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June 12, 2012

With the passage of a new law in California, effective July 1st, all California dealers who sell used cars must obtain a NMVTIS vehicle history report for every used car on their lot, and post a red warning label on the vehicle if a title brand or salvage history is found.

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April 11, 2012

Customer Service FAQs: Florida ELT

for Auto Dealers and Financial

Q: Is the new ELT process mandatory? A: Yes. The Florida lien and title process is changing to an electronic (online) format. This will be the only way to satisfy the ELT process. Q: How can I add ELT access to my ADD account? A: If you already have an ADD account, you can add ELT access at no additional sign up cost!

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April 11, 2012

Doing business through ADD just keeps getting better! With the addition of Wisconsin motor vehicle records to its DMV123 service, ADD now offers real- time access to 25 state databases for qualified companies – that’s half the country! Whether you’re a tow operator who needs registrant and lienholder information to notify an owner his car has been towed, an automobile dealer confirming ownership for a trade-in, or an insurer processing a claim, ADD’s web-based system offers a single platform to access more real-time records than any other company of its kind.

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April 11, 2012

How will NMVTIS fines be decided?

for Insurance, Mechanic / Body Shop, Salvage and Wreckers

The Department of Justice has published enforcement information on how the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS) penalty process will work. Under the NMVTIS regulations, failure to report junk, salvage and total loss vehicles as required may result in an assessment of a civil penalty of $1,000 per violation.

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April 11, 2012

Identify Stolen Vehicles in Seconds!

for nmvtis, Private Investigators, Salvage, Salvage/Junk Yards, Shredders, Wreckers and Wreckers

With more regulatory oversight and reporting required of the recycling industry at both the federal and state levels, the last thing you need to worry about is whether a vehicle you purchased is stolen. All over the country law enforcement agencies are reporting significant increases in the sale of stolen cars for scrap.

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April 11, 2012

We've Got ELT Covered

for Auto Dealers and Financial

When Florida’s new Electronic Lien and Title (ELT) regulation goes into effect January 1, 2013, ADD will have you covered with the easiest and most cost- effective way to comply! Under Florida statutes s. 319.27 and s. 328.15, next year an Electronic Lien and Title process will become mandatory for Buy-Here, Pay-Here dealers, finance companies, and any business that finances vehicles and vessels.

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April 4, 2012

With the addition of Wisconsin motor vehicle records, Auto Data Direct, Inc. (ADD) now offers real-time access to 25 state databases for qualified companies. Whether for a tow operator needing registrant and lienholder information to notify an owner his car has been towed, an automobile dealer confirming ownership for a trade-in, or an insurer processing a claim, ADD’s web-based system offers a single platform for access to more real-time records than any other company of its kind.

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March 20, 2012

TALLAHASSEE, Fla., March 19, 2012 / –Auto Data Direct, Inc. (ADD) today announced that its new StiQR product has been integrated into DealerTrack’s Vehicle Inquiry product offering to help California automobile dealers comply with new state law. With the passage of Assembly Bill 1215 , beginning in July, 2012, all used vehicles offered for sale must have a vehicle history report pulled from the National Motor Vehicle Title and Information System (NMVTIS).

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January 25, 2012

NMVTIS ID Confirmation Now Available!

for Auto Dealers, Insurance, Mechanic / Body Shop, Salvage and Wreckers

As more and more businesses begin reporting their junk, salvage, and total loss information , many states and businesses now require proof that you are signed up to report to the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS) through an approved data consolidator. In response, ADD has created a confirmation document that will provide this proof.

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January 19, 2012

DOJ Releases NMVTIS Penalty Considerations

for Auto Dealers, Insurance, Mechanic / Body Shop, Salvage and Wreckers

The Department of Justice has published enforcement information regarding how the NMVTIS penalty decision process.Under the NMVTIS regulations, failure to report junk, salvage and total loss vehicles as required may result in assessment of a civil penalty of $1,000 per violation. The Department has previously indicated that “DOJ is not obligated to perform a site visit or provide additional time to provide data or correct reporting deficiency before imposing any penalty.

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