Detailed Process of Purchasing Used Car, Insurance, Registration, etc?

Coleman Deliberato: The most important thing you will need is the title from the owner. Go through Y/A for the last couple of days and will see so many people buying a car w/out a title and cant understand that they can not register/insure it, since no title. Make sure the title is in the same person selling you the car. Ask for their drivers license as proof. I believe you will need a bill of sale, but suggest prior to buying, call your DMV to verify what documents you need. 2nd, prior to buying, PLEASE, have a mechanic check out this car. This car could be a lemon, and most all used cars by private or even by a dealer are "as is". You should always buy insurance before driving it home. My very 1st car, was 2 blocks from my house and had an accident. But, since I was insured on my parents policy, I was covered. Since no insurance, all you need is the VIN #, make/model/year and call up an agent. They can insure the car with that info, before you drive it home. ! All auto policies cover you in other states while driving, so not a problem there. There could be a possibility that the prior owner, could take off his plates? So if that were to happen, you may need "temporary" plates, which are usually for anywhere from 10 to 30 days till you get your permanent plates. Another reason to call the DMV. They can also quote you the cost to register. So make out your list and get on the telephone before you purchase to verify that you have taken all the steps required. good luck...Show more

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Kaley Lappas: Never, ever take cash to a vendor. The primary question is a bit of in the market, however when you buy a $2000 vehicle the vendor will by and large take an ATM card for a down cost, and on a $200 auto it might variety from 10 % ($200), You maybe competent to place extra down, depends on the dealer. Don't forget, on that 2 grand you still ought to pay income tax and registration which varies. I reside in Con! necticut, so it will rate me one more $a hundred and twenty fo! r earnings tax and if I wanted new license plates, $one hundred thirty five is introduced. So if I put down $500 in a down cost on my ATM card, i might owe the dealer $1755 on the time of supply. That is assuming the vendor does not charge any sort of conveyance fee, which is only a fee the dealer fees for their time on less expensive cars they do not make a pleasant profit on. So say the balance was the aforementioned $1755. You might in all likelihood pay it with an ATM fee, in case your every day restrict isn't maxed out, you might get a bank assess, or just undeniable money. Often the seller will talk you out of cash, as they wouldn't have a trustworthy procedure to retailer it. So- speak to the seller first....Show more