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[*] posted on 8-20-2009 at 08:48 AM


We have been using SD plates with ID D.L.s and everything listing an AZ address. No problems so far. We buy a yearly MX policy since most of the driving on both vehicles is in MX. Not sure about your argument about the cops getting wise.

We would use ID plates if we could but that requires the yearly smog testing (this month was the first time in years that we've even been back to ID) and proof of insurance, same problems you are having. I just call our Allstate agent when heading north and they issue a new U.S. policy over the phone. We'll call again and cancel it when we leave the U.S. About $300 for a 6 month liability only policy.




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[*] posted on 8-20-2009 at 10:10 AM


Arizona DMV is very user friendly. We have 4 vehicles and 2 trailers registered through Yuma DOT. After the initial verification of VIN #s, renewels can be done online for 1 or 2 years. They do not require smog tests and you can sign a de-insurance certificate stating that you will not drive the vehicle in AZ. The rates are much lower than California's.
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[*] posted on 8-20-2009 at 11:14 AM


Hey LaTijereta,
Is this a very recent change for CA DMV? We renewed our CA reg about four months ago and they accepted the Mexican insurance...but I did have to do a change of address to our BCS address this year which I did not in previous years.
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CA DMV finnaly got wise to the Mexican isurance "senario", after 8 years providing new tags they have come back to require CA insurance on our cars that are kept in BCS.
We used to provide proof of Mexican insurance every year with no questions:rolleyes:
Looking at some other options over the next few months..
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[*] posted on 8-20-2009 at 12:15 PM


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Hey LaTijereta,
Is this a very recent change for CA DMV? We renewed our CA reg about four months ago and they accepted the Mexican insurance...but I did have to do a change of address to our BCS address this year which I did not in previous years.
Thanks,
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I am not sure how recent, but they are now asking for electronic filing by your "CA" insurance company, I went down to the DMV office in person to try and sort this out. No luck without proof of CA insurance, even though the truck is kept out of state...




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[*] posted on 8-20-2009 at 12:41 PM


If you have CA plates and a CA D/L check this outfit. You will be amazed at the low rates, and I mean LOW! I've had no claims to verify how good they are, but they will meet the CA License requirements.

http://www.wawanesa.com/


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