Yes, actually it does. RIV applies only to vehicles manufactured for the US Domestic market being imported into Canada.

From the website: "The Registrar of Imported Vehicles program regulates only vehicles originally manufactured for the U.S. market."

Then the RIV Website sends you to Transport Canada for vehicles from any other country:

"For information on the importation of vehicles into Canada from countries other than the United States, go to Transport Canada's web site as well as Canada Border Services Agency's web site."

Where you learn that if it's less than 15 years old - good luck. The original poster I'm sure knows about the 15 year rule, why are you confusing things?

These is no required RIV inspection for a 15 year old + (to the month) vehicle imported from outside the USA. Canadian Tire may or may not do the Out-of-province inspection, it will depend of if their mechanic is certified. At least in AB, the mechanics must get certified. He'll have to phone around for a place to take the vehicle.



Been there done that. Hey, I even imported, registered and insured a JDM vehicle. No RIV required.