tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8216095916239718615.post2031904605708778570..comments2024-01-16T13:42:39.341-08:00Comments on Vehicle Import and Car Importing FAQ: Is My Imported Car Legal?Sean Morrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01764446879030639598noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8216095916239718615.post-84422646903899617272017-01-16T09:24:35.162-08:002017-01-16T09:24:35.162-08:00If the export certificate is lost, next to impossi...If the export certificate is lost, next to impossible. The other documents, the customs broker or importer should have copies. Sean Morrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01764446879030639598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8216095916239718615.post-37287972596326146062017-01-16T05:39:53.258-08:002017-01-16T05:39:53.258-08:00Is there a way of getting copies of the paperwork ...Is there a way of getting copies of the paperwork if lost?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8216095916239718615.post-91627051712151813392016-02-04T15:47:20.436-08:002016-02-04T15:47:20.436-08:00Hi Sean, I just purchased and brought over 89 E30 ...Hi Sean, I just purchased and brought over 89 E30 BMW, which was imported to japan and kept there for long time.<br />The importer ( FL based import dealer ) brought it over to US last year from japan and legally registered in FL.<br />now i am trying to register it in CA.<br />I believe that I need to bring it to somewhere to get BAR certification, but can I just bring it to referee station or have to go to " lab" for more extensive test to get it register.<br /><br />Do you have an idea for the cost of those inspection ( to make it registrable legal?)<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16977260406473962723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8216095916239718615.post-28558718131605251712015-08-29T14:24:11.708-07:002015-08-29T14:24:11.708-07:00Is there a legal way to import a 25 year old JDM c...Is there a legal way to import a 25 year old JDM car from Canada? If so, what is needed (paperwork)? Thanks!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8216095916239718615.post-10643809717462523232014-04-19T14:12:42.431-07:002014-04-19T14:12:42.431-07:00If a vehicle is on the list of non-conforming vehi...If a vehicle is on the list of non-conforming vehicles, eligible for import, then you need an RI to handle the NHTSA work, and an ICI to handle the EPA work. It all depends on the car, but items that often need to be changed are things like headlights, tail lights, side markets, speedometer clusters. On the emissions side, anything required to bring the vehicle up to US specifications. These mods start around $8,000 and can be up to $50,000 for some cars. Sean Morrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01764446879030639598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8216095916239718615.post-41727874747697174262014-04-19T13:33:08.310-07:002014-04-19T13:33:08.310-07:00I have a question regarding importation but of Eur...I have a question regarding importation but of European cars not Japanese. If the 1995-1996 Porsche 911 is on the NHTSA's non conforming cars list will I have a chance at importing euro spec version successfully without worrying about seizure? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8216095916239718615.post-48313154761641302172012-09-25T12:18:40.607-07:002012-09-25T12:18:40.607-07:00I've learned Sean is good at memorizing import...I've learned Sean is good at memorizing important numbers, like Big Birds chassis number. :) Cheers buddyJustinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8216095916239718615.post-59422765479292639472012-07-30T17:55:04.995-07:002012-07-30T17:55:04.995-07:00You really want to stay a long way from any Kaizo ...You really want to stay a long way from any Kaizo car. Check out the info here..http://www.gtrusablog.com/search/label/Kaizo/Sean Morrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01764446879030639598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8216095916239718615.post-83414464244552638502012-07-29T23:47:31.042-07:002012-07-29T23:47:31.042-07:00Is it possible to register a 2007 kaizo r34 gtr wi...Is it possible to register a 2007 kaizo r34 gtr with tilte?<br />I'm looking at one for sale.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8216095916239718615.post-31916271981054711972012-07-18T09:02:54.886-07:002012-07-18T09:02:54.886-07:00They will just flag the car. They don't have t...They will just flag the car. They don't have the power to impound anything. I'd have to double check ref fees, but they aren't much. What can be a lot is if you have to deal with an emissions lab.Sean Morrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01764446879030639598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8216095916239718615.post-36066224695813060412012-07-13T20:39:12.208-07:002012-07-13T20:39:12.208-07:00Thanks Sean. I was wondering, what do the smog ref...Thanks Sean. I was wondering, what do the smog referee's do if your car fails? Do they flag it in the system or impound it? Also, what does a smog referee typically cost?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8216095916239718615.post-66608971515778366212012-07-12T15:43:40.209-07:002012-07-12T15:43:40.209-07:00There are very few places to get CARB approval. T...There are very few places to get CARB approval. The first step is go to the DMV, they will refer you to a smog referee. <br /><br />http://www.smogcheck.ca.gov/80_BARResources/02_SmogCheck/Referee_Centers-FS.pdfSean Morrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01764446879030639598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8216095916239718615.post-17409719404064323072012-07-12T15:41:50.767-07:002012-07-12T15:41:50.767-07:00I recently purchased a 1997 Mercedes G320 from Ill...I recently purchased a 1997 Mercedes G320 from Illinois and I'm bringing it back to California. I was wondering if you could recommend where to properly obtain a CARB sticker? I know it can be quite costly and I want to make sure I do it at the right place.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8216095916239718615.post-91525524851427191342012-07-12T15:40:08.058-07:002012-07-12T15:40:08.058-07:00I recently purchased a 1997 Mercedes G320 SWB from...I recently purchased a 1997 Mercedes G320 SWB from Illinois and I'm bringing it back to California. I was wondering if you could reccomend some places to properly obtain a CARB sticker?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8216095916239718615.post-87017647077738606522011-12-29T23:28:27.519-08:002011-12-29T23:28:27.519-08:00Beautiful blog with nice informational content. Th...Beautiful blog with nice informational content. This is a really interesting and informative post. Good job! keep it up, hope to read your other updates. Thanks for this nice sharing.Carhttp://www.eurodb.com.au/noreply@blogger.com