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.
For vehicles that are being rented or leased, see see taxation of leases and rentals. New Jersey collects a 7% state sales tax rate on the purchase of all vehicles. The maximum tax that would have to be paid is 525 dollars. Many dealerships allow you to trade-in your old car in exchange for a credit applied to the price of a new vehicle.