Importing a Honda CRV from the US into Canada: Comments from UCanImport Subscriber

Submitted by UCanImport Subscriber:

" I am bit puzzled to hear that Honda is not letting CRV 2008 models to be imported from U.S.A. As per the NAFTA Free Trade agreement the trade barriers are lifted between U.S.A., Canada and Mexico. Then why is it Honda has put restrictions on Imports of 2008 CRV vehicles. If Honda is doing that, then they are violating Free Trade Agreement, hence the violators must procecuted. I have spoken to my M.P. about this and has asked him to question this in the parliament. I have spoken to Honda Canada and they say that they have no restrictions whatsoever on impotation of any Honda vehicles. I think it is the Dealers have put this restrictions on the imports from U.S.A."

Response by UCanImport:

You may consider sending this letter to your MP and expressing your frustration with the Honda and Toyota ban on new automobiles as well as the surprise immobilizer policy.

Importing a Honda from US into Canada: Register for Recall Information

We understand that some folks who are considering importing a Honda from the U.S. into Canada are experiencing difficulty obtaining the Recall Clearance Letter.

You many wish to visit the Honda owner page at: http://automobiles.honda.com/information/owner-resources.aspx
and sign into the Owner Link page at https://www.ahm-ownerlink.com/login.asp?brand=honda
or https://www.ahm-ownerlink.com/user_profile.asp

As a benefit of signing onto this system, you can access Recall Information for your Honda by providing the VIN.

Honda Warranty Honoured on Imports Under Certain Conditions

Submitted by: UCanImport Subscriber
Responses Welcomed
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Q. If I purchase a used Honda in Canada that was originally sold as a new car in the United States, will Honda Canada provide any warranty coverage?

A. No. The reciprocal warranty agreement between Honda Canada and American Honda only covers owners who relocate from one country to the other, or owners from one country who are travelling on business or vacation in the other country. If a vehicle that was originally sold new in the United States is brought into Canada, its warranty only applies to the owner that purchased the vehicle while living in the U.S. and who imports the vehicle into Canada for their own personal or family use.

For more information contact:

Honda Customer Relations
715 Milner Avenue
Toronto, ON
M1B 2K8

Toll Free: 1-888-9-HONDA-9 (1-888-946-6329)
Hours: 8:00 am to 7:30 pm Mon to Fri (EST

Class Action Law Suit Filed Against Auto Manufacturers

Four Toronto residents have filed a $2 billion lawsuit against the Canadian and U.S. divisions of General Motors, Honda, Nissan and Chrysler.

Written by David Friend from The Canadian Press and entitled "Lawsuit Alleges Automakers Conspired to Boost Canadian Prices", this article claims the auto industry is engaged in a price conspiracy to artificially maintain car prices in Canada. Examples of differences in MSRPs between the two countries are provided.

The article is now available at:

http://www.ucanimport.com/show_news.aspx?id=15