Archive for January, 2011

Kiplinger Highlights Best Car Values in 2011 Car Buying Guide

It appears that the derailed auto industry is back on track following a long period of reorganizing, redesigning and rebuilding. So says Kiplinger's Personal Finance, which today revealed the … [more]

January 27th 2011 2 comments Cecil Helton

Car Buying for the Novice: How to Get a Great Deal

If you’re planning on buying a new automobile soon and you want to get a great deal, you need to know how to go about it before that salesman starts trying to win you over. So when you’re … [more]

January 27th 2011 Cecil Helton

What do I need to know to pass my driver’s test in Missouri?

In Missouri, the examiner will be looking for the following things: Starting the vehicle Releasing the parking brake Looking to see if the way is clear Giving the proper signal Driving smoothly … [more]

January 27th 2011 Steve Wyrostek

I live on the border of Colorado and Wyoming; can I pick which state to get my license in?

No. You need to get your license in the state in which you reside. Part of applying for a license involves proving your residency. [more]

January 27th 2011 Steve Wyrostek

I just moved to Florida; will I have to switch my registration to as soon as I switch over my license?

No. However, you do need to switch over your registration within 90 days of moving to Florida. [more]

January 27th 2011 Steve Wyrostek

I’m moving to Washington from Oregon; will I have to pay sales tax on my car when I register it?

No. You’ll have to pay the titling and registration fees, but you will not be forced to pay sales tax on your vehicle. [more]

January 27th 2011 Steve Wyrostek

If I visit California or New York from India, can I use my Indian license or do I need an international driver’s license?

An international driver’s license is not, in fact, a license. It is a translation of your foreign license into several different languages. It is not accepted in California or New York … [more]

January 27th 2011 Steve Wyrostek

My car keeps failing the smog check, what can I do?

Because your car isn’t passing the smog check you won’t be able to register or sell it in California. One option is the Voluntary Accelerated Retirement (VAR) program administered by the … [more]

January 27th 2011 Steve Wyrostek

My Arizona vehicle needs to have its emissions tested for registration, but I’m in Washington, what do I do?

Arizona recognizes that you may be out of the state at the time of your renewal so they have made the following allowance: If your vehicle is in an area that has an inspection program: You must … [more]

January 27th 2011 Steve Wyrostek

I turned 16 Florida and haven’t gotten my permit, but the website says that at 16 you get your license; can I just go straight to obtain the license?

No. You need to go through the Graduated Driver License (GDL) process and that means that you have to hold your permit for a year before you can get your intermediate license. To get your … [more]

January 27th 2011 Steve Wyrostek