ADD Announces Free Lien Monitoring for ELT Customers
for Auto Dealers and FinancialAuto Data Direct, Inc. (ADD) is excited to announce the launch of Lienlock123, its new secure lien monitoring service. Lienlock123 is available exclusively to ADD lenders with active electronic lien titles (ELTs). ADD has partnered with Locator Technologies to offer a continuous lien monitoring system that tracks critical vehicle information, such as national theft reports and other important events.
Read ArticleAhoy! Don't miss ADD at the FIADA Convention
for Auto DealersWe hope to see you at this year’s Florida Independent Automobile Dealers Association (FIADA) convention in Orlando! On October 9th thru 12th, the FIADA will be hosting their annual independent dealer convention in Orlando at the Omni Championsgate Resort. Don’t forget to register for the early bird discount - registration rates go up October 3rd!
Read ArticleDealer & ELT FAQs
for Auto Dealers and FinancialMy deal fell through, how can I void the temp tag/tag transfer it in the system? Temp tags can only be voided the same day they are issued before midnight. After midnight on the day of issuance, the dealer should contact the DMV to void a tag. Temporary tag transfers can be voided at any time.
Read ArticleOn October 31st, it’s no tricks, just treats at ADD! From 6:00 am - Midnight EDT, NMVTIS Vehicle History Reports with theft check are only 31¢! Don’t miss out on the money-saving October promotion! National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS) records contain (as available from participating states): Current state of title Title issue date Odometer reading Previous state of title Current and previous title brand(s) Date the brands were applied Junk, salvage and total loss information Report also may include*:
Read ArticleLitigation is costly. It takes time your company could use to make money on productive things, and exposes you to the whims of a legal system that sometimes makes no sense. If you can avoid it, you should. That proactive approach is why I recommend shredders, recyclers or anyone purchasing a used automobile for recycling do a national title and theft check before buying, dismantling or crushing a vehicle.
Read ArticleWhat does the new “Deselect Addresses” option mean in my DirectPost- Office? To avoid sending duplicate certified letters to the same address, ADD now allows you to enable a new feature to deselect an address for mailing lien notices. This feature is completely optional, and simply serves to help eliminate duplicate mailings to a single address.
Read ArticleGreat News for Florida Lenders
for Auto Dealers and FinancialThe Florida Notice to Surrender and Surrender Stop Process is back! In late June, a bill reinstating the Florida Notice to Surrender and Surrender Stop Process was approved by the governor. Now, the Notice to Surrender letter is available in your ADD account! Create and mail Notice to Surrender letters through your ADD ELT manifest, or by way of your Search DMV123 tab.
Read ArticleHow to Prove NMVTIS Compliance
for SalvageAs the Department of Justice begins another NMVTIS enforcement effort, it’s a good idea to verify your compliance with the federal reporting requirements. Any business buying or selling more than five total loss, salvage, junk or parts vehicles per year should be reporting those vehicle to the federal NMVTIS (National Motor Vehicle Title Information System) database.
Read ArticleRepossession Agents: ADD Has Got You Covered
for Repossession AgencyADD helps repo agencies save precious time and effort when completing the notification process. Take advantage of ADD’s DirectPost-Office electronic certified mail services to create and send your property notices. Auto Data Direct, Inc. (ADD) prides itself on offering services that enable customers to easily comply with the myriad of statutes and regulations that govern their industries.
Read ArticleYou’ve signed up for an account with Auto Data Direct and you think you’re getting the most out of it, but are you really? Many ADD users don’t realize that in addition to the salvage reporting, vehicle history, temp tags, or certified letters services, they may qualify for access to DMV123, ADD’s real-time portal to owner and lienholder searches in 30 states.
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