Alright guys, getting closer to the car I'm getting soon.
But questions for members with CAA.
1) the car is about 260km away. But below it says theres an extra tow of 320km? Can I use that right away? But then it says balance of 160km can be charged from another territory to another?
2) do they still ask for plated vehicles?
Anything else I need to know?
For the premier membership, it says:
Premier - Towing Benefits
If the service person is unable to resolve with mechanical adjustments at the scene, towing will be provided up to 200 km in CAA North & East Ontario territory in any direction from the point of disablement to the repair facility of your choice. Areas outside of CAA North and East Ontario territory may provide 160 km of towing with the balance being charged to the Member. The Member may in turn request reimbursement from CAA North & East Ontario for the balance of 40 km of a 200 km tow. CAA Premier Members are entitled to one (1) tow of up to 320 km (as part of their 5 eligible calls).
CAA requires the vehicle to be current registered and insured. I just used them to transport one of our cars and they ask these questions and record your answers. In your case you need to be innovative to get this done. You could get a current plate and stick it on the car. Cross your fingers when making the declaration and have at least 100 bucks on you to grease the driver.
I should say that my tow was completely legit as my daughter broke down on her way home front work.
-- Edited by 73SC on Saturday 21st of September 2019 11:33:52 PM
CAA requires the vehicle to be current registered and insured. I just used them to transport one of our cars and they ask these questions and record your answers. In your case you need to be innovative to get this done. You could get a current plate and stick it on the car. Cross your fingers when making the declaration and have at least 100 bucks on you to grease the driver.
I should say that my tow was completely legit as my daughter broke down on her way home front work.
-- Edited by 73SC on Saturday 21st of September 2019 11:33:52 PM
REALLY? Is it worth going through all this to save some money? Put the greased hand money to an honest delivery or get it insured or whatever it takes to meet their rules. Sorry. I was and still sort of am a businessman and thats not quite how we tried to operate.
-- Edited by jmont64 on Saturday 21st of September 2019 11:56:41 PM
CAA requires the vehicle to be current registered and insured. I just used them to transport one of our cars and they ask these questions and record your answers. In your case you need to be innovative to get this done. You could get a current plate and stick it on the car. Cross your fingers when making the declaration and have at least 100 bucks on you to grease the driver.
I should say that my tow was completely legit as my daughter broke down on her way home front work.
-- Edited by 73SC on Saturday 21st of September 2019 11:33:52 PM
REALLY? Is it worth going through all this to save some money? Put the greased hand money to an honest delivery or get it insured or whatever it takes to meet their rules. Sorry. I was and still sort of am a businessman and thats not quite how we tried to operate.
-- Edited by jmont64 on Saturday 21st of September 2019 11:56:41 PM
Lol. Look at everything on what we have to do to get the car just under our name nowadays..
buy car, appraisal, go to MTO to transfer car as uncertified (since they only allow or want 6 days to transfer the vehicle) so its transferred as unfit, pay taxes (another joke), get another tow to mechanic for certification, get a new appraisal because the other one will not qualify, get insurance, go back to MTO with certificate and insurance, and get plates...
The spirit of CAA is to provide towing when the car you are driving breaks down, not to be a service for towing restoration projects or parts cars around. Not trying to be blunt here, but that's why they ask for a currently registered and insured car. You can try all you want to get around it, including bribing the driver, but just be aware you are not fulfilling the requirements agreed to upon joining, so don't be surprised if it doesn't work out.
I recently used it for the first time on my daily driver that decided to not start in the driveway, so I decided to tow it to the shop at work where I have access to tools and a lift (no shop at home). The operator asked if it was licensed and injured, which it is, but when the driver came to pick it up he didn't check. So you may get lucky, but you may not.
If it were me, I'd just pay for a tow (assuming the car is not drivable) and consider it part of the purchase price. If it's drivable, then why not just put insurance on it and drive it home? Get a friend to drive you there (or take a bus, or whatever) and enjoy the drive!
I am curious about Ontario's processes, since everybody needs to be able to move their car once they buy it. I looked it up and they do have a temporary sticker that attaches to the plate to allow you to move it to a garage and it's valid for 10 days. In Ontario the plates stay with the car, so this car should have a plate unless the seller bought the car from elsewhere and never registered it in his name (which could cause you a bunch more problems - buyer beware).
Anyhow, I hope this helps. And congrats on finding a car!!!
Of course my post was done too cynically It seems , to illustrate the folly of trying to use the service of the CAA in a manner it is not intended for.
This whole thing is just another example of the cost of old car ownership, the beginning of and endless journey to the bank that should be careful considered by someone trying to enter the hobby. Mike knows my view.
-- Edited by 73SC on Sunday 22nd of September 2019 10:57:23 AM
Plates stay with the owner in Ontario. You can get temporary plates or a trip permit on the windshield (usually if the car needs an appraisal for taxes) only if the vehicle was registered as fit on the registration. If registered unfit you are stuck with towing the vehicle.
I dont think they do temps for a classic car. Plus I believe you need a safety and insurance done to get the temp plate.
That may depend on where you are. I drove my Beaumont home to Winnipeg from Victoria on a temp issued by the BC public insurer. I could have had a temp issued from Manitoba if it didnt work out from the BC end.
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When JohnneeD came here from Ontario to pick up his Galaxie, we went to the local insurance agent to buy a temp and they had him fixed up in no time. I think it was around 50 bucks?
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I dont think they do temps for a classic car. Plus I believe you need a safety and insurance done to get the temp plate.
For a classic car in Ontario you need an appraisal from a registered car dealer for sales tax value. If you dont have an appraisal, and the car is registered fit the ministry will issue a trip permit to go on the inside of the windshield if you have insurance. This allows you to be able to get the vehicle appraisal done as well as the vehicle inspection. I had to do this when I purchased my Pontiac. Paul