I need someone to tell me how i can get this letter from acura those son of a B#$#@$ wont give me one gray market my @## anyways there's got to be someone who knows a way PLEASE let me know how
tcarlson said:More comments:
I called American Honda and Acura Canada about getting the letter prior to purchasing my 2004 NSX from Baltimore. Although Acura was "reasonably sympathetic", the American Honda manager that I talked to was uncooperative, rude and indignant that I might want to export this car.
The Acura Canada rep asked why I didn't just purchase a Canadian NSX. (This after telling me that they'd sold TWELVE (12) 2001-2004's in the country); whereas, the American Honda guy just stated, "No, and that's our policy. We don't want the cars exported."
I believe that this will deter a large percentage of potential exporters. Just not us!
If anyone would like to understand the entire process of importing and registering a USA car in Canada, I'd be more than happy to assist/explain. TC
jdizzle said:I asked a dealship to write a letter but they wouldn't cause they were affraid that they would be liable for any future recalls, it all depends on the dealership manager.
So here is a suggestion.
As mentioned, US dealership letter heads are ok.
1. talk to the parts guy, get his name, or his managers name, or a sales managers name through normal conversation.
2. buy something very inexpensive, like a key chain, oil filter, or something that you need.
3. make sure you get an invoice (most dealership invoices print it on their letter)
4. go home, type up a letter in MS word.
5. pull out your arts and crafts supply, (scissors and tape) and tape the letter head from the invoice on to your MS word produced letter. (word of advice, photo copy the invoice so you don't chop up the original cause it could take a few tries to make it look right)
6. photocopy it again, and then sign it with the name of the person from the dealership talking to the parts guy.
7. you have yourself a recall letter that says whatever you want it to say. =)
Hope that helps.
FWIW, if you buy a 15 year old car (ie a 91-92), you are exempt from the RIV process. You don't even need to bother...
I talked to a lady at RIV and she emailed a PDF file that showed, step-by-step, exactly what to do to pass the inspection.
The brief explanation is as follows:
Create a user account with American Honda at www.ahm-ownerlink.com
Enter your USA-based VIN (it only accepts USA VINs)
Print this page
Click on the link, "Recalls"
Print this page
Take these TWO print-outs to your DMV as they constitute the mandatory Manufacturer's Letter.
Tony
ps. I followed the 8.5x14" double-sided brochure from www.riv.ca to-the-letter and the transaction went flawlessly.
do you have the letter head ill put my vin number in its place im certain it could work