Repairing a Car in the U.S.

A Canadian resident had their car seized when Canadian Customs determined that it had been repaired while it was in the U.S.  The owner did not report the $1,072 in repairs and the vehicle was returned after the owner paid the Canadian sales tax on the repairs and also a $268 penalty.  It is likely that many travellers do not realize that Canada taxes automotive repairs made in the United States.