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— DELIVERY TO WASHINGTON

Buy in Miami, drive in Washington

The longest lane we run — and one of the most requested.

Seattle’s tech economy made Washington a serious exotic market, and Miami-to-Washington is our longest regular delivery lane. The tax rate is on the higher side; the inventory advantage of sourcing in Florida is what makes the math work.

Transit from Miami
6–9 days
Enclosed transport
typically $2,800–$4,200 enclosed
Coverage
Door to door, insured

Miami to Seattle is roughly 3,300 miles — coast to coast, corner to corner, always enclosed and insured.

Taxes and fees in Washington

Washington charges use tax on out-of-state purchases at your local combined rate: the state base is 6.5% plus a 0.3% motor-vehicle rate and local add-ons — around Seattle, combined vehicle rates land above 10%. Paid at licensing, not to Florida.

Because the rate is high, buyers often ask about structuring; the honest answer is the tax follows where the car is registered. What we optimize instead is the car itself — price, condition, and spec — and we show the full landed cost in writing.

Registration and inspections

License and title through the Department of Licensing; out-of-state purchases file a use-tax declaration with the standard title package we prepare.

Washington has no statewide safety or emissions inspection for most passenger vehicles — after the paperwork, you simply drive.

Rates and procedures are stated as of publication and can change at the state or county level — your written quote is prepared against current rules for your county before you commit.

Common questions — Washington

Can I avoid the use tax by keeping Florida plates?

No — Washington residents must register locally, and the tax follows registration. We keep the quote honest: full landed cost, no creative structures that fall apart at licensing.

A week or more in transit — how is the car protected?

Enclosed trailer, full transport insurance, and a documented condition report at pickup and delivery. Multi-day lanes are routine for these carriers.

Also delivering to California, Texas, New York, New Jersey — and all 50 states.

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Any brand, any spec — from a factory order or a dealer in another state. This catalog is a price guide, not the limit of what LiCAR can secure.

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