I bought a car with a shaky title. Read on for what I learned and for advice to any buyer of a car, truck, or motorcycle: don’t get burned by issues related to a fraudulent title!
The Perils of a Shaky Title
Too Good To Be True: Beware of Vehicle Cloning
We have so many more vehicle purchasing options than we used to! All these choices may lead you to your dream vehicle, but they also might lead you to a cloned vehicle if you aren’t careful. Read on for shocking and true stories of this surprisingly simple scam tactic and how to avoid it when you are looking for your next ride.
How We Bought Bikes From Disney’s Final Lights, Motors, Action Show
Disney’s Lights, Motors, Action show was full of adventure and adrenaline. This tells the story of their stunt bikes after the final show.
Affordable ADV Platform: Stewart and Stevenson XM1082 LMTV Military Trailer for $2,800 OBO
With military-grade construction and rustproofing along with a myriad of tie-down points, this XM1082 LMTV trailer is fully capable of following even the most highly modified off-roading rigs deep into the unknown - and it could be yours.
Do You Need To Title And/or Register A Snowmobile?
If your state has public trail systems, it is safe to assume snowmobiles will need to be registered – even if you only plan on using private land, like the land you own. Also, check and see what actions are prohibited, such as riding on shoulders or crossing roads while using trails.
Can You Ride Your Snowmobile Anywhere Besides Snow?
Snowmobiles are awesome. They are fast, maneuverable, and fun. Most of all, they are meant for snow, and snow only. But since people will ask, let’s take a look at this anyway and clear up any misconceptions.
Can You Make A Snowmobile Street Legal?
It’s still deep in the heart of sledding season in the North, and the skuh-doos are full-send. But can you take them on public roads? Probably not a great idea. Let’s take a look at why.
Here’s What Makes a Car Title Good, Bad, or Ugly
Car titles are something we all know just enough about to be dangerous. Not knowing some basics about titles can get you in real hot water when you’re buying or selling a car, though, if you’re not careful. Let’s take a look at car title basics and see what we can find out.
Here's How to Register a School Bus Toy Hauler for Road Use
You’ve heard of Skoolies. And you’ve heard of toy haulers. But what happens when you cross streams? You get a Skoolie-toy hauler hybrid that has no name. Street legal? Yes. Awesome? Yes. But if you don’t change the registration to an RV, you might need a CDL. Ain’t nobody got time for that.
Want to own Doug DeMuro's Audi RS2 but live in California? We'll make it happen for free
We feel like you’ve earned a break once you’ve spent over a hundred grand on one of the most collectible Audis on the planet.
How To Renew Your Arizona Vehicle Registration Online
Any motorcycle, electric car, hydrogen car, or solar car can register in Arizona on a five-year renewal cycle. The same is true for any vehicle from 1966 or older; most vehicles registered outside of Phoenix and Tucson, and most new vehicles that have never been registered anywhere.
Does Dirt Legal Work in California? Our Services Explained
California is home to some of the most beautiful landscapes in the world. But it is also one of the most difficult places to title and tag your vehicles. Can Dirt Legal’s services work for you? Let’s find out.
What Happens When the California DMV Loses Your Digital Record?
DId you know that the California DMV gets rid of digital registration records after a few years? You can be in a mess if you don’t have your last paper registration or title. Let’s take a look at this issue and how Dirt Legal might be able to help you out of a jam.
Here’s How to Drive in Mexico With U.S. Plates and Registration
As an American, if you drive beyond Mexico’s Free Zones, you are officially importing a vehicle to Mexico temporarily. To receive an import permit, you must provide proof of vehicle ownership (preferably a title and/or registration) and pay a sizable deposit which will be refunded when the vehicle is returned to the United States before the permit expires.
Registering A Vehicle In The U.S. While A Person Is In Canada
Every year, several million Canadian citizens travel to the Southern borders of the U.S. In fact, lots of them stay for up to six months! But it isn’t always practical to drive that whole way from the outer reaches of Canada, so they might consider buying a car in the states. But what state is best to register in? Let’s take a look.
Here’s How to Find a Military Recovery Vehicle and Make It Street Legal
There are no tow trucks out in the field when the Army hits the dusty, muddy, or snowy trails. Luckily, their fleet is well equipped for the much. Army recovery vehicles are made to take the worst punishment, and you can buy them as surplus! But they are considered off-road. Let's see how you can tag one up for your worst trails!
How to Insure a Vehicle Owned by a Montana LLC
The third certainty in life besides death and taxes is insurance. You’ve got to have it. Well, what kind of insurance do you need if you are registering you whip out of state? Especially if you are using a Montana LLC? Let’s find out!
Titling and Tagging Your Off-Grid LMTV is Easy if You Know How
The cool thing about making a military Light Medium Tactical Vehicle (LMTV) off-grid is that it will take you farther than you might even want to go. Look, tactical vehicles in the army (or any foreign army, for that matter) are designed from the ground up to take troops, supplies, cannons, missiles, food, fuel, and mail to the farthest ends of the earth.
Let’s find out how you can buy one, and what it takes to make it street-legal!
You Already Have A Montana LLC For Your Vehicle. How Do You Add Another?
Suppose you have a vehicle registered under an LLC already. You’re considering another purchase, and you want o make it tax-free as well. What does it take to add it to an existing LLC? Let’s find out!
Vehicle Use Tax in Virginia Is Brutal. A Montana LLC Might Be Your Solution
A few states impose vehicle use tax, or ad volorem tax, on their annual taxation schedule. Virginia is one of them and has one of the highest rates in the nation. If you are a resident of Virginia or planning to move there, expect to pay at least 4.05% in annual use tax. Unless, of course, you are tagged in Montana. And we can help!