REVscene Automotive Forum - View Single Post - anyone have experience buying a car in Alberta and immediately driving it to BC?

aperfectcircle · 03-09-2015, 02:40 PM

Does anyone know if I'd have to register/insure it in Alberta first, even if it's only for a day or a few days before I leave the province? Or should I go straight to ICBC? What if the vehicle hasnt gone through an out of province inspection with BC yet - I can't register nor it in BC presumably, but I can in Alberta. Does that mean I have to register it as an AB vehicle, get AB plates for those few days before driving it into BC and changing the registration (and presumably getting a refund from Alberta registries)? If so, how long can I have an Alberta vehicle in BC for that's registered and insured with the province of Alberta before I have to change it to BC (and pay the rape 7% PST and ICBC rates)?

Thx!

03-09-2015, 02:40 PM	#1
aperfectcircle Everyone wants a piece of R S... Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Vancouver Posts: 354 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Failed 0 Times in 0 Posts	anyone have experience buying a car in Alberta and immediately driving it to BC? Does anyone know if I'd have to register/insure it in Alberta first, even if it's only for a day or a few days before I leave the province? Or should I go straight to ICBC? What if the vehicle hasnt gone through an out of province inspection with BC yet - I can't register nor it in BC presumably, but I can in Alberta. Does that mean I have to register it as an AB vehicle, get AB plates for those few days before driving it into BC and changing the registration (and presumably getting a refund from Alberta registries)? If so, how long can I have an Alberta vehicle in BC for that's registered and insured with the province of Alberta before I have to change it to BC (and pay the rape 7% PST and ICBC rates)? Thx!