Oregon DMV please help......?
Alright im in a situation im not sure how to deal with. Im buying a continental tommarow for $200 from a friend. There is no registration for the car and tags are expired. I live in portland in the DEQ boundries where as salem does not require DEQ. I would ask him to go to dmv and get the registration so i dont have to deal with DEQ, but he doesnt have insurance on it, that would be my responsibility. Im planning on moving to salem shortly, but im just waiting on some mail so i can change my address. Im getting insurance tommarow but i wont have any papers in hand for it. Help me out here please, would i need to get a trip permit, and do a change of address, then get my registration? i would call the dmv but they are closed today, any help would be appriciated, Thanks. Fee info would be great.
There is no provision to operate a vehicle on the highway without insurance or proper registration. Get caught without either one, and the $200 purchase price will be nothing compared to the fine. A vehicle doesn't have to have a current registration, but it does have to have a valid title. Without the proper title, registration, or valid bill of sale, you won't be able to register it. Without insurance, you'll be in really deep stuff. Good Luck.
Filed under auto insurance price quote by on Apr 24th, 2010. Comment. 
Water-related property damage from faulty plumbing accounts for millions of dollars in homeowners' insurance claims each and every year. If an exterior pipe bursts and water is spraying all over, the leak is a cinch to detect. But what about those leaks that are not readily apparent until after there's a hole in the ceiling or the basement is flooded? Here are some ways to tell if your home has leaky pipes.
Unexpected moisture under sinks
It is NOT normal to have any kind of standing water or even a thin sheen of moisture under your kitchen or bathroom sinks. The pipes should be completely self-contained thanks to proper design and caulking. Sometimes the leak is so small or so slow that you can't see it easily with just a quick glance. Even if you're only getting 5 drips an hour, that's 5 drips too many: there should be none. Period.
Weakness in drywall
One of the most common areas for leaky pipes is the bath and shower. Just a simple crack or hole in the caulk around a shower control plate will allow water to seep back into the wall where it can wreak havoc. Water-related damage to drywall in a ceiling or wall will have a "tannish" color and the drywall may bubble as well. Take care of the problem immediately or it will just worsen over time and possibly cause some extremely serious damage.
Mold and Mildew growth
Mold and mildew colonies can only grow in environments that have the right levels of moisture for them to thrive. If you have unexpected mold or mildew under your sinks or in other areas, their presence may indicate the existence of a leaking pipe.
Leaking pipes are not a problem to be taken lightly: if you suspect that you may have issues with your plumbing, contact a reputable plumber in your area immediately: leaks are problems that simply won't go away on their own.
Carolyn Ethington
Filed under Home Insurance by on Apr 23rd, 2010. Comment.
driver's ed course vs. home course?
is there any benefit in taking the actual driver's ed course rather than the home course in texas? just wondering.... someone said somthin like insurance was cheaper if you take the class. ???
A structured drivers ed course is usually the only type recognized by insurance companies. State's tend to recognize the home course depending that certain criteria is met. However that criteria is easily manipulated (hours, training etc). Driver's getting trained by lets say mom and dad have more of a tendancy to pick up the bad habit we all develop over time (driving with one hand using mirror to back up etc.).
Filed under Home Insurance by on Apr 10th, 2010. Comment.