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California Vehicle Registration (A Complete 2024 Guide)

  California Vehicle Registration (A Complete 2024 Guide) By DRIVE-SAFELY.NET Before you can drive your new vehicle, you gotta do some paperwork first! That’s right, you gotta register it. And don’t worry.  We’re here to answer all your California vehicle registration questions in this complete 2024 guide.  Here, we’ll talk about: We won’t miss out […]

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How to Get A Driver’s License in California (A Complete 2024 Guide)

  How to Get A Driver’s License in California (A Complete 2024 Guide) By DRIVE-SAFELY.NET The driver’s license process in California can be confusing since there are several steps you need to take before you get issued the official license.  And if you don’t know your way around these things, you might end up wasting

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Leasing vs. Buying: What Is Best for You?

  Leasing or buying a vehicle are both options that come with a different set of advantages and disadvantages, and making the right decision is entirely based on your personal needs and situation. According to Statistics Canada, the average Canadian puts 20% of their income towards an auto loan every year. Financing a vehicle is

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GAP Insurance Explained: How Does it Work & Who is it For?

  Of all the extra-cost add-ons that can be tacked on to your vehicle purchase, GAP insurance is one of the most sensible. But how does it work exactly, who is this really for, and are the extra payments worth it for all car owners? We explain, plus answer several other frequently asked GAP insurance

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Do You Pay Tax on Private Car Sales in Ontario?

    In Ontario, we’re accustomed to paying sales tax on many things we buy from stores and other retail locations, including new and used vehicles. Those retailers, also known to the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) as GST/HST registrants, collect the 13 per cent harmonized sales tax (HST) on behalf of the government, and then

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Gifting a Car In Ontario: How to Transfer Ownership to a Family Member

  Wondering how to gift a car in Ontario? Maybe you’re feeling generous, have an older vehicle sitting unused in the driveway, or you’re upgrading your current car and feel like helping out someone close to you. Whatever the reason, gifting a car in Ontario isn’t as simple as slapping a bow on the hood

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What Is a Rebuilt Title Car and Should I Buy One?

    No matter how frugal or frivolous you are, we’re all bargain hunters to some degree. And shopping for a vehicle is no different. Simply put, we look for the highest possible quality for the cheapest possible price. And when you’ve got big savings in mind, exploring options like used cars with rebuilt titles

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