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Does anyone know what the plan is with registration? The county dmv is closed, my email to the clerk came back with a closed message and not much else. The temp tag on my new motorcycle expires on the 26th. Is it extended until the county businesses open again?
Thanks in advance if anyone knows the answers.
osok-308
04-15-2020, 07:43
Here's the DMV link that explains some of their new protocol. https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dmv/how-covid-19-closure-affects-vehicle-services
They do have employees at work even though they are not open. From what I've been told they're using this time to "catch up."
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Gotta do it online, then print out a document to carry with you as proof of renewal, until your sticker arrives in the mail.
Just went through this a couple weeks ago.
Don't they got a kiosk in the king Soopers that you can renew stuff at, or online
If you purchased through a dealer, the instructions tell you to go back to the dealer for another temp tag. I applied for and received (a week later) an extension letter from the State for my renewal
Cool, thanks all. I just got an email response, asked for the vin and will provide further instructions.
Good to know, thanks. I've just been cruising around with expired dealer temps.
T. B. Turner
04-15-2020, 15:04
If you purchased through a dealer, the instructions tell you to go back to the dealer for another temp tag. I applied for and received (a week later) an extension letter from the State for my renewal
Ditto on this I bought a motorcycle form a dealer last month and they told me to come back to them and they would print another if the offices were not open yet.
ChickNorris
04-15-2020, 15:49
Heads up @ the kiosks... sometimes your insurance isnt onfile (reliably updated to the state) & you cant renew until that is sorted. You can try to have your insurance company push it through again & that can take up to 72 hours & another trip to the kiosk.
Doesn't always work as that has been the issue for me, unfortunately.
My registration renewal requires an emissions test . . . which, of course, you can't do because they are closed. And the state says they "dont have the authority to waive emissions". Do apparently I have to fill out an extension form. But it doesn't tell you what happens after that.
Hoping the state opens up in May and then I will still be in the normal 30-day grace period. But I guess I'll fill out the form and see what happens.
Gotta do it online, then print out a document to carry with you as proof of renewal, until your sticker arrives in the mail.
Just went through this a couple weeks ago.
Unless you need emissions. Then you are SOL, and have to file for an extension, unless the Clean Air places open back up before your grace period ends.
You guys crack me up.
If I had registrations due and the places were closed or whatever I would just continue driving around with expired tags until things reopened and then deal with it.
I?d be willing to bet when all of this gets sorted out they will be waiving any penalties or fees anyways.
Also, if you?re riding around on expired tags and get pulled over, I would ask the officer how you are supposed to take care of it. I guarantee he won?t have a good answer.
Well I actually got an email reply from a real person this afternoon. I was told that my title work was complete, to provide a copy of my dl, insurance and old registration to get a credit towards the new plate. Hope to hear more tomorrow.
You guys crack me up.
If I had registrations due and the places were closed or whatever I would just continue driving around with expired tags until things reopened and then deal with it.
I?d be willing to bet when all of this gets sorted out they will be waiving any penalties or fees anyways.
Also, if you?re riding around on expired tags and get pulled over, I would ask the officer how you are supposed to take care of it. I guarantee he won?t have a good answer.
Hopefully I wouldn't run into the same reasonable cops who cuffed the guy for playing catch with his daughter in the park.
FWIW, my wife and I saw a car driving around Fort Collins about the middle of last year with temp tags from 2018. Something tells me they'll be even more lenient given current events. We've got a car on temp tags that's also past the 30-day grace period that I'm not worried about. We still drive it around & if some LEO is having a slow enough day to pull us over I'm sure "The DMV is closed" will suffice for a valid reason.
Great-Kazoo
04-15-2020, 18:24
FWIW, my wife and I saw a car driving around Fort Collins about the middle of last year with temp tags from 2018. Something tells me they'll be even more lenient given current events. We've got a car on temp tags that's also past the 30-day grace period that I'm not worried about. We still drive it around & if some LEO is having a slow enough day to pull us over I'm sure "The DMV is closed" will suffice for a valid reason.
but teslas don't need an emmissions test.
Great-Kazoo
04-15-2020, 18:25
You guys crack me up.
If I had registrations due and the places were closed or whatever I would just continue driving around with expired tags until things reopened and then deal with it.
I?d be willing to bet when all of this gets sorted out they will be waiving any penalties or fees anyways.
Also, if you?re riding around on expired tags and get pulled over, I would ask the officer how you are supposed to take care of it. I guarantee he won?t have a good answer.
Oh he/she will. Here's a ticket, take it up with the judge. The city, or state makes $$ off you, coming & going.
FWIW, my wife and I saw a car driving around Fort Collins about the middle of last year with temp tags from 2018. Something tells me they'll be even more lenient given current events. We've got a car on temp tags that's also past the 30-day grace period that I'm not worried about. We still drive it around & if some LEO is having a slow enough day to pull us over I'm sure "The DMV is closed" will suffice for a valid reason.
I lost my 20 tag on my car in a tragic boating accident. I have the tax copy of the paper registration so I know it wasn't a completely mindless screw up. I thought about paying for a lost tag but figure if they pull me over for some ungodly reason before it's due in Sep, I'll just feign ignorance. OMG, MY TAG IS MISSING???? What rat bastard would steal my tag? FWIW, I pile them up and don't peel the prior year tags.
The online first time registration doesn't allow for mil/vet plate selection.
If I wait until May to plate my new truck, it's going to cost me an extra $80. That alone (on their estimator) doesn't make sense if it has a 30-day temp tag.
I sure hope they can do this remote or waive that extra charge.
Paying the state $130/mo ownership tax on top of the "registration fees" to drive a vehicle less than 5K a year, most of which is NOT on Colorado roads, is literally highway robbery. Insane.
OK, so it appears I can just go get another temp tag from the dealer.
I still have to wonder if they're going to get me for extra tax if there's a delay.
https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dmv/how-covid-19-closure-affects-vehicle-services
Rest assured you will be assessed all of the late fee penalties for not renewing your tags on time even though they are closed and can't process renewals. That's just how the Government works.
Looks like I’ll complete the registration next week, the clerk is going to confirm I can pay over the phone.
I just renewed my truck online an hour ago.. What's so hard about doing that?
I'm going to see if I can get my plates online. That's a good idea. This is a new to me vehicle.
I just renewed my truck online an hour ago.. What's so hard about doing that?
Easey Peasey...UNLESS you need an Emissions Test, which are not available at this time.
The online first time registration doesn't allow for mil/vet plate selection.
If I wait until May to plate my new truck, it's going to cost me an extra $80. That alone (on their estimator) doesn't make sense if it has a 30-day temp tag.
I sure hope they can do this remote or waive that extra charge.
Paying the state $130/mo ownership tax on top of the "registration fees" to drive a vehicle less than 5K a year, most of which is NOT on Colorado roads, is literally highway robbery. Insane.
Do you know if vehicles previously registered would be considered first time? I still have both vehicles plates from before (DV and regular).
buffalobo
04-16-2020, 15:45
Do you know if vehicles previously registered would be considered first time? I still have both vehicles plates from before (DV and regular).If you registered them in another state then would be considered new CO registration.
TheSparkens
04-16-2020, 20:04
I used the Kiosk at King Soopers. I did not need to have emissions.
I'm going to see if I can get my plates online. That's a good idea. This is a new to me vehicle.
There ya go, mine is also a new bike purchase not a renewal. No idea about the renewal process, don't have to think about that until Sept. on my truck LOL!
Easey Peasey...UNLESS you need an Emissions Test, which are not available at this time.
I filled out the registration extension form online since I need emissions test to renew. Guess we'll see where that goes. All that form says when you submit is "Your response has been received. The DMV will follow up via email once your submission has been reviewed."
I find it hilarious/perturbing that they say they can't waive emissions. Why the hell not??? (Rhetorically speaking . . . I'm sure that "but muh environmental concerns" are immune from this once-in-a-lifetime-pandemic event where the govt can unilaterally close businesses and force citizens to stay home but they can't say "don't worry about an emissions test for the next couple months and just send in your renewal."
The Extractor
04-16-2020, 21:49
I forgot to register an off road vehicle and this was before the CV19 and went in to pay it and I got hit with a a 100$ late fee and got to pay a whole year of registration in return I get whopping 4 months of use, that I now cant use because of the CV19 bs. Isn't that wonderful? "It doesnt reset until 13 months of expiration."
yup. if expired. it's kinda worth waiting until 13 months. GJ state for rewarding the latest.
Pay at 11 1/2 months and you'll be expired again in two weeks. Pay at 13 months, and it'll cost exactly the exact same but probably won't expire for 23 months. I've saved quite a bit in state "taxes" thanks to that. I haven't renewed straight at 13 months to know for sure if 13 = 23, but I have gotten more than 12 months on one renewal (17 maybe?) so I'd expect it...
Do you know if vehicles previously registered would be considered first time? I still have both vehicles plates from before (DV and regular).
If you registered them in another state then would be considered new CO registration.
That's what I would expect.
Those prior plates are wall hangers now.
If you titled in another state, I think you'll also have to pay the title fee again for Co.
That's what I would expect.
Those prior plates are wall hangers now.
If you titled in another state, I think you'll also have to pay the title fee again for Co.
The plates can't be reused, even if a "new" registration?
Since I'll be using the SUV during hunting season, I think I shouldn't have to register for 6 months since if I'M a "non-resident" then my damn vehicles should be too.
Rest assured you will be assessed all of the late fee penalties for not renewing your tags on time even though they are closed and can't process renewals. That's just how the Government works.
Yep. Remember when the new computer system went down? The answer was the same.... Not allowed to waive fees by law.
What about DOT physicals and 50 other useless money and time wasting things?
Rest assured you will be assessed all of the late fee penalties for not renewing your tags on time even though they are closed and can't process renewals. That's just how the Government works.
Not the way I read this: https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dmv/how-covid-19-closure-affects-vehicle-services
Inability to Register
County Closures: With many county offices closing, many are wondering what to do about registering their vehicles or renewing their tags. First, vehicles must be registered in the county where you live. You cannot go to a different county to register your vehicle. Most counties are continuing to process mail-in and online transactions. Please use our online services and self-service kiosks, where available (and even in a different county from where you live, as long as your county of residence also participates).
Dealership purchases: Customers who purchased vehicles at a dealership may obtain another temporary permit from the dealership.
Unable to renew online: If you are unable to renew/ register (including completing an emissions test) a vehicle, please complete this form for a registration extension. Please note that we do not have the authority to waive emissions.
Temporary Vehicle registration late-fee waivers: Effective immediately, the state is permitting counties to waive late fees for vehicle registration and renewals. This is in effect for the period of the Governor’s emergency order, plus 60 days. Customers are encouraged to use online services or self-service kiosks to complete eligible transactions.
Fleet Vehicle Registration- For issues with a fleet vehicle registration pleast contact the Vehicle Services Section at 303-205-5608.
I filled out the registration extension form online since I need emissions test to renew. Guess we'll see where that goes. All that form says when you submit is "Your response has been received. The DMV will follow up via email once your submission has been reviewed."
I find it hilarious/perturbing that they say they can't waive emissions. Why the hell not??? (Rhetorically speaking . . . I'm sure that "but muh environmental concerns" are immune from this once-in-a-lifetime-pandemic event where the govt can unilaterally close businesses and force citizens to stay home but they can't say "don't worry about an emissions test for the next couple months and just send in your renewal."
Quick update on this. I received an email back from DMV. They basically send you a PDF letter to print out and keep with you to show LEO if pulled over that says you can't complete your registration due to COVID-19 and that you have an extension to complete it. Has your name, VIN, vehicle type, etc. Last paragraph pasted below.
Note to law enforcement personnel: Due to COVID-19 Pandemic, state and or county offices have
been unable to assist customers with registration requirements. Please contact the Law Enforcement
Communications Center if you need to confirm the validity of this letter. This letter is valid until 60
days after the end of the Governor?s emergency order.
So here's how my new registration is progressing (since it's a motorcycle no emissions). I took a photo copy of my driver license, insurance card and the plate I want to transfer to the new bike. The very very very nice lady I've been emailing with in the clerk's office gave me instructions to include a note stating the title number which she provided, a check in the proper amount and a note explaining what it all was for. There's a drop box at the county office where I put it last week. Now just waiting for the stickers and registration.
I've been dealing with the supervisor via these emails and she has been absolutely outstanding.
That's pretty cool when a governmental office actually treats you like a customer (taxpayer).
I have a renewal that requires emissions, except those stations are all closed. I submitted the extension request and got a case #. I have yet to hear back.
That's pretty cool when a governmental office actually treats you like a customer (taxpayer).
I have a renewal that requires emissions, except those stations are all closed. I submitted the extension request and got a case #. I have yet to hear back.
I submitted on Wed 4/22 and got my letter Friday 4/24, for reference. Also, check your junk folder as the letter comes from a different sender (
TR_CustomerService - DOR, DOR <dor_trcustomerservice@state.co.us>)than the confirmation of application (Colorado Division of Motor Vehicles <dor_dmvcommunications@state.co.us>).
I submitted 4/22 and have received nothing.
I submitted 4/22 and have received nothing.
Mine was submitted 4/16 and just got the email today.
Yup! Just got confirmation my info/payment was received. Outstanding customer service.
The Extractor
04-27-2020, 17:57
Has anyone tried to do a new (used car) registration and title with no emissions required?
The Extractor
04-27-2020, 19:49
I briefly looked at the website and I thought you could do that but I am not sure.
Quick update on this. I received an email back from DMV. They basically send you a PDF letter to print out and keep with you to show LEO if pulled over that says you can't complete your registration due to COVID-19 and that you have an extension to complete it. Has your name, VIN, vehicle type, etc. Last paragraph pasted below.
Note to law enforcement personnel: Due to COVID-19 Pandemic, state and or county offices have
been unable to assist customers with registration requirements. Please contact the Law Enforcement
Communications Center if you need to confirm the validity of this letter. This letter is valid until 60
days after the end of the Governor?s emergency order.
They replied to me twice with "use the attached letter" and no attachment.
Had to follow a link to fill out info and get some kind of "letter" because I can't get a new registration for vet plates because "the machine is broken" and COVID is making repairs unpossible. Must be Chicom parts printing our US of Fukn A plates.
That said, since it's a new dealer purchase, I'll also go to them before the temp tag expires and they can issue a new one.
Has anyone tried to do a new (used car) registration and title with no emissions required?
Should be doable. I couldn't because the plate imprinting machine for vet plates is apparently broken.
The Extractor
04-28-2020, 10:14
Great, thanks. Truck isnt ready yet and maybe the offices will open soon. It has other special needs as well, like a certified vin inspection...
For those needing to do a DV plate registration:
Regional VA is not longer able to be directly contacted. Have to call National and explain it to them:
1-800-827-1000
Menu item: (speak) letter/forms; explain to the Agent who answers that the VA form letter from the website WILL NOT work. They need to provide a letter stating:
1) 50% or greater
2) Service connected
3) Permanent
5 business days turnaround time. Can have it mailed, emailed, or faxed (!?)
CO State specific:
Application: https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/sites/default/files/Military%20License%20Plate%20Application.pdf
Checklist:
https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/vets/colorado-license-plates-0
PDF Checklist:
https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/sites/default/files/Disabled%20Veteran%20License%20Plate%20Checklist_0 .pdf
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I still have my old DV plates, so I'm hoping I can just use those.
babarsac
04-28-2020, 14:59
Just picked a new ride for the wife yesterday. I guess we're good for 60 days until we need plates.
I find that renewing my plates online to be fun and easy. They will still take my money even though I don't need an emissions this year for my 30 yo mustang. And my bike is exempt. I do find it very rapey that I am still charged 2 times on my registration break down for emissions for my mustang and bike even though both are not needed or required this year. POS MOFO'S. Evil ghoulish, nickel and dimeing cock smoking, ass faced, carpet bagging, never ending with the stealing money little devils. Bless their hearts.
Last update-stickers/registration arrived in today’s mail.
Still haven't received an email response for my application extension.
Semi related, I noticed the other day the registrations on two of the motorcycles expired in July of 2019.
Apparently when I got the new stickers I never put them on.
Now I have to decide if I want to put on the 2020 stickers or save myself the extra layer and just ride with the 2019 stickers until I get the 2021's in July.
Semi related, I noticed the other day the registrations on two of the motorcycles expired in July of 2019.
Apparently when I got the new stickers I never put them on.
Now I have to decide if I want to put on the 2020 stickers or save myself the extra layer and just ride with the 2019 stickers until I get the 2021's in July.
I lost my 2020 stickers for my car last aug. I'm going to send it instead of paying for lost tags.
I do have a copy of the reg, so hopefully no issues. Hardly drive it anyway.
Yeah, I didn?t lose the tags. I found them right where I thought they?d be. Apparently just forgot to stick them on the plates.
I have a RV that has collectors plates. I need to do emissions for some reason. But it expired last year. If I try to register it will they waive those fee's that they slap on for being late?
The Extractor
05-04-2020, 02:25
I think it has to be 13 months expired or they will hit you with any and all fees they can. That is my county so YMMV.
I got pulled over back in Dec. for expired plates. I was 9 months passed due. Oops. Tried to talk my way out of it, but no joy. When I sent in the card to renew, about a week later I got a letter from Elbert County saying the I owed a late fee, of about double of what my tag should've cost me. So between the ticket that I got and the late fee my renewal cost me 3 times what it would've if I hadn't forgotten to get er done.
Morel to the story, don't be late because they'll take ya for everything they can and then some.
Great-Kazoo
05-04-2020, 12:54
I have a RV that has collectors plates. I need to do emissions for some reason. But it expired last year. If I try to register it will they waive those fee's that they slap on for being late?
[ROFL2]
Fuck no they will not. I needed a temp tag on a trailer to move from CO -AZ. MV said well since it's not been plated for 5 years. You owe us (iirc) close to $600, between late fees, 5 yrs registration etc.
Went back to place that sold me the trailer. He asked. You need another temp tag? Sure how much? No charge . Handed him $50 just because. Fuk CO and their tax, tax, tax mentality
[ROFL2]
Fuck no they will not. I needed a temp tag on a trailer to move from CO -AZ. MV said well since it's not been plated for 5 years. You owe us (iirc) close to $600, between late fees, 5 yrs registration etc.
Went back to place that sold me the trailer. He asked. You need another temp tag? Sure how much? No charge . Handed him $50 just because. Fuk CO and their tax, tax, tax mentality
I guess the Kool-Aid didn't take with you. It's not a "tax", it's a "fee". [Rant1]
cfortune
05-04-2020, 16:37
I traded in a vehicle back in February. Ordered plates online, which was simple. However, there was no way that I could figure out how to get pro-rated for my trade-in and re-use those plates. So I ate the whole thing and received new plates in the mail a few weeks later.
Great-Kazoo
05-04-2020, 18:46
I guess the Kool-Aid didn't take with you. It's not a "tax", it's a "fee". [Rant1]
fee / tax it's your money they take. So lets call it a theft . Yeah, Yeah, That's it, a Theft
Just got my extension letter.
Just got my extension letter.
Still amazes me that the state can do pretty much everything else they want to do under the guise of "but muh corona" . . . but they can't just say "you know what--we're waving emissions tests for March/April/May, so just send in your renewal without it."
Wait. What? The emissions places weren't open as necessary?
But... but... but... the environment!
The environment isn't....wait for it...."essential".
My car will pass with flying colors....as always. I'm usually impressed by how low the numbers are relative to the allowed ranges.
The environment isn't....wait for it...."essential".
My car will pass with flying colors....as always. I'm usually impressed by how low the numbers are relative to the allowed ranges.
https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn%3AANd9GcSc8--nU3Aitg2RqIH1j5onJNQ4T93yb7_TskC2uvQDICcGwe9m&usqp=CAU
$1,725.92 for my new truck.
I feel so violated.
And mad. Really fucking mad.
Yeah, makes you feel like you're buying it all over again. For the same truck you already have!
You guys must be rich.
I?ve never paid more than about $450 for plates.
It does ruffle my feathers when it costs that much for motorcycle plates though.
You guys must be rich.
I?ve never paid more than about $450 for plates.
It does ruffle my feathers when it costs that much for motorcycle plates though.
I paid $977 to plate an 8 year old truck I bought from a private party.
I have yet to pay more than $20K for a vehicle so maybe that?s why I don?t see the huge numbers some of you do.
Now I?m a little scared of buying the wife something new.
I have yet to pay more than $20K for a vehicle so maybe that?s why I don?t see the huge numbers some of you do.
Now I?m a little scared of buying the wife something new.
My truck cost $7700.
I got boned on the sales tax because I didnt buy from a dealer that was responsible for including that in the sale.
My $21k truck I got from a dealer was around $500 to register.
My $21k truck I got from a dealer was around $500 to register.
That?s pretty much what I?m used to seeing.
When I hear people paying $1K+ for plates I always assume they must have spent $50K or more on a vehicle.
I?ve been seriously considering upgrading my wife to something nice and will probably end up spending around $40K.
That?s pretty much what I?m used to seeing.
When I hear people paying $1K+ for plates I always assume they must have spent $50K or more on a vehicle.
I?ve been seriously considering upgrading my wife to something nice and will probably end up spending around $40K.
I think it also depends on the age of the vehicle.
That?s pretty much what I?m used to seeing.
When I hear people paying $1K+ for plates I always assume they must have spent $50K or more on a vehicle.
I?ve been seriously considering upgrading my wife to something nice and will probably end up spending around $40K.
Brand new 1 ton diesel trucks are not cheap.
Fortunately, the state only assess it at the base MSRP, not the +20K for the trim level. But they sure do make up for it with this annual ownership tax. Complete BS. EVERY. FUCKING. YEAR.
I swore to myself I was going to keep my old truck until I died and would never buy another new vehicle, yet here I am.
Brand new 1 ton diesel trucks are not cheap.
Fortunately, the state only assess it at the base MSRP, not the +20K for the trim level. But they sure do make up for it with this annual ownership tax. Complete BS. EVERY. FUCKING. YEAR.
I swore to myself I was going to keep my old truck until I died and would never buy another new vehicle, yet here I am.
Not dead yet! [Awesom]
beast556
05-07-2020, 23:27
That?s pretty much what I?m used to seeing.
When I hear people paying $1K+ for plates I always assume they must have spent $50K or more on a vehicle.
I?ve been seriously considering upgrading my wife to something nice and will probably end up spending around $40K.
My guess is if you spend 40k for a vehicle your tags will be around a 1000$. When we bought our 2017 toyota seinna tags were 815$. I have a 2019 kia sportage and tags were 420$. Stright robbery
The last brand new truck I bought back in Texas set me back roughly $45 for plates when I bought it.
Moved to Colorado with that truck and spent almost $400 to register it here.
Ray, if you're looking to upgrade you wife's vehicle, the next 4 months or so are going to be nice to pick up a used rental. Prices are in the process of crashing.
Great-Kazoo
05-08-2020, 09:14
The last brand new truck I bought back in Texas set me back roughly $45 for plates when I bought it.
Moved to Colorado with that truck and spent almost $400 to register it here.
Be thankful they haven't instituted CSA DMV pricing, yet. In CA what ever you pay for tags year 1 stays the same, throughout the time, you own the vehicle.
Be thankful they haven't instituted CSA DMV pricing, yet. In CA what ever you pay for tags year 1 stays the same, throughout the time, you own the vehicle.
The worst part of that math is that you're in California.
Sounds like some testing facillities are open starting tomorrow . . .
The following 10 Air Care Colorado stations will open at 8 am this Friday:
Arvada, Boulder, Broomfield, County Line, Denver SE, Ft. Collins, Greeley, Northglenn, Sheridan & Stapleton
The stations are expected to be extraordinarily busy. We ask that you plan extra time and please, please be patient. Air Care is committed to getting all motorists through the testing process as safely and quickly as possible, but safety is our top priority. Extensive safety procedures are in place to help ensure social distancing and limit contact points to help reduce the threat of coronavirus transmittal between staff and customers, and this will add time to the testing process.
IMPORTANT!!!
If your registration is DUE IN MAY, or you have a REGISTRATION EXTENSION LETTER, please DO NOT GET your inspection in MAY. Please wait until June.
Do they really think it will be better in June? Dealing with June expirations plus those coming off of extension letters?
Do they really think it will be better in June? Dealing with June expirations plus those coming off of extension letters?I've got one 2 minutes from work. I'm going to hit it every day until I can catch a "slow" time. Get it done sooner rather than later.
Sent from somewhere...
Do they really think it will be better in June? Dealing with June expirations plus those coming off of extension letters?Another thought, and it is a little tin-foily so I hope it's not out of line, but here goes.
Perhaps they're banking on some portion of the extensions already being procrastination prone, and if they "convince" them it's better for everybody if they wait (sound familiar?), they will further procrastinate and run out of free grace time. Boom, you're now paying 2 if not 3 months of late fees.
A bit far fetched, but I put nothing past .gov at this point.
And now, back to regularly scheduled programming...
Sent from somewhere...
I decided to take a run at the testing . . . County Line facility (C-470 & Colorado Blvd ish). My wife drives by that place every day and says the line starts forming by 6:30--the facility opens at 8:00 am. After that. the line tends to spill out onto Colorado and goes back a ways and she says it's busy all day from what she has seen.
Figured I'd rather wait during the coolest part of the day and just knock it out first thing. I got there a little after 6:00 am and was the 3rd vehicle in line. Got right in at 8:00 and only took a few minutes to get right back out the door and on my way. Didn't even hook my Xterra up for the "treadmill" test. When I drove out, the line on Colorado was all the way past C-470 and stretched back to the next light south. Yeesh.
Thanks for the intel. That's the location that I usually go to and I've been looking into getting in to have my wife's car tested.
...and now I can't find the renewal card. The longer that stuff gets put off the more opportunity it has to end up in a 'safe place' that's so safe, we can't find it again.
newracer
06-12-2020, 09:48
For people up north or if you don't mind the drive, I heard that the Greeley location has not been busy.
I did my DL 2 weeks ago with an appt in COS. No wait and out of there in 20 min. Hoping Vehicle registration is as quick. The appt system is nice if it kills the wait. Hoping they can sustain the model with most things going online.
I decided to take a run at the testing . . . County Line facility (C-470 & Colorado Blvd ish). My wife drives by that place every day and says the line starts forming by 6:30--the facility opens at 8:00 am. After that. the line tends to spill out onto Colorado and goes back a ways and she says it's busy all day from what she has seen.
Figured I'd rather wait during the coolest part of the day and just knock it out first thing. I got there a little after 6:00 am and was the 3rd vehicle in line. Got right in at 8:00 and only took a few minutes to get right back out the door and on my way. Didn't even hook my Xterra up for the "treadmill" test. When I drove out, the line on Colorado was all the way past C-470 and stretched back to the next light south. Yeesh.
If they didn't put you on the treadmill, you likely had passed the roadside screening a few times. I used to go to that station with my xterra, but they won't allow 35" tires on it. Last time I was there, I had 33" mudders and it almost climbed off the treadmill. The tire noise from the lugs was deafening also.
Thanks for the intel. That's the location that I usually go to and I've been looking into getting in to have my wife's car tested.
...and now I can't find the renewal card. The longer that stuff gets put off the more opportunity it has to end up in a 'safe place' that's so safe, we can't find it again.
My wife likes to "organize" things . . . meaning she can put stuff wherever she wants and take up the whole kitchen island and dining room table with stuff. But if I have one sheet of paper laying out, it gets either put away where I don't know about it or she puts in in plain sight to say "put this someplace".
I had asked here where she put the renewal cards the other day and she put them out on the kitchen table (since I said I was going to try to get the vehicle in). Glad I asked about my card last night, because she had organized it again and I never would have found it this morning.
If they didn't put you on the treadmill, you likely had passed the roadside screening a few times. I used to go to that station with my xterra, but they won't allow 35" tires on it. Last time I was there, I had 33" mudders and it almost climbed off the treadmill. The tire noise from the lugs was deafening also.
That sounds like fun.
I remember back when I first got my Eagle Talon in '91 there weren't a lot of AWD cars on the road (as a percentage like they are today anyway) and those testing facilities only had one bay that could do AWD. Sometimes you'd be in a pretty good line behind all the Subarus and Audis.
hurley842002
06-12-2020, 11:12
That sounds like fun.
I remember back when I first got my Eagle Talon in '91 there weren't a lot of AWD cars on the road (as a percentage like they are today anyway) and those testing facilities only had one bay that could do AWD. Sometimes you'd be in a pretty good line behind all the Subarus and Audis.
Those AWD Turbo Eagle Talons were slick, the fastest I've ever driven a car, albeit slow by todays standards, was in a 91 or 92 AWD Turbo Talon. I've always been a 4x4 guy, so very limited experience with speed.
Those AWD Turbo Eagle Talons were slick, the fastest I've ever driven a car, albeit slow by todays standards, was in a 91 or 92 AWD Turbo Talon. I've always been a 4x4 guy, so very limited experience with speed.
I had the 91 TSi. I miss that car every day. Was so much fun to drive in the mountains . . . would rip up either side of Einsenhower without breaking a sweat. But when the kids started coming and I wasn't making much money, it just wasn't practical at all and I traded it in for a Honda Passport--which was great in its own way.
Went to Mazatlan one year for spring break and my mom agreed to ride with us to the airport to drive the Talon back home after I drove there for drop off. She said it scared the living hell out of her all the way home.
Well, that was fun. Took about 2 hours for a 5 minute process at the County Line location. Most of the vehicles in line around me were March and April expirations.
Gas cap pressure test and connected to the car's computer. Pull up and pay $25 either with cash or credit card. Printed out and handed me the inspection report and I was on my way. Whee! Thanks, Covid-19.
newracer
06-17-2020, 17:38
My son went to the Greeley location last Friday, was in and out in under 15 minutes.
Apparently, Adam's county DMV is appointment only, with the sooner est appointment being in August. Guess the camper is going without plates for a while. Dont even have a dealer tag
kidicarus13
06-22-2020, 16:31
You scofflaw
Well, that was fun. Took about 2 hours for a 5 minute process at the County Line location. Most of the vehicles in line around me were March and April expirations.
Gas cap pressure test and connected to the car's computer. Pull up and pay $25 either with cash or credit card. Printed out and handed me the inspection report and I was on my way. Whee! Thanks, Covid-19.Same this morning.
Went to Golden location (just reopened today).
Drove by just before 6:30am. 4-5 employee vehicles in lot, one truck at the gate.
Got squared away at work and went back at about 7:10. I was 4th in line. This is a 4 bay station, so I figure I'm in the first wave.
All 4 bay doors were open and about 5-6 employees running around. Or should I say milling about, smoking cigs, shuffling around. Before 7:30, mind you.
I get it. Place opens at 8am. Channel 7 reporter/camera on site. Do a couple quick takes about 7:30-7:35.
4-5 more employees show up right before 8.
So, almost 8:10, they finally open the gate. Gate girl directs car 1 to bay 2, truck 2 to bay 3, truck 3 to bay 4.
She directs me (4th in line) to bay 2. Okay, maybe bay 1 is special purpose.
Truck 5 is in lane 3 and truck 6 is in lane 4.
Bay 3 obd reader non functional. (Gee. Been idle for 2 months, and knew today was go day. Couldn't test/verify your equipment??)
Send truck 3 to bay 2 behind car 1 (ahead of me, car 4)
Here's the pisser. Holds me in 3rd position for bay 2. Directs truck 5 to bay 1 and truck 6 to now vacating bay 4. WTF?
So, same as Gman, they OBD test twice, pressure test gas cap, and I'm done. They MAY have dyno'd truck 5 in bay 1, but I actually am not sure. If they did, that was the only vehicle dyno'd while I had eyes on.
Guy tells me to pull to end of bay and cashier will take care of me.
I make the mistake of stepping out of my car, and cashier lady yells at me to get back in my car.
Hands me my printout and tells me to have a nice day.
All the while, countless cars have been idling in line for a roughly an hour apiece all day and half days Saturday for 6-8 weeks at every open station during the heat of the spring, but we're saving the environment.
Way to go Air Care Colorado!!
At least I'm not bitter...
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