KickingTires heralded the arrival of the US Department of Justice Used Vehicles Database.
The database presently includes about three-fourths of US vehicle titles in 27 participating states, 10 more to join shortly. All states are required participate by Jan. 1, 2010. Insurance companies and salvage yards must submit their information by the end of March.
The database is not free. Dealers and consumers will need an online provider. Currently, the only providers are Auto Data Direct and CARCO Group.