Here at Dirt Legal, we talk a whole lot about the Montana LLC program and how you can save a boatload of money. We love the freedom that it affords owners who are tired of paying 6%, 7%, 8%, 10%+ in sales taxes on their cars, plus other riders like vehicle use tax.
How To Insure a Vehicle Registered to a Montana LLC: Common Pitfalls Debunked
We talk a lot about the Montana LLC registration program and the myriad benefits you have when you use it, especially saving money on sales tax (Montana has no sales taxes). Since the vehicle is being registered to an out-of-state business entity rather than an individual, there may be some insurance specifics that you should be aware of.
Unimog Unleashed: Exploring the Viability of the Mercedes-Benz Unimog as a Farm Vehicle in the U.S.
The Mercedes-Benz Unimog is a highly versatile vehicle used for various purposes, including agriculture. It is known for its off-road capabilities and its ability to tow heavy loads. The Unimog is also equipped with a power take-off (PTO), which allows it to power farm equipment.
Buying Person to Person? Remember to Budget for Sales Tax!
Dealers might make it easy to buy a vehicle, but their services cost a fortune. (Don’t those car and truck payments seem to go on forever!?) Our mission at Dirt Legal is to help regular people get the paperwork they need to enjoy their rides without having to go to a dealership or (maybe even worse) the DMV.
How to Make a Pit Bike Street Legal in California
Registering a pit bike to ride in California can be a challenge, but it’s not impossible. Seeing how easy it is to complete makes you wonder why your pit bike hasn’t been registered yet.
These Factory Street Legal Pit Bikes Can Hit the Road Immediately
I get it… why would you want to spend more time waiting to get your bike registered than needed? You want a motorcycle that is nimble and durable offroad but also street legal fresh off the showroom floor.
Thinking about donating a car to charity? Here's how it works.
Ever thought about donating a vehicle to charity? Whether you want to support a particular charitable organization, or you want the ease of having someone come and pick up your old car or truck, a charitable donation might work for you (and your tax return). I recently made a vehicle donation for the second time and learned things I wish I had known the first time! The process also made me think of things to be careful of the next time I buy a used vehicle.
Title Trouble for a Park Model Trailer
We had trouble getting a copy of the title when we wanted to buy a park model trailer in an awesome campground. Read on to learn about different ownership structures in campgrounds and about how to recover a missing title for a park model trailer that you either own or want to buy.
License Plate Scams and How to Avoid Them
License plates are used as decoration all over the place, but your plates contain important personal information that you should treat carefully. Protect against scams and criminal misuse!
What Happens When a Dealer Sells a Car With a Bad Title?
I bought a car with a shaky title. Read on for what I learned and for advice to any buyer of a car, truck, or motorcycle: don’t get burned by issues related to a fraudulent title!
Too Good To Be True: Beware of Vehicle Cloning
We have so many more vehicle purchasing options than we used to! All these choices may lead you to your dream vehicle, but they also might lead you to a cloned vehicle if you aren’t careful. Read on for shocking and true stories of this surprisingly simple scam tactic and how to avoid it when you are looking for your next ride.
How We Bought Bikes From Disney’s Final Lights, Motors, Action Show
Disney’s Lights, Motors, Action show was full of adventure and adrenaline. This tells the story of their stunt bikes after the final show.
Affordable ADV Platform: Stewart and Stevenson XM1082 LMTV Military Trailer for $2,800 OBO
With military-grade construction and rustproofing along with a myriad of tie-down points, this XM1082 LMTV trailer is fully capable of following even the most highly modified off-roading rigs deep into the unknown - and it could be yours.
Do You Need To Title And/or Register A Snowmobile?
If your state has public trail systems, it is safe to assume snowmobiles will need to be registered – even if you only plan on using private land, like the land you own. Also, check and see what actions are prohibited, such as riding on shoulders or crossing roads while using trails.
Can You Ride Your Snowmobile Anywhere Besides Snow?
Snowmobiles are awesome. They are fast, maneuverable, and fun. Most of all, they are meant for snow, and snow only. But since people will ask, let’s take a look at this anyway and clear up any misconceptions.
Can You Make A Snowmobile Street Legal?
It’s still deep in the heart of sledding season in the North, and the skuh-doos are full-send. But can you take them on public roads? Probably not a great idea. Let’s take a look at why.
Here’s What Makes a Car Title Good, Bad, or Ugly
Car titles are something we all know just enough about to be dangerous. Not knowing some basics about titles can get you in real hot water when you’re buying or selling a car, though, if you’re not careful. Let’s take a look at car title basics and see what we can find out.
Here's How to Register a School Bus Toy Hauler for Road Use
You’ve heard of Skoolies. And you’ve heard of toy haulers. But what happens when you cross streams? You get a Skoolie-toy hauler hybrid that has no name. Street legal? Yes. Awesome? Yes. But if you don’t change the registration to an RV, you might need a CDL. Ain’t nobody got time for that.
Want to own Doug DeMuro's Audi RS2 but live in California? We'll make it happen for free
We feel like you’ve earned a break once you’ve spent over a hundred grand on one of the most collectible Audis on the planet.
Arizona Auto Renewal Registration: Renew Your Registration Online
Any motorcycle, electric car, hydrogen car, or solar car can register in Arizona on a five-year renewal cycle. The same is true for any vehicle from 1966 or older; most vehicles registered outside of Phoenix and Tucson, and most new vehicles that have never been registered anywhere.