Registering in NY

[dmorse]

Jim, I read the directions again and, as Steve noted, I have to get the NY safety inspection first. You guys have to fill out part of the paperwork I will then take to DMV to register. This seems backwards to me but what the hey? I like your Corning suggestion as Elmira seems to always be a madhouse and I hate to drive in to Elmira anyways because of all the potholes. If I could get it licensed before the inspection I would just drive it over and take my chances for a missing inspection violation ($110 fine as opposed to a $55 roll back fee) but a violation for lacking registration in addition would be huge.

Thanks for your generous offer for your outfit but I would not feel comfortable with that arrangement. Dave's Towing told me they would charge $55 to take me to Horseheads and back for the DMV inspection so I imagine they would charge the same or less to your shop as it is closer. I will schedule the inspection only for my first tirp as this sholdn't take very long (I don't want to have to pay them for waiting for me) then I will bring the car back in later for the alignment after it is licensed.

Thanks again for the offer. See you in a few weeks.

[dmorse]

A final note. I had my DMV safety inspection this morning and as soon as the guy saw the car he said "This will be easy, about five minutes". It actually took about ten with the placement of the new VIN (he was kind enough to put it in the engine compartment instead of the dash (ugh) or on the door jamb). Apparently most of their inspections are on vehicles that have been declared a total loss by the insurance companies. BTW, they must take these inspections kind of serious as both inspectors had holstered 9MMs.

All things considered the NY registration process was very smooth. I worked with Tom Noonan and Mark Enge at Technical Services and they did everything in a timely manner and were very nice and helpful about everything.

Another inspection tomorrow (the regular NY inspection) - thanks for scheduling so quickly for me Jim - then off to DMV for registraton and plates. I should be on the road by sundown - I am totally excited.