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Laura Said:

bought used car in Massachusetts can i drive it?

We Answered:

you heard wrong.

You need to insure the car to register it, and you need to register it to drive it. There is no trial period - if you get caught driving an unregistered and uninsured car, the police can arrest you, and if you get into an accident, you can get sued.

EDIT - you need to inform your insurance company of the change before the new car is covered, but you still need to register it. That's the law - if you have any doubts, ask a cop, he/she will confirm what I'm saying.

Enrique Said:

Help with online insurance companies?

We Answered:

Try this site

http://quoteinsurance.notlong.com

here you can get quotes from different companies.

Jacqueline Said:

Should Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick’s free welfare car program be shut down?

We Answered:

You are talking about the socialist state of Massachusetts.

The one and only thing I will say positive about this is that if it is a state program that is ran and financed entirely by state funds then I have no problem with it. No matter how stupid it may seem. I believe in state sovereignty.

Now if they are taking money from me(I live in Texas) then I need to start sending letters out to my representatives.

Marlene Said:

can you junk a car or truck to a junkyard without having the title to it?

We Answered:

Go to your DMV with the title and ask them to run a check on the truck as to ownership. If your husband is still the owner and there have been no changes, the truck is just missing.
Junkyards are not to take vehicles without titles.
We read here all the time of people buying vehicles without titles. If it was in an accident, you would have heard by now.
Check with the police department about filing a stolen vehicle report or see if they would contact the 'friend'.

Esther Said:

What is the legal age to buy a USED car in Mass for a private sale?

We Answered:

A minor can not enter into a legal binding contract, so the mother may have a case. The fact that the boy lied to you is unfortunate, however since he paid cash and did not sign for a loan, you also have a defense. In Illinois for instance, a minor must be declared a 'Emancipated Minor' by the courts before they can sign anything into their name, such as a utility bill or vehicle purchase.

I'm not that familiar with Massachusetts law, so you might want to contact the DMV and ask them the legal age to purchase a vehicle private party with paying cash. You may also get the information you want from the Mass. DMV website. I hope this helps!

Everett Said:

What is a Destruction title/ Bill of sale?

We Answered:

The Certificate of Destruction means that the vehicle is authorized for parting out and/or destroying. It removes the VIN# from existence. When the VIN# is removed form existence, it can't be registered. It's a warning to prospective buyers that there was significant damage to the vehicle that made it too expensive to repair. You can title and register those types of cars, but you have to know there may be major safety defects. The roof may not protect you in a roll-over accident. The front end alignment may never be correctable - excessive tire wear. Frame may be bent or twisted beyond specs, etc.

I would talk to the Florida DMV and ask them directly. You may be able to get the Certificate of Destruction revalidated and get a "Salvage Title" issued since the car wasn't destroyed or parted out.