How to Drive Legally in South Florida: Dumb Laws Edition

Florida has quite the reputation. With Florida Man making his rounds in the news every so often, the public eye is often centered on our beautiful state when it comes to legal happenings. While many laws have come into play for a good reason, it’s safe to say that some of the laws in Florida are downright silly. It almost makes you wonder: what exactly happened here to establish such a precedent to justify these laws? The world may never know.

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Has Your Car Registration Expired? How to Get it Renewed Quickly in Pompano Beach

Driving down I-95 is usually a breeze. If you’re a speed demon like some of us, the joy of driving in South Florida is that everyone is speeding and you rarely see someone pulled over for it. Speed at your own risk of course, because when you see those flashing blue and red lights behind you on your way to Pompano Beach, there ARE some potential repercussions, especially if your registration is expired.

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What Is a Kit Car and How Do I Register One at the Florida DMV?

You are the proud and all too stubborn owner of a kit car. Your car is more than a status symbol. You poured blood, sweat, more blood, weld sunburn, a few serious cases of DOMS, and some weepy, haggard, chest shaking tears when you SWORE you were missing an essential component to the suspension system.

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How to Register a Heavily Modified Vehicle at the Florida DMV

In Florida, modifying a vehicle is not just a trope for those with mid-life crises. It’s one of the most rewarding experiences that you can have. Selecting an old car or building up your new one to handle just the way you like is a fun venture and with our amazing highway system in Florida, it’s seriously worth having a fast-paced ride to take you from more than point A to point B. The average American spends more than 100 minutes a day in the car, according to AAA. A person may as well enjoy those 100 minutes!

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A Guide to Tires: Let Your Car Walk in Some Decent Shoes

You're only as good moving around in your car as your tires allow it to be. It might sound a little obvious, but you have to think of your car's tires as its shoes. You might prefer some shoes for walking around or some other shoes for going through rough terrain. You might also prefer your shoes to be in good condition and try to take care of them to the best of your ability.

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How to Buy a Car for Less than $5,000 in Florida

Florida drivers are speed demons. We like a combination of on-road and off-road driving. Living in the flattest state, there is no need for 4x4s or AWD vehicles… but a high ground clearance can be preferable when it floods! With these factors in mind, there are a pretty wide range of makes and models you can look into if you want to buy used, buy cheap, and own a car in full. Whether you’re buying for a first time driver or just trying to keep expenses reasonable, it is possible to find a reliable used car for less than $5,000.

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