Buying a non-op vehicle in CA - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Longstep70 · 06-23-2008, 06:42 PM

Has anyone done it? What are the pitfalls?
I am talking to guy has a truck I'm interested in but its a non-op. I'm trying to get the VIN so i can see if it has back fees due. How straightforward is the process for re-registering once something has been listed as non-operational? Is there any inspection or whatnot?

CAL 58 GMC · 06-24-2008, 12:02 AM

No-op is no problem as long as he did it before the fees were due. When I bought my truck I paid $800 for it and then went to the DMV to register it in my name and non-op it to find out the guy I bought it from never put a no-op on it. There were $470 dollars in back fees. Luckily, the guy made good on it and paid the fees. After that it had a no-op for almost two years. All I had to do to get it current was pay that years registration fees.

55ChevyPU · 06-24-2008, 12:08 AM

your question is a bit confusing, if the vehicle has been registered as non-op at the dmv then there shouldnt be any back fee's. If you are saying the vehicle isnt running and the guy hasnt paid the dmv then you will have back fee's to pay. If the vehicle hasnt had any activity on the registration for over 5 years the registration and records will have been deleted. If thats the case you will need to schedule an appointment at the dmv, bring the vehicle down to the dmv via flatbed or temp moving permit so a dmv employee can verify the vin number and make sure it isnt a stolen vehicle or any other negative things. After this they will check the value of the vehicle and charge you a registration fee and other misc fee's for license plate, pink slips, etc. Im pretty sure law enforcement officers can also sign for your vin verification. instead of needing to mess with bringing the vehicle to the dmv.

Longstep70 · 06-24-2008, 02:54 PM

Awesome replies. Thanks very much guys, I appreciate it (and sorry for the confusing question...)

55dude · 06-26-2008, 05:34 PM

sure glad we don't have that headache in wa. state! what a bunch of crooks.

54 jimmy · 06-26-2008, 05:46 PM

tell me about it. my 54 gmc has not been registered for 13 years that was when it was last on the road from the guy i bought it off of. ca dmv are really giving it to you guys! do your butts hurt?

InkedGurl · 06-27-2008, 02:59 AM

I am lucky.I bought my truck for 250 bucks and it had not been registered in over 25 years.No back fees!YAY!

06-23-2008, 06:42 PM	#1
Longstep70 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: San Jose , Ca Posts: 235	Buying a non-op vehicle in CA Has anyone done it? What are the pitfalls? I am talking to guy has a truck I'm interested in but its a non-op. I'm trying to get the VIN so i can see if it has back fees due. How straightforward is the process for re-registering once something has been listed as non-operational? Is there any inspection or whatnot?

06-24-2008, 12:02 AM	#2
CAL 58 GMC Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 3,311	Re: Buying a non-op vehicle in CA No-op is no problem as long as he did it before the fees were due. When I bought my truck I paid $800 for it and then went to the DMV to register it in my name and non-op it to find out the guy I bought it from never put a no-op on it. There were $470 dollars in back fees. Luckily, the guy made good on it and paid the fees. After that it had a no-op for almost two years. All I had to do to get it current was pay that years registration fees. __________________ Classic Trucks Link http://www.classictrucks.com/feature...uck/index.html 1958 GMC.Project Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=162816 1966 Chevelle Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=443576 Video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prrNKo8F7Zw#GU5U2spHI_4

06-24-2008, 12:08 AM	#3
55ChevyPU Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Riverside, California Posts: 282	Re: Buying a non-op vehicle in CA your question is a bit confusing, if the vehicle has been registered as non-op at the dmv then there shouldnt be any back fee's. If you are saying the vehicle isnt running and the guy hasnt paid the dmv then you will have back fee's to pay. If the vehicle hasnt had any activity on the registration for over 5 years the registration and records will have been deleted. If thats the case you will need to schedule an appointment at the dmv, bring the vehicle down to the dmv via flatbed or temp moving permit so a dmv employee can verify the vin number and make sure it isnt a stolen vehicle or any other negative things. After this they will check the value of the vehicle and charge you a registration fee and other misc fee's for license plate, pink slips, etc. Im pretty sure law enforcement officers can also sign for your vin verification. instead of needing to mess with bringing the vehicle to the dmv. __________________ 55' Chevy Pickup Project Thread '55 chevy pics

06-24-2008, 02:54 PM	#4
Longstep70 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: San Jose , Ca Posts: 235	Re: Buying a non-op vehicle in CA Awesome replies. Thanks very much guys, I appreciate it (and sorry for the confusing question...)

06-26-2008, 05:34 PM	#5
55dude Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: tacoma wa. Posts: 1,037	Re: Buying a non-op vehicle in CA sure glad we don't have that headache in wa. state! what a bunch of crooks.

06-26-2008, 05:46 PM	#6
54 jimmy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: pittston,PA Posts: 1,184	Re: Buying a non-op vehicle in CA tell me about it. my 54 gmc has not been registered for 13 years that was when it was last on the road from the guy i bought it off of. ca dmv are really giving it to you guys! do your butts hurt? __________________ There is nothing you can't fix with a BFH or a FIRE WRENCH. 1997 chevy k1500 ext cab z71 (daily driver) sold 1996 chevy k1500 reg cab 4x4(daily driver)totaled 2008jeep patriot (wife's daily driver 2008 chevy 1500 ext cab 4x4 sold 2011 chevy 1500 crew cab ltz (daily driver) 1996 chevy 1500 reg cab 4x4 project sold 2006 pontiac grand prix gxp (daily work commuter)

06-27-2008, 02:59 AM	#7
InkedGurl Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Corona,CA Posts: 9	Re: Buying a non-op vehicle in CA I am lucky.I bought my truck for 250 bucks and it had not been registered in over 25 years.No back fees!YAY! __________________ Chevy 4 Life Last edited by InkedGurl; 06-27-2008 at 02:59 AM.

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