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Old 09-30-2009, 05:46 PM
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Do I need to notify DMV/Insurance of a color change?

My car is getting a paintjob and I am wondering if I need to notify the DMV/my insurance so that the registration/insurance cards are updated accordingly?
 
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Old 09-30-2009, 06:06 PM
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i dont think so....i remember talking to somebody about this before..

damnit, i cant remember. lol
 
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Old 09-30-2009, 06:07 PM
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I was always under the impression that they didn't keep records of the car's color, only make/model/year/license plate #/VIN.

But I could be wrong.
 
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Old 09-30-2009, 06:12 PM
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^ i concur.
 
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Old 09-30-2009, 06:20 PM
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Yeah you're supposed to, I haven't. I don't think they stick it to you.
 
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Old 09-30-2009, 06:24 PM
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your supposed too. but i couldnt find it in the hand book anymore so screw it i didnt lol
 
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Old 09-30-2009, 07:19 PM
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All the vehicles I own and owned/sold/bought/registered/etc. Never was the color asked for. Color not on title of ownership or registration.

I'll say no color doesn't matter.
 
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Old 09-30-2009, 07:24 PM
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That's funny, DMV in Fremont told me I didn't have to. Still paranoide I asked a few cop friends and they said the same thing. Its been a few years since I acquired this info so things could have changed, but i doubt it.
 
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Old 09-30-2009, 07:45 PM
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You dont need to notify anybody buddy, you are good .
 
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Old 10-03-2009, 02:15 PM
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The only info attached to your registration is the model year, year first sold, manufacturer, VIN, registered owner, and legal owner. Model, color are not on there. The only time color comes up is if it gets stolen, stored, impounded, etc. At that time, dispatch will enter the color of the car into the stolen vehicle system. If it was me, I would let my insurance company know if the color has changed or even repainted with the same color.
 
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Old 10-03-2009, 02:18 PM
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sooo what color did you get?
 
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Old 10-03-2009, 05:20 PM
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I believe he ended up going with BMW Alpine White.

Correct me, if I'm wrong, anybody.
 
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Old 10-03-2009, 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Big Rob
I believe he ended up going with BMW Alpine White.

Correct me, if I'm wrong, anybody.
no correction needed, ur right on point. Got it back today, pics soon
 
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Old 10-03-2009, 05:58 PM
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Cool! Let's see those pics!
 
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