If you have the title signed off to you and you buy insurance on the vehicle, you can go to the DMV and register the car in your name. They will give you a stamped yellow piece of paper, which is your temporary registration. With the yellow paper and proof of insurance, you can go to the police station to pay for the release certificate. Next, visit the impound lot to pay for towing and storage. If you don’t have the title in your name, only the registered owner can do all this. Show a valid driver's license. Only a licensed operator may drive away from the lot.

If you believe the agent or insurance company is not dealing with you fairly, you should approach the agent or company first in an attempt to resolve the issue. Sometimes the situation requires that you speak with a manager to try to resolve the issue.

This is easy. Car insurance in Oregon follows the car, not the driver, and only the owner has the right AND responsibility to insure it. If someone owns a vehicle without insurance and wants to lend it to another to drive, they must purchase insurance for that vehicle. It’s also a good idea for them to list you on their policy as a driver if you will be using it frequently.

Oregon has passed a strict law regarding the use of electronic devices while driving. Talking on the phone while driving requires a hands-free wireless device. Most modern cars have a microphone and speaker that can be synced to a phone. A driver may answer the phone or hang up with a voice command or a single touch.