Can non-immigrants buy a car?
Nov 17th 2006, 2:58 pm
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Can non-immigrants buy a car?
Hope someone can help me...if I'm a UK citizen who plans to travel throughout the United States (non-immigrant status), can I legally buy a car? I'm looking at getting a real crappy one once I'm in the States as it would be more convenient (and cheaper) than flying from city to city. Can anyone tell me if I can do this?
Nov 17th 2006, 3:04 pm
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Re: Can non-immigrants buy a car?
Originally Posted by BlueJay
Hope someone can help me...if I'm a UK citizen who plans to travel throughout the United States (non-immigrant status), can I legally buy a car? I'm looking at getting a real crappy one once I'm in the States as it would be more convenient (and cheaper) than flying from city to city. Can anyone tell me if I can do this?
however problems will arise by purchasing insurance and having an address in order to have the title mailed to you and other such beauracratic nonsense.
Nov 17th 2006, 3:06 pm
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Re: Can non-immigrants buy a car?
Originally Posted by Manc
yes it is legal to buy a car.
however problems will arise by purchasing insurance and having an address in order to have the title mailed to you and other such beauracratic nonsense.
however problems will arise by purchasing insurance and having an address in order to have the title mailed to you and other such beauracratic nonsense.
Nov 17th 2006, 3:08 pm
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Re: Can non-immigrants buy a car?
Originally Posted by BlueJay
Hmmm. Cheers. If I need an address, could I use my American girlfriend's, or does it need to be my own? I know that for certain things you need to prove 90 days residency but I don't know if this is one of them.
you can drive her car and be covered by her insurance with "permission" by the car owner and policyholder.
that'll be your best bet.
Nov 17th 2006, 4:42 pm
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Re: Can non-immigrants buy a car?
Originally Posted by BlueJay
Hmmm. Cheers. If I need an address, could I use my American girlfriend's, or does it need to be my own? I know that for certain things you need to prove 90 days residency but I don't know if this is one of them.
