Quote Originally Posted by RobCYoung View Post
Registration in Canada will vary somewhat between provinces but is likely similar across the country. I registered last year in New Brunswick with the following process. Contacted NB Services Safety Services, vehicle registration. They gave me a list of certified automotive engineers to inspect the car. Inspector came to the house & spent a couple of hours going over everything; asked for a few minor changes ie jam nuts vs nylocks on suspension. He then issued a report to Safety Services and vehicle was approved for registration. I then went to Vehicle Registration office with kit invoice, insurance card & inspection report, paid sales tax on kit & car was registered. I then had 30 days to have a provincial licensed mechanic do another inspection for the NB annual inspection.

Insurance is an issue as none of the majors will insure home built cars. I found an agent in Ontario insuring FFR's but only for Ontario & he said maybe not for long. My long time agent ended up insuring for PLPD & Comprehensive under Facility Ins. (Special high risk) No one else would touch 'kit cars'.
I'm in NB as well and looking into projects that I could do with my son as he grows. The 818C kit has me intrigued but you mentioned that you paid taxes at registration? I would have assumed that the taxes would have been paid when you crossed the border and all you would be responsible for would be plates and annual registration / inspection. Could you clarify on that?