[Petersweeney]

No state income tax but they should call it incoming state tax….they really get you when you transfer registrations

[garylubbes]

Florida car dealers are notorious for adding fees on top of fees. If you’ve already bought, closed and paid there’s most likely nothing you can do about it. The state allows dealers to collect all license and transfer fees as well as sales tax so as previously mentioned you can only compare the “out the door” price if you’re buying a new car that has a sticker price that you can compare bottom line from one dealer to another.

[Bay Kid]

Just bought a new car in Virginia this week. The dealership charged $799. PROCESSING FEE, plus $93. DEALERS BUSINESS LIC.,, plus $58. LICENSE FEE, plus $10. TITLE FEE, plus $17. OUT/State Filing FEE (I live in VA).
Highway robbery.

[sborlove]

Florida is a difference state and you only pay tax on the difference between the sales price and the trade in value. That tax is 6% and depending on where in Florida you live there may be an added municipal tax added in. The Villages area does not have that added tax burden. Registration and transfer fee are additional to that tax. Usually around $225 and $80.

If your dealer is charging you a processing fee....this fee is truly only a profit maker and adds to the gross of profit for the Dealership. A lot of dealers do not charge the fee in Florida and I suggest you find a dealer that doesn't charge it when purchasing a new vehicle.

The other best option is to collect all your paperwork and go to the DMV yourself. You will find the staff do be friendly and helpful. They will guide you through the process. You can even call to find out exactly what information you will need to complete your paperwork. Have done this numerous times and find the staff extremely helpful.

[deanjohnson]

Most I’ve ever paid but CA was high when I was there 20 years ago so I’m sure it is was higher now.

[richs631]

Originally Posted by Mike3461

Have any of you bought a new or used car in FLA and transferred your FLORIDA registration and tags from your old vehicle to the new vehicle, which will be purchased from a Florida dealer.?

My dealer charges $578 for license and registration fee.

Sounds high to me. What did you pay? Thank you.

(P.S. This question doesn't apply to bringing in an out of state car.)

Your dealer is ripping you off

[Shoogley]

New tag and temporary drivers license till 2023…..$440.00

[Altavia]

Originally Posted by richs631

Your dealer is ripping you off

$575 for me with dealer fees recently.

Seller's market at this point in time for many vehicles. They had six back up buyers by the time I picked up a vehicle purchased as it arrived at the dock. At least they didn't apply a $10K markup other dealers are doing.

On the other hand, Carvanna paid my full purchase price on a vehicle purchased 2 years ago.

[Warren]

Originally Posted by Mike3461

Have any of you bought a new or used car in FLA and transferred your FLORIDA registration and tags from your old vehicle to the new vehicle, which will be purchased from a Florida dealer.?

My dealer charges $578 for license and registration fee.

Sounds high to me. What did you pay? Thank you.

(P.S. This question doesn't apply to bringing in an out of state car.)

Yes, but there is no state income taxes. Any transaction you do in FL., the fees are high,......but there is no state income tax. There is no free lunch. Stop buying any thing and you have a very low cost of living in FL.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by Number 10 GI

Look over your sales contract, it should list all the expenses you have to pay. Most dealerships have processing fees and a fee for handling the licensing of the vehicle that can add up to a pretty good amount.

The only number you need to look at on the sales contract is the out-the-door price at the bottom. You need to do research and know what that number should be before you go to a dealership. I don't care what fees or other charges the dealer lists on the contract, as long as the bottom line matches up with what the car is worth.

[OhioBuckeye]

Originally Posted by Mike3461

Have any of you bought a new or used car in FLA and transferred your FLORIDA registration and tags from your old vehicle to the new vehicle, which will be purchased from a Florida dealer.?

My dealer charges $578 for license and registration fee.

Sounds high to me. What did you pay? Thank you.

(P.S. This question doesn't apply to bringing in an out of state car.)

Don’t know where you come from but wait until you have a fender bender, & you find out Florida car Ins. is a NO FAULT STATE, unless you came from a state with no fault. We live in Texas & we’re no fault here too. We’re originally from Ohio & when you have a wreck there the person that caused the wreck pays. I think no fault is a money gouging money pit for the Ins. Company. Personally I don’t like this kind of Ins.

[me4vt]

That’s a fair price for Village People! It’s because of the Villages that it’s high anyhow😉

Originally Posted by Mike3461

Have any of you bought a new or used car in FLA and transferred your FLORIDA registration and tags from your old vehicle to the new vehicle, which will be purchased from a Florida dealer.?

My dealer charges $578 for license and registration fee.

Sounds high to me. What did you pay? Thank you.

(P.S. This question doesn't apply to bringing in an out of state car.)

[Lil GTO]

Originally Posted by Topspinmo

Silly me, I thought license transfer was done at state and country tax collection sites?

That’s where the dealer takes them and picks them up then calls the customer to let them know that they’re available for pick up is some dealers will mail them.

[Lil GTO]

Originally Posted by Mike3461

Have any of you bought a new or used car in FLA and transferred your FLORIDA registration and tags from your old vehicle to the new vehicle, which will be purchased from a Florida dealer.?

My dealer charges $578 for license and registration fee.

Sounds high to me. What did you pay? Thank you.

(P.S. This question doesn't apply to bringing in an out of state car.)

It is advisable to go over the contract line item by line item and question anything you’re not sure about before you sign the contract.

Just keep in mind that the dealer has to take your signed application and power of attorney to the tax collectors office along with the title of your trade pay them then wait for all of that to return them file them and notify you that they are available go pick up.

Until Covid they could even mail them to you.

All of this takes people power and people don’t work for free.

[The Caretaker]

That includes property taxes on your car. Has to be paid when you transfer or purchase tags