I was digging through the other large AZ thread, but I thought this one might be more useful for quick reference. I took delivery of CPO Roadster on 8/9/2013 and got my registration paperwork last week. I had some trouble registering the car. I live in central Phoenix/midtown and went to 5 different 3rd party MVD's nearby. Two did not have alternative-fuel vehicle (AFV) plates. One claimed I needed a visual inspection from the AZ Dept of Environmental Quality. Two claimed I needed an emissions test. All had no clue about Teslas. You can imagine my attempts to explain the car has no emissions or tailpipe, etc.
Anyway, it was a colossal waste of time. Another new CPO Roadster owner close to me thankfully advised me of a location in Tempe where he successfully registered his Roadster. I went down there and was in and out in 20 minutes with no inspection and my AFV plate. Whew!
I thought it might be useful to list some MVD locations that are knowledgeable about Teslas to save some future owners some time and registration hassles. I ended up registering at:
ASAP Title Services
NE corner of Kyrene and Warner
They will collect 5.6% sales tax based on purchase price of the car and accept cash or cashier's check only for that. The remaining minuscule AFV registration and 3rd party services fees can be paid by credit card, cash, check, etc.
Hope this helps future owners. Would others be willing list below Tesla knowledgeable/friendly MVD sites in the state where you successfully registered your Tesla for quick reference?
Anyway, it was a colossal waste of time. Another new CPO Roadster owner close to me thankfully advised me of a location in Tempe where he successfully registered his Roadster. I went down there and was in and out in 20 minutes with no inspection and my AFV plate. Whew!
I thought it might be useful to list some MVD locations that are knowledgeable about Teslas to save some future owners some time and registration hassles. I ended up registering at:
ASAP Title Services
8729 S Kyrene Rd Tempe, AZ 85284 (480) 777-2891 |
They will collect 5.6% sales tax based on purchase price of the car and accept cash or cashier's check only for that. The remaining minuscule AFV registration and 3rd party services fees can be paid by credit card, cash, check, etc.
Hope this helps future owners. Would others be willing list below Tesla knowledgeable/friendly MVD sites in the state where you successfully registered your Tesla for quick reference?