ICBC insurance

[genesis195]

Need to change Alberta license to BC on, car is currently registered in Alberta.

1. Can someone tell me the steps i need to follow to make the out of province transition?

2. Apparently i need to do a vehicle inspections.. what exactly is this? And when I pass then I can go to ICBC for insurance?

3. There is also air care test or something like that, what is it and how often do i need to do it? Is it related to ICBC or something?

4. When is it actually safe for me to performance "mod" my car (mod as in performance tuning )

[slammer111]

Buddy had to do it while bringing in a AB-registered motorcycle. Not sure about the other inspections but you do need to have the agent physically check the VIN on the frame and/or engine block.

[alwaysideways]

Went through this a year ago. Take it to Canadain Tire *cough* (they pass anything) *cough* tell them you need an out-of-province inspection. Once its passed take that paper work and your current registration to an autoplan broker (i used BCAA) and they will switch over your registration and insurance. Cant remember if I need to get a BC drivers licence first though?

Good Luck

[Edison_Chen]

Originally Posted by genesis195

Need to change Alberta license to BC on, car is currently registered in Alberta.

1. Can someone tell me the steps i need to follow to make the out of province transition?

2. Apparently i need to do a vehicle inspections.. what exactly is this? And when I pass then I can go to ICBC for insurance?

3. There is also air care test or something like that, what is it and how often do i need to do it? Is it related to ICBC or something?

4. When is it actually safe for me to performance "mod" my car (mod as in performance tuning )

Before you register the car legally in BC, you will need a provincial inspection (most dealerships/Canadian Tire) can do one for you. Once you pass the inspection, they will give you a sticker/decal. Once the inspection is one, you can go to an autoplan and get the vehicle registered.

At the autoplan, the agent will need a piece of ID (your AB license should be ok) and the registration/insurance will start. You will need to drive the car to the autoplan so that they can inspect the VIN to make sure that the VIN matches the paperwork (vehicle title). There is also a APV9T (called transfer form) that you need to sign as well.

You can pay for your insurance in one shot, or you can do monthly payments. If you do monthly payments then the first time you can only do 6 months first to establish your credit with ICBC. When you do anything less than 1 year's insurance ICBC will charge short term fees and premiums. **NOTE, if you currently have insurance with an AB insurance company, get them to print a letter saying that you purchased insurance with them for X years, and whether or not if you had any accidents. Every 1 full year, you can get 5% up to a maximum of 40% discount.

When ICBC registers your car, you do not need to pay the taxes, because there is an ICBC exemption that can waive the fees, due to the "setters effect"

Aircare- depending on what year your vehicle is, the aircare applies to any vehicle that are on its 7th year of manufacturer year and older. For example, if your car is a 2003 then in 2010 you will need aircare before you buy new insurance. If you car is a 2007, then you will need aircare in 2014. I believe anything 1991 and newer, its every 2 years before you need an inspection. If its 1990 and older, its once every year. If the car fails aircare, then you are only allowed to purchase a 3-month term insurance only "once". These 3 months allows you to fix and or repair the vehicle so that it will pass the aircare inspection. *note* If you car is an 2003 or older, if you do an provincial inspection @ the dealer or Canadian tire, your aircare can be waved this year.


If you want a sample letter for your insurance discount, pm me your email. I can scan you a copy while I'm at work tomororw.

[genesis195]

Originally Posted by alwaysideways

Went through this a year ago. Take it to Canadain Tire *cough* (they pass anything) *cough* tell them you need an out-of-province inspection. Once its passed take that paper work and your current registration to an autoplan broker (i used BCAA) and they will switch over your registration and insurance. Cant remember if I need to get a BC drivers licence first though?

Good Luck

Which Canadian tire LOL. My car has a highflow cat and an aftermarket magnaflow exhaust i high doubt I'll pass any inspection.... everything else is stock. except for that and my ride high and mags...

Originally Posted by Edison_Chen

Before you register the car legally in BC, you will need a provincial inspection (most dealerships/Canadian Tire) can do one for you. Once you pass the inspection, they will give you a sticker/decal. Once the inspection is one, you can go to an autoplan and get the vehicle registered.

At the autoplan, the agent will need a piece of ID (your AB license should be ok) and the registration/insurance will start. You will need to drive the car to the autoplan so that they can inspect the VIN to make sure that the VIN matches the paperwork (vehicle title). There is also a APV9T (called transfer form) that you need to sign as well.

You can pay for your insurance in one shot, or you can do monthly payments. If you do monthly payments then the first time you can only do 6 months first to establish your credit with ICBC. When you do anything less than 1 year's insurance ICBC will charge short term fees and premiums. **NOTE, if you currently have insurance with an AB insurance company, get them to print a letter saying that you purchased insurance with them for X years, and whether or not if you had any accidents. Every 1 full year, you can get 5% up to a maximum of 40% discount.

When ICBC registers your car, you do not need to pay the taxes, because there is an ICBC exemption that can waive the fees, due to the "setters effect"

Aircare- depending on what year your vehicle is, the aircare applies to any vehicle that are on its 7th year of manufacturer year and older. For example, if your car is a 2003 then in 2010 you will need aircare before you buy new insurance. If you car is a 2007, then you will need aircare in 2014. I believe anything 1991 and newer, its every 2 years before you need an inspection. If its 1990 and older, its once every year. If the car fails aircare, then you are only allowed to purchase a 3-month term insurance only "once". These 3 months allows you to fix and or repair the vehicle so that it will pass the aircare inspection. *note* If you car is an 2003 or older, if you do an provincial inspection @ the dealer or Canadian tire, your aircare can be waved this year.


If you want a sample letter for your insurance discount, pm me your email. I can scan you a copy while I'm at work tomororw.

Thanks! I'll pm you , my car's and 88 that means I'll need air care every year? and I must have aircare in order to buy my insurance in bc?
man BC stinks In Alberta u can run a straight pipe and have fire coming out of your exhaust and no one gives crap...

[zulutango]

Only in Fort Mac !!!!

[Soundy]

Originally Posted by Edison_Chen

Aircare- depending on what year your vehicle is, the aircare applies to any vehicle that are on its 7th year of manufacturer year and older.

Also, AirCare only applies in the Lower Mainland (Chilliwack to Squamish, or something like that).

[genesis195]

Originally Posted by Soundy

Also, AirCare only applies in the Lower Mainland (Chilliwack to Squamish, or something like that).

Richmond and Vancouver in general still be considered lower mainland? sorry for the super nub question. Vancouver is confusing

[Soundy]

"Lower Mainland" is generally considered to be everything from the border north to Horseshoe Bay/Bowen Island and east to Chilliwack. Some people don't consider it to extend beyond Abbotsford; it's sort of a vague regional description, there's not really a definite boundary.

[t-o-o-MUCH]

My car passed aircare with a high flow cat and a full catback exhaust, I don't see why there's a reason for ur car not to pass if u only have that
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[Soundy]

^Mine too - my carb'd '87 Accord with Magnaflow cat, muffler and 3" pipe had no problem passing (when it was running - RIP). As long as your engine is running properly and cat is functional and you're not spewing out excessive emissions, and all the proper equipment is in place, there's no reason any car shouldn't pass.