Maryland Title Transfer in a Private Sale: VR-005, Inspection and Excise Tax
Maryland dropped the notarized bill of sale for newer cars on Oct 1, 2026. What the seller signs, what the buyer files with the MVA, inspection and excise tax math.
Massachusetts Title Transfer in a Private Sale: RTA, 10-Day Rule and Fees
In Massachusetts you start at an insurance agent, not the RMV. Here is the RTA, the 10-day title rule, the 7-day plate transfer, sales tax on NADA value and excise.
Does the Sam's Club Auto Buying Program Include a Free CARFAX?
Sam's Club members shop through a TrueCar-powered site, but no official page we could read offers a free history report. Who sells the car, the perks, and how to check it.
Used Toyota Yaris Buying Guide: Toyota-Built vs Mazda-Built Years and Recalls
The Yaris name covers two different cars. Which years to buy, why the Mazda-built ones rate better in crash tests, and which airbag and fuel pump recalls to clear.
Used Hyundai Accent Buying Guide: Best Years, Recalls and Warranty Fine Print
The Accent is a frugal, decent small sedan, but early cars rated Poor in a key IIHS test and second owners lose the 10-year powertrain warranty. What to check first.
Used Chevy Spark Buying Guide: Best Years, Recalls and Real Drawbacks
The Spark is cheap and easy to park but slow and cramped. Which years to buy, which recalls to clear by VIN, and why the factory warranty is mostly gone now.
Buying a Car at Purple Wave: Premium, Payment and Pickup Checklist
Purple Wave sells cars and fleet trucks no-reserve and as-is. Budget the 10% premium and tax, pay within two business days, check the title and haul it on time.
Colorado Title Transfer in a Private Sale: 60-Day Rule, Emissions and Tax
Colorado buyers get 60 days to title a private-sale car at the county office. Seller duties, emissions rules, the VIN inspection, sales tax math and late fees.
Tennessee Title Transfer in a Private Sale: County Clerk Steps and Sales Tax
Tennessee buyers title private-sale cars at the county clerk and pay sales tax there. What to bring, how the tax math works and when the non-dealer affidavit applies.
New Jersey Title Transfer in a Private Sale: 10 Working Days, Fees and Tax
In New Jersey the seller signs the title and keeps the plates, and the buyer has 10 working days to title the car in person at an MVC agency. Fees and tax explained.
