Vehicles in Arizona

I tell ya, it doesn't pay to drive in Arizona. The registration process was a fun nightmare! Had to get Arizona Driver's License, then insurance, go to some special emissions place an hour out of my way and then off to the DMV to get new plates. It was a long morning of errands. Found out my truck insurance is $145 more here.

Then on the way home received a phone call from our insurance agent who advised me that to insure our travel trailer here the costs is more than double!! GRRR! Not sure what to do with the trailer yet.

So according to our insurance agent he says that the insurance rates in Arizona are more due to the way that people drive in the metro area and the amount of accidents. According to our neighbors the truth behind it is that we are within an hour or two of the border and often times vehicles are stolen and taken across the border so insurance rates are high because of stolen vehicles.

Either way what ever the true story of the high insurance rates are it is DUMB! Being a good driver and earning my low insurance went out the door when we moved to Arizona. Finding how much more expensive it is to live here. Not sure how many people can afford to drive. Housing is CHEAP but apparently that is it!

For now - at least we got the truck that was due licensed and registered here. Insurance is taken care of for now. Seriously need to start thinking of options for the trailer. Hmmm.