Don’t assume. Just because your car did not float six blocks away during Hurricane Sandy does not mean it escaped water damage. Before starting, give your vehicle a thorough examination. This is important. Otherwise, you may inadvertently damage it by introducing an electrical current into damp engine parts. Fortunately, you do not need to possess [...]
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How to Tell if Hurricane Sandy Totaled Your Car
Date posted: November 19, 2012
If you’ve ever dropped a cell phone in water you know it only takes seconds for it to destroy the circuitry and turn the phone into expensive junk. Flood water has the same effect on your car engine’s electrical system. Even if your car was not swept away by Hurricane Sandy, or you were able [...]
Buyer Beware of Cars Damaged in Hurricane Sandy
Date posted: November 19, 2012
In you’re in the market for a new or used car, be on the alert for flood-damaged vehicles from Hurricane Sandy. This warning applies to all buyers across the United States. Unfortunately, there are underhanded dealers who dry and clean flooded vehicles, wash the titles (remove the word “salvage” from the title), and then ship [...]
Documents You Need When Buying or Selling a Used Car
Date posted: September 7, 2012
Title Transfers for Used Vehicles There’s more to buying or selling used vehicles than shaking hands and accepting (or writing) checks. There’s a protocol to follow, requiring you submit specific forms to the Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV). These forms are then processed and filed to legally complete the title transfer. Bill of Sale, Car [...]
What Exactly Are Kit Cars? Custom-Built Cars Defined
Date posted: July 31, 2012
A custom-built car, or what is also known as a kit car, is, well, as the name implies: a custom-built vehicle. In state vehicle code terms, it’s generally described as a vehicle that was manufactured prior to 1949, with component upgrades to the original body. These upgrades, for example, might include a new engine, a [...]
Register Your Ride: How to Register a Custom-Built Car
Date posted: July 31, 2012
A custom-built car is a source of pride. When you’ve invested the time, money, and energy into building a custom car, you want to ensure there’s no question as to who owns it. As with any vehicle, kit cars must be registered through your state motor vehicle agency to prove ownership. But, registering a custom-built [...]
Get Your Kit Car Checked Out: Custom-Built Car Safety Inspections
Date posted: July 31, 2012
Your custom-built car is finished and ready to roam, but before you can take your kit car on the road, you need to register it with your Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) office and obtain license plates. Easy enough, except unlike regular car registration, a kit car first requires passing some or all of the [...]
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