I've never bought a car before, and I'm not sure what proper steps to take. My father was a mechanic, so I know how to check and make sure everything is running well on the vehicle. My concern is about titles, registrations, and getting a new insurance policy (since I've never had auto insurance either). When I buy it, I know that both the seller and buyer need to fill out the title and transfer it. My question relates mainly to insurance and vehicle registration. How is this done? Note that I live in Minnesota and have already checked out http://dmv.org, but it still leaves me with unresolved questions. Do I need to get insurance before I buy it? How long do I have until I need to register the vehicle?
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