I intend on buying a used car from a private seller soon. Before I buy it I want to first test drive it and have my mechanic inspect it. However how can I drive the car if it doesn't have the tags/license plates?
I live in VA and from http://www.dmv.state.va.us/webdoc/citizen/vehicles/temp_permit.asp I think I can buy temporary tags for this precise reason. However, could you please help me clarify whether I have to first buy the car (since it asks for a bill of sale) in order for the tags to be valid??
Also if the car is not insured, should I buy that "insurance payment" or could I call my current insurance for my current car to perhaps cover me for that one trip for car I plan to buy (if that's even possible)?
My last question is who should purchase this trip permit, me or the seller trying to sell the car?
Thank you for your answers! First time buying a car on my own.
I live in VA and from http://www.dmv.state.va.us/webdoc/citizen/vehicles/temp_permit.asp I think I can buy temporary tags for this precise reason. However, could you please help me clarify whether I have to first buy the car (since it asks for a bill of sale) in order for the tags to be valid??
Also if the car is not insured, should I buy that "insurance payment" or could I call my current insurance for my current car to perhaps cover me for that one trip for car I plan to buy (if that's even possible)?
My last question is who should purchase this trip permit, me or the seller trying to sell the car?
Thank you for your answers! First time buying a car on my own.