My mother, who lives in Florida, wants to buy a new car for me before I start commuting for school again. The vehicle I have now isn't very reliable anymore, to put it nicely. My mother's credit is impecable. Her Beacon score is over an 800. My credit is extended and although not bad, not nearly good enough to get the same deal she can on APR. So, the dealer has suggested that she buy the car outright to take advantage of the low APR. Adding me to the loan will not benefit her, at all! Problem is, NC has a "Straw Purchase" law. Now Im not sure what the exact contents of the law are, but I know it means that one person is not supposed to buy a car for another. Also, there is a law in NC that the vehicle insured, has to be driven by AND registered to the same person. So, I cant insure a car that my mother bought for me. And in NC, a dealer can't sell you a car unless you have insurance! How do I get around this?? I have to get a new car and my mother is not moving to NC anytime soon!
2006-08-09
05:48:00
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6 answers
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carolinagrl
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Insurance & Registration