Kentucky Used Car Sales Tax (2026): 6% Usage Tax, the Notarized Affidavit and Gift Rules
Kentucky charges a 6% usage tax on used cars at the county clerk. Why the notarized affidavit matters, how the 50% floor works, and when gifts are still taxed.
South Carolina Used Car Sales Tax (2026): the $500 IMF, Property Tax and Family Transfers
South Carolina swapped sales tax on cars for a 5% fee capped at $500, then adds yearly county property tax. How each works on dealer, private and family deals.
Missouri Used Car Sales Tax (2026): 4.225% State, Local Rates, Trade-Ins and Gifts
Missouri taxes a used car at 4.225% plus the local rate where you live. How to figure it, the 30-day deadline and penalty, the credits that cut it, and gift rules.
Eastern Bank Auto Loan and CARFAX Policy: Used Car Rates, Age and Mileage Limits (Oct 2026)
Eastern Bank posts its used car rates but never asks for a history report. The age and mileage limits, the 36-month cap on older cars, and what to check.
Geo Recall Check by VIN: Metro, Prizm, Tracker, Storm and Spectrum (2026)
NHTSA's VIN tool doesn't list Geo and only reaches back 15 years. How to find the recalls for a Metro, Prizm, Tracker or Storm, and who to call about them.
Used Buick Roadmaster Buying Guide: 1991-1996 Sedan, Estate Wagon and LT1
Roadmaster Estate values have jumped, so the history check matters more. Which years to buy, the towing claims that disagree, common problems and recalls.
Used Chevy Caprice Buying Guide: 1991-1996 Caprice, LT1, Impala SS and 9C1 Cars
The 1991-96 Caprice is cheap V8 room, but many were police cars or taxis. Which years and engines to buy, how to read the trunk label, and recalls to check.
Used GMC Sonoma Buying Guide: 1991-2004 Trims, Syclone, Problems and Recalls
The Sonoma is an S-10 with GMC badges, but the trims, the Syclone and a few recalls differ. Which years and engines to buy, what breaks, and what to check by VIN.
Minnesota Used Car Sales Tax (2026): 6.875% Rate, the $10 Old-Car Tax and Gift Rules
Minnesota's vehicle tax is 6.875% now, not 6.5%, with no county add-on. How trade-ins, the $10 old-car rate, family gifts and private-sale paperwork work in 2026.
Wisconsin Used Car Sales Tax (2026): 5% State, County Taxes, Milwaukee and Exemptions
Wisconsin charges 5% plus county tax based on where the car is kept, and Milwaukee runs higher. How trade-ins, private sales, gifts and family transfers work.
