Georgia
State Nickname:
Peach State
State Motto:
"Wisdom, Justice, and Moderation"
State Summary:
When driving in Georgia, it’s a good thing to know some of the rules of the road, as they say. Georgia is a very safe state to drive in, and it does several things right to keep its roadways safe, such as requiring state inspections of cars, trucks and motorcycles. To follow the rules of the road in Georgia, you need these four things at all times:
- Driver’s License:
This may sound like a given, but it is amazing how many people are not licensed to drive. Once issued, a state driver’s license is good for eight years, and then it must be renewed. You visit the DMV agency closest to you to renew your driver’s license and receive a new photo id. Like your insurance card and registration card or sticker, you must carry your driver’s license at all times. If you are 64 or older, you must pass a vision test when renewing your license. For younger drivers there is the Teenage & Adult Driver Responsibility Act (TADRA), a graduated driver's licensing program for ages 15 to 18, established to reduce the number of fatal accidents for more inexperienced drivers.
- Auto State Registration:
Also each year, you must register your vehicle with the state department of motor vehicles (DMV). State law requires the vehicle be covered by liability insurance and its up to your insurance company to send your coverage info to the Georgia State Dept. of Revenue registration database, so you yourself are not required to show proof of insurance for yearly renewals. Registration fees are posted online and different counties have different times of year they register the vehicles in their area. In return you receive a yearly sticker for your license plate and it’s important that you not only display this sticker but also keep the registration card in the car at all times.
- Auto Insurance:
Auto insurance policies cover the auto itself, regardless of who is driving it. Typically insurance policies extend for six months or one year, and must be constantly maintained and active. When you buy insurance, you receive a card or paper sheet from your insurance company with your policy information on it and you keep this in the car at all times. You are required to show proof of insurance any time you are asked by authorities or want to re-register your car. As clearly stated on http://dor.georgia.gov/insurance: Anyone driving a motor vehicle without acceptable proof of Georgia liability insurance coverage will face fines and vehicle impoundment when discovered by law enforcement, or if the vehicle is involved in an accident.
- Auto State Inspection:
Your vehicle has to be inspected each year and in some areas this can include emissions testing, which tests how much of your exhaust is particulate matter, carbon molecules and petroleum vapors. It’s your responsibility to know if you live in a district requiring emissions testing, and if you do, you must display an emissions sticker. You can find the counties that require emission inspections here: http://www.cleanairforce.com/motorists/emissions-testing/.
Both mechanical inspections and emission tests are good for one year. The inspection shop places a new sticker on your windshield that are tamper-proof and can only be removed and replaced by the inspection facility.
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State Capitol - Atlanta
Atlanta, GA 30334
1-404-463-4536
Population
10.1 Million (2014)
Autos on the road
3,567,888
Check Engine Light Diagnosis Costs
Average Georgia Price
$88.81*
*Based on 470 prices
Average National Price
$81.07*
*Based on 16477 prices
Name
Average Georgia Price
Independents
$87.68*
*Based on 162 prices
Goodyear
$78.56*
*Based on 34 prices
Firestone Complete Auto Care
$92.82*
*Based on 46 prices
Tires Plus Total Car Care
$95.33*
*Based on 18 prices
Rick's Automotive
Best price
$85.00
$85.00
Within 1 miles
Service Provider A
$89.99
$89.99
Within 6 miles
Service Provider B
$99.99
$99.99
Within 5 miles
Service Provider C
$120.00
$120.00
Within 12 miles
Replace & Install New Battery Costs
Average Georgia Price
$176.03*
*Based on 890 prices
Average National Price
$160.72*
*Based on 26588 prices
Name
Average Georgia Price
Independents
$240.58*
*Based on 138 prices
Goodyear
$137.52*
*Based on 85 prices
Sears Auto Center
$143.01*
*Based on 49 prices
Firestone Complete Auto Care
$145.36*
*Based on 114 prices
National Tire and Battery
Best price
$144.98
$144.98
Within 4 miles
Service Provider A
$155.00
$155.00
Within 13 miles
Service Provider B
$160.33
$160.33
Within 14 miles
Service Provider C
$164.80
$164.80
Within 7 miles
Full Synthetic Oil and Filter Change Costs
Average Georgia Price
$79.09*
*Based on 1193 prices
Average National Price
$81.76*
*Based on 32760 prices
Name
Average Georgia Price
Independents
$89.41*
*Based on 390.00 prices
Goodyear
$68.45*
*Based on 57 prices
Firestone Complete Auto Care
$77.29*
*Based on 94 prices
Pep Boys
$87.36*
*Based on 57 prices
Firestone Complete Auto Care
Best price
$89.00
$89.00
Within 13 miles
Service Provider A
$101.33
$101.33
Within 11 miles
Service Provider B
$110.00
$110.00
Within 7 miles
Service Provider C
$120.00
$120.00
Within 1 miles
Tire Rotation Costs
Average Georgia Price
$20.87*
*Based on 715 prices
Average National Price
$19.01*
*Based on 21901 prices
Name
Average Georgia Price
Independents
$24.98*
*Based on 92 prices
Sears Auto Center
$15.11*
*Based on 45 prices
Firestone Complete Auto Care
$19.11*
*Based on 115 prices
Goodyear
$19.48*
*Based on 80 prices
Sears Auto Center
Best price
$15.00
$15.00
Within 11 miles
Service Provider A
$19.95
$19.95
Within 13 miles
Service Provider B
$20.00
$20.00
Within 6 miles
Service Provider C
$20.00
$20.00
Within 1 miles
Front Brake Pads, Turn Rotors Costs
Average Georgia Price
$186.95*
*Based on 634 prices
Average National Price
$194.34*
*Based on 20917 prices
Name
Average Georgia Price
Independents
$215.14*
*Based on 21 prices
Firestone Complete Auto Care
$169.02*
*Based on 79 prices
Goodyear
$188.14*
*Based on 61 prices
Pep Boys
$213.56*
*Based on 38 prices
Mighty Muffler & Brake Shops
Best price
$150.00
$150.00
Within 7 miles
Service Provider A
$189.00
$189.00
Within 12 miles
Service Provider B
$225.00
$225.00
Within 13 miles
Service Provider C
$235.00
$235.00
Within 12 miles
Front Brake Pads and New Rotors Costs
Average Georgia Price
$484.60*
*Based on 785 prices
Average National Price
$443.34*
*Based on 24505 prices
Name
Average Georgia Price
Independents
$579.16*
*Based on 120 prices
Goodyear
$382.73*
*Based on 43 prices
Tires Plus Total Car Care
$385.98*
*Based on 37 prices
Firestone Complete Auto Care
$399.69*
*Based on 83 prices
Pep Boys
Best price
$350.66
$350.66
Within 7 miles
Service Provider A
$370.00
$370.00
Within 8 miles
Service Provider B
$372.00
$372.00
Within 9 miles
Service Provider C
$387.74
$387.74
Within 6 miles
Wheel Alignment Costs
Average Georgia Price
$87.84*
*Based on 1770 prices
Average National Price
$88.24*
*Based on 57484 prices
Name
Average Georgia Price
Independents
$93.67*
*Based on 192 prices
Goodyear
$83.96*
*Based on 190 prices
Firestone Complete Auto Care
$85.74*
*Based on 288 prices
Sears Auto Center
$86.14*
*Based on 126 prices
Firestone Complete Auto Care
Best price
$79.99
$79.99
Within 5 miles
Service Provider A
$84.99
$84.99
Within 5 miles
Service Provider B
$89.99
$89.99
Within 1 miles
Service Provider C
$95.95
$95.95
Within 13 miles
Conventional Oil and Filter Change Costs
Average Georgia Price
$31.86*
*Based on 1450 prices
Average National Price
$32.28*
*Based on 51280 prices
Name
Average Georgia Price
Independents
$34.91*
*Based on 125 prices
Goodyear
$28.93*
*Based on 165 prices
Sears Auto Center
$31.24*
*Based on 112 prices
Firestone Complete Auto Care
$33.72*
*Based on 231 prices
Hennessy Ford Lincoln Atlanta
Best price
$39.99
$39.99
Within 12 miles
Service Provider A
$41.83
$41.83
Within 6 miles
Service Provider B
$47.92
$47.92
Within 11 miles
Service Provider C
$51.00
$51.00
Within 14 miles
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