What's new
By:

Plate Transfer Difficulty in NY

I use outlet by Penn Station.

Last two license renewals were 10 minutes each at the NY Autos, take eye test pay the money get new license in the mail a week later.

Been 8 years so I'll be trying at the Autoshow again this year. Otherwise I'll use Penn Station outlet on my way home from the show.
 
LucidNYGuy said:
Thanks! Already switched to new plates. I'm wondering whether using a DMV service can also help expedite plate transfer? But I'm not gonna be the guinea pig 😄
Click to expand...
LOL...I thought of that too. Even mentioned it to my "delivery specialist" in Plainview. He said they already use a service, but not sure why he told me it would take up to 90 days anyway. I think the Plate Surrender is a much easier thing for those guys to close out.

One last point. There's a number of threads about "EZPass issues". Mine did not read well through my glass canopy. (Not sure if yours is glass.) Long story short...I spoke to EZPass and they recommended a pass secured to the license plate, rather than the kind that's inside the vehicle. They're sending one (at no cost). If you use EZPass, consider swapping for an exterior pass.
 
Westchester Air said:
LOL...I thought of that too. Even mentioned it to my "delivery specialist" in Plainview. He said they already use a service, but not sure why he told me it would take up to 90 days anyway. I think the Plate Surrender is a much easier thing for those guys to close out.

One last point. There's a number of threads about "EZPass issues". Mine did not read well through my glass canopy. (Not sure if yours is glass.) Long story short...I spoke to EZPass and they recommended a pass secured to the license plate, rather than the kind that's inside the vehicle. They're sending one (at no cost). If you use EZPass, consider swapping for an exterior pass.
Click to expand...
I am LITERALLY working on ezpass strategy as we speak (freaky) and just ordered internal replacement! So I have that external transponder on my BMW. See attached. It’s not the prettiest and I am actually thinking of ditching front plate entirely - I noticed every lucid and nice new luxury car in my town does NOT have front plate anymore (Nassau police don’t enforce unless pulled over for another reason). I have reg roof so not an issue? I’m gonna order the nice $15 silicon from Amazon and test on dash others say it’s OK
 

Attachments

  • IMG_0430.webp
    IMG_0430.webp
    62.8 KB · Views: 13
LucidNYGuy said:
I am LITERALLY working on ezpass strategy as we speak (freaky) and just ordered internal replacement! So I have that external transponder on my BMW. See attached. It’s not the prettiest and I am actually thinking of ditching front plate entirely - I noticed every lucid and nice new luxury car in my town does NOT have front plate anymore (Nassau police don’t enforce unless pulled over for another reason). I have reg roof so not an issue? I’m gonna order the nice $15 silicon from Amazon and test on dash others say it’s OK
Click to expand...
Great minds LOL.

Yeah...you may be ok with the aluminum roof. Interestingly, for what it's worth, they told me the external one can be put on the rear plate as well. Less ugly in my opinion than the front plate. And arguably less obtrusive than seeing it through the windshield, although the amazon pouch counters that :). Good luck and update us!
 
In CA, I avoid the DMV at all costs, by using AAA for nearly all my DMV services. The very small fee for a basic membership is worth my not having to waste my time at a DMV.

I don’t know if AAA in NY does DMV services, but if it does, I highly recommend it.
 
borski said:
In CA, I avoid the DMV at all costs, by using AAA for nearly all my DMV services. The very small fee for a basic membership is worth my not having to waste my time at a DMV.

I don’t know if AAA in NY does DMV services, but if it does, I highly recommend it.
Click to expand...
Thank you @borski! This is actually a great idea and I looked into this too LOL. AAA in NY does have locations that will do DMV services. Here's the catch: all DMV services including Plate Surrender are appointment only. And AAA anywhere in this area has....wait for it....NO APPOINTMENTS for a couple of months. I called my local AAA and they told me they're all fully booked for people who are trying to beat the deadline of converting their Driver's License to a "REAL/ENHANCED ID" in NY, which will be required for Airport ID shortly. It's an adventure 🤣
 
Westchester Air said:
Thank you @borski! This is actually a great idea and I looked into this too LOL. AAA in NY does have locations that will do DMV services. Here's the catch: all DMV services including Plate Surrender are appointment only. And AAA anywhere in this area has....wait for it....NO APPOINTMENTS for a couple of months. I called my local AAA and they told me they're all fully booked for people who are trying to beat the deadline of converting their Driver's License to a "REAL/ENHANCED ID" in NY, which will be required for Airport ID shortly. It's an adventure 🤣
Click to expand...
Haha oh no! You could try and just show up and wait; I find AAA generally to be super friendly, so if one of the agents has some time they'll likely help you out if you're nice about it. It would still be more pleasant than waiting at the DMV lol. Maybe call and ask if that's an option?
 
borski said:
Haha oh no! You could try and just show up and wait; I find AAA generally to be super friendly, so if one of the agents has some time they'll likely help you out if you're nice about it. It would still be more pleasant than waiting at the DMV lol. Maybe call and ask if that's an option?
Click to expand...
Mine's a done deal. (I went to a "PSB"...basically a private guy who did it for me. Cost me a few dollars, but literally just dropped my plates off and I was done.) Perhaps @LucidNYGuy may want to consider the AAA option.
 
Westchester Air said:
Mine's a done deal. (I went to a "PSB"...basically a private guy who did it for me. Cost me a few dollars, but literally just dropped my plates off and I was done.) Perhaps @LucidNYGuy may want to consider the AAA option.
Click to expand...
Thanks but I've similarly waited for hours at NYC AAA getting an "International license" for Italy trip (IYKYK) and will avoid at all costs. On another note @Westchester Air do I need to request from CS that they dont punch hole for front plate? I cant remember seeing that asked.
 
LucidNYGuy said:
Thanks but I've similarly waited for hours at NYC AAA getting an "International license" for Italy trip (IYKYK) and will avoid at all costs. On another note @Westchester Air do I need to request from CS that they dont punch hole for front plate? I cant remember seeing that asked.
Click to expand...
(I agree BTW....Like I said...dropping my plates off and coming home was worth the extra money.)

Plainview did not ask me about the front plate. I think they just assumed since we're in NY that I would want this. (I do.) I think if you don't want the front plate, you should probably reach out ASAP.
 
Westchester Air said:
(I agree BTW....Like I said...dropping my plates off and coming home was worth the extra money.)

Plainview did not ask me about the front plate. I think they just assumed since we're in NY that I would want this. (I do.) I think if you don't want the front plate, you should probably reach out ASAP.
Click to expand...
oh boy doing now, thanks!
 
I am in Nassau County and have gotten 4 tickets for no front license plate over the last 8 years.
All of them were given while the car was either parked on the street or in a commuter parking lot.
I finally gave up and put the front plate on.
 
st50maint said:
I am in Nassau County and have gotten 4 tickets for no front license plate over the last 8 years.
All of them were given while the car was either parked on the street or in a commuter parking lot.
I finally gave up and put the front plate on.
Click to expand...
I think they’ve gotten more lenient but def can happen anytime!
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

L
Delay in receiving plates
Replies
0
Views
3K
larrycpa
L
Westchester Air
Picking up new AT
Replies
8
Views
515
Westchester Air
Westchester Air
Stillwater70
Taking delivery of 2023 used Lucid Air Touring next week
Replies
9
Views
3K
Stillwater70
Stillwater70
M
My RWD Air pure slipped in snow at 15 mph and hit a pole
Replies
13
Views
764
jtbg
jtbg
F
Delivery Experience of 2023 Air Pure today 4/10
Replies
3
Views
6K
FA14
F
Back
Top