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With more regulatory oversight and reporting required of the recycling industry at both the federal and state levels, the last thing you need to worry about is whether a vehicle you purchased is stolen. All over the country law enforcement agencies are reporting significant increases in the sale of stolen cars for scrap. Thieves steal disabled, abandoned or unattended vehicles and take them to salvage yards where they attempt to sell them to unsuspecting recyclers. Because many states do not require a title for the sale of older model vehicles, it can be easier for car thieves to try to pass those stolen vehicles on.

So how do you protect yourself from crafty thieves who have honed their skills passing off stolen vehicles as their own property? ADD’s National Title Pointer combines information from the National Motor Vehicle Title Information system (NMVTIS) with lien and national theft data into a single convenient report , so you can find out in seconds if the car you are about to purchase has been reported stolen.

Give yourself the protection and peace of mind that comes with knowing a vehicle hasn’t been reported stolen. ADD can help you learn the theft status as it comes across the scale or into your yard, instead of after you’ve paid the seller, or when law enforcement comes knocking.

National Title Pointer with Theft and Lien data are available in every ADD account. Check out a [sample report](/autodata/sample- pointer-salvage), [ email us](mailto:info@add123.com?subject=Theft Check e-News Article) or call one of our live customer service representatives at 850-877-8804 to learn more.