News in 2012

The Florida DHSMV has issued an advisory regarding the upcoming requirement for any business that finances vehicles, vessels or mobile homes to electronically transmit liens and lien satisfactions to the department. [Read the DHSMV Advisory. Electronic reporting of lien information will be mandatory on January 1, 2013. Lenders must select an ELT service provider and submit an Application and Notice of Interest in the Electronic Lien and Title Process (HSMV 82150) to that provider in order to be able access the Florida ELT system.

In September, the Florida DHSMV Data Center is scheduled to be transferred as part of the state’s Data Center Consolidation Plan. This move is complex and will require a complete shut‐down of all DHSMV systems. Read the DHSMV Notice. There are two scheduled outages in September that ADD users should be aware of:

Effective July 1, 2012, with the passage of House Bill 872 during the 2012 session of the Georgia General Assembly, any business operating as a scrap metal processor, secondary metals recycler, or used motor vehicle parts dealer, must report certain motor vehicle title cancellation and National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS) information to the Georgia Department of Revenue. The law also requires the Department to provide an electronic reporting method for salvage dealers to meet those state and federal reporting requirements. In a July 2, 2012 Information Bulletin regarding the new law, the Georgia DOR announced they were authorizing Auto Data Direct, Inc.(ADD), to provide the reporting service on its behalf.

DMV Nationwide.com… 50 States, 1 Solution Today’s consumers are changing how they shop for motor vehicles. The traditional sales model for a dealership has been based on local walk‐in business derived from expensive local advertising. Now, nearly all potential customers start their purchase decisions on the internet, due to a combination of factors including technology, shrinking inventories, reduced purchase points, and the overall transient nature of our society. As a result, traditional business practices must be reassessed to include services that cater to an ever-expanding nationwide customer base, not just a few surrounding zip codes.

On Monday August 27, 2012, ADD will launch a new motor vehicle record verification system for Texas Tax Assessor-Collectors. ADD has created the record verification process to help address Tax Assessor- Collector questions about the authenticity of out-of-state records accessed by Texas tow operators and VSFs through ADD’s DMV123 state record search.

ADD’s wonderful customer service representatives answer your NMVTIS salvage reporting questions! I own more than one business or location. Do I need to have more than one account and NMVTIS ID? If you have more than one business, you will need a separate account and NMVTIS ID for each business.

ADD has added Arizona motor vehicle records to its DMV123 search tools for qualified companies. With access to 27 state databases, ADD offers a single platform to access more real-time records than any other company of its kind. The web-based system is available to companies who need access to accurate, real-time motor vehicle records to complete business transactions. Whether for a tow operator needing registrant and lien holder information to file a notice of claim of lien, an insurer processing a claim, or an automobile dealer verifying ownership on a trade-in, qualified companies are finding the ADD system improves efficiency and accuracy in finalizing crucial business processes. Records are made available through a secure internet connection, based on a company’s qualifications under the Federal Driver’s Privacy Protection Act (DPPA).

The Florida Independent Auto Dealer Association (FIADA) 2012 convention is just around the corner. Don’t miss this excellent opportunity to receive your continuing education and connect with dealers around the state. FIADA has great sessions and fun activities scheduled -everything you need to grow your business and stay compliant all under one roof. Join the best of the best and take advantage of the early bird discounts. Visit www.FIADA.com and register today.

As of July 1, 2012, all California dealers who sell used cars are required to 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. While the new California law is aimed at protecting consumers from purchasing less than desirable vehicles without full disclosure, pulling a vehicle history from the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS) is a smart thing to do for all dealers – not just those in California.

Auto Data Direct has partnered with AutoManager, a national leader in dealer management software. ADD, a Florida-based automotive data services company, will provide AutoManager access to vehicle history reports from the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS). Auto Data Direct (ADD) has partnered with AutoManager, a national leader in dealer management software. ADD, a Florida-based automotive data services company, will provide AutoManager access to vehicle history reports from the National Motor Vehicle Title Information System (NMVTIS).