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Why Do Tow Operators Need Real-Time Data?

for Wreckers on Wednesday, June 13, 2012 by Clay Taylor

There are few things as frustrating as sitting on a vehicle that you cannot legally dispose of because you are waiting on a response from a state. It can take weeks for an out of state record to be obtained by old-fashioned form- and-fax methods , and by the time you get the information back, it may be outdated.

Outdated motor vehicle data can be expensive business for tow operators- going through the notification and the lien process with “bad” information may lead a tax collector to reject a tow company’s paperwork. That means that the tow operator will have to start the process over from the beginning, including paying for record, re-sending the certified notification letters and possibly having to post a newspaper ad all over again.

So what is a “real-time” record and why is this important for your business? A real-time record means accurate, up- to-the-second information pulled from the state jurisdiction, and time stamped for verification. Real-time means that a towing company knows it has the most current and accurate information about a vehicle and its owners to complete its state-mandated business process.

Tow operators in Florida and Texas are responsible for determining the owner, registrant, lien holder and in some cases the insurer of an unclaimed vehicle and notifying these parties that the vehicle has been towed. Finding this information is vital to initiating the notification and lien process.

ADD knows how important accurate data is to keep up with the hectic pace of today’s tow operator. That’s why DMV123 state search offers real-time data in 26 states. ADD provides access to the most current data for good reason. It is absolutely vital that tow operators have access to the most current information possible, and the only way to achieve this is through a real-time connection. Save time and money and do it in real-time with DMV123.

Questions about real-time access through ADD? Call one of our friendly and knowledgeable customer service representatives today, at 850-877-8804!