simply have to verify the admissibility list before completing their negotiations and purchase in the US.
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Hi,
The RIV www site still notes that a recall letter is required from Volvo Canada. Same restrictions but different method ??
A recall letter may be issued by Volvo Canada or a US dealership. If issued by the US dealership it must follow RIV specifications i.e. internal system printout on dealer letterhead or stamped by the dealership.
A recall letter and a letter of compliance are 2 different items and RIV no longer requires a letter of compliance.
If the Volvo dealership in Canada wants to charge you for a recall letter, simply obtain it from the US dealer and save yourself the hassles in Canada.
Best of luck.
Hello,
what happens if a Volvo is purchased from an individual seller, rather than a dealer? Is it feasible to take the car to a local US Volvo dealer, pay a small fee, and obtain the requisite paperwork?
Cheers,
Michel
Michel, you've asked a great question.
Yes, it is entirely possible to ask the private seller to ask a Volvo dealership for a recall clearance printout. Usually, dealerships are obliging to existing clients and we've experienced many cases where dealerships have supported private sellers with documentation and without any other fees.
Best of luck to you. Keep posting and sharing.
Just wanted to pass along a "good news" update for Volvo importers.
Before importing, I called Volvo North America (in USA) to ask for a recall letter. They referred me to Volvo Canada.
Volvo Canada said they would only provide a recall clearance letter after I had my car "inspected" by a Canadian volvo dealer. Price is $230 for this. (Confirmed at 2 Toronto area dealers.)
The good news is that this is NOT required by RIV.
When I purchased the vehicle, I had the dealer provide:
a) A letter on company letterhead, with the VIN, make, model, year, and confirming it does not have any recalls on it.
b) A somewhat cryptic printout from their service database, on that VIN, showing quantify of "0" for recall work. (That's how they check.)
Note that these two things are listed on the RIV website as requirements. (Actually, I think either one is acceptable - I gave them both.)
The RIV accepted this as a recall letter, so all I needed to do to complete the import process was the Canadian Tire inspection.
(Also note that you can go to the main Ford website - since they own Volvo - and do a VIN check there as well to confirm no recalls.)
Do not bother with a Volvo inspection since you are wasting $230 and have to wait for Volvo Canada to mail you a recall letter. (And you still have to go to Canadian Tire anyway for the RIV inspection.)
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