New Mexico Used Car Tax: 4% Excise, the 80% N.A.D.A. Floor, Gifts and Deadlines
New Mexico charges a 4% excise tax at titling, not sales tax. How MVD values a private sale, why a low bill of sale fails, gift rules and late penalties.
Nevada Used Car Sales Tax: No Tax on Private Sales, County Rates and the GST
Private car sales in Nevada skip sales tax, but every buyer pays the Governmental Services Tax. County dealer rates, the MSRP formula and late penalties.
Mississippi Used Car Sales Tax: 5% of True Value, Family and 10-Year Exemptions
Mississippi taxes a private car sale on its book value, not the price. Who is exempt, why cars ten or more years old skip the tax, and what else you pay.
WesBanco Auto Loan: CARFAX Policy, 10-Year Vehicle Limit and What to Ask
WesBanco says nothing about history reports but caps car age at 10 years. What its auto loan page says, where it lends, and how to judge an unposted rate.
Used Dodge Dynasty Buying Guide: 1988-93, Which V6 to Get, ABS and Recalls
The Dynasty is a cheap, roomy K-car sedan. Which engine to look for, why the ABS matters, the recalls by year, and what an accident record means on a $1,500 car.
Used Ford Probe Buying Guide: Turbo GT vs 2.5 V6, Mazda Roots and Recalls
The Probe is a Mazda MX-6 in a Ford body. Which generation and engine to buy, what a history report misses, and the NHTSA recalls to check by VIN.
Used Chrysler LHS Buying Guide: 1994-97 vs 1999-2001, the 3.5 V6 and Recalls
The LHS was the loaded LH sedan. How the 1994-97 and 1999-2001 cars differ, what to check on the 3.5 V6, and the recalls to confirm by VIN before you buy.
Used Pontiac Trans Sport Buying Guide: 1990-98 Plastic Vans, 3.8 V6 and Recalls
The plastic-body Trans Sport ages better than it looks. Which years and engines to pick, what rusts underneath, the 1997-98 crash rating, and the recalls to check.
Idaho Used Car Sales Tax: 6%, No Private Trade-In Credit, Family Rules, 30 Days
Idaho taxes a private car sale at 6% with no trade-in break. Which family sales are exempt, why taking over payments isn't a gift, and the $20 late penalty.
Utah Used Car Sales Tax: Rates by City, Bill of Sale, Family Sales and Trade-Ins
In Utah you pay used car tax at the DMV, based on your bill of sale. Which rate applies, why some chart rates overstate it, family sales, and the 2026 age fees.
