Question on Buying a Car in Canada

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by dano, Dec 28, 2003.

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  1. dano

    Stephen Bigelow Guest

    Will Honda Plus honour a Honda Care?

    Have you actually done this?
     
    Stephen Bigelow, Jan 2, 2004
    #61
  2. dano

    Stephen Bigelow Guest

    Will Honda Plus honour a Honda Care?

    Have you actually done this?
     
    Stephen Bigelow, Jan 2, 2004
    #62
  3. dano

    Dave Dodson Guest

    Not only is Texas "almost" the largest state but we up here in Alaska are
    considering subdividing our state and make Texas the "third" largest in the
    US.

    Dave D
     
    Dave Dodson, Jan 2, 2004
    #63
  4. dano

    Scott MacLean Guest

    From
    http://www.honda.ca/HondaEng/YouAndYourCar/FAQ/Movement_of_Vehicles/Plus_tranfer%20_to_US.htm

    Q. Is my Honda Plus extended warranty policy transferable to the United
    States if I move there with my car?

    A. No. Check your Honda or Acura Plus contract for details on how to
    obtain a pro-rated refund if you are moving outside Canada with your
    vehicle.

    If it's not transferable one way, I would suspect it's not transferable the
    other way either.
     
    Scott MacLean, Jan 2, 2004
    #64
  5. dano

    Scott MacLean Guest

    From
    http://www.honda.ca/HondaEng/YouAndYourCar/FAQ/Movement_of_Vehicles/Plus_tranfer%20_to_US.htm

    Q. Is my Honda Plus extended warranty policy transferable to the United
    States if I move there with my car?

    A. No. Check your Honda or Acura Plus contract for details on how to
    obtain a pro-rated refund if you are moving outside Canada with your
    vehicle.

    If it's not transferable one way, I would suspect it's not transferable the
    other way either.
     
    Scott MacLean, Jan 2, 2004
    #65
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    Stephen Bigelow Guest

    Pretty sure it wasn't. Thanks for the positive confirmation.
     
    Stephen Bigelow, Jan 2, 2004
    #66
  7. dano

    Stephen Bigelow Guest

    Pretty sure it wasn't. Thanks for the positive confirmation.
     
    Stephen Bigelow, Jan 2, 2004
    #67
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    Michael Guest

    So, be careful with buying a car from Wisconsin, Wyoming, Massechussets,
    NY, Washington, Minnesota etc. :)

    Not only because of salt/sand treatment. Rubber things in chassis have a
    hard life too. Permanent running cold engine every morning with oil like
    gel is not good for it also.
     
    Michael, Jan 3, 2004
    #68
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    Michael Guest

    So, be careful with buying a car from Wisconsin, Wyoming, Massechussets,
    NY, Washington, Minnesota etc. :)

    Not only because of salt/sand treatment. Rubber things in chassis have a
    hard life too. Permanent running cold engine every morning with oil like
    gel is not good for it also.
     
    Michael, Jan 3, 2004
    #69
  10. dano

    X Guest

    not sure if Honda Plus honors Honda Care ( the orig. question was re:
    a Seattle guy wanting to buy a car from Canada then take it back to Seattle)
    but Honda dealers in WA will definitely honors Honda Plus.

    The dealer (not you) has an extra phone call to make but they will do it .
     
    X, Jan 3, 2004
    #70
  11. dano

    X Guest

    not sure if Honda Plus honors Honda Care ( the orig. question was re:
    a Seattle guy wanting to buy a car from Canada then take it back to Seattle)
    but Honda dealers in WA will definitely honors Honda Plus.

    The dealer (not you) has an extra phone call to make but they will do it .
     
    X, Jan 3, 2004
    #71
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    X Guest

    http://www.honda.ca/HondaEng/YouAndYourCar/FAQ/Movement_of_Vehicles/Plus_tranfer%20_to_US.htm
    Hmm... I already filed 2 claims on Honda Plus while living in NJ via a
    honda dealer in NJ.
    One think i could think of is that the standard rate for a honda mechanic in
    US is around 60-75 per hour.
    If a US dealer is providing any type of service for Honda Plus, they will
    want that same rate which
    translate to 84-105 Cdn$$. That IS a VERY steep rate for Honda Plus Canada
    to pay out.
     
    X, Jan 3, 2004
    #72
  13. dano

    X Guest

    http://www.honda.ca/HondaEng/YouAndYourCar/FAQ/Movement_of_Vehicles/Plus_tranfer%20_to_US.htm
    Hmm... I already filed 2 claims on Honda Plus while living in NJ via a
    honda dealer in NJ.
    One think i could think of is that the standard rate for a honda mechanic in
    US is around 60-75 per hour.
    If a US dealer is providing any type of service for Honda Plus, they will
    want that same rate which
    translate to 84-105 Cdn$$. That IS a VERY steep rate for Honda Plus Canada
    to pay out.
     
    X, Jan 3, 2004
    #73
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    X Guest

    The one thing that really sucks about driving a Canadian car
    in the US is to take it to your local Honda Dealer.

    I took my beloved honda to the dealer for the usual 60 Km service
    which should only cost about $ 200 max.

    The dealer was confused (didn't read the odometer correctly)
    and gave me the 90,000 MILES service which include the works
    (timing belt, hoses, flushing fluids, .......)

    Total cost? almost $ 1100.00. So just be a little extra careful
    when you take it to the dealership for service
     
    X, Jan 3, 2004
    #74
  15. dano

    X Guest

    The one thing that really sucks about driving a Canadian car
    in the US is to take it to your local Honda Dealer.

    I took my beloved honda to the dealer for the usual 60 Km service
    which should only cost about $ 200 max.

    The dealer was confused (didn't read the odometer correctly)
    and gave me the 90,000 MILES service which include the works
    (timing belt, hoses, flushing fluids, .......)

    Total cost? almost $ 1100.00. So just be a little extra careful
    when you take it to the dealership for service
     
    X, Jan 3, 2004
    #75
  16. dano

    Devils Advocate Guest

    Well I'm from canada and I can tell you one big advantage about buying a car
    in canada (at least certain places in canada for example Newfoundland) cars
    are a damn lot cheaper. However a con would be that in parts of canada where
    salt is used on the roads in the winter, and if near salty water, the cars
    are sometimes rusty.
     
    Devils Advocate, Jan 5, 2004
    #76
  17. dano

    Devils Advocate Guest

    Well I'm from canada and I can tell you one big advantage about buying a car
    in canada (at least certain places in canada for example Newfoundland) cars
    are a damn lot cheaper. However a con would be that in parts of canada where
    salt is used on the roads in the winter, and if near salty water, the cars
    are sometimes rusty.
     
    Devils Advocate, Jan 5, 2004
    #77
  18. dano

    See Your Lights Guest


    Is Canada a different country? I thought they were annexed already. ;)
     
    See Your Lights, Jan 5, 2004
    #78
  19. dano

    See Your Lights Guest


    Is Canada a different country? I thought they were annexed already. ;)
     
    See Your Lights, Jan 5, 2004
    #79
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    Larry Guest

    Try Calif.....where the hourly rate is $80-85 per hour in US $
    BTW...where is your Honda registered? If one were able to buy a car in
    Canada, customs duty also must be paid, in addition to applicable sales
    taxes.
     
    Larry, Jan 5, 2004
    #80
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