Fees and Taxes to Anticipate When Buying a Used Car in Omaha

If you’re getting ready to buy a used car in Omaha, you should know what kind of taxes or fees can end up affecting how much you ultimately end up paying for your vehicle. Here at Woodhouse Ford of Omaha , we strive to be as transparent about our own process as possible. We can also tell you more about local fees and taxes that all drivers are subject to when purchasing a vehicle.

Sales Tax

When you buy a used car in Omaha, you’re going to need to pay sales tax. The state of Nebraska sets that rate at 5.5 percent.

There’s no local tax to worry about. This isn’t a massive amount of extra money, but just make sure that you’re factoring the tax in as you set your car buying budget.

State and Dealer Fees

There are also certain fees to be concerned about. Some come from the state and the government, while others come from the dealership itself.

The state requires you to title and register your vehicle before you can drive it around legally. Those fees are usually $10 and $15, respectively.

Then there are fees from the dealership. You may have to pay a reconditioning fee, which helps pay for the work done to get your used car back into top shape. You may also need to pay a documentation fee, which compensates the dealership for putting together all of your paperwork and getting you behind the wheel of a Ford vehicle.

If you have any questions about these taxes or fees, we would be happy to answer them. Just visit our Ford dealers in Omaha. We’ll help you find a dependable vehicle and we’ll make sure that you know what you’ll owe at the end of the process.