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Auto Data Direct’s DMV123 multi-state, real-time vehicle records are at the core of all of the services ADD provides for their valued customers. It goes without saying that having access to this vital information through a single electronic platform saves you time, money, aggravation, and offers verifiable protection for your company when conducting important business transactions.

Auto Data Direct’s DirectPost-Office (DPO) has developed a suite of title forms and letter tools to help complete a variety of tasks. Multiple industries can benefit from DPO’s innovative form tools such as towing companies, auto dealers, mechanics, recovery agents, body shops, title processing companies, government agencies and storage facilities.

ADD recently won a spot on FSU’s Seminole 100 awards program. The program recognizes the 100 fastest-growing FSU alumni-owned businesses in the U.S. at a celebration on FSU’s campus each year in Tallahassee, FL. ADD was the sole Tallahassee company ranked in the top 10 on the list. Jim Taylor, Auto Data Direct’s Founder and President, graduated from FSU in 1979.

The 2018 NIADA Convention & Expo is just around the corner! The convention will run from June 18th through 21st of 2018 at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando, Florida. This year’s NIADA convention will be a collaborative effort between NIADA, FIADA, and NABD in order to bring dealers the highest quality of classes and speakers as possible making it the industry’s first- ever Mega Conference!

Spring and summer are always busy seasons across all industries, ADD wants to keep your calendars up-to-date with the upcoming events for May and June! Florida Assoc. of Licensed Investigators (FALI): 5/3 – 5/5 | Tampa, FL Auto Finance Performance& Compliance Summit: 5/9 – 5/10 | Dallas, TX American Towman Las Vegas Showplace: 5/9 – 5/11 | Las Vegas, NV AAMVA Region I: 5/14 – 5/17 | Wilmington, DE Myrtle Beach Tow Show: 5/18 – 5/19 | Myrtle Beach, SC TACA Conference: 6/3-6/7 | Frisco, TX Southeast CU Conference& Expo: 6/6 – 6/8 | Orlando, FL FL Insurance Fraud Education Committee (FIFEC): 6/7 – 6/8| Orlando, FL Southeast Chapter of the Int’l Assoc.

Auto Data Direct and the Florida Tax Collector’s Service Corporation have teamed up to promote consumer protection through Titlecheck.us, a consumer- focused website powered by ADD, for purchasing NMVTIS title histories. The partnership is focused on raising awareness for consumers to do their homework when preparing to purchase a used vehicle by purchasing a NMVTIS title check prior to finalizing a sale.

Vehicle fraud is a major threat to both consumers and businesses that rely on the value of those vehicles as the basis for a significant financial transaction. By utilizing ADD’s DMV123 real-time vehicle records inquiries and NMVTIS title checks, you are using some of the best tools available to help protect your business and consumers.

Auto Data Direct prides itself on its customer service and understands there are situations where dealerships do not have the time to reach out with questions or problems. Knowing that customers are engaged in a fast-paced industry, ADD is happy to announce the launch of a brand-new Knowledge Center within the ADDTag portal.

This year started off strong for most businesses and I’m glad to say the auto recycling businesses are included in this growth. Metal prices are slowly trending upwards, overseas tensions seem to be easing, and consumer confidence is at very high levels. The promise of personal tax cuts for most, seems to be driving consumer spending and most auto recyclers I have talked to are very optimistic for 2018.

ADD is on the road to provide towing and storage title training in conjunction with local Florida Tax Collector offices. The training will include a review of current state requirements along with a demonstration of how to get the most out of your ADD account. Topics will include notification letters through the auction process, including how easy it is to check title histories to safeguard your business.