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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).

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.

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.

Florida dealers may have received an advisory from the DHSMV regarding a $0.50 inquiry fee for EFS and ETR system users (Florida’s Electronic Temporary Registration and Electronic Filing Systems). The fee is charged on inquiries that do not result in the issuance of a title or registration (including temporary tags and transfers).

Effective January 2012, due to UPS shipping increases ADD will implement an incremental increase in shipping charges for large temporary tag orders. ADD selected UPS as its shipping vendor based upon its history of reliable and cost-effective service. We know when we ship the tag stock out that it will arrive the next day in good condition, at an affordable cost.

At the end of this year, ADDTag’s introductory rate of $4.00 per metal plate transfer will expire, but because ADD is dedicated to keeping the service affordable, ADDTag will offer metal plate transfers at only $5.00 per transaction ($1.00 below the other providers). Auto Data Direct and ADDTag are constantly working to ensure the best dealer products and services at a competitive price.

 California has passed a law that will require all auto dealers licensed in the state of California to obtain a National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS) vehicle history report for every used vehicle offered for retail sale. The law, which goes into effect in July 2012, also requires dealers to affix a NMVTIS warning sticker to the vehicle if the NMVTIS vehicle history report indicates that the vehicle has a title brand or a junk or salvage history.

Because ADD is dedicated to improving, enhancing and adding value to its services, in September ADD launched its new ADDTag Logo feature. ADD’s new free ADDTag logo tool lets dealers include their own logo on each temp tag. Hundreds of dealers are already using the ADDTag Logo, but many dealers haven’t taken advantage of the free advertising opportunity yet!

The Department of Justice mailed out [thousands of letters](https://www.add123.com/sites/default/files/DOJ-enforcement- OCT2011.pdf) to business owners who are not yet compliant with the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS) salvage reporting requirements. The letter makes clear that all businesses handling five or more junk or salvage vehicles per year must reported specific information about those vehicles to the national database, and enforcement is ongoing .

Are you a dealer who is new to ADD? Are you a dealer whose business has recently expanded? Maybe you’d just like to learn more! It’s easy to get the latest information on all the ADD tools you can use. ADD continues to offer free bi-monthly training sessions to help you and your staff learn how to use your ADD account to your best advantage.