New 2010 TE home safe in California.

4Funnr said:
What was your hwy mpg?

Also, is your front license plate frame drilled into your bumper dealer ghetto style or is it fastened appropriately as it should?
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I have been averaging just over 19 mpgs. Unfortunately the dealer did fasten the plate directly to the bumper. I just removed it a couple hours ago. A little filler and it should be good as new.
 
Did you register your new out-of-state 2010 4runner in CA yet?

I just went through one hell of a fiasco with the local smog place. Since the vehicle is so new, there is no software to interface with the onboard computer system. Local Toyota dealership didn't even know how to do it since they haven't done any yet and they recently lost their certified smog employee.

It was a complete clustervfck and reminds me why so many people complain about Kalifornia.
 
I am sorry to hear about your troubles. I took mine to a mechanic who is a family friend and he did not mention any issues with the computer system. On the other hand the 9.25% tax, plus registration fees, and a two hour wait made for a wonderful trip to the DMV. Good luck.
 
Xtra Salsa said:
I am sorry to hear about your troubles. I took mine to a mechanic who is a family friend and he did not mention any issues with the computer system. On the other hand the 9.25% tax, plus registration fees, and a two hour wait made for a wonderful trip to the DMV. Good luck.
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Sounds about like my experience. Living in SC and VA, I forgot what DMV lines were. Those two states seriously had 5 minute waits or less.

I agree with the tax burden and the 13 different fees. It's pretty discouraging.
 
If you're a AAA member, just go to one of their offices to do your DMV stuff. In and out in a fraction of the time. :dancin:
 
Lowpro said:
If you're a AAA member, just go to one of their offices to do your DMV stuff. In and out in a fraction of the time. :dancin:
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Dang. Wish I had known that earlier. Situation is nearly done now.

Can anyone tell me whether I actually need to have my insurance company notify the DMV that I am covered?

From the website, it looks like I can just show the DMV my insurance card but when I tried that they told me, "nope, you need to contact your insurer and have them verify it with our system."

I'm hoping she was mistaken but I don't know.
 
4Funnr said:
Dang. Wish I had known that earlier. Situation is nearly done now.

Can anyone tell me whether I actually need to have my insurance company notify the DMV that I am covered?

From the website, it looks like I can just show the DMV my insurance card but when I tried that they told me, "nope, you need to contact your insurer and have them verify it with our system."

I'm hoping she was mistaken but I don't know.
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It's my understanding that it is all done electronically now in the computer system. I haven't had to show my insurance card in years now when I pay for my tags at the AAA office. Figured it all shows up in the system or else they won't let you renew. Weird.
 
My insurance company forwards that information over to DMV automatically. I don't have to do anything on my end when I pay for registration.
 
I'm sharing a policy with my wife who lives across the country for several more months so I'm guessing my insurance company won't forward it to CA since the main policy holder is registered in another state.

I would think that having proof of insurance by keeping the insurance cars in the 4R should be enough.
 
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