News in 2011

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! Get more info on how to put your dealership logo on your tags!

 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.

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. For more information on temporary metal plate transfers, check out our ADDTag FAQ.

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. On the rare occasion your package does not arrive in a timely manner, UPS’s tracking number (available on your tag order history) makes it easy to track down the problem quickly.

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). Though the notice was issued in October, the DHSMV applied the $0.50 fee retroactively, back to the first of the year. Read the DHSMV Advisory.

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 . Reporting is required in every state, and affected businesses include:

Scenario # 1 It’s the end of the month and you are ten units short of your goal, but today is a busy day with a lot of customers and a hungry sales force. A couple on your lot just moved from South Carolina, is very interested in one of your pre-owned vehicles, and would like to trade in their car. They don’t want to haggle- they are willing to pay your sticker price, and don’t have any further requests. The couple tells the sales person that they owe $4,000.00 on the trade-in to a credit union in South Carolina. With a verified payoff of $4,000.00 and an ACV of $4,500.00 the gross profit is looking pretty good, so you quickly go forward with the deal.

One of the best places to advertise your dealership is on the back of a vehicle you just sold. Now, ADDTag print-on-demand temporary tags have a new look. The tag re-design puts your dealership logo in a prominent place on the ADDTag print-on-demand tags. Best of all, ADD is offering this product enhancement at no additional cost! Below is an example of the new ADDTag temporary tag design for a fictional dealership, USA Motors, but your logo will entirely up to you!

As a long-time supporter of the Florida Independent Auto Dealers Association, and in recognition of the loyalty and continued support of our dealers, ADD is pleased to present a special offer to its dealer customers. Join us at the FIADA convention in Orlando at the Gaylord Palms Resort in Orlando, October 14-16,2011 and receive a $25.00 credit in your ADD account!

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. All from the comfort and convenience of your own computer and telephone!