Tennessee Consumer Information

As soon as it is compiled, there will be an evaluation of the sales tax laws in the state of Tennessee that took effect July 15, 2002. What do these new laws mean to you? And what do they meant to the dealer? In addition, we'll see how dealers calculate sales tax, what is business tax, what are documentary fees, etc. Have you ever wondered why you're buying a car for $20000 and it ends up costing a lot more?

If you're new to Nashville or Tennessee, your first stop should be the cars and transportation section of the Tennessee Anytime website. Here you'll find a wealth of information on licensing and registering your car, along with some extras such as construction and road conditions.

Another good resource is the Tennessee Department of Safety Motor Vehicle Services website. From here find information on driver's licenses and laws, titles and registration, the Tennessee Financial Responsibility Act, specialty license plates, and more.

Need facts about Tennessee's lemon law? Get it from the division of consumer affiairs.

Find out whether or not the car you're considering buying or the car that you currently own has ever been involved in a recall from NHTSA, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.