There are a few things you need to do as soon as possible after buying a car:
1. Insurance
It's against the law to drive a car in the U.S. without the minimum levels of insurance required for each state. Make sure you have purchased the proper insurance before you start driving your new vehicle.
2. Title
An auto title is a legal certificate of ownership. If you have purchased your car through a dealer, they will do this paperwork for you. Licensed dealers are required to transfer the title of the car within a couple of weeks. You will be issued a new title by the DMV. The title will list your name, address, the make, model and year of the car, and the date of sale. If you are buying a used vehicle from another owner, the auto title must be signed over to you by the seller. You then need to take the title to the DMV to register the car in your name.
3. Registration
Once you have bought your car, you will need to find a DMV and apply for registration for your vehicle. Registration requirements change from state to state. Usually, you will need the signed certificate of title for the car, proof of insurance, your driver's license, and an address of residence. You will also need to pay the fee in cash, as DMV's don't accept credit cards.
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Posted by: Tony Ferrer | May 03, 2009 at 03:46 PM
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Posted by: Nino Parco | May 14, 2009 at 09:43 AM
You simply have to be able say 'no, thanks at that price' at least once to the dealer. This gives them a strong message that you are serious about your research.
You should also bring a piece of paper to the dealership and make sure you do all the math of the finance calculations yourself. The point is not that they will do the math wrong. The point is you will see exactly how the deal is structured. Do not be afraid to take the time to do this or look like a fool for mapping out your car deal in the dealership.
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Posted by: Kirk Smith | August 24, 2009 at 07:10 PM
Thank you for the read I couldn't agree with you more.
Posted by: Roger Hocker | September 09, 2009 at 12:41 PM
This is good information for Buying a New Car..
Posted by: Michel | October 20, 2009 at 05:50 AM
The 3 tips you have mentioned in this post are really useful and we have to use these after buying the car.
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Posted by: Andrew Waber | October 24, 2009 at 07:10 AM
Yes, good article. Also make sure to get your car inspected by a third party company such as AiM Mobile Inspection - www.aimmobileinspections.com
Posted by: Anthony Santos | November 02, 2009 at 01:21 PM
Thanks for the useful advice.
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Posted by: Garry | November 04, 2009 at 10:01 PM