We’ve entered a new world of automated license plate scanning technology. License plate scanners, technically called Automated License Plate Recognition (ALPR) devices, can capture and record huge amounts of license plate information without a human user having to do anything but set up the equipment.
There's a car parked at the family farm doesn’t have a title, or the owner can’t transfer it. No problem; you’re kin and can take care of it. Wrong. Unless you are named as Power of Attorney, you could be in for an ugly ride. Let’s take a look at some of the pitfalls, and how we might be able to help you out.
Many states won’t register pit bikes to ride on roadways, but it’s possible to ride yours legally with a legit license plate and registration.
If your car won’t pass a smog check, that doesn’t mean you can’t sell it. You might just have to get creative with how and where you sell it - and be sure to disclose the failed emissions test when you do.
If your car won’t pass smog in California, you can still sell it even when the state says you can’t. You might just have to get creative with how and where you sell it - and be sure to disclose the failed emissions test when you do.
According to the NHTSA, it is only legal to import an R34 into the United States before 2024 for track use, meaning it can’t be registered or driven on public roads. This requires express permission from the NHTSA and that the car be converted to track use only prior to importation.
Return the license plates along with a completed Release of Liability form to absolve yourself from all liability for the new owner’s actions.
Have you just been involved in an auto accident? This guide will help you determine whether you should file an insurance claim or just pay out of pocket.
Whether you’re building a Lemons racer, taking a drag car to the strip, or driving an SCCA car to get lunch at an event, you might be wondering how to drive it on the street legally.
If negotiations continue, rely on your facts: call attention to the VIN check, vehicle history report, or pre-purchase inspection to justify your asking price.
Here are the solutions to the most common title issues we have encountered over several decades of combined vehicle title experience.
Our team has gathered this list of ten title tips based on our decades of experience as title experts. Follow these tips and you will avoid all but the most obscure car title problems!
Despite not being heated, these Bosch blades come in fourth place on our countdown. One of our staffers, Justin, chose these instead of heated wiper blades to drive his Toyota Sequoia in blustery Missouri winters – and they work extremely well year-round.
Taking that one step further, people can bring salvage vehicles into Minnesota and be issued a clean title in return. Scarier than that is the fact that this also applies to flooded cars and cars sold at auction. Any car that fits the criteria gets a clean title regardless of damage!
While the laws might vary from state to state, if you get pulled over driving a stolen car you could be looking at some variant of a felony charge.
If your car will be sitting all winter, fill the fuel tank before parking it. No special steps are needed to winterize a vehicle that’s driven regularly. Make sure the oil is the correct spec and that the coolant mixture is sufficient to withstand freezing. Also, use windshield wiper fluid that is designed to withstand freezing.
Even if you play by the rules and make your payments on-time, some shady title loan businesses will hit you with hidden fees, penalties, or high interest rates.
A pre-purchase inspection usually costs less than $100 and takes less than 1 hour to complete. You will learn about upcoming repairs and maintenance needs as well as the vehicle’s overall safety and condition.
If a car qualifies for the Show and Display Rule, it may be granted limited use on public roads of up to 2,500 miles per year. The NTHSA reserves the right to approve importation but disallow the car from being registered.
The ideal car fire extinguisher is a 2-pound aluminum cylinder actuated by a trigger and filled with a nonconductive chemical.
From jumping your own battery to inflating your own tires, you never know when you might need to help yourself.
Keep in mind that a tire’s PSI drops one point every time the temperature goes down ten degrees. Older cars don’t come with a warning light, so we recommend checking tire pressures at least once per week in the winter.
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