One question
To transfer the plates at the DMV, did you need a TLC letter authorizing the transfer?

 

One question
To transfer the plates at the DMV, did you need a TLC letter authorizing the transfer?

No, you just need your registration and fill out a simple form there
Reason I put 5 before 6 is due to the fact that it could take days to get a TLC appointment

 

Thanks.
I didn't buy a replacement car yet. Paying for insurance on a sold car for 3 weeks already.

 

You mean less that 500 miles...IF MORE, YOU SHOULD PAY FULL INSPECTION PRICE ($600 ) ?

They cant transfer Base sticker without fee of 75$ even if not expired soon, that correct ?

 

Visual inspection cost $75 for car with more than 500 miles.

 

thanks ! im thinking to trade my mdx for an accord. black pings are disappearing everyday more and lx rides are always a joke (5 pax doing 3 blocks away)

 

You will be happier going with an accord, I smile every time I go to a gas station these days and love not having to deal with a large group of drunk millennials.

 

Traded my 2008 Highlander for a 2017 Camry se, only pay $188 per month for 6 years, keep my luxury car for family use

 

Which luxury car, if you traded Highlander for Camry ?

 

Thanks for the guide. I finally bought a replacement. The dealership claimed that they couldn't do a TLC plates transfer and wouldn't give me the title and mv50 so that I can do it myself. I didn't do financing through them.
How long did you wait for the registration after buying the car?

 

You should have asked them for an express service, even if it cost you a bit. Most dealers have the so called "runners" that goes to DMV to get the registration the same day. If left alone, they will wait to accumulate a bunch of jobs before heading to DMV, normally 2 to 3 weeks.
I had to go back to the dealer to pick it up and it took me exactly 3 days

what car did you get? New or used?

 

I should add: In step 2. Ask dealer not to affix the civilian registration in the windshield. Just display the registration on dashboard. You will need the registration to get full refund from DMV (2 years worth). otherwise you will get 1 year from DMV. Don't ask me why. it doesn't make sense, but you will need that registration when you turn in the civilian plates to get a full refund.

 

You won't need those registrations to get refund, done it twice within 6 months and got refund for 2 years worth on both case. I still have the registration of both cars

By the way, Lyft sent me 5 Plus requests this morning...I was wondering what pax would think if I showed up on my Sonata lol

 

It was just an idea. Then I remembered all the long trips in nj for peanuts. Changed my mind.
The dealership is giving me a runaround with the registration. Promising to issue permanent registration, but not delivering. Promised to do it Friday, failed. Promised today, failed.
Lets see what Tuesday brings.

 

Followed your guide. Worked out perfectly. Inspection scheduled for Monday. Was at the Staten Island TLC office to pay and schedule the inspection. Saved about five days by going to SI.
Thanks

 

You're very welcome, glad it worked out for you!

 

8) It will cost you $75 for the visual inspection if your car has more than 500 miles

Thanks for the great guide. How much will the visual inspection cost for the new car with less than 500 miles?

 

$25 plus 2.49% for credit card. No cash. It is better to use a credit card than buying a money order.


Don't drive around too much. Make sure that you have fewer than 500 miles at the time of inspection. You don't want to arrive at the inspection with 501 on the odometer.
What kind of car did you get?

 

Thanks for the great guide. How much will the visual inspection cost for the new car with less than 500 miles?

You're welcome and It will not cost you anything

Thanks for the advice. I haven't got any car yet, just wanted to know the cost and steps of the car registration. I've got great deals on the new Malibu but I didn't like the car. I drove rental camry for 6 months and after a month break from driving for these apps I'm in need to get a car now whether it's a rental one or my own car. Rental is good for the short term but I think I'm gonna do this for a long time, at least one year or two, I don't know. Thinking to get a new accord or wait for the new 2018 camry which is gonna be on sale this summer or the beginning of the fall. If I choose the second one then I'll get the rental car until that.

Do yourself a favor and buy an used hybrid vehicle, something with less than 30k miles if possibile. Only reason I purchased a new one was due to the large upsidedown I had on my trade and no banks would finance the extra amount on a used car.

 

You're welcome and It will not cost you anything

Do yourself a favor and buy an used hybrid vehicle, something with less than 30k miles if possibile. Only reason I purchased a new one was due to the large upsidedown I had on my trade and no banks would finance the extra amount on a used car.

Can't find good one priced low

 

Don't ever go to those small used car dealers you find on Carguru, autotrader, etc. They will add a dealer fee of $2880 on top of the listed prices.

I found some good deals on used Altimas at those small dealers. Is that high dealer fee the only reason not to buy car from them? How much do major dealers charge for the same?

 

number one, cant trust the cars are what they say it is and number two there loans paper work will rob you blind.

 

I bought mine from Hertz. Someone on this forum recommended them because of price. Their mileage maybe a little bit higher than from some dealers, but you know it is the actual one.
The dealers that advertise $11000-12000 price add a bunch of fees to increase the price. I went to the ones on Hilside Ave in Queens, and the guy was adding $2800 in fees. Sales tax was extra , on top of the fees

I went to 9 different used car dealers and 7 of them added those $2800. Only Honda and Kia dealer did ask for straight list price.

 

I've recently traded cars and was unable to get any information on our forums and thought I'd share my experience with those who need assistance with plate transfer (aka vehicle transfer)

1) Keep your old plates when you trade cars unless you want a spanking new T740+ and pay those ridiculous fees all over again.
2) Paydealer a little extra to expedite the registration process for the new vehicle (it normally takes 3 days, depending on the dealer)
3) Get a regular DMV plate and insurance in the meanwhile
4) Once you get the registration, go to your TLC insurance broker and have it transferred to the new car. It can take a few hours + $45 (depending on your broker)
5) Go to your base and get a TLC appointment with a base letter signed (Uber calls it vehicle transfer)
6) Head to DMV and register your TLC plates ($25) and surrender the regular plates. They should give you a new registration right away
7) Pay $20.00 + $0.78 at TLC for the transfer and get an appointment for the visual inspection. (Go to S.I. office if your base can't find you an early appointment with LIC office, it saved me 5 days)
8) It will cost you $75 for the visual inspection if your car has more than 500 miles

Hope this helped

Thanks for the great guide. How much will the visual inspection cost for the new car with less than 500 miles?

Hi thanks when you say SI office are you referring to Staten Island?

 

Hi thanks when you say SI office are you referring to Staten Island?

Yes SI as Staten Island

$550 i guess

Actually it's free if it has less than 500 miles

 

Yes SI as Staten Island

Actually it's free if it has less than 500 miles

Thanks, did you have to go to Hub to make appointment? I'm getting a newer car I want to transfer the plates! I don't want to much down time!

 

Do they have a visual inspection in SI?

 

Unfortunately there's only one and it's in Queens

 

After tlc plates were registered, can I walk in for visual inspection or have to wait till appointment date?

 

After tlc plates were registered, can I walk in for visual inspection or have to wait till appointment date?

They should give you an appointment for the visual inspection.

 

Can I go with tlc insurance instead of a regular insurance when taking the car with regular plates from dealer?

 

Can I use temporary registration to book tlc appointment or should I have wait to till I get actual Registration?

 

Search function man. Google how to get tlc plates. Everythingn is there. You got to wait for the actual registration.

 

Can I use temporary registration to book tlc appointment or should I have wait to till I get actual Registration?

Apparently, you are not reading my guide, you keep asking questions that are already answered on the guide

 

I have a question, I bought a car from New Jersey dealer , and I kept my tlc plates for transferring later on , for me to transfer tlc plates , Ny dmv ask for certificate copy of title . How can I get this fast ? You never mentioned anything about required documents to transfer . Please I need help here . I called the finance company for the copy of the title they are saying we haven’t received the title yet from no dmv.

 

I have a question, I bought a car from New Jersey dealer , and I kept my tlc plates for transferring later on , for me to transfer tlc plates , Ny dmv ask for certificate copy of title . How can I get this fast ? You never mentioned anything about required documents to transfer . Please I need help here . I called the finance company for the copy of the title they are saying we haven't received the title yet from no dmv.

Title normally comes after 45 days, at least here in NYC

and I did mention what documents are needed to transfer.

4) Once you get the registration, go to your TLC insurance broker and have it transferred to the new car. It can take a few hours + $45 (depending on your broker)

Your registration and commercial (TLC) insurance

 

About 8K

What is the APR % on your new loan?

 

3.8 I think

 

about no.3 , do I have to get a regular DMV registration, insurance and plate?
Can I keep it in garage for couple of days and go straight for tlc?

 

Yes you will have to, you just can't take the car home without regular plates and insurance and your registration is required to get the process going with TLC

 

I have temporarily plates on, do I need to wait for my registration to get home to complete the transfer FuberNYC ? Or I could use my temporary registration