Questions and answers

The Canadian market combines several key advantages over the alternatives:

• Full “winter” trims — heated seats, steering wheel and mirrors, AWD and climate packages come as standard rather than as costly extras
• Transparent history — Carfax Canada and UVIP give a complete picture of servicing, accidents and mileage
• Careful use — a culture of garage storage, timely servicing and winter tyres
• Not “auction” cars — unlike the US, most Canadian cars have a single owner and no auction history

Carfax Canada is a vehicle history database keyed to the VIN. It contains:

• Mileage history and the date of each record
• All registered accidents and the extent of damage
• Ownership changes
• Service records at authorised dealers
• Status — leased, fleet, rental or private

We provide a Carfax report for every car before payment. It's a mandatory step in our process — you see everything we see.

Canada is a country of right-side traffic with left-hand-drive cars, like the US and Europe. Every car in our catalogue is left-hand drive and suitable for registration in Kazakhstan, Ukraine, Georgia, the UAE and most European countries.

The cost depends on the type of vehicle, the route and the shipping method. Approximate figures:

• Car to Europe (container) — from $1,500–2,500 USD ocean freight
• Car to the UAE (RoRo) — from $1,200–1,800 USD
• ATV / snowmobile (Europe) — from $800–1,400 USD (consolidated container)
• Motorcycle (Europe) — from $700–1,200 USD

On top of the freight come: cargo insurance (0.7–1.5% of value), port fees, customs duties in the destination country and last-mile delivery. An exact door-to-door estimate is provided on request for your specific case.

Approximate timelines from dispatch out of our Canadian depot:

• Europe (Poland, Germany, the Baltics) — 35–50 days by sea
• UAE (Dubai, Abu Dhabi) — 28–40 days by sea
• Kazakhstan — 45–65 days (sea to port + road)
• Ukraine — 40–55 days (sea to a Polish/Romanian port + road)

Total time from request to handover: 60–90 days (sourcing + purchase + logistics). For custom-order vehicles — up to 90–120 days depending on availability.

Container — the vehicle is packed inside a closed steel container. Maximum protection from water, salt and mechanical damage. Suited to premium cars and motorcycles. Several units can be loaded into one container — savings.

RoRo (Roll-on/Roll-off) — the car is driven under its own power onto a specialised car carrier and stands in an open hold. Cheaper and simpler to arrange. Suited to SUVs, pickups and large vehicles. Downside: exposure to the marine environment, though this is standard practice.

For ATVs, snowmobiles and motorcycles we usually use a consolidated container — several units from different clients in one 20ft or 40ft.

Yes. After dispatch you receive a Bill of Lading — the document that lets you track the vessel's movement in real time on the carriers' websites (MSC, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd and others). We also keep you informed of arrival at the destination port and the start of customs clearance.

The basic package we prepare on our side:

• Bill of Lading — the ocean shipping document
• Canadian Title / Certificate of Registration — the Canadian registration certificate
• Invoice / Purchase Agreement — the purchase invoice
• Export Declaration — the Canadian customs export declaration (CBSA B13A)
• Packing List — the packing list for containers

For customs clearance in the destination country you'll usually need the buyer's passport and tax ID. We recommend and help you choose a local customs broker.

Duties depend on the country of import, engine size, year of manufacture and type of vehicle. Approximately:

• Kazakhstan (EAEU) — a single rate depending on age and engine size, plus SBKTS (certification); typically $3,000–8,000 USD per car
• Ukraine — excise + duty + VAT; typically 30–50% of the customs value
• UAE — 5% duty on the CIF value; one of the lowest in the region
• Poland / Germany (EU) — 6.5% duty + 19–23% VAT (VAT is reclaimable for sole traders/companies)

For the EAEU (Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan) — when an individual imports a vehicle, an SBKTS (Vehicle Construction Safety Certificate) or OTTS (type approval) is required. We help obtain it through accredited laboratories. Cost: $300–700 USD depending on the model.

For the UAE — a conformity check at Dubai's RTA or ADNOC Abu Dhabi; it usually requires no extra certificates for American/Canadian cars.

For the EU — a COC (Certificate of Conformity) or individual approval is needed. For FCA-certified cars the process is simplified.

The standard payment scheme:

• Deposit of 30–50% — after availability is confirmed and all terms are agreed (price, trim, timeline)
• Balance of 50–70% — once the vehicle is ready to ship and a photo/video report has been provided

We accept bank transfer (SWIFT), cryptocurrency (USDT/BTC) and Western Union for smaller amounts. The purchase contract is signed before the first payment.

Yes, this is one of our core services. You specify:

• Make, model and year
• Desired trim (or “maximum”)
• Body and interior colour
• Extra options (tow package, air suspension, audio, etc.)
• Budget and acceptable mileage (for used)

We search the Canadian market, find options and send them for your approval. Search time: 2–14 days depending on how rare the model is. We buy new (from a dealer) or used (via auctions and private sales).

We understand this concern and address it through transparency:

• Photo report before purchase — 30–50 photos of the body, interior, engine and components
• Video call — on request we arrange a live video viewing
• Carfax Canada — the vehicle history report
• Third-party inspection — we can arrange an independent check by a certified inspector in Toronto or Montreal
• Contract — all agreements are set out in a purchase contract

New cars (from an authorised dealer in Canada) carry the manufacturer's factory warranty. After export the international warranty is usually retained, though this depends on each brand's policy and the country of import — check for the specific model.

Used cars are sold “as is” under Canadian law. However, we run diagnostics and provide an honest condition report. For used cars an extended warranty can be purchased through Canadian service programmes (Lubrico, Pennzoil Protection Plan and others).

BRP (Can-Am, Ski-Doo, Sea-Doo) is a Canadian company headquartered in Quebec. Vehicles for the Canadian market are built to the highest standards, often with options unavailable on other markets. Canadian dealers service ATVs and snowmobiles for harsh local conditions — which means used units are in excellent technical shape.

An added plus: the Canadian depot always has the very latest models in their top trims (XT-P, X rs, X mr) that may not exist on other markets.

Yes, and it's often even more cost-effective. Snowmobiles are bought in the off-season (May–August) at reduced prices — dealers and sellers are motivated to clear space before the next season. Sea shipping takes 35–50 days, so to receive it by the start of winter (November) it's best to order in July–September.