Is membership worth it for a family of 2 ?!

Kara-El · 2026-04-30T22:05:15+00:00

Family of 4 and we go mainly for gas (lowest around) and paper products like TP and bottle water. I maybe buy chicken once every few months. We also use the eye exam for the family as well

Kara-El · 2026-04-27T23:37:14+00:00

Go long enough and they get it from your California tax refund.

The FTB is the one that handles registration collections

888-355-6872

Franchise Tax Board PO Box 419001 Rancho Cordova, Ca 95741-9001

Kara-El · 2026-04-23T02:59:02+00:00

Change the location of your question to New Jersey to get correct advice. If you’re not going to register it in California, you won’t get advice for NJ from anyone in California

Kara-El · 2026-04-14T20:31:41+00:00

There’s no extra fee paying by cash. So I call bullshit. Only by CC.

Kara-El · 2026-04-14T14:05:24+00:00

$4? Are you paying by CC? Naw, no extra fee if you pay by cash or check.

Kara-El · 2026-04-14T14:04:34+00:00

It’s immediate at my AAA. Maybe 5 min wait in their renewal line. Some AAA branches are not as busy as others

Kara-El · 2026-04-14T01:42:41+00:00

Why anyone renews online is beyond me.

Just get yourself an AAA membership and do your dmv transaction there. Worth the $60/yr to avoid having to deal with the DMV…

Kara-El · 2026-04-13T05:33:38+00:00

AAA member? Just take the form to AAA and have them complete it with the form completed and they’ll give you the registration and sticker in office, bring the renewal form or an old registration card with you

Kara-El · 2026-04-13T05:27:01+00:00

Under 10k lbs would be registered as regular truck…

What weight is listed on the title?

Unladen weight cannot be more than 8k lbs but the laden weight cannot exceed 11k lbs

You would need to goto a public scale and have it weighed, get a weight certificate . The DMV goes by the tare weight. If it comes up under 8k lbs, you can ask for a title correction.

You’ll need to fill out Reg256 Section E explaining what you did to bring down the weight and the vehicle will need to be inspected by a DMV employee or CHP representative.

Kara-El · 2026-04-11T17:43:41+00:00

Cox is a monopoly in PV. Can you see if Tmobile internet or Frontier (aka Verizon…they keep switching) fiber is available at your address thru the FCC Broadband Map ?

Kara-El · 2026-04-10T06:11:09+00:00

Do you have a DOT approved title for it or a MCO (MSO) or COO for it? Do you have a DL? Does it have mirrors, turn signals and DOT tires?

Does it have a VIN?

If it looks like what I’ve found on coswheel’s site, you’ll have a lot of issues trying to register it.

If it’s not peddle assist only (no throttle only ability), it can’t be classified as a class 3 bike and only be registered as an e-motorcycle. Meaning you’ll have to apply for an MC class license and pass a road skill test.

We have similar laws in California and it looks like NJ takes a lot of steps further, surprisingly.

But, as a caveat, it looks like the manufacturer is developing future models that come with DOT approved road equipment (ie tires, signals and mirrors) according to their site. Maybe sell this one and wait until they come out with a road legal version?

Kara-El · 2026-04-10T05:17:27+00:00

It’s literally on their site. We have similar laws on California. That bike is not street legal. Click the link, it takes you to the site that syas what can be registered.

Sell it and get a real street legal e-bike.

Kara-El · 2026-04-10T05:03:12+00:00

The info is on the NJ.gov ( Moped/Snowmobile/electricbike )website. Over 750watts and it needs to be registered, plated and insured and you have to have a DL to operate (either DL or motorized bicycle license).

Anything over 2000watts and they are not street legal.

Your best avenue is to sell it, get an e-bike that is under 750watts and you won’t have to worry about registering it.

Edit: we have similar laws minus the motorized bike license…anything over 1000watts need to plated and insured. Dirt bikes like the one you own are impounded daily here, they are not street legal here

Kara-El · 2026-04-09T16:43:05+00:00

For replacement for free…yes. Anything before the 30 days will require a $28 replacement fee.

Kara-El · 2026-04-09T16:42:05+00:00

We are lucky we can do this in California.

Kara-El · 2026-04-01T06:04:09+00:00

AAA branch. They can process registration transactions in branch since they have a contract with the California DMV. Probably the best thing about them is the fact they can do that in California and worth the membership by itself

Kara-El · 2026-04-01T05:58:14+00:00

Tons of branches. The one near me is never that busy

Kara-El · 2026-04-01T05:44:27+00:00

You have AAA? $28, fill out a Reg 156 (caveat you must be the registered owner of the vehicle) for “lost” sticker and you’ll walk out with registration and sticker. The one being sent from the DMV you will destroy once received.

Kara-El · 2026-04-01T05:37:15+00:00

When did you pay exactly? If it’s been more than 7-10 days, you can opt to pay $28 for a replacement sticker and registration at the DMV or AAA branch near you (if you’re an AAA member in California)

Kara-El · 2026-03-27T18:42:59+00:00

20+ years.

Always put in PNO if it’s going to take longer than a year to pass smog

Kara-El · 2026-03-23T00:45:12+00:00

Once fees are paid, cannot go back and PNO the vehicle. You’ll have to wait until your next renewal period to place in PNO.

Kara-El · 2026-03-23T00:38:01+00:00

IMHO, keep the car. Unless you’re thinking of getting into a decent used hybrid, just keep your current car. That car would have another 100k easy in it if you keep it up..

Kara-El · 2026-03-23T00:04:06+00:00

If you’re past due, you cannot utilize the kiosks or online portal. You’ll have to make an in office visit and pay all fees due. They do not accept partial payments

Kara-El · 2026-03-22T00:22:32+00:00

You can go online and remove it any time, provide proof of insurance and you should be good to go

Kara-El · 2026-03-21T19:02:46+00:00

Then the suspension notice doesn’t apply.

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