Question 1

Is duty the same for a car from Canada as from the USA?

Accepted Answer

The EU's trade agreement with Canada (CETA) provides preferential tariffs for goods of Canadian origin with proof of origin. A car assembled in Canada (VIN beginning with 2) may qualify; a US-built car sold in Canada does not. Confirm the origin documents with your customs broker.

Question 2

Can I look up a Canadian car by plate?

Accepted Answer

No. No province releases plate-to-VIN data to the public. Ask for the VIN.

Question 3

Does the report show Canadian liens?

Accepted Answer

Not reliably. Liens are registered under provincial PPSA law and only the provincial registry is authoritative. Search it directly.

Question 4

Which Canadian auctions sell salvage cars?

Accepted Answer

Impact Auto Auctions and Copart Canada. Their lot pages work like their US counterparts and have the same gap: the current sale only.