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For Western Massachusetts drivers
Springfield and Hartford sit on the same stretch of I-91, and drivers from Springfield, Longmeadow, East Longmeadow and the rest of the Pioneer Valley can buy and service their Land Rovers in Connecticut. Buying across the state line is simpler than most people expect: one tax, paid at home, and a warranty that works at any Land Rover retailer.
The short answer
Yes. Massachusetts residents can buy a new or used Land Rover from Land Rover Hartford and register it at home through the Massachusetts RMV. Connecticut exempts the sale from its sales tax when a nonresident buyer won't register the vehicle in Connecticut and completes Connecticut's CERT-125 form at delivery. You then pay Massachusetts' 6.25% use tax when you register at the RMV, so you pay one state's tax, not two. Land Rover warranty and recall work can be done at any authorized Land Rover retailer, so buying in Connecticut doesn't limit where you service the vehicle.
The towns this page is written for.
For many of these towns, Hartford is a straight run down I-91. Check your own route and timing on the map with directions to Land Rover Hartford, since the drive changes a lot between a Sunday morning and a weekday rush hour through downtown Hartford.
In the usual case you pay one tax: Massachusetts', at registration.
Step 1
Sign CERT-125 at the dealership
Connecticut's exemption certificate for a motor vehicle bought by a nonresident, completed and signed by you and the dealer by the time of delivery.
Step 2
No Connecticut sales tax
The exemption applies when you aren't a Connecticut resident, have no permanent home in Connecticut, and won't register the vehicle there.
Step 3
Insure it, then title it
Arrange Massachusetts insurance before you drive it, and apply for your Massachusetts title within 10 days of purchase.
Step 4
Pay 6.25% at the RMV
Massachusetts use tax is collected when you register the vehicle, on vehicles bought out of state with no Massachusetts tax paid.
Sources: Connecticut Department of Revenue Services, IP 2004(27): purchases of motor vehicles by nonresidents, and the Massachusetts Department of Revenue, Motor Vehicle and Trailer Sales and Use Tax. This is general information, not tax advice. Situations like a second home in Connecticut change the answer.
If you do keep a permanent home in Connecticut, or will register the vehicle there, the exemption doesn't apply. In that case the finance team will explain what's collected. A trade-in can also change the taxable amount, so get a trade-in value online before you visit.
Registration
As a Massachusetts resident you register and title the vehicle with the Massachusetts RMV, where the 6.25% use tax is collected. Get proof of Massachusetts insurance from your agent first, apply for the title within 10 days of purchase, and ask the sales team how the vehicle will be plated for the drive home.
Warranty
Land Rover's new-vehicle warranty and the Approved Certified Pre-Owned warranty are honored at authorized Land Rover retailers, not only the one that sold you the vehicle. Buying in Hartford doesn't tie you to Hartford for covered repairs.
Service
Many Western Mass owners keep servicing where they bought. Land Rover Hartford's service department takes online bookings, so you can plan the visit around the drive. Schedule service online.
Plenty of Springfield-area buyers come in wanting their first Range Rover. These are the three ways in.
Order exactly the spec you want, or buy from stock. Starting MSRPs are from rangerover.com and exclude destination. Browse new inventory.
The CPO warranty begins when the new-vehicle warranty ends, with no deductible on covered repairs, 24-hour roadside assistance, and full transferability to a later owner. How the CPO program works · Shop CPO inventory.
Older or higher-mileage vehicles that fall outside CPO rules. Ask for the service history and an independent check. Browse used inventory, including the used Range Rover Sport and used Range Rover Evoque.
For a first Range Rover, Certified Pre-Owned is usually the sweet spot. You get a vehicle under five years old that has passed Land Rover's 165-point inspection, for less than new. Its Land Rover warranty is extended by one or two years beyond the original new-vehicle coverage. Ask which CPO warranty term the specific vehicle carries.
Shop Certified Pre-Owned →Three Range Rover models cover most first-time buyers. New starting prices give a sense of where each sits. Pre-owned examples cost less.
| Model | Range Rover Evoque | Range Rover Velar | Range Rover Sport |
|---|---|---|---|
| New from (MSRP) | $49,900 | $61,600 | $83,700 |
| Size | Compact, about 172 in long | Mid-size, about 189 in long | Mid-size, about 195 in long |
| Cargo behind rear seats | 21.4 cu ft | 30.9 cu ft | 32 cu ft |
| Best for | A first Range Rover for one or two people, and city parking | More room and a six-cylinder option at a lower price than the Sport | The full Range Rover experience: standard air suspension and Terrain Response 2 |
Starting MSRPs from rangerover.com, excluding destination. Dimensions and cargo figures are published manufacturer and retailer specifications, and vary by model year.
If you want the Range Rover Sport but the new price is a stretch, a certified or pre-owned Sport is often the answer. A newer Evoque or Velar gets you a current-generation Range Rover for less. Land Rover Hartford has new Evoque and Velar models to choose from, and its team can show you all three side by side on one visit.
Land Rover Hartford sells new Range Rover and Defender models alongside certified and pre-owned vehicles, and services Land Rovers from across Connecticut and Western Massachusetts.
Get directions → Contact the storeLand Rover Hartford in Connecticut serves Springfield and the surrounding Western Massachusetts towns, including Longmeadow, East Longmeadow, West Springfield and Agawam. Springfield and Hartford are both on I-91.
Yes. Connecticut dealers sell to Massachusetts residents, who register the vehicle with the Massachusetts RMV and pay Massachusetts use tax there.
Usually not. Connecticut exempts the sale from its sales tax when a nonresident buyer won't register the vehicle in Connecticut and completes the CERT-125 form at delivery. You then pay Massachusetts' 6.25% use tax when you register at the RMV.
Yes. Land Rover warranty and recall work can be done at any authorized Land Rover retailer, so buying in Connecticut doesn't limit where covered repairs are done.
A 165-point inspection for vehicles under five years old with 60,000 miles or fewer, and an added warranty of one year with unlimited miles or two years up to 100,000 miles. It begins when the new-vehicle warranty ends, has no deductible, and includes 24-hour roadside assistance.