Question concerning warranty for US owner in Canada

scorcherjf · 03-23-2009, 02:26 PM

I'm a US citizen, bought my 135i in the US and I've had it here for a while now but I may have to spend some time in Canada and considering bringing the car with me.

My main concern right now is about the HPFP failing. If that happens while I'm in Canada, can I bring it to a dealer in Canada and get warranty work done there or does the warranty only apply to the US?

135iUSN · 03-23-2009, 03:08 PM

ring ring ring.. this is BMWNA, how can we help? if it were me of course.. IF close to the border.. push it across....

Lester · 03-23-2009, 10:53 PM

Have you imported the car? Or do you still have visitor status? You should be aware that if they catch a Candian citizen driving your car before it has been formally imported - it will get impounded and held ransom for GST, Duty and Excise. If and when do do decide to import it, it will have to go through a Canadian CSA retrofit, including speedometer, and some other items, the day running lights will have to be re-programmed.

As for BMW, I doubt if the full US Warranty is valid in Canada, as BMW Canada does not cover the wear items like belts, hoses, brake pads and wiper blades. If you plan to stay here awhile, you might want to consider selling it in the US and buying one in Canada.

scorcherjf · 03-24-2009, 12:14 AM

I won't be importing it. I plan on keeping my US plates on it since I'll be a student for less than a year doing my masters. After that I plan on returning to the US. I might just leave it in the US or only bring it up for a little.

I'm not really concerned with the maintenance - I know there's differences between the US and Canadian one. I'm worried about warranty work, if something goes horribly wrong.

Lester · 03-24-2009, 06:46 AM

IN that case, check with your dealer to see what the arrangements are between BMW USA and BMW Canada.

driftmotion · 03-29-2009, 09:54 PM

BMW "NA" North America ... I have brought cars from the us into canada (A Z4 last summer) was not a problem, when i brought it to the dealership to have them "convert the car to canadian standards" the noticed a broken wheel bearing and just replaced it under warranty.

So usa, canada .... should not be a problem! I'll let you know for sure ... I'm going to canada this weekend and will go speak to a local dealer!

cagekicker · 03-29-2009, 10:42 PM

i would call bmwusa.

driftmotion · 03-30-2009, 12:38 AM

^^^^ I would call BMW Canada since they are they ones that will have the final say of coverage should there be a problem!

03-23-2009, 02:26 PM	#1
scorcherjf Captain 29 Rep 769 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00]	Question concerning warranty for US owner in Canada I'm a US citizen, bought my 135i in the US and I've had it here for a while now but I may have to spend some time in Canada and considering bringing the car with me. My main concern right now is about the HPFP failing. If that happens while I'm in Canada, can I bring it to a dealer in Canada and get warranty work done there or does the warranty only apply to the US?
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

03-23-2009, 03:08 PM	#2
135iUSN 19 X5 1998 M Roadster 64 Rep 1,503 Posts Drives: 135i Alpine White / Terra Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: SW Florida iTrader: (1) Garage List 1998 BMW M Roadster [0.00] 2009 135i [0.00]	ring ring ring.. this is BMWNA, how can we help? if it were me of course.. IF close to the border.. push it across.... __________________ '09 135i Dinan In BMW heaven 09.28.2022 - Stage 2/Alpine White w/Terracotta /High Gloss Black Trim/ZCW/ZPP/ZSP w/313's /CA/PDC/Steptronic/
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-23-2009, 10:53 PM	#3
Lester Brigadier General 295 Rep 3,350 Posts Drives: Join Date: Oct 2007 iTrader: (0)	Have you imported the car? Or do you still have visitor status? You should be aware that if they catch a Candian citizen driving your car before it has been formally imported - it will get impounded and held ransom for GST, Duty and Excise. If and when do do decide to import it, it will have to go through a Canadian CSA retrofit, including speedometer, and some other items, the day running lights will have to be re-programmed. As for BMW, I doubt if the full US Warranty is valid in Canada, as BMW Canada does not cover the wear items like belts, hoses, brake pads and wiper blades. If you plan to stay here awhile, you might want to consider selling it in the US and buying one in Canada.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-24-2009, 12:14 AM	#4
scorcherjf Captain 29 Rep 769 Posts Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NJ iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00]	I won't be importing it. I plan on keeping my US plates on it since I'll be a student for less than a year doing my masters. After that I plan on returning to the US. I might just leave it in the US or only bring it up for a little. I'm not really concerned with the maintenance - I know there's differences between the US and Canadian one. I'm worried about warranty work, if something goes horribly wrong.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-24-2009, 06:46 AM	#5
Lester Brigadier General 295 Rep 3,350 Posts Drives: Join Date: Oct 2007 iTrader: (0)	IN that case, check with your dealer to see what the arrangements are between BMW USA and BMW Canada.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-29-2009, 09:54 PM	#6
driftmotion Captain 34 Rep 783 Posts Drives: i3, 335i GT, e46 M3 vert SC Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (0)	BMW "NA" North America ... I have brought cars from the us into canada (A Z4 last summer) was not a problem, when i brought it to the dealership to have them "convert the car to canadian standards" the noticed a broken wheel bearing and just replaced it under warranty. So usa, canada .... should not be a problem! I'll let you know for sure ... I'm going to canada this weekend and will go speak to a local dealer!
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-29-2009, 10:42 PM	#7
cagekicker Major 16 Rep 1,335 Posts Drives: '09 crimson red 135i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: miami (vice city) fl. iTrader: (0)	i would call bmwusa. __________________ 6MT/ Sport Package/ N54/ Asa wheels/ Eibach pro kit springs/ Active autowerke Exhaust/ 35% tint
	Appreciate 0 Quote

03-30-2009, 12:38 AM	#8
driftmotion Captain 34 Rep 783 Posts Drives: i3, 335i GT, e46 M3 vert SC Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Washington, DC iTrader: (0)	^^^^ I would call BMW Canada since they are they ones that will have the final say of coverage should there be a problem!
	Appreciate 0 Quote