roughing it for 2-4 weeks until I earn a few paychecks - suggestions?

[2sleepy]

Originally Posted by LMC White Collar

I have a license plate from when I lived in California 3 years ago. I checked the DMV and it will cost my only $72 to get a current sticker.

You need to check with DMV again.

If the car has been continually registered in California (registration is current and has been paid for the past 3 years) The cost will be about $96

• County Add-On Amount Orange County $9
• CA Base DMV Fee (Currently Reg Fee of $46 + CHP Fee of $24) Total $70.00
• $1.00 Reflective License Plate Amount
• $20.00 Smog Abatement - If the vehicle is Gas Driven
• Air basin fee $1

That is assuming your car is so old that it has no value, if it does, calculate the VLF @ .65% of the current book value.

If the vehicle has been registered in another state and that registration is not expired, to re-register it in California will cost a minimum of $96 + $20 out of state registration fee =$106 (plus VLF fees if applicable)

If the car has not been continually registered you will have to pay back fees and fines the cost to register it will be $296 (plus VLF fees if applicable)

• Original renewal fee ~ $96
• $100 registration fee penalty.
• $100 CHP penalty
• 160% of the VLF due for that year

(Unless your car is 40 years old you need to get a smog check, so figure $50 for that)

[Disgustedman]

Originally Posted by LMC White Collar

Walmart was a good place in the 2000's, but most have adopted "no overnight parking" stances.

If they don't have security, then the signs are for "Show" and not truly enforced. (How do I know? I WORK for Walmart, that's how!)