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Originally Posted by buskey
Hey guys,
Does anyone know for sure, do you need a letter of compliance from PCNA if the car you are importing from the US has the compliance sticker in place? I'm assuming not but hate to get to the customs office and get stuck for not having one.
Thanks!
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Bill,
You'll need the letter to fax (or email) to RIV to get the inspection form. It took PNA 24 hours before they faxed me the letter. Once I had it, I scanned it and emailed it to RIV. 2 days later I had the inspection form (2).
As for the Daytime Running Lights (DRL) what I did was to buy the wire/connectors for the DRL on eBay (there is a guy who sells a little kit made with the wires, etc for $10) and it took 5 minutes to install.
I then called my local Porsche dealership's parts department and ordered the bilingual Airbag stickers. The parts guy told me that he never sells them and no one he knows places them on the car prior to inspection. I told him that I wanted to do it right so he ordered them for me.
While I waited for the label to arrive, I then went to Canadian Tire and proceeded to get the inspection done. The mechanic never looked or asked about the stickers and signed off on the car. (Everything but the stickers was done on the car.)
I then assumed that I had everything done and was ready to get my license plates. Off to the SAAQ I went with all my paperwork and the lady asked for the inspection report. I gave her the one stamped by Canadian Tire and she said, no, she wants the provincial inspection report. Provincial? What's that? It seems I forgot to get the provincial inspection done. Canadian Tire does the Fedeeral inpsection. So off to another spot where I paid $74.07 to get my provincial inspection done.
The mechanics for the provincial inspection actually inspected the car. This I was pleased with. While I hated to pay the money, at least they did more than check the VIN and if I had DRL (like Canadian Tire). They checked the brakes, tires, steering, windshield wipers, etc.
Everything was in excellent shape so I got the Quebec sticker on the car, the inpsection report and yesterday I went back to the SAAQ. Again I presented all the paperwork and received my license plates.
It is a lot of running around, but, once you know the procedure, it isn't all that hard. There are companies who you can pay to do this, but I would rather save the money and do it myself. I am now ready if ever I do this again.
Enjoy bringing your new car to Canada and if you need more help, let us know.
Mark