Buying a car out-of-california, questions
11-19-2012, 11:54 AM
#1
Buying a car out-of-california, questions
I'm considering buying a new car (MB GL350) out of state and transporting via closed transport to San Diego, CA. How are the sales tax handled? Do i pay the sales tax at the dealership and show evidence at dmv? Are all MB 50 state emissions? Any reputable closed transport you have used and recommend?
Many thanks
Many thanks
11-19-2012, 01:40 PM
#2
Burning Brakes
This may/may not help...
I bought my car from CA (used). To avoid the CA sales tax issue, I used an auto broker here in CO. They essentially "bought" the vehicle from the seller (dealer) and sold it to me.
The broker gave me temp tags, I paid CO sales tax, no emissions issues - flew to LA, walked into the dealer, picked up the car (no paperwork or hassles at the dealer) and drove back to CO.
I bought my car from CA (used). To avoid the CA sales tax issue, I used an auto broker here in CO. They essentially "bought" the vehicle from the seller (dealer) and sold it to me.
The broker gave me temp tags, I paid CO sales tax, no emissions issues - flew to LA, walked into the dealer, picked up the car (no paperwork or hassles at the dealer) and drove back to CO.
11-19-2012, 02:10 PM
#3
Pro
I believe if you have proof that your residence is outside the state you're buying the car in the dealer or broker will not tack on that state's sales tax. Since you're in the wonderful state of California you'll pay a 'Use Tax' (BTW: it's the same percentage as CA's sales tax) when you register the car. Best to do it before year end since the idiot voters of California voted in a state sales tax increase for next year.
I believe all cars sold in the US are now 50 state approved.
I believe all cars sold in the US are now 50 state approved.
11-19-2012, 02:20 PM
#4
Race Director
I'm considering buying a new car (MB GL350) out of state and transporting via closed transport to San Diego, CA. How are the sales tax handled? Do i pay the sales tax at the dealership and show evidence at dmv? Are all MB 50 state emissions? Any reputable closed transport you have used and recommend?
Many thanks
Many thanks
11-19-2012, 05:14 PM
#5
I sold my AMG to a guy in AZ last year, he did not have to pay for Smog check nor Sales tax (no sales tax on used cars in AZ). I think you just pay sales tax in your own State when you register the car there.
11-19-2012, 05:26 PM
#6
Bringing a car into the state of CA - https://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/brochures/howto/htvr9.htm
- DMV or certified inspector will have to verify VIN number.
- May need a smog test.
- I had an issue with the following:
Last issued registration certificate or renewal notice for the current year or a letter from the last registration jurisdiction verifying the registration period. (Car was from Texas and had a registration sticker (not certificate) that was removed by the prior owner and destroyed. Had to wait 10 days to get notarized doc from TX DMV.)
- Fees and use tax are the worst part - need to fund all that dead weight at the DMV.
- DMV or certified inspector will have to verify VIN number.
- May need a smog test.
- I had an issue with the following:
Last issued registration certificate or renewal notice for the current year or a letter from the last registration jurisdiction verifying the registration period. (Car was from Texas and had a registration sticker (not certificate) that was removed by the prior owner and destroyed. Had to wait 10 days to get notarized doc from TX DMV.)
- Fees and use tax are the worst part - need to fund all that dead weight at the DMV.