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Keeping The CARB Warranty

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by Cory151, Apr 22, 2012.

  1. Cory151

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    Since my gen II still has 25k or so left until it reaches 150,000 miles I was wondering, while I have the option, where I should register? The car was purchased in CA new by the previous owner, yet I noticed in the car fax that it was registered for a year in Nevada, when the original owner lived there for a year, for work. Since it was at one point registered out of state is there no CA emissions warranty at this time anyway?

    My options are: Register in Ohio and pay no sales tax and most likely lose the 25,000 mile warranty that still exists?

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    Register the car in California, paying sales tax of $700-$800, with the possibility of keeping my CARB warranty until it expires?


    FWIW do to my job with the Fed I have the option of which state to register regardless, of where the vehicle is operated.

    Anyone have any idea? Dealt with this before? WWJD?
     
    #1 Cory151, Apr 22, 2012
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    JimN Let the games begin!

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    WWJD. What Would Jim Do? You're going to spend $700-$800 for a 25000 mile warranty on the hybrid components. What are the DMV fees & insurance rates?

    The warranty is too expensive. Bank the money.
     
    #2 JimN, Apr 23, 2012
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    given the age and mileage of the car I would get it if I could confirm that the Cali CARB warranty stands despite that one year in Nevada.
     
    #3 cnschult, Apr 24, 2012
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    Two completely different points of view, very interesting. Insurance doesn't matter as it goes according to where the vehicle is driven.
     
    #4 Cory151, Apr 24, 2012
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    I'd be curious to hear of the outcome as I have a similar situation. I bought my 06 new Prius in 06 in California where it was operated until late 09, when I had to move to WA for work. It was registered in WA but then I moved back to CA towards the end of 2011 and re-registered it in CA.

    I don't intend to move out of CA again, so I hope I haven't lost my lost CARB emissions and HV battery warranty.
     
    #5 cwerdna, Apr 24, 2012
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