Tips on Buying Cars: non resident, vw camper van, international drivers license

Question
QUESTION: Can you tell me, or point me to someone who can, the legalities of a non resident (Australian) arriving in Alaska on a tourist visa, buying a Motorhome, registering and insuring it, and driving it down through Canada and the US and selling it there approximately 6 months later. Would this be possible if I had an address I could use in Alaska. Any information would be appreciated. Thanks, Glen

ANSWER: Hi Glen

Interesting question, my son a few years back went to Australia bought an old VW camper Van, did the whole coast line and was able to sell it for same price after a 3 month journey " I think I thought him well LOL "  however the problem here is every State has different rules and regulations has to what can be and not be done.

Let's start with you doing some homework about the Alaska DMV, here is a link on my website for study and contact   http://www.usedcartips.org/DMV.html  I note when you click on Alaska the link has been transferred, but it's there for you to locate.

After study and making contact with the DMV about issues, should you be confused with reply's get back to me, and I will go one step further to help you out.

Good Luck

Ray  http://www.usedcartips.org/

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QUESTION: Thanks Ray, I have contacted DMV who tell me I can get title/ registration as long as I have an Alaskan address, which I have. Now have to find out about insurance and if I can then sell the vehicle in one of the lower states. Thanks again, Glen

Answer
As for selling I don't see a problem, Insurance becomes another matter, International drivers license and driving record from your current Insurance provider you will be able to submit  to get the best rates ?

When are you planning on leaving ? let's take this one step at a time to make sure all is covered when you start your journey.

Reply to my e-mail address if you want or need further contact.   raypaulsen99@yahoo.com