In California, towing large trailers or driving substantial RVs might require more than just a standard Class C driver’s license. A California Noncommercial Class A license is essential if you're operating a trailer over 10,000 lbs. or a fifth wheel over 15,000 lbs. for non-commercial use. This guide explains who needs this license, how to obtain it, and offers tips on preparing for the tests. If you want to save on registration, Dirt Legal can help with out-of-state registration through a Montana LLC, making compliance easy and affordable.
6 Reasons to Get Street Legal Before the Holiday Rush
The holiday season is fast approaching, and DMV delays are right around the corner. If you need to get your vehicle street legal, now’s the time to act. With Dirt Legal’s easy Montana LLC registration process, you can skip the lines, avoid holiday delays, and enjoy the peace of mind that comes with knowing your paperwork is handled before the holiday chaos hits.
How to Sell a Car with a Failing Emissions (Smog) Test
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.
Selling a Car That Failed Emissions (Smog) in California: Here's How
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.
Importing an R34 Nissan GT-R from Canada Before 2024 is a Bad Idea
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.
Here's Why You Should Remove Your Car's Plates When You Sell It
Return the license plates along with a completed Release of Liability form to absolve yourself from all liability for the new owner’s actions.
Why, How, and When to File a Car Insurance Claim
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.
How to Title, Register, and Drive Your Race Car on the Street
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.
10 Ways to Get Top Dollar and Sell Your Car Fast
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.
8 Common Title Issues and How to Avoid Them
Here are the solutions to the most common title issues we have encountered over several decades of combined vehicle title experience.
10 Easy Ways to Avoid Car Title Trouble at the DMV
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!
The top 4 Heated Windshield Wipers for Winter
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.
Here’s How to Protect Yourself From the Minnesota Title Loophole
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!
Driving a Stolen Car Without a License. What Could Go Wrong?
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.
How to Winterize Your Car: The Most Important Things You Can Do
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.
Yes, It Is Possible to Get Out of a Car Title Loan. Here's How.
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.
Pre-Purchase Inspections are Fast, Cheap, and Could Save You Thousands
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.
The Show and Display Rule: Which Cars Qualify and Which Cars Don’t
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.
Choosing an Automotive Fire Extinguisher: What You Must Look For
The ideal car fire extinguisher is a 2-pound aluminum cylinder actuated by a trigger and filled with a nonconductive chemical.
9 Things You Can Do With an Emergency Roadside Kit in Your Car
From jumping your own battery to inflating your own tires, you never know when you might need to help yourself.