If you’re wondering how much does it cost to register a car in Utah, you’re in the right place. Unlike many states, Utah doesn’t have a set price schedule for registering your vehicle. Instead, Utah calculates the cost of registering a car based on the type of vehicle it is, how old it is, what kind of fuel it uses, and the weight of the vehicle. That’s because registration fees help the state cover things like infrastructure maintenance, environmental regulation, and road repair.

Photo by Anthony Shkraba via Pexels Leasing a car has many advantages, but it can leave you feeling trapped if you decide that the car you have doesn’t fit your needs anymore or you just want something a little different. Luckily, you have options that don’t involve having to flat out break your lease. One of these is trading your lease in for another car. In this article, we’ll break down what you need to know and show you how to do it without losing out on money.

You don’t always know where your life will take you, which means you don’t always know if the car you just leased will be the right one for you a few months or years down the line. A lot can change before the end of the typical leasing period of 12, 24, or 36 months— and if you need to lease something else, it’s good to know your options. Whether your family goes from needing a sedan to needing a minivan or you get that big promotion and want to treat yourself, there are a few things you need to know about trading in your current lease towards a new lease.

Photo by Rodnae via Pexels Leasing a car can be a great way to get behind the wheel of a car you want without the long-term commitment. With a lease, you never technically own the car. Instead, the lessor (in most cases the dealership or a lender) has ownership of the vehicle, while you agree to rent it out for a specified period. However, at the end of every lease term, you are given the option to buy the car from the lessor.

Photo by Negative Space — CC0 There may come a time in your car lease when you decide that the vehicle isn’t for you anymore. Your needs might have changed, or perhaps you’re just looking for something a little different. Regardless of your reason, you may be looking for a way out that doesn’t involve paying the fees that come with breaking the lease. You might have heard that you can sell your lease, but might be a little confused on what exactly that means.

2015 Subaru Forester by EurovisionNim — CC BY-SA 4.0 If you are interested in the 2015 Subaru Forester, you’ll have plenty of options to choose from! At its most basic trim, you can get an all-wheel drive car with a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine, a manual transmission, and an infotainment screen with a rearview camera inside. Upgrades include an automatic transmission, a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder that adds almost 50% more horsepower, leather seats, a premium sound system, and leather seating.

2018 Chevy Traverse by KevAuto - CC-BY-SA-4.0 After its introduction for the 2009 model year, the Chevy Traverse remained unchanged (aside from a cosmetic facelift for the 2013) through 2017. But when 2018 rolled around, Chevy decided to take the Traverse in a bold new direction with a more modern, sleek exterior design and a more spacious interior. And with 15 different trims, you’re bound to find the right 2018 Chevy Traverse for you.

2019 Subaru Forester by Kevauto — CC BY-SA 4.0 The Subaru Forester is a small SUV made for big adventurers. In a competitive field of crossovers and SUVs, manufacturers not only have to keep up with the standard technology offered by new cars, but they have to differentiate themselves somehow. The Forester fills its niche as an off-road ready SUV that can take on the rough trails to get to your favorite campsites while having the cargo space to carry everything you need up there.

2017 Chevy Cruze by KevAuto - CC-BY-SA-4.0 The days of domestic cars offered as both sedans and hatchbacks seem to be coming to an end. But if you’re looking for a used model, there are a wide variety of options offered by the Chevy Cruze from the 2015 model year until it was discontinued in 2019. Whether you’re looking for a sedan or hatchback, a gas engine or turbodiesel, manual or automatic, the Cruze has what you’re looking for.

2017 Ford Focus RS Hatchback by EurovisionNim — CC BY-SA 4.0 While Ford has been producing some great SUV and truck offerings lately, they have unfortunately halted several lines of smaller cars, including the popular Focus. Nowadays, the smallest Fords you can find are both under the Mustang badge: the classic Mustang coupe and the Mach-E hatchback. But if you are looking for a Ford that doesn’t break the bank at the dealership or at the pump, you can still find a wide variety of used Focuses from the 2015 to 2018 model years.