What do you do with your car when you join the military?

Base Parking
For single service members, storing your car on base is the easiest option. You'll be able to keep your car right up until a day or two before deployment. Plus, you'll have immediate access to it upon your arrival back from deployment.
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Can you bring your car to the military?

Yes, the Army will ship your car when you PCS if your new base is out of the country. However, the Army says that you're responsible for finding a military shipping company and paying the CONUS-CONUS bill if you have only one car.
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Does the military pay for cars?

Military personnel, stationed in California are exempt from payment of the vehicle license fee (VLF) on any vehicle owned or leased and registered in California provided: The nonresident military owner is shown as a lessee or registered owner of the vehicle. The vehicle is not operated “for hire.”
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Can you have your own car in the army?

If you are a nonresident member of the military stationed in California, you can drive a vehicle as long as your out-of-state license remains valid and you're insured. As a California resident, you're eligible for a waiver of the late fee if you're deployed and your registration expires. (Training doesn't count.)
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What do I do with my car when I deploy?

Read on and rev up your strategy for deployment car storage:
  1. Get it Detailed. Since you'll be storing your car for a long period of time, give it a deep clean. ...
  2. Check the Fluids. Even if you've had a recent oil change, fill up on fresh fluids for your car. ...
  3. Keep Critters Away. ...
  4. Cover Your Car (figuratively and literally)
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WHAT HAPPENS TO YOUR CAR OR MOTORCYCLE WHILE IN THE MILITARY?!



Where do you keep your car in the military?

Store On Base

Some military bases will allow you to store your vehicle on-base. Like leaving your car with a friend or relative, leaving your car on your military base is convenient and offers immediate access to your vehicle upon your return.
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Should I sell my car before deployment?

Sell Your Car

If you've been thinking about buying a new car anyway, save the car shopping for when you get back from your deployment. It will also give you money in your pocket to prepare for other pre-deployment needs.
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Do US Army get Camaros?

Chevy Salutes U.S. Troops with Honor and Valor Edition Camaro SS, Expands Military Discount Program. In honor of National Military Appreciation Month, General Motors has announced that it will expand the military discount it currently gives to active service members.
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How do you buy a car in the military?

Military personal are often eligible for special loans and discounts on car purchases. When buying a car in the military, however, you still need to budget wisely and do your research before making this major investment. Military personal are often eligible for special loans and discounts on car purchases.
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Does the Army give you a house?

Generally, military housing is provided for all service members, whether they're living on or off base. There may be exceptions to this rule, which you can discuss with a recruiter. Otherwise, with the abundance of housing options, most service members will be able to find housing that fits their needs.
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How much should you spend on a car in the military?

According to The Military Wallet's Columnist and Certified Financial Planner Daniel Kopp, your car payment should be no more than 10% of your take-home income, unless you have low or no housing costs. “The higher the housing cost, the lower under 10% your car payment should go,” he said.
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Can a girlfriend live on army base?

No. Unless you are married she will not be recognized as your dependent. You cannot be assigned housing for a family without dependents. And no one can live in your quarters who is not a dependent.
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Can I buy a car while deployed?

To buy a car truck or motorcycle through the Exchange New Car Sales program you must be a member of the U.S. military (or DoD or government contractor) on active duty; stationed overseas outside of the 50 states on PCS, TDY or other assignment orders of 30 consecutive days or more; and authorized to purchase through ...
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Can you get out of a car loan with military orders?

Yes, under certain circumstances, the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act (SCRA) allows active duty service members to terminate an auto lease without having to pay early termination charges or a penalty.
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How much will the Navy pay me to move?

Under this program, military members can receive reimbursement up to 100% of the Government Constructive Cost (GCC), if they hire their own carrier, or an incentive payment of 95% of the GCC if they move the property on their own.
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Do military members get better car loans?

Military car loans are better than conventional car loans in several ways: Easier to get approved. Military car loans are generally available even to service members with credit scores lower than the cutoff for regular car loans. The approval process is usually faster as well.
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Do military pay tax when buying a car?

Military members must pay sales tax on purchases, just like everyone else. What gets a little tricky is that the sales tax is based on and paid to the state in which the car is registered, which is often different from the state where the car was purchased.
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What are Army cars called?

The High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle / HUMVEE comes in armored and unarmored variants. Also known as Hummers, the Humvee is described as a light four-wheel drive utility vehicle meant to replace Army jeeps, certain configurations of Army ambulances, and cargo vehicles.
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What do you get from joining the army?

You may be surprised by the range of benefits you'll receive in the Army. We offer 30 vacation days, comprehensive healthcare, housing, cash allowances to cover the cost of living, money for education, family services, and even career support after you serve.
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Do u get a free Camaro for joining the army?

No, everyone who joins the army does not get a free Camaro.
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Can I do college while in the military?

You can join the military full time and go to college at the same time: There are many colleges that cater to the military, so you don't have to choose the military or college. You can join the military full-time and then take online college courses or attend college near your duty station.
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Can I pause car payments while deployed?

Car loans, home loans, credit card bills (new or existing), or any other personal loan or consumer credit contract are generally NOT eligible for Military Suspension during combat deployments.
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What do I do with my car when I move overseas?

In many cases, the easiest option may be to sell your vehicle before moving.
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Selling Your Vehicle
  1. You get to select when to make the sale.
  2. Pay off your car loan, if you have one.
  3. Can purchase a local-style car at your new location.
  4. Local vehicles may be less expensive to insure.
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