Best State To Buy A New Car 2016

Best State To Buy A New Car 2016

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There are other out-of-state buying concerns we don't cover here, such as prepurchase vehicle inspection and shipping. Follow the links at the end of this article for more information on those topics.

California has the strictest air quality standards in the nation, so most manufacturers build their vehicles to meet its regulations. Fourteen other states and the District of Columbia have adopted the standards set by the California Air Resources Board (CARB). Buying a car in any of those states means it will pass the requirements of all 50 states. However, some cars are still made only to be sold in non-CARB states. If you bought a new car in a non-CARB state, you might not be allowed to register it in a CARB state.

The states adopting CARB standards include Arizona, Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont and Washington, as well as the District of Columbia.

There are many exceptions to registering non-CARB cars in CARB states. For example, here are the DMV rules and exemptions for registering non-CARB cars in California. Note that once a non-CARB vehicle has more than 7,500 miles, it is no longer considered new and can be registered in California, assuming it can pass the smog test.

Every car has a plaque that tells if it can be sold in California and, by extension, any of the other CARB states. The plaque is either on the underside of the hood or, in some cases, on the door jamb. The owner's manual will usually describe where the plaque is located.

However, if you are shopping remotely and need to know if the car conforms to CARB standards, you should ask the salesperson (or private seller if the car has been driven less than 7,500 miles) to confirm that it is 50-state compliant. If the seller seems unsure, request a photo of the vehicle's emissions plaque.

Often people mistakenly assume that they can save money by purchasing a car in a state that has a lower sales tax. The tax collectors are way ahead of you: You pay sales tax based on where you register the car, not where you buy it.

In some cases, the dealership where you buy the car will collect your state's sales tax and then pass it along to your home state. However, keep careful records that show you paid the tax to avoid having to pay it a second time when you register the car.

Some states also have what's called a "use tax" on vehicles brought over from another state. Take California, for example. Unless you purchased and used your vehicle outside California for at least 12 months before you brought it into the state, you would need to pay the use tax. The use tax will be based upon the purchase price of the car, minus the sales tax you paid to another state.

You'll want to verify that the dealership can handle the registration from another state. Dealerships often employ people trained in DMV rules or hire a third-party company to assist in the transaction. The dealer will give you a temporary registration to allow you to drive the car home. Ask how long the temporary registration lasts so that you know how much time you have. You don't want to be caught off guard if you're pulled over for an expired registration. Make sure you hang onto your sales paperwork in case there is a delay in the registration. It will have all the pertinent information you need when following up with the dealership or DMV.

There's a bit more to keep track of when buying a used car from a private party. The seller should give you a signed title so you can prove you are the new owner. Depending on the laws of your state, you may also need to apply for a temporary registration so you can drive the used car home and complete the registration. Once you're back in your home state, the DMV may need to give the car a safety inspection to ensure that the brake lights, seat belts and other important items are in working condition.

If your home state requires a smog certification before registration, this is your responsibility. It's smart, however, to ask the seller for proof that the vehicle has recently passed a smog test so you can see if it is likely to pass in your state. Refer to the earlier section on emissions to verify its CARB status.

All of these factors explain not only why the 10 states on our Top 10 States for Subaru Sales are highest ranked, but also why the Subaru brand and its vehicles remain so popular in the United States despite having only a small portion of the market as a whole.

iSeeCars.com analyzed over 2.2 million used cars sold from October 2015 through September 2016. The number of Subaru sold in each state was expressed as a percentage of the total number of cars sold in the state, and this percentage share was used to rank all the states.

Applies to vehicles manufactured to California specifications, which are distributed by Hyundai Motor America and registered in the states of California, Connecticut, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont or Washington.

December 30, 2022: Volkswagen is recalling an additional 37,558 Beetle coupes and convertibles from the 2015 through 2016 model years to replace their potentially dangerous Takata driver-side airbags.

Oct. 20, 2016: NHTSA confirms the 11th fatality. It occurred in a 2001 Honda Civic, a vehicle that was recalled in 2008. The recall had not been performed on this specific car. Nine of the 11 Takata-related deaths in the U.S. have occurred in Acura and Honda models. Honda reports that there are just under 300,000 affected vehicles that have not been repaired or accounted for. Key lesson: Take recall notices seriously.

June 21, 2016: Fiat Chrysler Automobiles announces it will end North American Free Trade Agreement market production of vehicles with nondesiccated ammonium-nitrate Takata airbag inflators by the end of June, with global production to end by mid-September. The 2016 Jeep Wrangler uses this type of inflator in the passenger-side airbag. Customers will be advised of vehicles that are so-equipped, and will be advised that the vehicles will be recalled in the future.

May 4, 2016: The massive Takata airbag recall is more than doubling in size, with NHTSA announcing that it is expanding the recall to include 35 million to 40 million airbag inflators to be replaced through 2019. This tally is in addition to the 28.8 million airbags already recalled. Thus far, NHTSA shows that 8,168,860 airbags have been replaced.

April 7, 2016: A 17-year-old girl from Texas named as the 10th U.S. victim. She was driving a 2002 Honda Civic. Her death is attributed to shrapnel from the exploding airbag striking her neck. NHTSA shows that 7,522,533 airbags have been repaired.

May 19, 2015: DOT released a statement saying that Takata acknowledges airbag inflators it produced for certain vehicles were faulty. It expanded certain regional recalls to national ones, and included inflators fitted in certain Daimler Trucks in the recalled vehicles. In all, the recall was expanded to a staggering 33.8 million vehicles. That number includes the roughly 17 million vehicles previously recalled by affected automakers.

According to NHTSA, yes. The Takata inflators seem to be vulnerable to persistent high humidity and high temperature conditions, such as in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, the Gulf Coast states, Hawaii, and island territories. However, since a number of confirmed deaths have occurred in places outside the priority recall area, this recall should not be ignored.

Jaguar Land Rover North America, LLC is recalling certain model years of the Jaguar XF originally sold, or ever registered, in Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina, Texas, Puerto Rico, American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands (Saipan), and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Vehicles not originally sold or ever registered in these states are not subject to this safety recall. For more information, contact the Jaguar Customer Relationship Center at 800-452-4827 or the Land Rover customer center.

If you see that your car as part of this recall, Mitsubishi advises owners to act immediately in scheduling an appointment to replace it. If the dealer does not have the part yet, they will provide instructions on how best to proceed until the part is available.

Vehicles can be expensive. When purchasing a vehicle, one should expect to pay a lot more than just the sticker price. When budgeting for a new car, one should include a down payment, monthly payments, insurance, gas, and registration fees. Because these all vary significantly between states, some states are better to buy cars in than others.

For example, Colorado assesses the registration fee based on the age and weight of the vehicle. Michigan and assesses registration fee based on the MSRP of the vehicle. Registration fees in Utah are based on the weight of the vehicle. Registration fees in Iowa are based upon the price and weight of the vehicle. Some states may require you to pay an additional registration fee if you own an electric vehicle or a hybrid.

Q: Has California dropped the smog test requirement to renew vehicle registration? I have a 2016 Subaru Outback, purchased new, and just registered it through March 2023. I have not yet been required to get a smog test to renew the registration.

A: Smog inspections are required when registering a vehicle in California, but there are exceptions. One is if the vehicle is gas-powered and less than eight model-years old. Other exceptions can be found at www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/vehicle-registration/smog-inspections. For your 2016 Subaru, a smog test is not required until next year, at the earliest.

* MSRP does not include destination and delivery charges, tax, title, and registration fees. Destination and delivery includes handling and inland freight fees and may vary in some states. Prices, specifications, options, features, and models subject to change without notice. Select colors may be subject to an additional charge. See your retailer for more information. 781b155fdc