Be advised... that only works for a true Canadian market Doka (one that was
sold new in Canada).  A Euro version will have to go through a Registered
Importer for conformity.

Cheers,

Jeff

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
ed donnen
Sent: Friday, October 28, 2011 10:27 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Importing a Vanagon

>Looking for some advice as to whether or not importing vehicles from
Canada or Europe
I got my DoKa from Canada.  First you need a letter from VW America stating
what you need to comply with US standards.  I had to TELL VW America because
they got it wrong.  You need the hand break light to display the word
"Break", and the speedometer to display in MPH.  Both are an easy fix if you
got the parts to swap.
Then, find out which customs place you are going through and call them and
make sure they will be ready and know what they are doing.  Doing this prep
work will make crossing over easy, customs is open 24/7.
I had temp tags for VA with me so I didn't need the Canadian temp tags.

Hope this helps:
ed- driving with my lights on ALL the time because that's the way Canada
does it.  It makes sense.