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Jan 12, 2025
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California Voters: No on Prop 21 No More Car Taxes

14 years ago
1 min read


Current Cost to Register an average new car ($30,000) in California, not including Sales Tax!

Registration: $31.00
California Highway Patrol Fee: $22.00
Vehicle License Fee: $346.00
County Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies Fee: $1.00
Fingerprint ID Fee: $1.00
Smog High Polluter Repair Fee: $6.00
Original Smog Abatement: $6.00
Alt Fuel/Tech Smog Fee: $8.00
Auto Theft and/or DUI Crime Deterrence Program: $1.00
South Coast Air Basin: $1.00
Valley Air Quality Fee: $6.00
Alt Fuel/Tech Reg Fee: $3.00
Reflectorized License Plate Fee: $1.00
Cargo Theft Interdiction Program Fee $3.00

Drive a Pick-Up add $80-$257 in Weight Fees

Oh and depending on where you live the sales/use tax could be over 10% of the purchase price.

If you live in California Vote NO on Prop 21 that would add another $18.00 fee to every car and truck on the road…as you can see we already pay enough in fees.

Michael Satterfield

Michael Satterfield is the founder of The Gentleman Racer, a leading automotive lifestyle site blending cars, travel, and culture. Known for its compelling storytelling and unique perspective, the site has become a go-to destination for car enthusiasts and style aficionados.

A Texan with a passion for classic cars and motorsports, Michael is also a hands-on restorer, currently working on a 1960s SCCA-spec Formula Super Vee and other project cars. As the head of the Satterfield Group, he consults on branding and marketing for top automotive and lifestyle brands, bringing his deep industry knowledge to every project.

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