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Here’s How to Find a Military Recovery Vehicle and Make It Street Legal

Here’s How to Find a Military Recovery Vehicle and Make It Street Legal

There are no tow trucks out in the field when the Army hits the dusty, muddy, or snowy trails. Luckily, their fleet is well equipped for the much. Army recovery vehicles are made to take the worst punishment, and you can buy them as surplus! But they are considered off-road. Let's see how you can tag one up for your worst trails!

What Military Surplus Vehicles Work as RVs?

What Military Surplus Vehicles Work as RVs?

Surplus army trucks are awesome for all kinds of jobs, but did you know you can convert them into an awesome RV? You sure can.

However, not every state is friendly towards titling and tagging surplus army trucks, and some will flat-out deny you service. That’s ok, Dirt Legal steps up where they left off.

Winter’s Coming: Why You Should Make Your UTV Street Legal in Time for the Snow

Winter’s Coming: Why You Should Make Your UTV Street Legal in Time for the Snow

If you live anywhere besides the southern part of The States – even then you’re not guaranteed to avoid it – there’s an almost certainty that snow will visit you in the next few months. If not snow, the rainy season is around the corner. This means the days of easily keeping your car clean are rapidly coming to an end.

How to Register a Surplus Military Trailer for Road Use

How to Register a Surplus Military Trailer for Road Use

Thousands of military machines are put out to pasture every year. Some of it is in poor to scrap condition, others are repairable, and some are in fine condition. Why is it auctioned off? There are lots of reasons why, but the important thing is that you can buy a super-capable army truck or trailer for cheap. We can get it street-legal and on the road!

How to Register Highly Modified Cars Out-of-State

How to Register Highly Modified Cars Out-of-State

If you are working on a highly modified project car or truck right now, listen up! This article is for you. Getting your highly modified car registered can be a real hassle, but it doesn’t have to be. We will show you how easy it is to register your car out-of-state!

Temp Tag 101: Temporary License Plates Explained

Temp Tag 101: Temporary License Plates Explained

Some states determine the price by a flat rate, while others use the weight, value or year of the car. The cost varies by state and by vehicle – you can find a complete breakdown on Temporary Tag Prices at the National Conference of State Legislatures.

What Is a Vehicle's Certificate of Origin (MSO/MCO) and why is it needed?

What Is a Vehicle's Certificate of Origin (MSO/MCO) and why is it needed?

Both phrases refer to the same document, one which carries information about the automobile’s production like its country of origin. Most times, the MSO/MCO looks just like a Certificate of Title and includes the manufacturer, vehicle identification number and the year of manufacture.