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Obtaining a BC Driver's License
If you are new to BC and drive a vehicle, you need to obtain a BC driver's licence within 90 days after relocation. It is best to apply for your BC driver's licence well within 90 days of moving to BC. Note there are different processes depending on which country you come from and what license you have held!
For complete details, please visit the Insurance Corporation of BC website: http://www.icbc.com/licensing/lic_renew_replace_index.asp.
Auto Insurance
The Insurance Corporation of British Columbia (ICBC) is a provincial Crown corporation that provides basic and optional insurance to BC motorists. Vehicle insurance premiums can be reduced up to 40%, however, if you can provide proof that you have not had an at-fault claim for eight years prior to seeking ICBC coverage. If you are new to the province, you can qualify for these claim-rated scale discounts.
You will need a letter from your previous insurance company(ies) on company letterhead verifying your claims history for up to 8 years before your move here. The letter(s) must include:
* The name of the policy holder * The names of any listed drivers on the policy * The policy number * The period of time during which you had coverage, and the dates of any at-fault claims Give the letter(s) to your Autoplan broker when you apply for your insurance. If you are returning to BC after having lived here at some other time since 1983, your claims history here will also be considered, along with your more recent history. For locations and more information, please visit: www.icbc.com
From the U.S.
There are several steps that you need to follow to ensure that vehicles manufactured for the U.S. market meet the Canandian vehicle standards.
Here is a website that explains the process of bringing your car from the U.S.
From a Country other than the U.S.
Transportation Canada has a website filled with lots of useful information including Importing a vehicle.
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Car Loans
Most Canadian banks will not authorize a loan for a vehicle until an applicant is a landed immigrant. Automobile companies, however, do not have such a requirement and often offer incentives or lower interest rates than banks. When shopping for a vehicle, inquire with the dealership as to their current loan options. Some helpful employment resources for research and job vacancies websites for IT, Health and General employment.
http://vancouver.ca/humanresources/jobs/ http://www.canadatradejobs.com/home.html Recruiters and Staffing Agencies – | .
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