So my sister inlaw lives with her husband in canada, there car broke (05 Altima chain broke) I found a motor here for 900, figured do a swap on it… the only issue is my shop is here. and i dont want to do the swap without a shop. is it possible to tow it back or is it not worth the headace???
I would think if they are in the car with you, it might not be a problem. I’m not %100 sure, though. This is something Minglor could answer, or just call them up.
If you have AAA, you will have to call Canadian AAA. They will tow it over the border and drop it off. Then you have to call US AAA to pick it up at the border . I had an engine die on me in Toronto. It was awful.
I don’t think he’s concerned with the towing part as much as the customs part.
I don’t think it will be a problem. US customs has no reason to not want the work done here, benefiting our economy. Canada, who would rather see the work done there won’t know because when the car goes home it will be under it’s own power just driving across like any other car. I wouldn’t suggest telling Canadian customs you just had the engine rebuilt in Buffalo on the way back though or duty may be involved.
IMO of course, I don’t work for either border agency.
Ya that’s what i was thinking I may call Mingler if he doesn’t post up i think i may have his number, the towing is fine I can use my bosses truck, and just rent a dolly, I can even rent one in canada and return here. (thats what uhaul said) the issue is bringing the car back.
Letter of Conformity to import vehicles… you need to contact Nissan to obtain a letter saying that the vehicle conforms to DOT and EPA standards; speedometer can be read in MPH (inner ring), brake light, etc. Thats how I got the Jetta over here! If you need any help let me know, but your first step is to contact Nissan and obtain that form for when you get to customs.
Wait, are you repairing it for them, or are you planning to keep the car here as your own because they just want it gone? I was assuming the former.