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What to know about buying a car from another state?

Leia Doyle

What to know about buying a car from another state?

You’ll need to transfer the registration from the state of origin, where the vendor is, to your home state, and if you’re intending to drive the car from one state to another, you’ll also have to secure a form of temporary registration, typically called an Unregistered Vehicle Permit, which you can apply for at your …

What should I do with a car I just bought?

Follow these steps after just purchasing a used car:

  1. Transfer the Title: First, have the seller transfer the title to you.
  2. Get Insurance: According to Auto.com, you need to insure your car before you register and drive it.
  3. Get an Inspection: Next, have your car inspected by a mechanic or dealership.

What happens if you buy a car out of state?

According to Carfax, you should pay sales tax to the state where you will register your vehicle (where you live), not to the state where you bought the vehicle. However, you may need to obtain a temporary registration card from the state where you purchased the car if you plan to drive it back to your home state.

What do I need to do when buying a used car from a dealer?

How to Buy a Used Car in 10 Steps

  1. How much car can you afford?
  2. Build a target list of used vehicles.
  3. Check prices.
  4. Locate used cars for sale in your area.
  5. Check the vehicle history report.
  6. Contact the seller.
  7. Test-drive the car.
  8. Have the car inspected.

Can I drive a new car home on my old insurance?

If you buy a secondhand car you will need to take out your new insurance policy (or amend your existing policy) before you can drive the car home. Alternatively, you may have minimal insurance cover to drive the vehicle home if you have ‘driving other cars’ permission on your current insurance policy.

What’s the cheapest state to buy a car?

New Hampshire
Overall, New Hampshire is the cheapest state to buy a car, since registration fees are low and sales tax non-existent. Florida is the second cheapest state to buy a car, and the state has a wonderful inventory. In fact, cars cost around ten percent less than the average.

What state is cheapest to buy a new car?

Cheapest States:

  • Oregon; $127 average total fees; 0.8 percent of sales price;
  • Alaska; $356 average total fees; 2.2 percent of sales price;
  • New Hampshire; $359 average total fees; 2.2 percent of sales price;
  • Montana; $724 average total fees; 4.4 percent of sales price;

Can you drive a car without tax when you buy it?

Yes. The law states that a registered vehicle being kept or used on public roads must be both taxed and insured. You don’t need to tax your car if you’re not driving or parking it on a public highway. If it’s kept off road in a garage, on a drive or on private land, it must be declared SORN.

Does my car need to be insured if I’m not driving it?

The law says that you must normally have at least third party motor insurance if you drive or own a vehicle. You must also have insurance if you leave it parked on the street, on your driveway or in your garage. You don’t need motor insurance if: you have a valid Statutory Off Road Notification (SORN)