Vehicle registration
Glider kits
In B.C., glider kits need a B.C. Assigned Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), even if the manufacturer has provided a VIN.
According to Transport Canada, a legitimate glider kit is an assemblage of parts consisting of the following newly manufactured components:
Chassis
Complete cab assembly (windshield, instrument panel, custom-built interior, new hood, fenders and bumpers)
Steering axle assembly (wheel ends, brakes, wheels and tires)
Other minor parts such as wiring harnesses, mounting hardware, brackets and fasteners
A legitimate glider kit does not include any of the following newly manufactured major drivetrain components:
Engine
Transmission
Rear drive axle(s)
How to apply for a B.C. Assigned VIN for glider kits
Customers must provide the following documentation:
Proof the kit was properly imported
Proof of ownership of the donor vehicle(s) and/or drivetrain components
Proof of used condition of the drivetrain component parts