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nickmak · 11-22-2008, 10:03 PM

question as i'm considering bringing up a lexus ES300 from california

2) ORIGINAL bill of sale
3) COPY of title (front and back)
4) COPY of bill of sale
5) Proof of insurance (may or may not be asked for, but make sure you have it just in case!)
6) Money. You may need a lot, or a little bit - you will need to be able to pay (they accept interac, credit card to a maximum of $500 on each card, and cash):
$100 Excise Tax (if your vehicle has a/c)
6.1% Duty (if your vehicle has not been produced in North America)
7% GST

as for number 4, the car i might bring up here is free (my aunt bought another car, the lexus is sitting the garage collecting dust so she says i'm welcome to come take it when i go down there for vacation). would a piece of paper saying "i, (nicks aunt), give nick this lexus ES300 as a gift" count? also, would the $100 tax still apply even if the A/C doesn't work, and i have proof that it's not working? my aunt didn't want to spend money on a new compressor since she already had a new car. and how would i be taxed on a car that was given to me?

11-22-2008, 10:03 PM	#89
nickmak Banned By Establishment Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: SHAT MY PANTS Posts: 971 Thanked 59 Times in 31 Posts Failed 100 Times in 16 Posts	question as i'm considering bringing up a lexus ES300 from california 2) ORIGINAL bill of sale 3) COPY of title (front and back) 4) COPY of bill of sale 5) Proof of insurance (may or may not be asked for, but make sure you have it just in case!) 6) Money. You may need a lot, or a little bit - you will need to be able to pay (they accept interac, credit card to a maximum of $500 on each card, and cash): $100 Excise Tax (if your vehicle has a/c) 6.1% Duty (if your vehicle has not been produced in North America) 7% GST as for number 4, the car i might bring up here is free (my aunt bought another car, the lexus is sitting the garage collecting dust so she says i'm welcome to come take it when i go down there for vacation). would a piece of paper saying "i, (nicks aunt), give nick this lexus ES300 as a gift" count? also, would the $100 tax still apply even if the A/C doesn't work, and i have proof that it's not working? my aunt didn't want to spend money on a new compressor since she already had a new car. and how would i be taxed on a car that was given to me?