Source: Pixabay Cars can be huge purchases. They can be expensive, require a lot of care, and incur ongoing costs that will have you paying money out of your pocket long after you fully own your new ride. Heavy expenses like these are why financing a car can be so tricky; you want to drive away with your fancy new set of wheels right away, but you have to figure out how to pay for it all first.

If you’re wondering how much does it cost to register a car in Utah, you’re in the right place. Unlike many states, Utah doesn’t have a set price schedule for registering your vehicle. Instead, Utah calculates the cost of registering a car based on the type of vehicle it is, how old it is, what kind of fuel it uses, and the weight of the vehicle. That’s because registration fees help the state cover things like infrastructure maintenance, environmental regulation, and road repair.

Photo by LOGAN WEAVER on Unsplash For teens and young adults, test driving a car is one of those rights of passage in today’s world; it’s the first step of car ownership. Before getting behind the wheel, there are fundamental questions to consider, including “How old do you have to be to test drive a car?” Let’s explore the answers and look at other test drive essentials for young drivers.

Source: Pixabay Purchasing a car is at the top of the list for a lot of young American citizens. Some out there are entrepreneurs and hard at work to pursue their dreams. Still, laws in the US treat minors under the age of 18 a bit differently, especially for legal loan contracts. If you’re wondering how old do you have to be to finance a car, we’ve got the answer to that below.

Lambo (Cars & Coffee of the Upstate) by Ken Lane — CC BY-NC-SA 2.0 Buying a used car is always a little bit of a gamble. Whether you’re purchasing from a major dealer, a used-exclusive reseller, or an individual owner, you will always have to contend with the history of the vehicle and how that affects its driveability and maintenance requirements today. And some have a more complicated past than others.

A co-owner is a person who shares ownership of an asset with another person. In the case of a car, the title lists both the owner and the co-owner together as equal owners. Joint ownership of a car has its pros and cons, but it makes no difference whether just one of the owners is listed on the car’s insurance or registration for administrative purposes. What Does it Mean to be a Co-owner and Why Should You Share?

2019 Toyota Prius by マダムのおじいちゃん — CC BY-SA 4.0 Most people rest in one of two camps when it comes to hybrid vehicles. Enthusiasts who love their hybrid car swear that they will never return to traditional-gas-engine-only vehicles and believe with all their heart that hybrids are the way of the future. On the other hand, fossil fuel purists argue that you’ll never get the same kind of power and acceleration from a hybrid than you might from a gas-engine truck or car.

Photo by Pixabay from Pexels When you’re out shopping for a car, there are a lot of different styles, colors, makes, and models to choose from. What you’re looking for is up to you. No matter who you are though, you definitely don’t want a car that outright does not work. Thankfully, Utah likely has you covered on this front with its lemon laws that help protect you from buying a faulty vehicle.

Photo by Justiniano Adriano from Pexels From the Western Waterlands to the Appalachian Mountains, the Bluegrass State has some of the most beautiful land to traverse. But if you want to take in all the nature, culture, food, and Bourbon Kentucky has to offer, you’re almost certainly going to need a car to do that. And while you can do all the research in the world before buying a car, there’s no way to fully guarantee your car was well made and in good condition, even if you buy it new.

Photo by Joshua Sukoff on Unsplash If you have ever had a bad experience buying a car, it’s probably because you didn’t prepare for such a big purchase. No matter how you look at it, you are purchasing a piece of property and that takes time. With the right amount of preparation, you can make your new car purchase an enjoyable one. For a little better experience, let’s take a look at buying a car in Utah: what to know.