What Subaru vehicles meet import guidelines?
UPDATE: All 2010 and 2011 Subarus meet Transport Canada's List of Approved Vehicles Admissible from the United States. All 2010 and 2011 Subarus meet the EIS immobilizer requirement. The reference to EIS on their site only refers to how to get EIS if not installed on the car. That notation is listed on every brand whether they have EIS or not. All new Subarus have EIS as standard equipment. In addition, all Subarus have Daytime Running Lights (DRL). It's an important safety feature that comes standard on every Subaru.
How many times do I have to come down in order to get my Subaru?
Only once - to pick your car up. The rest is handled over the phone and by email. You do NOT need to sign the paperwork we send to the border. Buying a Subaru from St J Subaru will be the best (and easiest) car buying experience you ever had. It is, quite literally, just one phone call away.
What if I can't find the car or color I am looking for in your inventory?
All of our Certified Pre-owned and used Subarus are posted on our website and available for immediate delivery. Due to the critical supply of Subarus in the US, we are ordering all new (2011) models, with a few exceptions.
What happens at the border?
Many of our Canadian customers are apprehensive about the import process. They may have heard stories about how difficult it is. IT CAN BE if the dealer doesn't know what they are doing. We specialize in helping Canadians save money by Importing Subarus into Canada. Contact us at 866-854-1960 for details.
What fees do I have to pay and how much savings can I expect?
A summary of taxes and fees required are discussed here. Compare the results with your local costs and see why importing your Subaru into Canada from ST J Subaru makes sense. You will get a whole lot more for a lot LE$$.
Be aware that:
The same $100 air conditioning fee you pay when buying a vehicle with A/C in Canada will be levied on your imported Subaru.
The same 5% GST and Provincial PST you would be expected to pay when purchasing/registering a vehicle purchased in Canada would be paid on your imported vehicle, only you will be paying based on the U.S. purchase price, not the Canadian price - a significant savings!
Canada charges an Import Vehicle Fee of $220.11 (Quebec) or $204.75 (any other Province). This fee covers the Canadian Tire inspection, which is done at no additional cost to you.
Duty fees. There is NO DUTY under NAFTA (North American Free Trade Agreement) on the Subaru Legacy, Outback, and Tribeca models because they are built in Lafayette, Indiana. A duty of 6.1% is required on Impreza and Forester models because they are built outside North America. Regardless, the savings on these popular models far outweigh the added duty.
Are there any "hidden" fees?
NO. The final price St J Subaru quotes will be the drive-away cost.
How Will St J Subaru Help Me get My Subaru to Canada?
We will provide you will all of the needed paperwork to import your vehicle into Canada. We will also have your title stamped at the border 72 hours prior to you importing the vehicle into Canada as required so you will only have to make one trip. We handle everything! All you have to do is come in, pick up your ordered car, and drive it home.