I need a DMV loophole. Any way to reduce reg fees on a vehicle that's been in storage 9 years?

Question

I've got a 29 year old car which has been stored for 9 years. I went to get it registered and found it is going to cost close to $500 due to the fact it had never been registered as non-operational. Is there any other avenue I can take or am I just basically... well....screwed? I live in Southern California if that makes a difference.

Answer 1

Contact a group that has/shows antique cars.

Answer 2

this may or may not help but as of 25 yrs a car is considered a collector and subject to different rules

however this may make it more expensive to insure...good luck

Answer 3

I had a vehicle that sat for 4 years and I had to sign an affidavit stating the vehicle had not been driven during that time and I didn't have to pay back taxes on it. This is in AZ.

Answer 4

You could look  into titling it in another state. They won't care about the fees from CA.

Answer 5

you might be able to put in in your spouses name, like a familey transfer.