FAQs Archive - Page 11 of 11 - Trailer Station USA

Q: Do I need to license my trailer?

Washington State residents are required to license their trailer for use on public roads. It is easiest for Trailer Station USA to license the trailer for you. Oregon State residents might have to license their trailer depending on the trailer size and use. Please contact us for more details or review ODOT . For out-of-state purchases, Trailer Station USA will mail the MSO (title) to you and you will be responsible for any licensing per your jurisdiction and local Department of Licensing.

Q: Do you finance trailers?

We have a list of preferred lenders that we suggest you use. You can also use your own bank or lender. Contact us directly if you need quotes or estimates for your own lender. We do not finance buyers directly.

Q: How long does it take to purchase a trailer?

As fast as you want! Email your documents beforehand and we can have the paperwork completed before you arrive. Just make an appointment for your pickup window. Want to browse first? If your documents and payment plans are ready, plan on 30 minutes of paperwork. Need financing? Get preapproved through one of our preferred lenders ? Or contact us directly if you need quotes or estimates for your own lender.

Q: What are the taxes and fees on a trailer purchase?

Taxes and license registration fees are complicated because they depend on 1) where you bought the trailer, 2) where or if you plan to register the trailer, and 3) the type or size of the trailer. The best way to estimate this burden is by requesting a free quote. Simply choose a trailer of interest and click on the “Get Quote” button.

Q: What is Washington State’s Documentation Service Fee? Why is the Documentation Service Fee negotiable?

Washington State allows a negotiable Documentation Service Fee, often known as “doc fees”, up to $200 to cover the costs of paperwork and other administrative functions. Smart dealerships will charge this fee because it is not taxable to the dealership or to the customer – the total cost of the purchase is lower since taxes are avoided by the customer and by the dealer. Dealerships that don’t charge Documentation Service Fees either 1) like to pay taxes, 2) want to hide fees from the customer, or 3) just don’t understand taxes. Do we like Doc Fees? Not really, because they are a weird tax concept and poorly understood. But we also want to provide the best value to our customers and that includes smartly structuring transactions for tax efficiency.

Q: What types of trailers do you carry?

Trailer Station USA can special order just about any type of trailer but carries a variety of trailers in stock, such as: Cargo Utility Dump Gooseneck Car Hauler ATV Equipment Tilt Used