1. Are there any major differences between a USA vehicle and their Canadian counterparts?
2. Are manufacturer's new car USA warranties transferable once the vehicle is imported into Canada?
3. You've found the vehicle located in the USA that you are interested in purchasing, however you don't feel comfortable completing the transaction - can Automaxx broker the sale for you?
4. How can we be sure the vehicle has not been in an accident or has been flood damaged?
5. Why should I buy a car through Automaxx instead of directly from a USA dealer?
6. Where do you source your vehicles from? Why are you purchasing from the USA?
7. What happens if I have a problem with a manufacturer and the existing factory warranty?
1. Are there any major differences between a USA vehicle and their Canadian counterparts?
No. Cars manufactured for the USA and Canadian markets are almost identical, and they come off the same assembly lines. There are only two notable differences, which do not affect the way the vehicle drives, those being the speedometers (m/hr vs. km/hr.) and the system know as the 'Daytime Running Lights' or 'DRL.' The speedometers often have both the metric (km\h) and imperial (m\hr) listed on the instrument cluster, and have the ability to be converted to read in kilometers on the odometer readout.
Some models do not have the ability to have their odometer readouts to be converted to kilometers - in this case you will be made aware of this, and at your request this can be modified. All of our posted vehicles have their mileages listed in kilometers. Vehicles manufactured for sale in Canada after December 1st, 1989, must have Daytime Running Lights (DRL) for improved road safety. DRL is not a requirement on most US models, and therefore this conversion will be fully completed prior to offering any vehicle for sale.
All modifications are either completed by either our certified repair facility or the authorized dealer (i.e BMW. Porsche have programs to complete out of country requirements.)
2. Are manufacturer's new car USA warranties transferable once the vehicle is imported into Canada?
Yes. All major automobile manufacturers, with the exception of Honda and Chrysler, have provisions in their warranty systems to extend you full warranty benefits here in Canada. If the original factory warranty was based in mileage, it is usually converted to its equivalent in kilometers - for example, on a 2007 Cadillac Escalade - the original manufacturer's warranty of 5 years/100,000 miles transfers into the Canadian equivalent of 5 years/160,000km's.
You've found the vehicle located in the USA that you are interested in purchasing, however you don't feel comfortable completing the transaction - can Automaxx broker the sale for you?
Absolutely - we can arrange a complete importation package for you which will include vehicle transportation, border brokerage, documentation, inspections, and Canadian registration for you. We have gained experience in the importation procedures and specialize in the entire process. Allow our years of experience to work for you and take the risk out of your new car purchase.
We have had several people realize that the process is time-consuming and risky - we have the insurance that covers us as a dealer against fraud where in most cases, you wouldn't have the same coverage if you did it yourself.
4. How can we be sure the vehicle has not been in an accident or has been flood damaged?
We take every precaution possible to avoid having involvement with any vehicle that may have a questionable background. This is possible by running complete service record checks, carfax reports, and having the vehicle inspected by electronic paint thickness gauges. Additionally, once the vehicle arrives in Canada a complete comprehensive out-of-province and federal out-of-country inspections are completed.
All inspections are provided to the purchaser including a CarFax Certified Report as well. Since we are specializing in late model, low mileage vehicles, still under the original manufacturer's warranty, the mechanical condition of these vehicles are almost always in near new condition but at a fraction of the cost of a new car.
5. Why should I buy a car through Automaxx instead of directly from a USA dealer?
While you could do it yourself, the process of sourcing and importing a pre-owned vehicle from a foreign country at a good price is time-consuming and complex. Steps include locating the right car at a reputable dealer, arranging for a vehicle inspection, negotiating the sale, arranging for shipping, a federal inspection, a provincial inspection, procuring a recall clearance letter from the manufacturer, installation of Daytime Running Lights, vehicle-specific compliance upgrades to Canadian standards where applicable, etc. We make the process easy as we stock over 4 Million Dollars of vehicle inventory and have the years of experience to easily provide this service quickly while getting you a the best deal everytime.
Another reason to deal with us as opposed to buying privately is that on the Internet, there is an escalation in vehicle misrepresentation and outright fraud, especially in the area of classic and muscle cars. This fraud can leave you with a vehicle that wasn't what you were promised and with no buyer's recourse to get your money back.
As a large dealerhsip, we protect you from potential fraud by doing the legwork to find you the right vehicle and having the insurance in place to cover any potential lawsuits or loss that may arise from any misrepresentation. Without this coverage, buying privately can get very costly, very quickly.
6. Where do you source your vehicles from? Why are you purchasing from the USA?
We have the largest network of dealers and fleet discount companies in the United States that provide us with a vast selection of vehicles at prices far more competitive than you will find here in Canada. We help all car buyers to take advantage of the market pricing on all vehicles by sourcing quality, pre-owned vehicles from the United States. Additionally, our vehicle inventories allow us to source the best vehicles with the most desirable features at the best prices. Many of the vehicles we import are from the Southern USA, or the marketplace that has the best prices, equipment and mileage for the dollar.
Let our experience and buying power work for you!
Once again, we would like to thank all of our customers from coast to coast for their business. Happy Motoring to all you and we look forward to serving your vehicle needs for many years to come.
7. What happens if I have a problem with a manufacturer and the existing factory warranty?
Automaxx will always stand behind our sales including any difficulties you may have with any other dealer getting the service you deserve.
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