FAQs Virginia Beach Archives - Virginia Car Buyers

How Does Virginia Beach Car Tax Actually Work?

Many people do not think about, and likely do not get aggravated with, the car tax system until the bill shows up, in which case it is usually easier to answer the ‘how much was it?’ question than the ‘why?’ question. Because of this, the...

Can I Sell a Car in Virginia With a Loan?
You may sell a vehicle in Virginia even if it has a loan, provided the lender's lien is settled and canceled before giving the buyer…
Can I Sell a Car in Virginia With Expired Registration?
In Virginia, you can generally sell a vehicle regardless of whether the registration is expired, as ownership of a car is based on the title…
Can I Sell a Car in Virginia Without a Title?
Virginia requires the use of a valid title or authorized electronic title transfer for almost all private vehicle sales. However, for old junk vehicles, a…
Do All Proceeds Go to Charity When I Donate My Car in Virginia?
When you donate a vehicle in Virginia, a charitable organization generally gets the vehicle’s remaining value after any costs involved in towing, selling, handling, fundraising,…
How Bad is Car Theft in Chesapeake?
According to the 2024 Annual Report from the Chesapeake Police Department, auto thefts drop from 465 in 2023 to 292 in 2024, representing a 37%…