Re: [MBZ] Legality of towing unregistered car in NY?
Just pretend you are a guest worker and you won't need insurance, a drivers license, registration, or ownership. Works here in Houston quite well. And you won't even need to know how to drive either, just go. --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Legality of towing unregistered car in NY?
Ahh, I do see an in-transit permit on nysdmv.com Hmm, I kinda think they might figure out that I've already registered the car before and not let that one fly... And I suppose if I have to pay $10, it's not THAT much worse to pay $46 or whatever just for the ease of dealing with it, especially for probably more than 30 days... Thanks for the info though! Levi On 8/2/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Go to the DMV, prove you have insurance and fill out the form for a 30 day temporary transit tag. Allows transporting to and from certain places as stated when you fill out the formYou might want to fib a little about what you intend to do with it.Costs a whoppin huge 10 bucks and the title doesn't even have to be in your name!! Mike Where/how can you get a paper tag for $10? I thought NY was a pain cause there was no such thing as a temp tag? Or is this something else? Levi On 8/2/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If it will run and drive you can put insurance on it and buy a paper tag for 10 bucks. Mike Do you folks have repair plates? Around here the garages usually have a repair plate that can be used to transport a vehicle to the garage. The garage will usually lend you the plate in order to get the vehicle in. Some places also will sell you a one day permit to move a vehicle. I know you can get one here to move a vehicle to another province. Don't know if you can get one to move a vehicle within the province. Would probably have to have a current safety certificate to do that in any event. Another option is to get a tow truck. It will be cheaper in the long run than a ticket or an accident if you get caught or if things go wrong. I had a Jeep towed home for my younger son a month or so ago and and it cost $70 for a tow of 5 miles or so. I was tempted to tow it behind one of our trucks but also thought it would cost more than the tow to replace the back bumper on the truck if the Jeep happened to bump me. I have towed with just a rope. I towed a friend about 35 miles. He had a mid 80's full size Cadillac with an engine knock. He kept the motor running to provide power steering and brakes and I towed him with my old Chevy pickup. It was pretty smooth. You really want to be able to trust the other driver no matter whether you are in the tow vehicle or the towed vehicle. Also towed a Chevy pickup home from about 50 miles away on a 1/2 nylon rope behind a Ford pickup many years ago. No real problem. I drove the tow vehicle and my father steered the towed vehicle. I don't think he trusted me to not hit him from behind. I was pretty young then and he just instructed me to keep the speed down to about 40 mph and let him worry about not running into the back of me. It was pretty hilly country and we slowed a bit going up hills but there was not much traffic and we got home fine. Randy - in Winnipeg -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Levi Smith Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2007 10:43 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Legality of towing unregistered car in NY? Anyone happen to know what the legality is of towing an unregistered car in NY? I've got a Subaru that needs fixing and I think I may let someone else do it, but it's not registered... I'm thinking I would tow it down and then maybe just attach the strap and mock-tow it back(assuming it runs then), but it wouldn't have plates either way... And it does go right past a police station... Anyone know if that's legal or not? I was thinking it was... But then I couldn't quite see how it could be if you can't pull a trailer without plates... Thanks, Levi ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http
Re: [MBZ] Legality of towing unregistered car in NY?
Hmm... I haven't seen many of those here at the moment, though there are some over at my parents house, they drive a John Deere Gator back and forth to the farm(they do live in the country). I'm guessing there may be a few more down in Houston than up here in NY... On 8/3/07, Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just pretend you are a guest worker and you won't need insurance, a drivers license, registration, or ownership. Works here in Houston quite well. And you won't even need to know how to drive either, just go. --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Yeah, you're still not quite part of Occupied Aztlan, just a matter of time though. --R Levi Smith wrote: Hmm... I haven't seen many of those here at the moment, though there are some over at my parents house, they drive a John Deere Gator back and forth to the farm(they do live in the country). I'm guessing there may be a few more down in Houston than up here in NY... On 8/3/07, Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just pretend you are a guest worker and you won't need insurance, a drivers license, registration, or ownership. Works here in Houston quite well. And you won't even need to know how to drive either, just go. --R ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Legality of towing unregistered car in NY?
I wonder what ever happened to the days when if a garage wanted your business they would come tow the car(within a few miles) to the shop at no charge. Labor rates have gone up, pay hasn't much, for the mechanic not the boss... Mike Ahh, I do see an in-transit permit on nysdmv.com Hmm, I kinda think they might figure out that I've already registered the car before and not let that one fly... And I suppose if I have to pay $10, it's not THAT much worse to pay $46 or whatever just for the ease of dealing with it, especially for probably more than 30 days... Thanks for the info though! Levi On 8/2/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Go to the DMV, prove you have insurance and fill out the form for a 30 day temporary transit tag. Allows transporting to and from certain places as stated when you fill out the formYou might want to fib a little about what you intend to do with it.Costs a whoppin huge 10 bucks and the title doesn't even have to be in your name!! Mike Where/how can you get a paper tag for $10? I thought NY was a pain cause there was no such thing as a temp tag? Or is this something else? Levi On 8/2/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If it will run and drive you can put insurance on it and buy a paper tag for 10 bucks. Mike Do you folks have repair plates? Around here the garages usually have a repair plate that can be used to transport a vehicle to the garage. The garage will usually lend you the plate in order to get the vehicle in. Some places also will sell you a one day permit to move a vehicle. I know you can get one here to move a vehicle to another province. Don't know if you can get one to move a vehicle within the province. Would probably have to have a current safety certificate to do that in any event. Another option is to get a tow truck. It will be cheaper in the long run than a ticket or an accident if you get caught or if things go wrong. I had a Jeep towed home for my younger son a month or so ago and and it cost $70 for a tow of 5 miles or so. I was tempted to tow it behind one of our trucks but also thought it would cost more than the tow to replace the back bumper on the truck if the Jeep happened to bump me. I have towed with just a rope. I towed a friend about 35 miles. He had a mid 80's full size Cadillac with an engine knock. He kept the motor running to provide power steering and brakes and I towed him with my old Chevy pickup. It was pretty smooth. You really want to be able to trust the other driver no matter whether you are in the tow vehicle or the towed vehicle. Also towed a Chevy pickup home from about 50 miles away on a 1/2 nylon rope behind a Ford pickup many years ago. No real problem. I drove the tow vehicle and my father steered the towed vehicle. I don't think he trusted me to not hit him from behind. I was pretty young then and he just instructed me to keep the speed down to about 40 mph and let him worry about not running into the back of me. It was pretty hilly country and we slowed a bit going up hills but there was not much traffic and we got home fine. Randy - in Winnipeg -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Levi Smith Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2007 10:43 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Legality of towing unregistered car in NY? Anyone happen to know what the legality is of towing an unregistered car in NY? I've got a Subaru that needs fixing and I think I may let someone else do it, but it's not registered... I'm thinking I would tow it down and then maybe just attach the strap and mock-tow it back(assuming it runs then), but it wouldn't have plates either way... And it does go right past a police station... Anyone know if that's legal or not? I was thinking it was... But then I couldn't quite see how it could be if you can't pull a trailer without plates... Thanks, Levi ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts
[MBZ] Legality of towing unregistered car in NY?
Anyone happen to know what the legality is of towing an unregistered car in NY? I've got a Subaru that needs fixing and I think I may let someone else do it, but it's not registered... I'm thinking I would tow it down and then maybe just attach the strap and mock-tow it back(assuming it runs then), but it wouldn't have plates either way... And it does go right past a police station... Anyone know if that's legal or not? I was thinking it was... But then I couldn't quite see how it could be if you can't pull a trailer without plates... Thanks, Levi ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Legality of towing unregistered car in NY?
Levi, I tow cars all of the time..It is illegal to tow with a strap unless the car has tags. You need to use a towbar to be legal...Simply take a piece of heavy pipe and run a chain through the middle and attach it to both cars as tight as you can get itThe cops really look for if you are being safe and smooth while towing rather than what you are towing with around here. If you need, I have a trailer if you have a truckMy truck will be up and running again soon. Mike Anyone happen to know what the legality is of towing an unregistered car in NY? I've got a Subaru that needs fixing and I think I may let someone else do it, but it's not registered... I'm thinking I would tow it down and then maybe just attach the strap and mock-tow it back(assuming it runs then), but it wouldn't have plates either way... And it does go right past a police station... Anyone know if that's legal or not? I was thinking it was... But then I couldn't quite see how it could be if you can't pull a trailer without plates... Thanks, Levi ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Legality of towing unregistered car in NY?
Go rent one of those 2-wheeled tow dollies, be a lot safer than a strap or chain. --R Levi Smith wrote: Anyone happen to know what the legality is of towing an unregistered car in NY? I've got a Subaru that needs fixing and I think I may let someone else do it, but it's not registered... I'm thinking I would tow it down and then maybe just attach the strap and mock-tow it back(assuming it runs then), but it wouldn't have plates either way... And it does go right past a police station... Anyone know if that's legal or not? I was thinking it was... But then I couldn't quite see how it could be if you can't pull a trailer without plates... Thanks, Levi ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Legality of towing unregistered car in NY?
Do you folks have repair plates? Around here the garages usually have a repair plate that can be used to transport a vehicle to the garage. The garage will usually lend you the plate in order to get the vehicle in. Some places also will sell you a one day permit to move a vehicle. I know you can get one here to move a vehicle to another province. Don't know if you can get one to move a vehicle within the province. Would probably have to have a current safety certificate to do that in any event. Another option is to get a tow truck. It will be cheaper in the long run than a ticket or an accident if you get caught or if things go wrong. I had a Jeep towed home for my younger son a month or so ago and and it cost $70 for a tow of 5 miles or so. I was tempted to tow it behind one of our trucks but also thought it would cost more than the tow to replace the back bumper on the truck if the Jeep happened to bump me. I have towed with just a rope. I towed a friend about 35 miles. He had a mid 80's full size Cadillac with an engine knock. He kept the motor running to provide power steering and brakes and I towed him with my old Chevy pickup. It was pretty smooth. You really want to be able to trust the other driver no matter whether you are in the tow vehicle or the towed vehicle. Also towed a Chevy pickup home from about 50 miles away on a 1/2 nylon rope behind a Ford pickup many years ago. No real problem. I drove the tow vehicle and my father steered the towed vehicle. I don't think he trusted me to not hit him from behind. I was pretty young then and he just instructed me to keep the speed down to about 40 mph and let him worry about not running into the back of me. It was pretty hilly country and we slowed a bit going up hills but there was not much traffic and we got home fine. Randy - in Winnipeg -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Levi Smith Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2007 10:43 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Legality of towing unregistered car in NY? Anyone happen to know what the legality is of towing an unregistered car in NY? I've got a Subaru that needs fixing and I think I may let someone else do it, but it's not registered... I'm thinking I would tow it down and then maybe just attach the strap and mock-tow it back(assuming it runs then), but it wouldn't have plates either way... And it does go right past a police station... Anyone know if that's legal or not? I was thinking it was... But then I couldn't quite see how it could be if you can't pull a trailer without plates... Thanks, Levi ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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In Arizona, we can pull and print a 3 day pass, on line, for a dollar, that allows us to drive or tow the vehicle with defunct plates. Perhaps NY has a similar program. We have a wonderful on line DMV that allows registration renewals, with the emissions tester posting passing results electronically for your vehicle. No standing in line! Jim Friesen Phoenix AZ 79 300SD, 267 K miles 98 ML 320, 151 K miles ** Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Legality of towing unregistered car in NY?
Yeah, that's about what I figured... Well my dad has a truck and trailer but that's over in Hornell, so the extra cost to drive it might suck out as much as other thoughts... I'm wondering what the minimum cost would be to re-register it would be. Looks like probably $46 for the year even if I only do it for a couple weeks and then whatever insurance runs on top of that... Just a pain with trying to sell two cars, buying a new one and trying to keep only one registered... Especially now that this one needs to get fixed and it's not registered... Levi On 8/2/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Levi, I tow cars all of the time..It is illegal to tow with a strap unless the car has tags. You need to use a towbar to be legal...Simply take a piece of heavy pipe and run a chain through the middle and attach it to both cars as tight as you can get itThe cops really look for if you are being safe and smooth while towing rather than what you are towing with around here. If you need, I have a trailer if you have a truckMy truck will be up and running again soon. Mike Anyone happen to know what the legality is of towing an unregistered car in NY? I've got a Subaru that needs fixing and I think I may let someone else do it, but it's not registered... I'm thinking I would tow it down and then maybe just attach the strap and mock-tow it back(assuming it runs then), but it wouldn't have plates either way... And it does go right past a police station... Anyone know if that's legal or not? I was thinking it was... But then I couldn't quite see how it could be if you can't pull a trailer without plates... Thanks, Levi ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Legality of towing unregistered car in NY?
Most states won't allow anything to be towed with wheels on the ground without tags. On a trailer , you're OK . In NY I bet it's cheaper to rent a trailer than to call a tow truck ( after an experience with NY tow truck rates a few years ago...OUCH! ---Robert Levi Smith wrote: Anyone happen to know what the legality is of towing an unregistered car in NY? I've got a Subaru that needs fixing and I think I may let someone else do it, but it's not registered... I'm thinking I would tow it down and then maybe just attach the strap and mock-tow it back(assuming it runs then), but it wouldn't have plates either way... And it does go right past a police station... Anyone know if that's legal or not? I was thinking it was... But then I couldn't quite see how it could be if you can't pull a trailer without plates... Thanks, Levi ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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IMO, the thing the state os trying to do when requiring plates on all vehicles - even short erm tow vehicles, is to make sure they have insurance on them. All in all a good thing should I get hit by one. ;-) But a PITA when *I* need to move a vehicle. When I bought my 911 I drove 80 mi to look at it and it if it was as described and I ended up driving it back. The PO let me keep the tags and I mailed them to him as soon as I got home. Also, I called my insurance man (State Farm) and told him what I might be doing - he said to call him with the VIN within 30 days - and I'd be covered from that point (when I bought it) to the end of 30 days. Technically, I suspect I was doing something illegal - driving my car with someone elses tags (PO) - but being insured was my biggest concern. All states are different I believe - Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D) www.youroil.net for Oil Analysis and Weber Parts Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil PORSCHE POSTERS! youroil.net Weber Carb Info http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs . - Original Message - From: Robert Tara Ludwick [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2007 1:01 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Legality of towing unregistered car in NY? Most states won't allow anything to be towed with wheels on the ground without tags. On a trailer , you're OK . In NY I bet it's cheaper to rent a trailer than to call a tow truck ( after an experience with NY tow truck rates a few years ago...OUCH! ---Robert Levi Smith wrote: Anyone happen to know what the legality is of towing an unregistered car in NY? I've got a Subaru that needs fixing and I think I may let someone else do it, but it's not registered... I'm thinking I would tow it down and then maybe just attach the strap and mock-tow it back(assuming it runs then), but it wouldn't have plates either way... And it does go right past a police station... Anyone know if that's legal or not? I was thinking it was... But then I couldn't quite see how it could be if you can't pull a trailer without plates... Thanks, Levi ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.476 / Virus Database: 269.11.2/931 - Release Date: 8/1/2007 4:53 PM ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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LarryT wrote: Technically, I suspect I was doing something illegal - driving my car with someone elses tags (PO) - but being insured was my biggest concern. Maybe on the someone else's plates part, but you don't even need to have plates for a certain amount of time after you've bought the car. In MS you have seven days to license the vehicle after a purchase. I drove my 300D 2.5T from Ohio to MS and didn't have any problems... While in MS I got pulled over and showed the bill of sale (the title in this case) which said I had purchased the car the day before. Officer told me to have a nice day :) I think the same is also true for insurance. You have some minimum time where you're covered without actually having paid for it yet. So long as you already have an insured vehicle ;) John ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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If it will run and drive you can put insurance on it and buy a paper tag for 10 bucks. Mike Do you folks have repair plates? Around here the garages usually have a repair plate that can be used to transport a vehicle to the garage. The garage will usually lend you the plate in order to get the vehicle in. Some places also will sell you a one day permit to move a vehicle. I know you can get one here to move a vehicle to another province. Don't know if you can get one to move a vehicle within the province. Would probably have to have a current safety certificate to do that in any event. Another option is to get a tow truck. It will be cheaper in the long run than a ticket or an accident if you get caught or if things go wrong. I had a Jeep towed home for my younger son a month or so ago and and it cost $70 for a tow of 5 miles or so. I was tempted to tow it behind one of our trucks but also thought it would cost more than the tow to replace the back bumper on the truck if the Jeep happened to bump me. I have towed with just a rope. I towed a friend about 35 miles. He had a mid 80's full size Cadillac with an engine knock. He kept the motor running to provide power steering and brakes and I towed him with my old Chevy pickup. It was pretty smooth. You really want to be able to trust the other driver no matter whether you are in the tow vehicle or the towed vehicle. Also towed a Chevy pickup home from about 50 miles away on a 1/2 nylon rope behind a Ford pickup many years ago. No real problem. I drove the tow vehicle and my father steered the towed vehicle. I don't think he trusted me to not hit him from behind. I was pretty young then and he just instructed me to keep the speed down to about 40 mph and let him worry about not running into the back of me. It was pretty hilly country and we slowed a bit going up hills but there was not much traffic and we got home fine. Randy - in Winnipeg -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Levi Smith Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2007 10:43 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Legality of towing unregistered car in NY? Anyone happen to know what the legality is of towing an unregistered car in NY? I've got a Subaru that needs fixing and I think I may let someone else do it, but it's not registered... I'm thinking I would tow it down and then maybe just attach the strap and mock-tow it back(assuming it runs then), but it wouldn't have plates either way... And it does go right past a police station... Anyone know if that's legal or not? I was thinking it was... But then I couldn't quite see how it could be if you can't pull a trailer without plates... Thanks, Levi ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Where/how can you get a paper tag for $10? I thought NY was a pain cause there was no such thing as a temp tag? Or is this something else? Levi On 8/2/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If it will run and drive you can put insurance on it and buy a paper tag for 10 bucks. Mike Do you folks have repair plates? Around here the garages usually have a repair plate that can be used to transport a vehicle to the garage. The garage will usually lend you the plate in order to get the vehicle in. Some places also will sell you a one day permit to move a vehicle. I know you can get one here to move a vehicle to another province. Don't know if you can get one to move a vehicle within the province. Would probably have to have a current safety certificate to do that in any event. Another option is to get a tow truck. It will be cheaper in the long run than a ticket or an accident if you get caught or if things go wrong. I had a Jeep towed home for my younger son a month or so ago and and it cost $70 for a tow of 5 miles or so. I was tempted to tow it behind one of our trucks but also thought it would cost more than the tow to replace the back bumper on the truck if the Jeep happened to bump me. I have towed with just a rope. I towed a friend about 35 miles. He had a mid 80's full size Cadillac with an engine knock. He kept the motor running to provide power steering and brakes and I towed him with my old Chevy pickup. It was pretty smooth. You really want to be able to trust the other driver no matter whether you are in the tow vehicle or the towed vehicle. Also towed a Chevy pickup home from about 50 miles away on a 1/2 nylon rope behind a Ford pickup many years ago. No real problem. I drove the tow vehicle and my father steered the towed vehicle. I don't think he trusted me to not hit him from behind. I was pretty young then and he just instructed me to keep the speed down to about 40 mph and let him worry about not running into the back of me. It was pretty hilly country and we slowed a bit going up hills but there was not much traffic and we got home fine. Randy - in Winnipeg -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Levi Smith Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2007 10:43 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Legality of towing unregistered car in NY? Anyone happen to know what the legality is of towing an unregistered car in NY? I've got a Subaru that needs fixing and I think I may let someone else do it, but it's not registered... I'm thinking I would tow it down and then maybe just attach the strap and mock-tow it back(assuming it runs then), but it wouldn't have plates either way... And it does go right past a police station... Anyone know if that's legal or not? I was thinking it was... But then I couldn't quite see how it could be if you can't pull a trailer without plates... Thanks, Levi ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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It's nice living in such a civilized state as NY I'm sure, as it was living in Massachusetts. Here in Texas, things are so, um, uncivilized, that we don't generally have to worry about all that stuff. Makes me want to move back to the more civilized parts of the country. --R Levi Smith wrote: Where/how can you get a paper tag for $10? I thought NY was a pain cause there was no such thing as a temp tag? Or is this something else? Levi ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Well, I'm not sure of our level of civilization here. I imagine I could just tow it down there and back without issue. BUT... it's enough of a hassle as it is that I'm not sure I want to chance it. Just depends on the cop. I'm sure there are good ones out there, but personally I've yet to really meet one that helped me(some just weren't as MUCH of a pain as others) and generally they have only caused me pains... Levi On 8/2/07, Rich Thomas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It's nice living in such a civilized state as NY I'm sure, as it was living in Massachusetts. Here in Texas, things are so, um, uncivilized, that we don't generally have to worry about all that stuff. Makes me want to move back to the more civilized parts of the country. --R Levi Smith wrote: Where/how can you get a paper tag for $10? I thought NY was a pain cause there was no such thing as a temp tag? Or is this something else? Levi ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Levi Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Well, I'm not sure of our level of civilization here. I imagine I could just tow it down there and back without issue. BUT... it's enough of a hassle as it is that I'm not sure I want to chance it. Just depends on the cop. I'm sure there are good ones out there, but personally I've yet to really meet one that helped me(some just weren't as MUCH of a pain as others) and generally they have only caused me pains... Friend of mine once towed a Ford Fairmont across the Indiana Toll Road with a length of rope. No hassle at all, he went through the manual toll lanes and several cops passed him on the journey (according to him). He did have plates on it though. Allan -- 1983 300D 1966 230 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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I just want to point out if anybody ever comes through the people's republic of MA NONE of this fine stuff will fly. In MA the state says if all 4 wheels are on the ground you WILL have current tags, you WILL have current insurance or you WILL get in deep doo doo. Paper tags are not legal and that includes those issued in other states. In actual fact State Troopers will almost never hassle you over something so piddling, I drove for 8 months with no inspection sticker, my inspection was current, I'd had the windshield replaced and forgot about it. A friend drove his brand new car into MA from NH and got hassled by a small town cop for having a paper tag. Another note, in Maine you have to PROVE insurance which means you have to have a slip of paper from your insurance company every 6 months proving you're current... -Curt Date: Thu, 02 Aug 2007 12:43:36 -0500 From: John Robbins [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [MBZ] Legality of towing unregistered car in NY? To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1; format=flowed LarryT wrote: Technically, I suspect I was doing something illegal - driving my car with someone elses tags (PO) - but being insured was my biggest concern. Maybe on the someone else's plates part, but you don't even need to have plates for a certain amount of time after you've bought the car. In MS you have seven days to license the vehicle after a purchase. I drove my 300D 2.5T from Ohio to MS and didn't have any problems... While in MS I got pulled over and showed the bill of sale (the title in this case) which said I had purchased the car the day before. Officer told me to have a nice day :) I think the same is also true for insurance. You have some minimum time where you're covered without actually having paid for it yet. So long as you already have an insured vehicle ;) John - Luggage? GPS? Comic books? Check out fitting gifts for grads at Yahoo! Search. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Good to know California isn't the only state that thinks the constitution doesn't apply to it. On Thu, Aug 02, 2007 at 02:15:40PM -0700, Curt Raymond wrote: Paper tags are not legal and that includes those issued in other states. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Huh? few years ago I drove from FL to CA with a transit paper plate from FL. Also from Utah to CA with a transit Utah paper plate. Last month my CDI arrived from AZ with a paper plate. Never hassled me down at the DMV. In fact, they gave me credit for the amount of time I still had on the paper plates from the other States when I went to register the cars. New cars in CA all have paper plates until the regular plates arrive. On 8/2/07, Kevin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Good to know California isn't the only state that thinks the constitution doesn't apply to it. On Thu, Aug 02, 2007 at 02:15:40PM -0700, Curt Raymond wrote: Paper tags are not legal and that includes those issued in other states. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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My friend Travis and I towed his new to him Subaru Legacy home to NY from MD with two ratchet straps tied together to make a tow strap after the towbar broke. Mike Levi Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Well, I'm not sure of our level of civilization here. I imagine I could just tow it down there and back without issue. BUT... it's enough of a hassle as it is that I'm not sure I want to chance it. Just depends on the cop. I'm sure there are good ones out there, but personally I've yet to really meet one that helped me(some just weren't as MUCH of a pain as others) and generally they have only caused me pains... Friend of mine once towed a Ford Fairmont across the Indiana Toll Road with a length of rope. No hassle at all, he went through the manual toll lanes and several cops passed him on the journey (according to him). He did have plates on it though. Allan -- 1983 300D 1966 230 ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
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Go to the DMV, prove you have insurance and fill out the form for a 30 day temporary transit tag. Allows transporting to and from certain places as stated when you fill out the formYou might want to fib a little about what you intend to do with it.Costs a whoppin huge 10 bucks and the title doesn't even have to be in your name!! Mike Where/how can you get a paper tag for $10? I thought NY was a pain cause there was no such thing as a temp tag? Or is this something else? Levi On 8/2/07, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If it will run and drive you can put insurance on it and buy a paper tag for 10 bucks. Mike Do you folks have repair plates? Around here the garages usually have a repair plate that can be used to transport a vehicle to the garage. The garage will usually lend you the plate in order to get the vehicle in. Some places also will sell you a one day permit to move a vehicle. I know you can get one here to move a vehicle to another province. Don't know if you can get one to move a vehicle within the province. Would probably have to have a current safety certificate to do that in any event. Another option is to get a tow truck. It will be cheaper in the long run than a ticket or an accident if you get caught or if things go wrong. I had a Jeep towed home for my younger son a month or so ago and and it cost $70 for a tow of 5 miles or so. I was tempted to tow it behind one of our trucks but also thought it would cost more than the tow to replace the back bumper on the truck if the Jeep happened to bump me. I have towed with just a rope. I towed a friend about 35 miles. He had a mid 80's full size Cadillac with an engine knock. He kept the motor running to provide power steering and brakes and I towed him with my old Chevy pickup. It was pretty smooth. You really want to be able to trust the other driver no matter whether you are in the tow vehicle or the towed vehicle. Also towed a Chevy pickup home from about 50 miles away on a 1/2 nylon rope behind a Ford pickup many years ago. No real problem. I drove the tow vehicle and my father steered the towed vehicle. I don't think he trusted me to not hit him from behind. I was pretty young then and he just instructed me to keep the speed down to about 40 mph and let him worry about not running into the back of me. It was pretty hilly country and we slowed a bit going up hills but there was not much traffic and we got home fine. Randy - in Winnipeg -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Levi Smith Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2007 10:43 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Legality of towing unregistered car in NY? Anyone happen to know what the legality is of towing an unregistered car in NY? I've got a Subaru that needs fixing and I think I may let someone else do it, but it's not registered... I'm thinking I would tow it down and then maybe just attach the strap and mock-tow it back(assuming it runs then), but it wouldn't have plates either way... And it does go right past a police station... Anyone know if that's legal or not? I was thinking it was... But then I couldn't quite see how it could be if you can't pull a trailer without plates... Thanks, Levi ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
