Check the temperature. Run the hot water for several minutes, then check the temperature in a glass or pot with a thermometer. Plain old tapwater can be dangerous. Water heaters set too high send thousands (mostly children) to hospitals each year with burns. Most safety experts recommend a setting of 120 degrees F.
The tax rate on used car purchases in New York is four percent. If you get a loan through a used car dealer or with a lender, roll the four percent tax into the loan. The dealer or lender is responsible for getting the tax to the state. Otherwise, pay the four percent tax when you register the vehicle with the DMV.
You must check with the Dept. of Motor Vehicles in your state for the age at which you can legally own a car. See the link below for some insight into this confusing topic. The minimum age to register a motor vehicle in New York State is 16 and you do not need to be a licensed driver to do so.