A '''Carnet de Passage''' is a document that allows you to cross international borders with a vehicle and avoid paying customs charges. It is basically a promise that you will take the vehicle out of the country when you leave, or risk hefty penalties.
The carnet lists comprehensive details on your vehicle and its value, and can be obtained from the local automobile club in your country. Often a bank deposit is also needed.
'''CAA''' [http://www.caa.ca] in North America
'''RAC''' [http://www.rac.co.uk/web/knowhow/going_on_a_journey/driving_abroad/carnet_de_passages] in the UK
'''ADAC''' [http://www.adac.de] in Germany
Also see [http://images.imagehotel.net/?nuhz42rz2y.png#null a map of countries that require carnets].
Countries that require carnets
Not all countries require carnets, but the following do:
Africa
Botswana
Burundi
Cameroon
Central African Republic
Chad
Democratic Republic of the Congo
Djibouti
Egypt
Ethiopia
Ghana
Guinea-Bissau
Kenya
Lesotho
Libya
Malawi
Namibia
Nigeria
Rwanda
Senegal
South Africa
Sudan
Swaziland
Tanzania
Uganda
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Asia / Middle East
Bangladesh
India
Iran
Japan
Jordan
Kuwait
Nepal
Oman
Pakistan
Qatar
Singapore (except for Peninsular Malaysia-registered vehicles)
Sri Lanka
Syria
United Arab Emirates
Oceania
Australia
Indonesia
Malaysia
New Zealand
South America
Argentina
Bolivia
Chile
Colombia
Ecuador
Paraguay
Peru
Venezuela