TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Another state's database has been added
to Auto Data Direct's system that offers real-time motor vehicle records.
Broadening the access to dealers and other parties, the company revealed this
week that with the addition of Minnesota's motor vehicle records, it now offers
real-time access to 26 state databases for qualified companies. 

Dealers can access the company's Web-based system to pull
individual records, 24 hours a day, the company noted, potentially helping
stores complete their sales faster.

Records include information such as owner; lien holder; and
registration and vehicle data such as make, model, year, tag and title
number. 

And in addition to state data, ADD provides a national title
pointer to assist in finding the state of jurisdiction when individual records
are not immediately available, the company shared.

"Records are made available through a secure Internet
connection, based on a company's qualifications under the Federal Driver's
Privacy Protection Act (DPPA)," officials added.

Commenting on the company's services, president Jim Taylor
said, "ADD's core business is to provide real-time motor vehicle inquiry
solutions to DPPA qualified companies.

"Our customers value a single point of access for records so
that the process of finalizing transactions is easy, accurate, and can be
completed from their desktop without extra steps to retrieve data from other
sources. We're pleased to offer real-time access to 26 state jurisdictions and
look forward to adding several more this year," he continued.

Further explaining how the business is set up, the company
stressed there are no monthly or annual fees for dealers and customers.

Those utilizing the company's services access and pay for
individual records as needed.

Currently, ADD offers real-time access to Alabama, Arkansas,
Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Kansas, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Kentucky,
Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Mexico, New
Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee,
Texas, Utah and Wisconsin.