Additional Taxes and Fees to Watch Out for in Bellevue, NE

When buying a car, there are often additional taxes and fees that many drivers are not prepared for. Things like Nebraska state sales tax on cars, documentation fees, and registration fees are just a few of these additional costs that come with buying a car. At Woodhouse Nissan Bellevue, we will be upfront with you and explain all these taxes and fees. Come by our Bellevue, NE location today to start shopping.

Here are five additional taxes and fees that go along with a vehicle purchase:

• Nebraska Sales Tax on Cars: The state of NE, like most other states, has a sales tax on car purchases. The Nebraska sales tax on cars is 5%. Money from this sales tax goes towards a whole host of state-funded projects and programs.
• Registration Fee: The cost to register your car in the state of NE is $15. Registration is required with each vehicle purchase to establish ownership and link the car to the purchaser.
• Title Fee: The cost of a car title in NE is $10. A title establishes your legal ownership of the car and is needed when you go to re-sell or trade-in your vehicle. A title is also key if your car comes up missing or stolen.
• Plate Fee: The plate fee in NE is $3.30. All cars in the state of NE need to have valid license plates on them, for law enforcement and vehicle ownership purposes.
• Doc Fee: Some car dealerships charge a doc fee to pay for the expense of organizing, drawing up, and filing the paperwork associated with the purchasing of a car. Talk to our dealer for the details.

Now that you know the Nebraska sales tax on cars as well as the other fees that come with buying a car, it is time to start buying. Contact Woodhouse Nissan Bellevue to schedule your next test drive. Our Nissan Bellevue, NE dealership has a great selection of new and used models.