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Vehicle Title Replacement In California & Completing REG 227 For Duplicate Title

January 14, 2026

In California, a duplicate certificate of title must be obtained when the original is lost, stolen, damaged, illegible, or not received. As the owner of the vehicle, you’ll need the…

DIY Motorcycle Inspection Checklist: Get Your Motorbike Ready For Spring

January 14, 2026

It’s springtime! The air is warmer, the snow is melting, hibernating animals are coming out to play, and the birds are nesting. While some may be spring cleaning, others are…

Most Common Forms Needed For Selling Your Vehicle Privately In California

January 14, 2026

When you’re looking to sell your vehicle, there’s enough work that goes into advertising it, meeting with potential buyers, and finding the right one to pay your asking price. The…

Top 5 California Motorcycle Laws You Need To Know Before You Ride in The Golden State

January 14, 2026

With over 800,000 registered motorcycles in California, the Golden State has the most riders nationwide. Florida ranks number two, with a little over 500,000 bike registrations. CA also has some…

Vehicle Change Of Ownership: Guide To Online Title Transfer In California Between Buyer And Seller

January 14, 2026

When buying a vehicle (car, SUV, pickup truck, motorhome, motorcycle, electric vehicle) from a private seller in California, if the title (aka title/pink slip) is from California, the seller signs…

How To Transfer Title Motorcycles In California: Scooters, Cruisers, Choppers, & Mopeds

January 14, 2026

California has close to one million registered motorcycles, which is not surprising since there are a bunch of scenic biker routes across the Golden State. In fact, one of America’s…

Aside From Car Accidents, What Are The Hazardous Health Risks To Driving?

January 14, 2026

Traffic and congestion are part of the way of life in the U.S. Boston commuters for example, spent on average 149 hours – or just over six days – in traffic…

How To Legally Sign Over Your Pickup Truck Title To A New Owner

January 14, 2026

A truck title gives ownership to its driver. Any time a vehicle is bought or sold, there’s a new registered owner for the vehicle so the certificate of title has…

Wintertime Driving: What To Do When You Lose Control Of Your Car

January 14, 2026

Hitting the road during tough conditions could be an everyday occurrence during the wintertime commuting for Maryland, Pennsylvania, and New York drivers. Snow, icy roads, fog, early nightfall, slicker pavements,…

5 Most Common Traffic Tickets In California And What You Can Do About It

January 14, 2026

California is home to over 27 million licensed drivers, all zipping around in their convertibles, electric vehicles, motorcycles, and more ways of transportation. According to a 2017 LA Times article,…

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