If you have a financed vehicle and want to register it out of state, you have two main options: South Dakota or a Montana LLC (with your bank's permission). South Dakota offers a straightforward registration with no residency requirement and a low sales tax, making it accessible for financed vehicles. Alternatively, a Montana LLC can save you on sales tax entirely, but typically requires you to own the vehicle outright, or get explicit permission from your lender.
For decades, the EPA has shaped emissions standards to tackle the pollution created by diesel engines, which power everything from trucks to construction equipment. This article delves into the evolution of Tier 1 through Tier 4 standards, the Energy Policy Act's initiatives, and state-specific regulations like California’s CARB standards. Discover how to meet compliance, whether through retrofitting, cleaner technology, or alternative registration options like Montana LLCs, to help diesel vehicle owners work within these regulations while considering their impact on air quality and public health.
Understanding RV and trailer weights is crucial for safety and performance when towing. The Dirt Legal guide dives into essential weight categories like Unloaded Vehicle Weight (UVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR), and Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR). From ensuring your tow vehicle is adequately sized to managing tongue weight and using the right tires, this article offers practical insights for avoiding common towing mistakes. Stay within weight limits, avoid liability, and make sure your RV or trailer is legally registered with Dirt Legal to streamline your next adventure.
Selling a vehicle that's registered in a Montana LLC may seem complex, but it's actually a straightforward process. Whether you plan to sell the vehicle on its own or include the LLC in the transaction, there are several advantages to consider. From avoiding sales tax to making the transition easier for the buyer, a Montana LLC can streamline the sale. This article walks you through the steps, legal considerations, and best practices for successfully selling your vehicle, while also helping you decide whether to keep or transfer your LLC.
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.
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!
Surplus army trucks are awesome for all kinds of jobs, but did you know you can convert them into an awesome RV? You sure can.
However, not every state is friendly towards titling and tagging surplus army trucks, and some will flat-out deny you service. That’s ok, Dirt Legal steps up where they left off.
If you live anywhere besides the southern part of The States – even then you’re not guaranteed to avoid it – there’s an almost certainty that snow will visit you in the next few months. If not snow, the rainy season is around the corner. This means the days of easily keeping your car clean are rapidly coming to an end.
Thousands of military machines are put out to pasture every year. Some of it is in poor to scrap condition, others are repairable, and some are in fine condition. Why is it auctioned off? There are lots of reasons why, but the important thing is that you can buy a super-capable army truck or trailer for cheap. We can get it street-legal and on the road!
If you are working on a highly modified project car or truck right now, listen up! This article is for you. Getting your highly modified car registered can be a real hassle, but it doesn’t have to be. We will show you how easy it is to register your car out-of-state!
First and foremost, to drive your golf cart on a public road, you are going to need to equip it with all of the standard DOT lighting and safety equipment, which consists of: headlamps, parking brake, reflex reflectors...
As someone that has lived in six different states, I can offer some pearls of wisdom to help you through the process. Let’s start by answering some of your most commonly asked questions.
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.
Some states determine the price by a flat rate, while others use the weight, value or year of the car. The cost varies by state and by vehicle – you can find a complete breakdown on Temporary Tag Prices at the National Conference of State Legislatures.
Both phrases refer to the same document, one which carries information about the automobile’s production like its country of origin. Most times, the MSO/MCO looks just like a Certificate of Title and includes the manufacturer, vehicle identification number and the year of manufacture.
Whenever the integrity of your car’s frame is compromised even a little, that’s frame damage. The damage can often be repaired unless it’s too serious to fix.
Did insurance junk your car? Want to buy a wrecked car from a junkyard? Know the difference between a junk title and a salvage title.
On the surface, this law sounds understandable. Except contrary to popular belief, the 25 Year Rule has never been about your safety.
Make sure you get a Certificate of Destruction whenever you sell your car to any salvage yard. Otherwise, you put yourself at risk.
A VIN mismatch on a car title often stems from a transcription mistake during the registration process.
A vehicle identification number (VIN) is a form of identification used in modern automobiles. Contrary to the rumors, it is perfectly safe to tell people your VIN.
