Buying a Diesel Car in CaliforniaNew Cars Used Cars cars.com Buying a diesel car from out of StateIf you buy a diesel car from out of state, it needs to have 7,501 miles on it. Since it's a diesel, you don't have to worry about smog requirements. Once the car is in your possession in California, you need to take the car and title (signed by the seller) to the DMV. The DMV will first verify your car by inspecting it-- make sure they note that it's a diesel. After that, paperwork consists of filling out the vehicle registration form and signing over the title. If you didn't pay sales tax to the seller, you must pay sales tax on the purchase price of the car along with the registration fee. You'll leave the DMV ready to go with plates and a sticker, and you'll get your new title in the mail a few weeks later. If you buy a diesel from within the State of California, it is just like buying any other car. Local Bio Vehicle dealersThere are a couple of local dealers who specialize in used TDI's in Southern California. They charge premium prices, but are repected local TDI mechanics who go over the cars with a fine tooth comb before selling them: Lovecraft Biofuels often has Mercedes for sale that have been converted for SVO use. Biobling connects people with environmentally conscious cars and the fuel to run them. |